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UK police arrest suspect after car hits pedestrians

Seven people were seriously injured when a car plowed into pedestrians in Derby.

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Briefing: Why a 98-year-old federal judge is asking the Supreme Court for her job back

Strategic angle: Pauline Newman's story shines a light on the aging judiciary, where judges are getting older and lifetime tenure is raising thorny questions about retirement.

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Briefing: Nepal: Ex-energy minister arrested in money laundering case

Strategic angle: A day after the arrest of the former prime minister, Nepalese police also arrested the country's former energy minister as part of an ongoing probe into money laundering.

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Briefing: Nexstar-Tegna deal on ice after judge issues temporary restraining order

Strategic angle: A temporary restraining order has halted the Nexstar-Tegna deal, raising questions about its future.

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Singer Gims charged with 'aggravated money laundering'

The artist was held in police custody as part of an ongoing investigation into a vast international money laundering case.

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Briefing: Fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Strategic angle: A deep dive into the ongoing trial addressing social media addiction and its implications for tech giants.

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Briefing: 'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

Strategic angle: African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.

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Briefing: US Tech Companies Must be Accountable in US Courts for Facilitating Persecution and Torture Abroad, EFF Urges US Supreme Court

Strategic angle: Cisco Systems Case Has Major Implications for Global Human Rights

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Man arrested over plot to firebomb pro-Palestinian activist's NY home

Agents found eight Molotov cocktails in the man's Hoboken home, according to court documents.

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Briefing: ‘Premature’: Anthropic still in trouble despite court win, lawyers and lobbyists say

Strategic angle: Legal experts caution that Anthropic's recent court victory may not resolve ongoing challenges.

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Briefing: Jeep’s New Cherokee Is Already In Trouble, And A Court Is Now Involved

Strategic angle: Cherokee production was temporarily halted this month as a supplier stopped delivering parts due to a pricing feud.

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Briefing: US appeals court overturns $16bn Argentina ruling in blow to Burford Capital

Strategic angle: Litigation funder’s share price drops 54% following decision by New York judges

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Briefing: Holloway not with Tide despite judge's OK to travel

Strategic angle: Aden Holloway will miss the Sweet 16 matchup against Michigan despite receiving travel approval from a judge.

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Briefing: Gervin irked QB Williams filed 'Iceman' trademark

Strategic angle: Former NBA star George Gervin expressed surprise over Caleb Williams' attempt to trademark the nickname 'Iceman'.

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Briefing: Deposed Venezuelan president Maduro makes second NYC court appearance

Strategic angle: A New York federal judge has refused to dismiss the case against Maduro and his wife over their inability to afford legal fees.

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Briefing: Court to hear argument on claim of racial discrimination in jury selection

Strategic angle: The Supreme Court will hear oral argument on Tuesday in Pitchford v. Cain, a case involving allegations of racial discrimination in jury selection.

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Briefing: UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike

Strategic angle: The strike - which killed at least 168 people, mostly children - "evoked a visceral horror", Volker Türk said.

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Briefing: Judge rejects Trump administration's 'Orwellian' branding of Anthropic as national security threat

Strategic angle: A federal judge criticizes the government's labeling of an American company as a potential adversary.

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Briefing: As Maduro appears in New York court, Venezuela’s state apparatus 'remains in place'

Strategic angle: François Picard discusses the implications of Maduro's court appearance with expert Christopher Sabatini.

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Briefing: Judge weighs whether Venezuela can pay Maduro's legal costs in US drug trafficking case

Strategic angle: A U.S. judge questions the Trump administration's rationale for preventing Venezuela from covering Nicolás Maduro's legal fees.