Justice Department, FTC support renewing consumer repair rights
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission Thursday weighed in on urging renewal of copyright exemptions allowing consumers to repair products they own.…
Supreme Court Justices Barrett and Sotomayor promote civility
WASHINGTON — With the Supreme Court’s approval hovering near record lows, two justices have teamed up to promote the art of disagreeing without being nasty about…
Reece Walsh lights up Brisbane but concerns over Adam Reynolds as Brisbane down South Sydney 28-18
Brisbane whiz kid Reece Walsh won the battle of the fullbacks with Latrell Mitchell in a 28-18 win over an error-riddled South Sydney.Rabbitohs coach Jason…
Labour pledges to cap resale ticket prices
Labour says it will clamp down on ticket touts who rip off fans heading to musical and sporting events. Source link
Survivors of rescued Mediterranean ship say dozens died during the voyage | Refugees News
At least 60 people died as the boat spent about a week lost at sea after leaving Libya, survivors tell rescuers. Survivors from a deflating…
Water is life. It’s also energy — whether you like dams or hate them
The rain and snow that have drenched California and much of the American West over the last few months — at least relative to some…
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urges alliance to step up military aid to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg used the launch of his annual "state of the alliance" review Thursday to call on members of the 32-country security…
Gove names groups as he unveils extremism definition
The communities secretary has told MPs of five groups to be assessed against the new definition. Source link
Three former organisers of Hong Kong’s annual Tiananmen Square protest vigil lose conviction appeal
In short: Three former organisers of Hong Kong's annual vigil in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests have lost their bid to overturn their conviction.A judge…
Oakland seeks answers to street crime after police misconduct
OAKLAND, Calif. — Along gracious, leafy College Avenue, you can luxuriate with a traditional Thai massage, slip into an artisanal cocktail at an Italian spot or…
Putin, polls and politics
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s hold on power attributed to questionable elections and sweeping police powers. Source link
Former PM accepted £20K trip from US lobby group
Register of interests reveals paid-for conference trip made by Liz Truss to a private US island. Source link
Japanese high court rules lack of same-sex marriage recognition unconstitutional
Plaintiffs hold a banner before the ruling on same-sex marriage at the Tokyo District Court in Tokyo on Thursday. Photo by Jiji Press/EPA-EFE March 14…
Schiff’s Senate win signals change in California landscape
For a long time, life in California had certain rhythms. Winter snow in the Sierra. Springtime blooms in the desert. And come election season, a…
Why has the US passed a bill to ban TikTok, and what’s next? | Technology News
The US moved a step closer to banning TikTok after the House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday calling for the app’s Chinese developer…
Tories will play race card ruthlessly, Abbott says
It reported that in 2019 Mr Hester said: "It's like trying not to be racist but you see Diane Abbott on the TV, and you're…
Denmark plans to draft women as it seeks to bolster military
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at Skrydstrup Airbase, in Vojens, Denmark, on Sunday, August 20, 2023. The two nations…
Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in Georgia
ATLANTA — The judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case on Wednesday dismissed some of the charges against former President Trump and others, but many…
Sierra Club sues SEC over new climate-reporting rule
The Sierra Club is suing the Securities and Exchange Commission over a new rule it says does not go far enough in mandating that companies…
Rescued travellers returned to Kalgoorlie-Boulder after four days stranded in WA’s flooded Goldfields
In short: Seven travellers stranded by flood waters in WA's remote Goldfields have been rescued.The group was rescued by helicopter after they were spotted late on…