Firearms restrictions on defendants awaiting trial are constitutional, 9th Circuit rules
Court orders barring two criminal defendants from possessing guns while awaiting trial were consistent with historic restrictions on firearms and…
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Foreign students attacked for Muslim prayers at an Indian university | Government
News More than a dozen men have attacked international students who were performing Ramadan prayers at their accommodation at Gujarat…
India rejects US concern over citizenship law as 'misplaced and unjustified' | News from the 2024 elections in India
New Delhi's firm response comes after the US State Department said it will “closely monitor” the implementation of the religion-based…
Budget and Robodebt failures make Australian government hesitant about citizen-facing AI
The Australian government sees the value of generative AI in local, state and federal governments. However, unusually long spending restrictions…
Microplastics may be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease
Add one more possible culprit to the long list of known cardiovascular risk factors, including red meat, butter, smoking and…
Adam Schiff vs. Steve Garvey: The best Senate matchup for California?
To the editor: The lifelong Democrat is relieved that there likely won't be a race between Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank)…
The farmers' protests in Europe and the dead end of neoliberalism | Agriculture
On February 26, the World Trade Organization (WTO) will hold its 13th ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi. While few would…
Law professor: Alabama embryo ruling shows we are a theocracy
February 24, 2024 3 a.m. Pacific Time To the editor: I am a law professor. This week in class, while…
Elon Musk's behavior and other reasons for the slowdown in electric vehicle sales
February 20, 2024 3 a.m. Pacific Time To the editor: I just purchased a Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric vehicle. While…
Venezuela orders suspension of UN human rights office and gives staff days to leave | United Nations News
Earlier this week, the UN agency expressed “deep concern” over the detention of prominent human rights activist Rocío San Miguel.…