Massachusetts lawmakers propose pay raise for public defenders to end a legal crisis
Massachusetts lawmakers are looking to approve a pay raise for public defenders in hopes of ending a legal crisis.
Month: July 2025
Trump threatens drug giants with crackdown over prices
US president tells pharma firms to match lowest global prices or face crackdown, citing burden on US familiesDonald Trump has threatened to use “every tool in our arsenal” to crack down on pharmaceutical giants if they fail to cut drug prices for Ameri…
Thailand and Cambodia plan border visits for diplomats as fragile ceasefire holds
The ceasefire reached in Malaysia was supposed to take effect at midnight on Monday, but it was quickly tested as Thailand and Cambodia continued to accuse each other of violating the truce agreements.
Mary-Ann Stephenson confirmed as EHRC chair despite MPs’ objections
Stephenson to take over at equality watchdog even though committees raised concerns about breadth of experienceMary-Ann Stephenson has been confirmed as the new chair of the equalities watchdog, after the government overruled the objections of parliame…
When Davante Adams talks, Rams wide receivers listen
LOS ANGELES — When Davante Adams first signed with the Rams, his expectation was that Puka Nacua would be the first man up in receiver drills. Given Nacua’s success with the Rams the past two seasons and Adams being the new guy, it seemed like the natu…
Germany’s Military Wakes Up: Recruits Rise as NATO Pressure Builds
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Map: 4.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern California
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.
Figma opens at $85 on the NYSE, after selling shares at $33 in its IPO, hitting a ~$50B valuation, more than a year after Adobe’s $20B failed acquisition (Jordan Novet/CNBC)
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Figma opens at $85 on the NYSE, after selling shares at $33 in its IPO, hitting a ~$50B valuation, more than a year after Adobe’s $20B failed acquisition — Figma’s stock more than tripled in its New York Stock E…
A look at colleges with federal money targeted by the Trump administration
Several elite U.S. colleges have made deals with President Donald Trump, offering concessions to his agenda and payments to restore federal money.
China uses “dark fleet” to buy oil from Iran and evade U.S. sanctions
A CBS News investigation reveals that China is still secretly buying Iranian oil and evading U.S. sanctions by having the oil transferred from ship to ship in the middle of the sea.