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The Ninth Circuit Holds that BNSF Cannot Be Held Strictly Liable for Asbestos-Contaminated Vermiculite Accumulated on Its Tracks and Railyard
On February 24, 2026, the Ninth Circuit reversed a judgment from the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana awarding damages to plaintiffs in a Libby, Montana asbestos case, holding that BNSF Railway cannot be held strictly liable for asbestos-contaminated vermiculite that accumulated on its tracks and railyard….By: Husch Blackwell LLP
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Iran War Live Updates: Pentagon Orders 2,000 Airborne Troops to Middle East
The deployment could give President Trump more military options after a 15-point proposal, delivered via Pakistan, was sent to the Iranians, according to two officials briefed on the diplomacy.
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The U.S. Military Said It Helped Bomb a Drug Camp in Ecuador. It Was a Dairy Farm.
The Times visited a village where the United States and Ecuador said they destroyed an armed group’s training camp. Residents said it was actually a dairy farm.
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How Pakistan Is Trying to Reshape Its Image Abroad
New, friendly media operations and expanded state-run television are pushing Pakistan’s message while independent news outlets face repression.
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Investigators Seek Answers in Attacks on Jewish Sites in Europe
Attacks on schools and property in several countries have Jewish communities on edge, amid suspicions that Iran is behind the violence.
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Costa Rica Agrees to Take Migrants Deported by the Trump Administration
The agreement is part of President Trump’s efforts to find governments willing to accept people who have been detained in the United States.
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The Final, Flying Colors of Matisse’s ‘Second Life’
A breathtaking Paris show challenges the conventional idea that artists taper off at the end of their lives.
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Brooklyn Museum’s African Art Galleries to Unite Continent
With the planned creation of new galleries for its Arts of Africa collection, the Brooklyn Museum hopes visitors will see their cultures “represented with dignity.”
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“Daredevil: Born Again” Stays Blind to the Cultural Moment in Season 2
The finale of “Daredevil: Born Again’s” first season couldn’t have arrived at a more opportune moment. What began as a cat-and-mouse game between vigilante Daredevil/Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) and drug-lord Wilson Fisk/Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio) has escalated into a full-fledged political thriller, with New York City descending into a fascist state under its criminal mayor—a development…
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Ebertfest Announces Expanded Lineup, Special Guests, and Final Festival Programming for “The Last Dance” Edition
Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, widely known as Ebertfest, has announced additional programming, special guests, and updated film selections for its 27th and final edition, “The Last Dance,” taking place April 17–18, 2026, in Champaign, IL. Presented by Century Law Firm, this milestone year marks a poignant farewell to one of the most beloved film festivals in the country, celebrating a legacy…
