The outsize influence of small states is fading in the EU

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Ukraine inches closer to joining the EU

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The Supreme Court’s code of conduct is a good first step

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The prospects for Joe Biden’s package of aid for allies

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It’s OK to gerrymander, as long you discriminate by politics

economist.com A two years and two trips to the Supreme Court, Alabama got a slap on the wrist. On October 5th a trio of federal judges barred the state from using the congressional map it…

How blockchain can transform the real estate industry

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Can America’s Supreme Court police itself?

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U.S. raises pressure on Israel to protect civilians; southern Gaza strikes intensify

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In 2023, bright spots in local news stand out against a grim landscape

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Trump calls on supporters to 'guard the vote' in Democratic-run US cities

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Alabama Plunges College Football Into Chaos

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AI-generated nude images of teen girls spur families to push for protections: ‘We’re fighting for our children’

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Teen girls are being victimized by deepfake nudes. One family is pushing for more protections

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U.S. flu cases on the rise while RSV may be peaking, health officials say

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Swing-state Muslim leaders launch campaign to ‘abandon’ Biden in 2024

politico.com Muslim leaders from several swing states on Saturday descended on Dearborn, Michigan, to launch a national campaign against the reelection of President Joe Biden — a…

Donald Trump's 2024 Election Win Could Postpone Start Of Georgia Trial To End Of Second Term, Lawyer Suggests

benzinga.com In a recent court hearing, Steve Sadow, the principal attorney for former President Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case, discussed how Trump's potential…

Maggie Haberman Says ‘Trump Team Has A Legitimate Point’ About Election Crimes Trial

mediaite.com New York Times correspondent and CNN analyst Maggie Haberman had a tiny bit of good news for ex-President Donald Trump amid a heap of bad legal news, saying his team has a…

The Number Of Chipotle Locations By State

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Bet365 bonus code + FanDuel promo code: Get $1,150 college football bonuses

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Georgia-Alabama betting promos: How to bet the SEC Championship Game

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DraftKings promo code for college football: Grab $150 championship bonus

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Gun factory in upstate New York with roots in 19th century set to close

apnews.com A gun factory in upstate New York with a history stretching back to the 19th century is scheduled to close in March, according to a letter from the company to union…

College football betting promos: Grab $3,800 bonuses for championship games

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Donald Trump's 'Genius' Lawyer Throws Down the Gauntlet to Fani Willis

newsweek.com Steven Sadow, Donald Trump's attorney in his Georgia election-interference case, has launched a bid to get the former president's trial delayed. Sadow said it could be the…

What to know about the controversial real-life relationship between Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau that loosely inspired 'May December'

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Jan. 6 Committee Tapes Have Disappeared, Says House Republican

zerohedge.com Jan. 6 Committee Tapes Have Disappeared, Says House Republican Authored by Savannah Hulsey Pointer via The Epoch Times, The disappearance of videotapes of witness interviews…

Saturday links: our negative feelings

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Donald Trump legal ruling a complete "disaster" for him: Mary Trump

newsweek.com A court ruling against Donald Trump on Friday is a "disaster for his criminal trial," according to Mary Trump, his estranged niece. Three judges on the DC Circuit Court of…

Donald Trump re-gagged in New York

msnbc.com Welcome to this week’s edition of the Deadline: Legal Newsletter, a roundup of top legal stories, including the latest developments from the Supreme Court, Donald Trump’s…

Muslim Americans in swing states launch anti-Biden campaign

axios.com Muslim Americans in the several swing states are scheduled to gather in Michigan on Saturday to start a campaign they're calling #AbandonBiden, a reflection of their outrage…

Alabama QB Jalen Milroe: 5 things to know before SEC title game vs. Georgia

newsweek.com Jalen Milroe's first season as Alabama's starting quarterback had a rocky start. Head coach Nick Saban benched the redshirt sophomore for the Crimson Tide's third game of…

'Frozen Changed Our Lives'

newsweek.com This week marks 10 years since Frozen first hit screens, before then becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all time. Over the last decade the movie has raked in…

10 Works and Performances That Helped Me Make Sense of 2023

nytimes.com “I hope you don’t mind if we carry on,” Juicy says at the end of “Fat Ham.” The other characters in the play then begin cleaning and clearing the stage, an act that affirms…

Georgia vs. Alabama: Where to Stream the 2023 SEC Championship Game for Free

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Judge rejects Trump's claim of immunity in his federal 2020 election prosecution

pbs.org Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution in his election interference case in Washington, a federal judge ruled Friday, knocking down the Republican’s bid to derail the…

Texas vs. Oklahoma State: How to Watch the Big 12 Championship Game for Free

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5 Investors Betting Big on Archer Aviation (ACHR) Stock

investorplace.com Institutional investors loaded the boat on ACHR stock during Q3 Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) has been a standout electric vertical take-off and landing (EVTOL) company this…

Protester sets self on fire outside Israeli consulate

newsweek.com A protester set themselves on fire outside the Israeli Consulate General building in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday as tensions in the U.S. grow amid the Israeli-Palestinian…

Trump Attorney: Georgia Trial Should Be Delayed—To 2029

forbes.com A lawyer for former President Donald Trump argued Friday that if Trump wins the 2024 presidential election, he should not face a criminal trial in the Georgia racketeering…

Donald Trump's lawyer says the quiet part out loud

newsweek.com Donald Trump's lawyer confirms speculation that if the former president is reelected, the criminal trial against him in Fulton County, Georgia, will not proceed as planned.…

Steve Bannon warns of "firestorm" that could destroy Republicans

newsweek.com The flames that ignited a political firestorm among House Republicans are bound to get bigger and hotter in the months ahead, according to Steve Bannon. An already-slim GOP…

Bitcoin price hits $39K as Powell stirs bets Fed rate hikes are over

cointelegraph.com hit $39,000 for the first time since mid-2022 on Dec. 1 as the United States Federal Reserve boosted hopes of policy easing. Powell: Calling end to hikes would be…

Trump’s Georgia trial should be kicked to 2029 if he wins the election, his lawyer says

politico.com If Donald Trump wins the 2024 election, he can’t face a criminal trial in Georgia until at least 2029 — after he leaves the presidency — his Atlanta-based defense attorney…

Investing in the Energy Transition: November 2023 Recap

greenstocksresearch.com Energy Transition ETFs were broadly positive in November, with the average performance of the 66 ETFs in our database being +6.1%. A notable exception was Carbon Futures…

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

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Mike Johnson's Christmas is off to a terrible start

newsweek.com House Speaker Mike Johnson is heading into the Christmas holiday facing some of the same problems that plagued former GOP leader Kevin McCarthy and led to his ousting.…

Turns Out Churn Isn't Always Bad

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Surprise! Trump Lawyers Told Him That Docs Subpoena Was NOT Optional

dealbreaker.com A month ago, Special Counsel Jack Smith moved to force Donald Trump to disclose any plan to assert an advice of counsel defense in the Florida documents case. “The…

Activism Through Art: Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova On the Legacy of Judy Chicago

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15 of the most festive small towns in the United States

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The Ultimate Brenda Lee Primer

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Why on Earth did Ron DeSantis think it was a good idea to debate Gavin Newsom?

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States where mortgage rates are the lowest

newsweek.com Mortgage rates are seeing a modest decline, and a Newsweek map shows that 14 states are offering rates for 30-year mortgages at 7.5 percent, up from just one state with…

George Santos expelled from Congress in House vote. Here’s what comes next

marketwatch.com Rep. George Santos on Friday was expelled from Congress in an historic vote, following a congressional panel’s findings of substantial evidence of lawbreaking by the New…