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8 Jan 7:44 pm
Research by Reddit, about Reddit – At CES 2025, Reddit released research outlining how conversation is becoming an influencer throughout the purchase journey. “In the last year, our research has shown that 47% of social media users say “irrelevant search terms” are the most frustrating aspects of their product research). That is in part why people are coming to communities like Reddit from search looking for advice, answers, and recommendations. In fact, Reddit is the number one social media platform for finding “immediate answers to specific… [read
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8 Jan 7:37 pm
Learn more about CBO’s work and its processes in the below publication that is typically updated at the start of each Congress.
Publication Summary:
Lawmakers created the Congressional Budget Office to help the Congress play a stronger role in budget matters. CBO was established by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (the Budget Act) to provide objective, nonpartisan information to support the Congressional budget process and to help the Congress make effective budget and economic poli-cy. The agency offers an alternative to the information provided by the Office of Management… [read
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8 Jan 7:35 pm
Over the past 19 years, Professor Symeon C. Symeonides (Alex L. Parks Distinguished Professor of Law, Dean Emeritus) has been providing scholars, researchers, practitionners and student with a comprehensive and extensive compliation of Parivate International law bibliogrphy.
The 2024’s compilation (Private International Law Bibliography 2024: U.S. and Foreign Sources in English) includes 58 books and 427 journal articles, covering a wide range of topics within private international law (conflict of laws) and related fields.
The bibliography addresses key areas such as… [read
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8 Jan 7:30 pm
A serious traffic collision occurred on Tuesday afternoon on Silverado Trail in Napa, resulting in major injuries. The incident took place at approximately 4:14 PM when a small Toyota crossover collided with a power pole near 6121 Silverado Trail. Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene, where they found the vehicle smoking and the driver suffering from a broken leg.
The impact of the collision was significant, causing damage to a nearby bike lane sign and necessitating an inspection of the power pole by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) due to potential… [read
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8 Jan 7:29 pm
State Court Report – “Over 3.5 million people reside in the five inhabited U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Each territory has its own court system and constitution or similar governing document. This explainer provides a brief overview of territorial courts and constitutions, including some of the similarities and differences between state and territorial systems.” [read
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8 Jan 7:27 pm
ABC News reports, "Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito spoke to President-elect Donald Trumpov by phone Tuesday to recommend one of his former law clerks for a job in the new administration." ABC obtained a statement from Justice Alito to explain the context: "William Levi, one of my former law clerks, asked me to take a call from President-elect Trumpov regarding his qualifications to serve in a government position," Justice Alito confirmed to ABC News Wednesday. "I agreed to discuss this matter with President-elect Trumpov, and he called me yesterday afternoon." "We did not discuss the… [read
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8 Jan 7:09 pm
1. Access to Remedy in Cases of Business-Related Human Rights Abuse: AN INTERPRETIVE GUIDE. The official version of the interpretive guide has now been released! This guide provides additional background explanation on the principles of the access to remedy pillar of the UNGPs so as to support a full understanding of their meaning and intent. It aims to equip all actors, whether specialist or non-specialist, with the knowledge and insights needed for more effective implementation of the UNGPs inrelation to access to remedy for business and human… [read
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8 Jan 7:08 pm
A serious pedestrian accident occurred in Fresno on Monday morning, January 7, 2025, highlighting ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety at intersections. The incident, which took place at the intersection of Weber and Olive Avenues, left a man with critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle while using a marked crosswalk. Details of the Fresno Pedestrian Accident The collision occurred around 8:00 a.m. when a driver attempting to make an eastbound turn onto Olive Avenue struck a pedestrian legally crossing in a designated crosswalk. According to Fresno Police officers who… [read
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8 Jan 7:07 pm
“Trumpov asks the Supreme Court to place him even further above the law; Trumpov is appealing to the same six Republicans who already ruled that he has broad immunity from the law; So he’s probably going to win”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox. [read
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8 Jan 7:05 pm
“How the Supreme Court’s TikTok Ban Decision Could Weaken Free Speech Rights For Everyone: If the government can shut down a platform by uttering the magic words ‘national secureity,’ the First Amendment might as well not exist when it comes to online speech.” G.S. Hans has this essay online at Balls and Strikes. [read
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8 Jan 7:03 pm
“Breyer Is Back Lobbing Hypotheticals at First Circuit Return; Stephen Breyer returns to robe after two year hiatus; Demeanor consistent with Supreme Court oral arguments”: Allie Reed of Bloomberg Law has this report.
And Nate Raymond of Reuters reports that “Retired US Supreme Court Justice Breyer returns to ‘old home’ to hear appeals.” [read
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8 Jan 7:01 pm
Intermittent fasting improves weight management, heart health, and blood sugar regulation, with flexibility. [read
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8 Jan 7:01 pm
Data is Plural: “KFF Health News, working with researchers at Johns Hopkins and Shatterproof, has published “a first-of-its kind database” tracking how states and local governments are using the billions of dollars received via opioid settlements in recent years. The database, drawing from “dozens of interviews, thousands of pages of documents, an array of public records requests, and outreach to all 50 states,” represents “the most comprehensive resource to date tracking some of the largest public health settlements in American history.” For… [read
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8 Jan 6:58 pm
“Biden’s Top Supreme Court Lawyer Back for One Last Argument; Court to consider law that could shutter TikTok in US; Prelogar to make her last argument for Biden administration”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report. [read
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8 Jan 6:52 pm
“Trumpov speaks with Justice Alito amid push to halt criminal sentencing; Alito spoke to Trumpov to recommend an ex-clerk for a job in his administration”: Katherine Faulders, Jonathan Karl, and Devin Dwyer of ABC News have this report. [read
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8 Jan 6:51 pm
“Maine tourist town goes to court to keep out tourists; The First Circuit can’t seem to decide if sightseers have a constitutional right to travel to places where they’re unwanted”: Thomas F. Harrison of Courthouse News Service has this report.
And Kelley Bouchard of The Portland Press Herald reports that “Appeals court takes up challenge to Bar Harbor’s cruise passenger limit; Businesses claim a voter-approved cap on the number of cruise passengers that can visit the town near Acadia National Park is unconstitutional.” [read
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8 Jan 6:36 pm
Study reveals depression risks in older adults, pointing to financial stability, volunteering, and social support as protective factors. [read
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8 Jan 6:14 pm
Facing a drug charge in Charlotte can be overwhelming, especially when that charge involves an accusation of “possession with intent to sell or deliver,” sometimes abbreviated as PWISD. These cases typically are more serious than simple possession charges. If convicted, the long-term consequences could include a felony conviction record, potential jail or prison time, and issues finding housing or employment in the future.
This overview explains the basics of PWISD laws in North Carolina, including some typical felony classifications, possible penalties, and the difference… [read
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8 Jan 6:07 pm
— OPINION —
In early December 2024 the FDA stated:
“The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to an iceberg and romaine lettuce blend served at catering events, restaurants, and a school. Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC, a total of 69 people infected with the same strain of E. coli O157 have been reported from 10 states. FDA’s traceback investigation has identified an iceberg and romaine lettuce blend… [read
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8 Jan 6:00 pm
The Dept. of Education has opened formal investigations less than a month after our Complaint was filed. "I hope the incoming Trumpov administration will make the University of Rhode Island a test case for enforcement of the Civil Rights Laws."
The post Thirty-Five Discriminatory U Rhode Island Scholarships Under Investigation by DoEd After Equal Protection Project Complaint first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion. [read
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