Clarence Thomas Discloses , Trips Paid For by Harlan Crow.
NBC reports that Conservative Justice Clarence Thomas
has disclosed trips paid for by billionaire friend Harlan Crow
amid a renewed focus on ethics in the Supreme Court.
Thomas noted that in 2022, Crow paid for him
to travel to a Conservative conference in Dallas.
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The May 2022 event was reportedly held at
a facility owned by Crow's real estate
company and featured Thomas as a speaker.
According to notes attached to Thomas'
report, due to increased security concerns,
he flew to the event on a private jet.
In July of 2022, Thomas said that Crow also paid
for a trip to the Adirondacks in New York State.
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NBC reports that members of the Supreme Court
have come under increased scrutiny for alleged
lapses in ethics following a report by ProPublica.
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The ProPublica report details years of lavish trips
provided for Thomas by Crow, a GOP donor, that were
not revealed in previous financial disclosure reports.
The ProPublica report details years of lavish trips
provided for Thomas by Crow, a GOP donor, that were
not revealed in previous financial disclosure reports.
A similar financial disclosure by Conservative
Justice Samuel Alito revealed trips paid for
by Duke Law School and Notre Dame Law School.
A similar financial disclosure by Conservative
Justice Samuel Alito revealed trips paid for
by Duke Law School and Notre Dame Law School.
In May, Chief Justice John Roberts
acknowledged that more needed to be done
to oversee ethics in the nation's highest court.
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I want to assure people I am committed
to making certain that we as a Court
adhere to the highest standards
of conduct.
We are continuing to
look at things we can do to give
practical effect to that commitment, John Roberts, Supreme Court Chief Justice, via NBC
Supreme Court Sides
With Biden Administration , in Social Media Case.
Attorneys general in Louisiana and Missouri, and other right-wing individuals, .
Attorneys general in Louisiana and Missouri, and other right-wing individuals, .
previously brought a lawsuit against the government, alleging that it had influenced what social media companies allow on their sites.
In particular, plaintiffs in the case of Murthy v. Missouri questioned whether the Biden administration violated free speech protections amid the pandemic when social networks were instructed to remove COVID misinformation.
In particular, plaintiffs in the case of Murthy v. Missouri questioned whether the Biden administration violated free speech protections amid the pandemic when social networks were instructed to remove COVID misinformation.
On July 4, 2023, Louisiana Judge Terry Doughty
agreed with the plaintiffs and restricted members of the Biden administration from interacting with social media companies in an attempt to moderate their content.
The U.S. Supreme Court struck
down the lower court's ruling by a vote of
6-3 on June 26, 'The Guardian' reports. .
The plaintiffs, without any
concrete link between their injuries
and the defendantsâ conduct, , Justice Amy Coney Barrett, via majority opinion.
... ask us to conduct a review of the
years-long communications between dozens
of federal officials, across different agencies,
with different social-media platforms,
about different topics, Justice Amy Coney Barrett, via majority opinion.
This courtâs standing doctrine
prevents us from âexercis[ing such]
general legal oversightâ of the
other branches of government, Justice Amy Coney Barrett, via majority opinion.
Ultimately, Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote that the lower court "glossed over complexities in the evidence" and
"also erred by treating the defendants, plaintiffs
and platforms each as a unified whole.".
Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas
and Neil Gorsuch dissented.
Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas
and Neil Gorsuch dissented.
For months, high-ranking government officials
placed unrelenting pressure on Facebook to
suppress Americansâ free speech, Justice Samuel Alito, via dissenting opinion.
The Court, however, shirks that duty and thus
permits the successful campaign of coercion in
this case to stand as an attractive model for
future officials who want to control what
the people say, hear, and think, Justice Samuel Alito, via dissenting opinion
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Supreme Court Upholds Gun Ban , for People Charged With Domestic Violence.
On June 21, the Supreme Court upheld a law that keeps people with domestic violence restraining orders against them from owning firearms, NBC News reports. .
The vote was 8-1. Justice Clarence Thomas was the only one who dissented. .
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote
the Supreme Court's majority opinion,
stating that since America was founded.
"our nation's firearm laws have included
provisions preventing individuals who threaten physical harm to others from misusing firearms.".
The provision in the latest case "fits comfortably within this tradition," Roberts wrote. .
Attorney General Merrick Garland
applauded the ruling, .
saying that it "protects victims by
keeping firearms out of the hands of dangerous individuals who pose a threat to their intimate partners and children.".
Erich Pratt, senior VP of Gun Owners of America, said that while the man who brought the case to the Supreme Court,
Zackey Rahimi, is a "dangerous individual,".
the decision "will disarm others who have never actually committed any domestic violence."
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Supreme Court Rules That , Some Jan. 6 Defendants, Were Improperly Charged.
NPR reports that the United States Supreme Court voted to limit which defendants accused of taking part in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot can be charged by federal prosecutors.
The decision also casts doubt on two out of
the four felony counts in former President
Donald Trump's election subversion indictment.
According to conservative Chief Justice John Roberts,
the court ruled that the U.S. government must prove , âthat the defendant impaired the availability or integrity
for use in an official proceeding of records, documents,
objects, or other things used in an official proceeding.â.
NPR reports that prosecutors relied
on a key criminal statute to prosecute
over 350 participants of the Capitol riot.
The statute makes it a crime to alter or
destroy official documents, or to otherwise
obstruct or impede official proceedings.
Roberts wrote that the statute was
not meant to broaden the meaning of
the law to make it a catchall provision. .
The decision will impact other cases related
to Jan. 6, many of which will have to be
resentenced, retried or defendants will be released. .
NYU law professor Ryan Goodman authored
a study that found only 346 of the 1,417 people
charged in connection with the Capitol riot
were charged under the obstruction statute.
The study also found that 71 people are still
awaiting trial on the obstruction charge, but over
half of them are also charged with another felony.
NPR points out that if found guilty of other felony charges,
the sentencing judge is still allowed to use the charge of
obstruction to determine the length of their sentence.
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Supreme Court Rules , Against SEC's Authority, to Impose Fines.
NPR reports that the United States Supreme Court
recently voted 6-3 against the Securities and
Exchange Commission's policy on fraudulent conduct. .
NPR reports that the United States Supreme Court
recently voted 6-3 against the Securities and
Exchange Commission's policy on fraudulent conduct. .
Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the court's
conservative majority, said the current rules deprive accused
transgressors of their constitutional right to a jury trial. .
Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the court's
conservative majority, said the current rules deprive accused
transgressors of their constitutional right to a jury trial. .
The SEC relies on administrative
law judges (ALJ) to make legal conclusions
in cases brought before the agency.
The Supreme Court's decision has the potential
to send ripples through dozens of agencies,
from labor rights to energy regulation.
The Court did exclude from its decision those
agencies dealing with federal benefits, while some
conservative justices wanted the ruling to go further.
The three liberal justices
in dissent blasted the
decision by the majority. .
The case was brought by a former conservative
radio host and hedge fund manager, George Jarkesy,
following an SEC fraud investigation.
The case was brought by a former conservative
radio host and hedge fund manager, George Jarkesy,
following an SEC fraud investigation.
An in-house evidentiary hearing fined Jarkesy $300,000,
ordered him to pay back almost $700,000 in ill-gotten
profits and barred him from the securities industry.
Jarkesy argued that he was entitled to a jury trial
held in a federal court and that Congress lacked
the power to delegate such authority to the SEC.
NPR reports that Jarkesy's case was supported
by a number of conservative and business groups, and individuals such as Elon Musk.
NPR reports that Jarkesy's case was supported
by a number of conservative and business groups, and individuals such as Elon Musk
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Lisa Kudrow says she's finally rewatching 'Friends' because of Matthew Perry. The actress has previously admitted that she couldn't bring herself to watch reruns of the beloved NBC sitcom, explaining she didn't want to risk not liking her work on the show. But in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter to promote her upcoming Apple TV+ series 'Time Bandits,' Kudrow revealed that she's begun to revisit old 'Friends' episodes, in large part to keep the memory of her late co-star Perry alive. Perry died October 28th, 2023, at age 54.
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Travis Kelce , Makes First Onstage Appearance With, Taylor Swift.
On June 23, at the fourth of eight London
Eras Tour shows, Taylor Swift brought her all-star
boyfriend, Travis Kelce, on stage for the first time.
On June 23, at the fourth of eight London
Eras Tour shows, Taylor Swift brought her all-star
boyfriend, Travis Kelce, on stage for the first time.
Kelce appeared on the diamond walkway
at Wembley Stadium for his first-ever
onstage appearance with Swift.
Kelce appeared on the diamond walkway
at Wembley Stadium for his first-ever
onstage appearance with Swift.
Kelce performed alongside Swift for the intro
of 'I Can Do It With a Broken Heart' in the
new 'Tortured Poets' era of the show.
Normally, for the final transition of the show,
Swift is accompanied by two male dancers
who carry her to a heart-shaped couch. .
NBC reports that Kelce appeared in full
costume and showed off both his acting
and dancing skills while on stage.
The upbeat track from Swift's latest album
is reportedly about the wildly successful
Eras Tour and her breakup with
longtime partner Joe Alwyn in 2023. .
The upbeat track from Swift's latest album
is reportedly about the wildly successful
Eras Tour and her breakup with
longtime partner Joe Alwyn in 2023. .
The pair's high-profile relationship
has been going on for almost a year,
beginning with rumors last summer.
In September, the couple went public
with their relationships at a Kansas City
Chiefs game against the Chicago Bears.
According to NBC, Kelce had
already attended a number of
Swift's London Eras shows. .
Earlier this week, Swift posted a picture to Instagram of
her and Kelce with Prince William, Prince George and
Princess Charlotte, who also attended the June 20 show.
Earlier this week, Swift posted a picture to Instagram of
her and Kelce with Prince William, Prince George and
Princess Charlotte, who also attended the June 20 show
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Supreme Court Rejects , Challenge to Tax Law on, Foreign Investments.
On June 20, the Supreme Court upheld a tax on foreign
corporate investments enacted by a Republican-controlled
Congress under former President Donald Trump.
On June 20, the Supreme Court upheld a tax on foreign
corporate investments enacted by a Republican-controlled
Congress under former President Donald Trump.
NBC reports that the case had attracted scrutiny when
conservative Justice Samuel Alito refused to recuse
himself despite ties with one of the challenging lawyers.
The case revolved around whether an individual can be
forced to pay taxes on investments in foreign-owned
companies regardless of if they were a source of income.
The case revolved around whether an individual can be
forced to pay taxes on investments in foreign-owned
companies regardless of if they were a source of income.
According to the 16th Amendment
of the Constitution, Congress has the
power to "collect taxes on incomes.".
In the case, Charles and Kathleen Moore claim they were
unfairly taxed on their $40,000 investment in an
India-based company called KisanKraft Machine Tools. .
While the company made a profit, the Moores
claim that they received no dividends and that
the money was reinvested in the business.
As a result, the Moores did not pay taxes between
2006 and 2017 on what the U.S. government later
defined as income from their investment. .
Due to a provision that was part of a major tax law
enacted by former President Donald Trump in 2017,
the Moores paid $15,000 in additional taxes.
They later sought a refund for that payment,
arguing that they had been unlawfully taxed
based on an increase in the value of a capital
investment not qualifying as income.
The couple's challenge was rejected
by the Supreme Court 7-2
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Surgeon General Wants, Social Media to Include , Warning of Mental Health Risks.
On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
called on Congress to require social media
platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. .
On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
called on Congress to require social media
platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. .
NBC reports that Murthy warned that the
mental health crisis among young Americans
has become an urgent problem, citing social
media as "an important contributor.".
NBC reports that Murthy warned that the
mental health crisis among young Americans
has become an urgent problem, citing social
media as "an important contributor.".
According to Murthy, the warning would include
language that alerts users to potential mental health
harms associated with using social media.
A surgeon generalâs
warning label, which requires
congressional action, would
regularly remind parents and
adolescents that social media
has not been proved safe, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC.
Evidence from tobacco labels
shows that surgeon generalâs
warnings can increase
awareness and change behavior, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC.
Murthy reportedly went on to
acknowledge that a warning alone has
limitations and fails to make social media safe.
In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,'
Murthy linked the amount of time spent using
social media with an increased risk for children
to develop anxiety and depression.
In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,'
Murthy linked the amount of time spent using
social media with an increased risk for children
to develop anxiety and depression.
According to the American Psychological Association,
teens spend around five hours a day on popular
platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. .
In his 'NYT' op-ed, Murthy called on all social media
platforms to "proactively enhance and contribute to
the mental health and well-being of our children.".
One 2019 study found that the number of teens with suicidal thoughts increased 47% between 2008 and
2017, a period which also saw social media use soar.
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Jelly Roll Calls Duet With Eminem , the âCoolest Momentâ of His Career to Date.
Jelly Roll performed a surprise duet
with Eminem on NBC's 'Live From Detroit:
The Concert at Michigan Central.'.
Jelly Roll performed a surprise duet
with Eminem on NBC's 'Live From Detroit:
The Concert at Michigan Central.'.
In an interview with 'Entertainment Tonight'
on June 10, the singer shared how elated he was.
When I think about coolest moments
of my career, right now at the top,
there has to be this thing that I got
to go sing with Eminem in Detroit, Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I got to sing âSing for the Momentâ
with him, which is a record where
he sampled Steven Tyler. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I mean, just what an incredible
night and I got to go do it
in Detroit. It was unreal. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
Jelly Roll went on to reveal that Eminem was the one who reached out to him to perform. .
Em reached out, his team reached
out and said, âWould you be interested
in doing this since he was already
there doing the secret tribute?', Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I couldnât believe it. I thought it was
a joke until I met Eminem himself âŚ
As soon as I met Eminem, it was like
the coolest moment ever, man, Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I was giddy, like a child.
You could see it all over my
performance. Just the kid in me. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
Jelly Roll is currently working on his new album, a follow-up to 2023's 'Whitsitt Chapel.'.
I have been drowning in this album. Iâve
never wrote more songs. Iâve never took
it more serious and Iâm probably gonna
release more music this year than Iâve
ever released in a year of my career. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'
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The Shehbaz Sharif-led government in Pakistan has decided to ban the jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, the country's Information Minister announced on Monday. The PTI is Pakistan's largest opposition party. Attaullah Tarar, the Pakistani Minister for Information and Broadcasting, announced in a press conference that the decision to ban the PTI was made due to alleged anti-state activities. The case will be referred to the Supreme Court, according to Pakistani media.
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Netflix to Open Entertainment, Dining, and Shopping Complexes in 2025.
Two Netflix Houses will open in the
U.S. next year, 'Variety' reports.
They will be located in
King of Prussia, PA, and Dallas, TX.
They will be located in
King of Prussia, PA, and Dallas, TX.
They will occupy former department stores that are over 100,000 square feet. .
Within the Netflix Houses, there will be shopping outlets, restaurants and "experiential activities" linked to big franchises such as 'Bridgerton,' 'Stranger Things' and 'Squid Game,' 'Variety' reports. .
Within the Netflix Houses, there will be shopping outlets, restaurants and "experiential activities" linked to big franchises such as 'Bridgerton,' 'Stranger Things' and 'Squid Game,' 'Variety' reports. .
Within the Netflix Houses, there will be shopping outlets, restaurants and "experiential activities" linked to big franchises such as 'Bridgerton,' 'Stranger Things' and 'Squid Game,' 'Variety' reports. .
Within the Netflix Houses, there will be shopping outlets, restaurants and "experiential activities" linked to big franchises such as 'Bridgerton,' 'Stranger Things' and 'Squid Game,' 'Variety' reports. .
The new Netflix Houses will build upon previous pop-ups that have been staged for popular series and Netflix Bites...
The new Netflix Houses will build upon previous pop-ups that have been staged for popular series and Netflix Bites...
... in order to âcreate an unforgettable venue to explore your favorite Netflix stories and characters beyond the screen year-round,â Netflix said.
At Netflix House, you can enjoy regularly
updated immersive experiences, indulge
in retail therapy, and get a taste â literally â
of your favorite Netflix series and films
through unique food and drink offerings, Marian Lee, Netflixâs chief marketing officer, via statement.
Weâve launched more than
50 experiences in 25 cities, and Netflix
House represents the next generation
of our distinctive offerings. , Marian Lee, Netflixâs chief marketing officer, via statement.
The venues will bring our beloved
stories to life in new, ever-changing
and unexpected ways, Marian Lee, Netflixâs chief marketing officer, via statement
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A boundary off the final ball of USAâs run-chase had sent the match to a Super Over, and it was the co-hosts of the tournament who came out on top in Dallas, pulling off one of the all-time great shocks. Pakistan have reached at least the semi-final stage in six of the eight men's T20 World Cups, including finishing runners-up in the most recent tournament in Australia in 2022. But they came against a USA side who did everything right on the day to pull off one of the biggest results in the history of the game.
Our experts at Pitch Battle Discuss What Went Wrong For Pakistan and how the team can redeem itself from this unexpected loss.
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US Tech Firm to Pay $38,000 in Penalties , After Posting Job Ad for âWhites Onlyâ.
In March 2023, Virginia tech firm Arthur Grand Technologies posted a discriminating job ad on Indeed.com, 'The Guardian' reports. .
The ad read, "Only U.S. Born Citizens [white] who are local within 60 miles from Dallas.".
"[Don't share with candidates]," it added.
The ad quickly found attention on
social media and via numerous news outlets.
Within two months of being posted, the Department of Justice's civil rights division launched an investigation into the company. .
On May 23, Arthur Grand Technologies
agreed to pay over $38,000 in penalties.
$7,500 will go to the U.S. Treasury,
and $31,000 will be awarded to those
who filed discrimination complaints.
$7,500 will go to the U.S. Treasury,
and $31,000 will be awarded to those
who filed discrimination complaints.
The company will also be required to
"train its workers on the Immigration and Nationality Act," 'The Guardian' reports. .
Arthur Grand CEO Sheik Rahmathullah "vehemently denies any guilt or wrongdoing in relation to the discriminatory job posting," instead blaming a disgruntled employee.
Upon discovering this, we took
immediate and decisive action to
ensure that this type of incident
will never happen again, including
the immediate termination of
the responsible employee, Arthur Grand CEO Sheik Rahmathullah, via statement
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Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump has chosen former critic JD Vance as his vice-presidential nominee. Vance, a 39-year-old Ohio Senator and author, was confirmed as VP pick by RNC delegates.
Despite past criticisms of Trump, Vance has become a strong supporter. After winning his Senate seat with Trump's endorsement in 2022, Vance is now attacking Joe Biden, calling him an "incapacitated president" and accusing Democrats of lying about Biden's health.
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Donald Trump has given his first media interview after being shot on Saturday. The former president spoke to 'The Washington Examiner' and shared that's he's rewritten the speech that he will deliver at this week's Republican National Convention in the aftermath of Saturday's assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump told reporter Salena Zito that he had originally planned to talk about President Joe Biden's policies in his speech, but he has now changed course.
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Justin Timberlake has been arrested. According to ABC News and CNN the pop singer has been arrested by local police in Sag Harbor, New York for allegedly driving while intoxicated. The arrest in the Hamptons took place on Monday night and Timberlake is expected to make a court appearance on Tuesday facing a DWI charge. The incident comes a day after the singer posted a sweet Father's Day message on his Instagram.
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Justin Timberlake Arrested , in New York.
TMZ reports that Timberlake was arrested on DWI charges in the Hamptons on June 18. .
Sources say he was partying at the
American Hotel before getting behind the wheel.
He reportedly blew a stop sign
in front of police, so they
began to follow him.
The police say Timberlake's car was
swerving, so they pulled him over.
A field sobriety test was conducted,
which Timberlake reportedly failed. .
He refused to take a
breathalyzer test, sources say. .
Timberlake was later "arraigned and
released without bail," TMZ reports. .
His next court date is
scheduled for July 26.
Timberlake is currently on tour.
His next shows are scheduled for
June 21 and June 22 in Chicago
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Join our sports specialists as they dissect Rishabh Pant's audacious reverse scoop for six against Ireland's Barry McCarthy, reminiscent of his unforgettable Stroke against England's James Anderson. Explore Pant's and Hardik Pandya's stellar performances in India's commanding victory over Ireland at New Yorkâs Nassau County International Stadium to kick off their 2024 T20 World Cup campaign.
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