Phoenix man keeps 51-year-old home after ASU drops eminent domain case following public backlash
Times of India •

Phoenix man keeps 51-year-old home after ASU drops eminent domain case following public backlash

Arizona State University withdrew its eminent domain lawsuit against the historic Louis Emerson House to preserve the property. The decision followed widespread public opposition and a successful campaign led by John Young and Barry Schwartz. They generated substantial support through a petition that collected over 12,000 signatures. The university had filed the lawsuit seeking to acquire the prop...

Clashes between French teens, police as school blockades intensify

Clashes between French teens, police as school blockades intensify

France 24 •

French teenagers on Tuesday set fire to rubbish bins and threw projectiles at police who responded with batons and tear gas, with hundreds detained across the country over the blockades and protests demanding better conditions at schools. Since last week, students have staged protests outside hundreds of schools over grievances including timetables, class sizes and a shortage of teachers as well a...

Ethiopia back to civil war? Horn of Africa fears spillover effect of renewed fighting

Ethiopia back to civil war? Horn of Africa fears spillover effect of renewed fighting

France 24 •

After contagion in the Arabian Peninsula, should the entire Horn of Africa fear a domino effect? Just as Donald Trump’s decision to invade Iran drew the Saudis back to Yemen: did threats over the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb light the fuse in Ethiopia, where last week, unresolved issues between the government and its Tigray region erupted? Could a potential return to civil war draw in regional rivals?

Iowa developer buys Valley West Mall for $11M, but JCPenney lease complicates plans

Iowa developer buys Valley West Mall for $11M, but JCPenney lease complicates plans

Times of India •

Threshold Capital has acquired the Valley West Mall property for $11 million in West Des Moines, Iowa. This ambitious mixed-use development aims to blend residential, retail, and entertainment spaces. Yet, they must navigate a challenging lease agreement with JCPenney that could impede progress. City officials are contemplating up to $110 million in public funding for this expansive project, with ...

British PM alleges there are 'strong indications' Iran was involved in Fairford airbase incident

British PM alleges there are 'strong indications' Iran was involved in Fairford airbase incident

France 24 •

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday insisted that there were "strong indications" that Tehran was involved in a security incident on Sunday near an airbase in England that the US military uses in its war against Iran. The British government has still not explained the nature of the incident – in which five British men were arrested only to be later released on bail – and no explosives were...

Nurse charged with helping man in hospital escape from ICE custody

Nurse charged with helping man in hospital escape from ICE custody

The Guardian •

FBI accuses Chloe Freeman of federal misdemeanor in case of undocumented Mexican migrant arrested in MichiganThe federal government is charging a Michigan nurse accused of illegally helping an undocumented immigrant, who was being treated in a hospital, escape from immigration officials, court records unsealed this week show.An FBI agent’s declaration submitted in a federal court accuses Chloe Ren...

Stella McCartney makes waves with ‘sea life, not sea food’ theme in zero-wool Paris show

Stella McCartney makes waves with ‘sea life, not sea food’ theme in zero-wool Paris show

The Guardian •

Designer showcases wool alternatives and ocean-inspired clothes and says ‘kindness requires real work’Stella McCartney has been talking about animal rights at fashion week for 30 years. She is usually a lone voice, but the issue is back in the headlines this season. Outcry over the physical restraining of a Peta protester at a catwalk show by Steven Kolb, the president of New York fashion week’s g...

US trade regulator opens investigation into AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAI

US trade regulator opens investigation into AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAI

The Guardian •

FTC move is first official US enforcement ⁠action on rogue AI agents, following surge in incidents first reported in JulyThe US’s main trade regulator is conducting an industry-wide investigation ⁠into Anthropic, OpenAI and other ⁠AI labs ​to uncover the potential dangers their technology poses to consumers.The investigation by the Federal Trade Commission is the first official US enforcement ⁠act...

No 10 gathering evidence on public support for UK rejoining EU

No 10 gathering evidence on public support for UK rejoining EU

The Guardian •

Senior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test backing for reversing BrexitSenior Downing Street officials have been reaching out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test public support for the UK rejoining the EU.Aides to Andy Burnham have been talking to EU experts in a range of organisations about how the public would view a promise to rejoin,...

No 10 gathering evidence on public support for rejoining the EU

No 10 gathering evidence on public support for rejoining the EU

The Guardian •

Senior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test backing for reversing BrexitSenior Downing Street officials have been reaching out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test public support for the UK rejoining the EU.Aides to Andy Burnham have been talking to EU experts in a range of organisations about how the public would view a promise to rejoin,...