July 29, 2025

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Law:

New York Biglaw Firms Keep Growing, While Midsize Firms Stay The Same
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Massive Slash In Milbank’s Hourly Rate — For Cities Fighting Trump
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Hanson Bridgett’s Managing Partner Shares Her Thoughts On Leading A Law Firm Through Challenging Times
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Sororities Are Apparently Better At Vetting People Than Biglaw Firms
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Partnership Is Not The Gold Mine You Might Think It Is
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Indiana University Professors Stuck With Vague ‘Thought Diversity’ Law That Controls Their Classrooms
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New law preserves SALT and QBI deductions, avoids large tax hikes for law firms
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Dentons Faces Allegations of Obstruction in Terraform Labs Bankruptcy Proceedings
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The Law Schools That Are The Toughest To Get Into (2025)
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Colorado Law School Dean Reappointed Amid Mass Faculty Disapproval
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Website Creates Legal-Sounding Letters, No Lawyers Required. Is That Legal?
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Trump seeks expedited deposition from Rupert Murdoch in WSJ suit
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MyPillow CEO doesn’t have to pay $5M in ‘Prove Mike Wrong’ election-fraud challenge, 8th Circuit says
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Federal law gives Congress power over funding, yet White House has a different view, some say
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ICE Detains Obama-Award Winner Living in US for 20 YearsGreen-Card Changes Threaten Pastors' Ability To Remain in USProposed Green-Card Change Could Benefit 8 Million ImmigrantsImmigrant kids detained in "unsafe and unsanitary" sites as Trump administration seeks to end protectionsICE Agents 'Tell Texas Man to Shave Beard' After Arrest Mishap'Alligator Alcatraz' detainees held without charges, barred from legal access, attorneys say
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Alina Habba’s authority as New Jersey’s top prosecutor questioned in new legal filingAccused drug trafficker asks judge to declare that anything Alina Habba does is 'void'Trump's DOJ pick threatens to upend 1,500 criminal cases as courts plunge into chaos
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DOJ’s Civil Rights Division has lost hundreds of employees in ‘mass exodus’
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Gunman kills 4, including police officer, in shooting at New York City office towerShooter’s First Victim in NYC Killing Spree Was ‘Hero’ Immigrant Cop Manhattan shooter identified as Shane Tamura, 27, of Las Vegas: What we know about the gunmanNFL HQ Shooter Shane Devon Tamura's History as Football Player RevealedShocking Photo Inside Office Floor of Manhattan Skyscraper Hit by GunmanWhat Police Found in NFL HQ Shooter's CarWitness From NYC Building Describes Frantic Scene Inside During Shooting
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Man who threatened to assassinate Trump and Vance, put them in 'body bag' pleads guilty
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Texas AG Paxton sues New York county clerk over abortion ruling
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Federal prosecutors are fighting Luigi Mangione's demand for death penalty details
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Breakthrough in Missing Child Case From 37 Years Ago
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Former Ohio police officer who fatally shot Andre Hill gets 15 years in prison for murder
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Justice Dept. shuts down dark web child abuse sites that had 120,000 members and millions of files
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Executions are up in 2025
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Police search for suspect in killing of couple hiking with their 2 children in Arkansas park
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Woman's 'scared' boyfriend can't 'outfight' her husband, so he shoots him: Cops
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'Blood everywhere': Man goes on Walmart stabbing spree, targets elderly shoppers, cops say
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Wedding turns deadly when man upset about son's divorce murders his daughter-in-law: Cops
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Dad left 4 young kids in 124-degree car to browse 'The Adult Shoppe' for an hour, cops say
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Judges:

Jackson Walker LLP and Seadrill Settlement Highlights Scrutiny Over Judicial Ethics in Bankruptcy Proceedings
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The Supreme Court Owes the Country Explanations for Its Big Decisions
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Supreme Court shows unflinching regard for Trump
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Inside the Planning for Trump's Next Supreme Court Nominee
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Court orders continued Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
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Judge Hit With Complaint Over Making 'Improper' Comments About Trump
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Trump admin escalates its war with the courts — this time targeting Judge BoasbergJustice Department files formal complaint against Judge BoasbergTrump’s Least Favorite Judge Faces New Battle
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Judges press Trump administration on deportation quotas
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After overcoming hidden battle with domestic abuse, judge advocates for victims in and out of courtroom
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Judge blows up Trump's plans to 'sanitize' history by axing DEI grants, history projects
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Second whistleblower backs allegations Bove was ‘undermining rule of law’
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Wall Street:

 

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Layoffs:

Spirit Airlines to furlough 270 pilots, downgrade more than 100 others as it prepares to cut flights
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Second Harvest Food Bank announces layoffs of 14%
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A quiet but massive exit is happening at NASA right now
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Adaptimmune plans layoffs of 62%
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Tourism:

‘Vegas is not fun anymore’: $9 cups of coffee and pricier rooms are steering travelers away from the vacation mecca
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Is Las Vegas in Trouble?
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Las Vegas resorts roll out deals, packages to entice tourism — but is it enough for today’s thrifty travelers?
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French resort town cracks down on ‘half-naked’ visitors
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Climate:

Tampa Hits 100° for the First Time in Recorded History
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Trump’s EPA embraces climate denial as it works to upend regulationsEPA seeks to cancel scientific basis for climate regulations
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Searing heat threatens grids and health over nearly half the U.S.
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Map Shows 'Extreme Heat' Warnings for Eastern US Amid 115F Forecasts
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Forecasters warn a rare derecho with hurricane-force winds could plow through part of the US
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Unusually rainy San Francisco summer heads for the record books
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Extreme weather turns Beijing into rain trap, kills at least 30
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Thousands evacuated, businesses closed in southern Taiwan as torrential rain continues
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Corporate Governance:

It's a gig economy for CEOs these days, too
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Autos:

Car buyers aren't waiting for prices to go higher, survey finds
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Economy:

Economist Warns Fed Could Hike Interest Rates Despite Trump Calls for Cut
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The Fed risks a deflationary spiral by not cutting rates, these bond experts say
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The Bull Market for Economists Is Over. It’s an Ominous Sign for the Economy.
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The Trump trade order comes into focus Trump says baseline tariff rates for most countries will be in the 15-20% rangeTrump got his tariff hike. The rest remains murky. Trump's "devil in the details" trade deals sow confusionHow the EU succumbed to Trump’s tariff steamroller Euro suffers steepest one-day drop against dollar since May after US-EU dealHow the E.U. trade deal wards off more escalation but could raise costs for companies and consumersKrugman: I Coulda Made a Better Deal France denounces US-EU trade deal: ‘Submission’ EU, US Rush to Clinch Final Details and Lock In Trade DealMerz and Macron Just Didn’t Want to Get Into a Trade War With TrumpEuro struggles after reality check on US-EU trade dealFacing Russia’s war on Ukraine, the EU couldn’t risk fighting a trade war with the U.S., analyst saysTrump’s EU deal averts disaster. But few are cheeringEU admits it can’t guarantee $600B promise to TrumpTrump’s new EU trade deal, briefly explainedUnder-fire EU says trade deal with Trump was best it could doTrump trade deals prove access to the U.S. still matters above all elseIreland's 'economic miracle' at risk from tariffs Stellantis faces $1.7B hit from US tariffs this yearPakistan's finance minister heads to US to finalize trade deal Trump Official Says More Talks Needed to Clinch India DealTrump keeps Canada guessing as trade deadline looms Top Chinese, US trade officials huddle in Sweden for second day of thorny talks over tariffsPhilips sees tariffs impact of 150-200 million euros after US-EU deal Here are the trade deals Trump has made ahead of Aug. 1 tariffs
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Coffee Shop Adding 'Tariff Adjustment' to Bill Sparks Debate
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U.S. Tariff Revenue Surges Amid Trump's Trade War
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27% of US companies plan to delay hiring or investment: NABE survey
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What the world got wrong about tariffs
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Senate GOP quietly urges House to shift approach on shutdown talk
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Social Security Update: Senator Warns Agency Hiding 'Extent of the Problem'Social Security Warning Issued as Retirees Could Face $18,000 Cut
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Map Shows Best—and Worst—States To Retire in
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Burnout is hitting millennials and Gen Z the hardest
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US Debt Clock
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World Debt Clock
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Real Estate:

Understanding the Statutory Cap on Landlord Claims for Rejected Leases in Bankruptcy
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US Housing Market Posts Worst Spring Selling Season in 13 YearsHousing market ‘purgatory’ for existing home sales as activity falls to lowest level in 9 months
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America’s fastest-growing suburbs are about to get very expensive
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America's Largest Homebuilder Issues Florida Warning
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Home Prices Are Predicted to Drop by 5 Percent or More in These Cities
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Bridgeport's Success Village seeks $6M from state to tackle debts: 'Without this, we go down'
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Municipalities:

The Limits of Sprawl: Is Atlanta’s slowdown telling us something?
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Politics:

Footage of Donald Trump 'cheating' on the golf course goes viral
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Why is Trump struggling in the polls?
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Karoline Leavitt chased by creditors after failed Congress bid leaves her drowning in debt
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The Only Information Source Trump Trusts
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Trump 2.0 Doesn’t Like Drama. So Why’s He Swallowing So Many Bad Headlines About Hegseth?Hegseth rerouting Pentagon funds to refurbish Qatari jet into Air Force OneHegseth’s ousting of female leaders may have ‘chilling effect’ at PentagonHegseth’s Allies Beg Him to Get His Act Together
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Why Ghislaine Maxwell is suddenly at the center of the Epstein caseMaxwell’s lawyer says she’s undecided on appearing for congressional testimony Ghislaine Maxwell urges Supreme Court to hear appeal, says DOJ wants to distractTrump says he turned down visit to Epstein's islandGhislaine Maxwell files Supreme Court brief appealing Epstein convictionGhislaine Maxwell pleads with Supreme Court, Trump to intervene in criminal caseJohnson on talk of Maxwell pardon: ’20 years was a pittance’Trump reiterates that he has the authority to pardon Ghislaine MaxwellWhat the Timeline Reveals About Trump and the Epstein FilesDonald Trump Says His Name May Have Been Planted in Jeffrey Epstein FilesJoe Rogan Calls The Epstein Case a ‘Line in the Sand’ And Rips the Trump Admin For ‘Gaslighting’ Its Supporters‘He Did Something That Was Inappropriate’: Trump Reveals Real Reason He Fell Out With EpsteinObama Official Files Bombshell Demand for Epstein Files and Secret Trump MessagesTrump’s Desperate Move to Quiet the Epstein Scandal
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GOP bill seeks to rename Kennedy Center for Trump
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Full List of GOP Bills to Put Trump's Name or Face on Things
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President Ocasio-Cortez isn’t as far of a reach as it once was
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GOP stops short of backing Gabbard, Trump on arresting Obama officialsTrump CIA chief: Brennan, Comey and Hillary Clinton could face indictment
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Democrats Chances of Flipping the Senate Just Went Up
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DOGE AI Tool to Target 100K Federal Rules for Elimination: Report
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Trump administration urges federal employees to talk religion at workTrump memo allows federal workers to persuade coworkers their religion is ‘correct’Federal employees can pray and preach in the workplace under new Trump rulesTrump Administration Says Federal Workers Can Challenge Religious Views For ‘Correctness’
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Rep. Ro Khanna backs Gen Z progressive Kat Abughazaleh in Illinois congressional race
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Democrats turn routine Trump nominees into pitched partisan battles
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Democratic coalition has a crack that is getting bigger
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Why Dems are suddenly confident about 2026
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Retailing:

Brands are trying to get to your door in 15 minutes or less
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Gambling:

Judge to dismiss IPI bankruptcy if sale fails by Aug. 21
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Student Debt:

Millions Of Student Loan Borrowers Could Pay $3,500 More Per Year In Interest Starting This Week—Here’s Why
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Should SL debt be easier to discharge in bankruptcy?
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Theme Parks:

Gulf World Marine Park shutters as owners file for bankruptcy
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Marineland up for sale, could be developed into residential, retail or hospitality space
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Batteries:

Lyten Raises $200M For Expansion, Acquires Northvolt BESS
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Education:

Trump Admin Targets Duke University Over Alleged Race-Based Selection
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Trump tightens reins on foreign students in multifront immigration crackdown on universities
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Media:

Which public TV and radio stations most rely on federal funds
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New Bankruptcy Opinions
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Bankruptcy Court Web/Pacer Site Directory

Recent Ch. 11 Filings (26 new filings today)
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Recent Ch. 11 Adversary Proceeding Filings (7 new filings today)
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies
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Mass Torts:

Advisers Reap $500 Million From Longest Asbestos Bankruptcy
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Alex Jones’ Watches, Truck, Rental Property Pitched for Auction
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Standing:

Environmental Liability/Corporate Structure: Federal Bankruptcy Court Addresses Derivative Standing to Pierce Corporate Veil
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Aviation:

Delta co-pilot removed from flight after Feds 'stormed the cockpit' arrested on child sex charge
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Donald Trump's New Air Force One 'Gift' From Qatar Will Likely Cost US $1BQatari plane that could be new Air Force One will be ‘unconditional’ gift to the Pentagon, agreement says
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Over 7,000 Flight Delays Monday—Here’s How Extreme Heat Disrupts Air Travel
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Healthcare:

Prospect Medical wants to “abandon” Delaware County Memorial and Taylor hospitals
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Illinois hospital loses Medicare funding
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10 states with the best, worst healthcare
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96 top hospitals for ED excellence
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Map Shows States With Best—And Worst—Health Care
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Type 2 diabetes linked to higher rates of debt, bankruptcy and foreclosure
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Why GLP-1s could become the "everything drug"
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Top medical group presses RFK Jr. to keep health screening panelRFK Jr.'s plans for preventive health panel spark "deep concerns" from American Medical Association
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Digital Manufacturing:

Desktop Metal Files Bankruptcy After Lawyers Demand Unpaid FeesDesktop Metal files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; foreign subsidiaries to be sold
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Fraud:

FBI issues warning over app scam wiping entire bank accounts in the US
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Pharma:

Drug prices likely to rise with tariffs on EU
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Food/Beverage:

SNAP Changes: Trump Bill Adds New Burdens for Millions of Women, Study Says
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Trump’s megabill may force your local grocery store to close
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Water:

Freshwater is disappearing from the Earth at alarming rates: Study
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Crypto:

FTX Promoters Seek Dismissal or Arbitration in Miami Multidistrict Litigation Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
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Tech:

San Francisco tech company, once worth $650 million, files for bankruptcy
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Bankrupt Futurehome suddenly makes its smart home hub a subscription service
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AI models may be accidentally (and secretly) learning each other’s bad behaviors
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Microsoft study identifies 40 jobs AI chatbots are likely to help automate — and those where the tech is barely being used
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A copyright lawsuit over pirated books could result in ‘business-ending’ damages for Anthropic
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UK:

A Court Ruling Is Shaking Up the UK’s Restructuring World
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Insolvency Rules Committee: Reappointment of 2 solicitor members
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More Yorkshire firms facing 'financial strain' say insolvency experts
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Economy prediction upgraded and expected to exceed growth forecasts
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Trump Tells UK’s Starmer North Sea Oil Taxes Are Too High
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EU:

EU trade deal with Trump seen as helping Europe ditch Russian fuels
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MENA:

In a First, Leading Israeli Rights Groups Accuse Israel of Gaza Genocide
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‘Revenge Is Not a Policy’: Israelis Voice Dissent Against the War in Gaza
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Trump says kids in Gaza are starving in break with Netanyahu Gaza’s Children Are Looking Through Trash to Avoid StarvingIsrael, under pressure, allows more aid into Gaza, but U.N. says it's a fraction of what's neededIsraeli strikes kill 36 in Gaza, including a mother and newborn, as more aid is allowed inAid worker in Gaza says she no longer recognizes friends due to hunger‘Worst-case scenario of famine’ is happening in Gaza, food crisis experts say
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Houthis vow to escalate attacks in Red Sea
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Lindsey Graham sees Israel taking Gaza by force to wrap up war
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'No alternative' to two-state solution for Israel, Palestinians
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Trump Threatens 'Stupid' Iran
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Dutch to ban far-right Israeli ministers over Gaza
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Russia:

Trump says Russia has 10-12 days to agree ceasefire in Ukraine
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European countries to borrow billions from EU to rearm Ukraine
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India:

Six major amendments that shaped insolvency framework in India
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No final decision yet on insolvency code changes: Govt
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Insolvency Resolution Process For Non-Corporate MSMEs
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China:

Trump blocks Taiwan’s President Lai from New York stopover
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Malaysia:

Parliament approves new law that opens Malaysian courts to foreign creditors for cross-border company bankruptcy cases
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