Here are 4 things to know about Judge Boasberg : NPR
James Boasberg shown here on Monday, March 13, 2023. Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg via Getty Images Judge James “Jeb” Boasberg’s time leading the federal trial court in Washington, D.C., had already proved memorable before last weekend. But his role overseeing a new case that challenges the deportation of…
11 of the best babymoon hotels in the UK
You’re pregnant, tired to your bones and jangly with apprehension about what’s coming next. What you need is a babymoon: some time away with your partner to give you (both) a rest, not to mention a chance to talk about all the things your mind is racing with. These are the best UK hotels for…
Fast fashion debate draws quick assertions; Chesterton, Valparaiso students weigh benefits, drawbacks
Environmental concerns were put on the scale against economic benefits and individual expression as students from Chesterton and Valparaiso high schools weighed the merits of fast fashion. Inexpensive clothing produced rapidly in response to the latest fashion trends is a relevant topic for teens, VHS senior Lottie Wells said. Another topic considered was construction of…
China, Hong Kong threaten to thwart sale of Panama Canal ports to BlackRock
A deal for the U.S. to “reclaim” the Panama Canal is increasingly under fire from authorities in China and Hong Kong. Earlier this month, BlackRock announced a $23 billion deal with CK Hutchinson to take ownership of the Panamanian ports of Cristobal and Balboa, which are located at the Atlantic and Pacific ends of the canal,…
Japan Still Deciding Where to Base New Anti-Ship Missiles; China Surges Military Aircraft Near Taiwan
Japan Defense Minister Gen Nakatani in a Tuesday press conference refuted reports that the improved Type 12 surface-to-ship missile will be deployed first with units on the main island of Kyushu, claiming the Ministry of Defense was still examining locations. Meanwhile, China carried out more than 50 aircraft sorties around Taiwan from Monday to Tuesday…
Russia is 'Not Backing Away' From Ukraine Objectives: Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges
Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges reacts to new details from talks between President Trump and Russian President Putin including an agreement to limit attacks on energy infrastructure and the potential for further negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. (Source: Bloomberg) Source link
Foodnoms nutrition tracking app gets powerful Shortcuts integration in latest update
Foodnoms is a powerful nutrition tracking app that I’ve written about before. It’s designed to be fast and easy to use with a design that’s optimized perfectly for Apple platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. This week, Foodnoms is getting a big update with completely revamped Shortcuts integration. The latest version of Foodnoms…
Wall Street’s enthusiasm for Trump was a triumph of hope over experience
The stock market rose to record heights after Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election. Wall Street reveled in Trump’s promises of even more tax cuts and defanged regulators, not to mention making the world safe for saying all those politically incorrect thoughts about DEI. What could go wrong? Plenty, it turns out. Trump’s only been in office…
Once sidelined, IRS agents who investigated Hunter Biden promoted by Trump administration
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has promoted two agents with the Internal Revenue Service who said they faced retaliation after blowing the whistle to Congress and speaking out to CBS News about political interference into their investigation of Hunter Biden’s tax crimes. IRS special agents Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler were assigned to Bessent’s office as…
Cathay Pacific’s new 777-300ER Aria Suite business class comes to Australia
The Cathay Group, which has struggled with a pilot shortage, is on track to return to global pre-pandemic capacity in the first quarter of 2025, according to the airline. So what can Australian customers expect from the new Aria Suite? Sliding privacy doors, bigger entertainment screens and preset movie and meal modes are just some…
