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Strike on Hezbollah Deepens Disconnect Between Biden and Netanyahu
Israeli officials gave their American counterparts no advance warning of the strike that killed Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Hezbollah, according to U.S. officials. But Mr. Biden said the killing was “a measure of justice” for victims of Hezbollah terrorism.
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Harris and Trump Are Neck and Neck in Michigan and Wisconsin, Polls Find
The race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump has tightened in two of the Northern battlegrounds, New York Times/Siena College polls found.
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As Hezbollah Threat Loomed, Israel Built Up Its Spy Agencies
After the 2006 war with Hezbollah, Israel invested heavily to intercept the group’s communications and track its commanders in a shadowy war that ultimately led to the killing of the group’s leader.
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Ina Garten Figured Out How to Let Go of the Shame
A memoir? How easy is that.
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Maggie Smith’s Influence Can Be Found in This Take on a Pre-Prohibition Cocktail
In 2011, a New York bartender paid tribute to the actor with a sly tweak to a pre-Prohibition cocktail.
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The Enigmatic Beauty of the Universe Exploring the Wonders of Space and Astronomy
The Enigmatic Beauty of the Universe: Exploring the Wonders of Space and Astronomy As we gaze up at the night sky, we are met with a vast expanse of twinkling stars, shimmering planets, and awe-inspiring galaxies. The universe is a mysterious and captivating place, filled with wonders that have fascinated humanity for centuries. From the…
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Sharing the Real World—Article 12 Can Unlock DePINs for TCF Banks
When a Trade & Commodity Finance bank makes a secured loan to a commodities trader, the ultimate origin of the collateral is physical commodities. Even if the collateral transforms into intangibles like receivables, forward book or contract rights—it all started out with physical stuff….By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
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ORI Issues Final Revisions to 2005 PHS Research Misconduct Regulations
On September 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), through the Office of Research Integrity (“ORI”) issued its Final Rule, the long-anticipated update to the 2005 Public Health Service Policies on Research Misconduct (“2005 PHS Regulations”), updating the current guidelines imposed in 42 C.F.R. § 93.000, et. seq. The Final Rule,…
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AI and Sports – Security vs. Privacy
With the United States preparing to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, the race is on for venues, individual states and the federal government to balance the increased security risks of exceptionally large crowds with the Fourth Amendment right…
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As FTC Begins Grappling with AI Issues, “Sweep” Signals Differing Approaches Among Commissioners
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a “sweep” targeting AI-related conduct this week. The cases provide insight into how the agency may approach AI-related issues going forward and illustrate differences among the agency’s commissioners in how to approach issues raised by AI….By: Venable LLP