Rudy Giuliani’s lawyer tells court awarding millions of dollars in damages would be like ‘death penalty’ for his client – as it happened (www.theguardian.com)
The Drag Queens Fighting Performance Bans in Texas (www.newyorker.com)
As a series of repressive bills targets drag shows across the country, performers in Texas try out a novel defense.
UN General Assembly overwhelmingly demands Gaza ceasefire, further isolating Israel and US (www.lemonde.fr)
The "Sovereignty Protection Authority" is harmful and against the rule of law, yet it will not intimidate independent media (telex.hu)
A joint statement by independent Hungarian papers in response to the newly adopted Sovereignty Protection Bill.
Representatives Propose Ban on Insurers Charging Doctors a Fee to Be Paid Electronically (www.propublica.org)
After a ProPublica investigation examined how giant insurers and their intermediaries are imposing fees on doctors and hospitals for electronic payment, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill to end the practice.
When will Mickey Mouse enter the public domain? (www.deseret.com)
This iconic mouse is weeks away fromn being in the public domain Jan. 1, 2024, is the day when ‘Steamboat Willie’ enters the public domain
Iberia Airlines Miami office in Florida (airlinesoffices.com)
AirlinesOffices is a comprehensive platform offering detailed insights into the Iberia Airlines Miami office in Florida USA. We provide crucial information such as the office address, contact details, operating hours, and the range of services available at the Iberia Airlines office in Miami. Whether travelers require ticket...
Judge closes Flint water case against former Michigan governor (apnews.com)
A judge on Monday formally dismissed misdemeanor charges against former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder in the Flint water scandal and ordered that police records and his booking photo be destroyed....
Colorado cattle industry sues over wolf reintroduction on the cusp of the animals' release (apnews.com)
Far-right MP expelled from Polish parliament after spraying Hanukkah candles with fire extinguisher (notesfrompoland.com)
‘Like we were lesser humans’: Gaza boys, men recall Israeli arrest, torture (www.aljazeera.com)
Rounded up by Israeli forces in Gaza City, Palestinians describe being stripped, blindfolded, numbered and tortured
UNLV gunman resigned as tenured professor after making sexual comment in class, former student says (www.nbcnews.com)
He blamed East Carolina University for costing him his career and destroying his reputation, his previously posted online ramblings show....
Supreme Court Reaches Warp Speed in Responding to Jack Smith’s Request (www.thedailybeast.com)
The Supreme Court almost immediately granted Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Monday request for expedited consideration—a highly unusual rapid response that highlights the historic nature of the case....
Pharmacies share medical data with police without a warrant, inquiry finds (www.washingtonpost.com)
UN General Assembly votes to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza (www.cnn.com)
A mother searched for her son for months — until NBC News discovered he’d been buried in a pauper’s field (www.nbcnews.com)
Third time this has been discovered in Hinds county over the past few months...
As Israel pounds southern Gaza, Biden warns it is losing support (www.reuters.com)
In a further sign of world concern over the conduct of the conflict, now in its third month, Australia, Canada and New Zealand said they supported international efforts towards a sustainable ceasefire. They expressed alarm at the plight of civilians in Gaza....
Qatar sent millions to Gaza for years – with Israel’s backing. Here’s what we know about the controversial deal | CNN (www.cnn.com)
Qatar has come under fire by Israeli officials, American politicians and media outlets for sending hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Gaza, which is governed by the Palestinian militant group. But all that happened with Israel’s blessing.
Rudy Giuliani: Electing Obama has 'taken us back 40 or 50 years on race relations' (www.rawstory.com)
Federal jury decides Google’s Android app store benefits from anticompetitive barriers (apnews.com)
The unanimous verdict reached Monday came after just three hours of deliberation following a four-week trial revolving around a lucrative payment system within Google’s Play store. The store is the main place where hundreds of millions of people around the world download and install apps that work on smartphones powered by...
Georgia election worker suing Rudy Giuliani tells jurors that his lies made her fear for her life (apnews.com)
Years later, she still lives in fear that the lies will get her killed, she said....
Texas Supreme Court rules against woman who sought abortion hours after she says she’ll travel out of state (www.nbcnews.com)
A state district judge granted the request Thursday, but the Texas Supreme Court directed the lower court to vacate its order on Monday.
Some states spurn migrants. The Rust Belt wants them. (www.washingtonpost.com)
Archived at web.archive.org/…/pittsburgh-immigration-new-york…
Japanese ex-soldier wins battle for justice in landmark sexual assault case (www.reuters.com)
The case of 24-year-old former Self-Defense Forces member Rina Gonoi relates to a 2021 incident during her time in the army when she said she was pinned down by three male colleagues who simulated a sex act on her....
Consumer group presses for stronger Botox warnings (thehill.com)
A consumer group is pushing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for stronger Botox warnings, pointing to the danger of negative health effects from the cosmetic injections....
