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riotimesonline.compolitics4 days ago
Netanyahu and Four Officials to Submit Witness Lists This Week in Submarine Procurement Inquiry
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and four other officials will submit witness lists this week for a state commission examining the submarine procurement affair. The move follows warning letters from the commission and could affect the timing of its conclusions.
cnbc.compolitics6 days ago
Federal officials advise school districts on sexual misconduct cases
The U.S. Department of Education sent letters to multiple school districts, including two in California, directing them to investigate sexual abuse and harassment claims and prevent accused staff from transferring to other schools. Districts that fail to comply risk losing federa…
freepressjournal.inpolitics8 days ago
Inspector reports graphic letter sent to rape victim
The chief inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service said a 17-year-old rape victim was sent a detailed account of her assault with no content warning. His inspection found only 36.9 per cent of Victim Communication and Liaison letters met basic standards. Anthony Rogers called f…
abcnews.go.compolitics13 days ago
Democratic governors urge Congress to reject Stop Climate Shakedowns Act
Democratic governors and attorneys general sent letters asking Congress to reject legislation that would shield oil and gas companies from climate-related lawsuits. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a related case involving ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy in its fall term.
Fox Newspolitics14 days ago
Louisiana Supreme Court issues stay in Attorney General Liz Murrill case
The court halted the case one day after a New Orleans grand jury indicted Murrill on 16 counts. The charges relate to letters she sent in May warning local officials about a new state law.
politics14 days agoUpdated
New Orleans Grand Jury Indicts Louisiana Attorney General; Governor Pledges Pardon
A New Orleans grand jury indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on July 2, 2026, on 16 criminal counts for attempting to intimidate eight local officials. The charges stem from letters sent after a state law eliminated the Orleans Parish criminal court clerk position.
wral.comfinance19 days ago
TMZ Founder Proposed Paying Bitcoin Ransom to Track Guthrie Kidnapping Suspect
Harvey Levin told CBS News he offered the FBI a plan to pay bitcoin demanded in letters about Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping and trace the funds. He said the agency did not respond for about a month, leading him to believe he was being ignored.
kff.orgpolitics21 days ago
State Medicaid Directors Decline to Commit on Fraud Risk Reports at House Hearing
Directors from two states told a congressional committee they could not immediately commit to providing requested fraud assessment records. The committee had sought the documents in March letters to the states.
politics22 days ago
House DOGE chairman seeks data from five states on SNAP program
A House subcommittee chairman sent letters to five Democratic governors requesting documents on state compliance with a federal data-sharing requirement for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The request follows a USDA directive issued last month.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics24 days ago
Canada Restores Some Citizenship Certificates After Review While Examining Thousands More
Immigration officials sent follow-up emails over the weekend confirming citizenship for a few recipients of earlier surrender letters. The move comes after reviews of claims under a new descent law.
nypost.comworld29 days ago
Researchers Propose Pituitary Tumor May Explain Eye in Botticelli’s Birth of Venus
Queen Mary University of London scientists say facial analysis of five portraits and 15th-century letters point to a hormone-secreting tumor in Simonetta Vespucci, the model for the painting.
The Guardianpolitics30 days ago
Labor Department threatens to withhold funds from states over unemployment program
The Department of Labor sent letters to 53 states and territories demanding steps to address waste, fraud, and abuse in unemployment insurance. Officials highlighted issues in three states without providing supporting data on fraud rates.
New York Postpolitics30 days ago
Inmate at Brooklyn federal jail rejected advances from female detainee
A male inmate housed in protective custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center turned down repeated letters and photos sent by a female inmate. The rejection surprised other detainees who had limited contact with women at the facility.
foxnews.comfinance30 days ago
New Mexico Investigators Request Records From Over Two Dozen Companies
State investigators sent letters to JPMorgan, Google and more than two dozen other companies directing them to preserve records connected to Jeffrey Epstein and some of his associates. The requests relate to a criminal probe focused on a New Mexico property.
abcnews.go.compolitics30 days ago
Lawmakers urge National Science Foundation to halt ocean observatory shutdown
Democratic senators, one Republican senator, and two Democratic House committees sent letters Monday asking the National Science Foundation to reverse its plan to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative. The $386 million network of more than 900 sensors has tracked ocean dat…
winnipegfreepress.comworld31 days ago
CRTC Gives Bell and Telus Until June 17 to Confirm Whether New Fees Comply With Rules
Canada's telecom regulator sent second warning letters to Bell and Telus after both introduced fees the CRTC says appear to violate rules that took effect Friday.
pinknews.co.ukpolitics31 days agoUpdated
Workers Remove Trump Name From Kennedy Center After Court Order; Endowment in His Name Planned
Crews took down the letters spelling President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center early Saturday, hours after a federal judge's deadline. The action followed a December 2025 board vote that had added his name to the venue.
business32 days ago
SpaceX IPO Sends Wealth Managers Courting Former Engineer
Scott Morton, founder of Revel, received handwritten letters and swag from firms seeking to manage his SpaceX equity after the company went public Friday.
Al Jazeerapolitics29 days agoUpdated
District Judge Rules Congress Must Approve Kennedy Center Name Change
Crews finished taking down the letters early Saturday after a federal judge ruled only Congress can rename the venue. The work followed a Friday deadline set in a May 29 ruling.
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abcnews.go.comworld34 days ago
Gilgo Beach defendant held in segregated cell for three years, sheriff says
The man convicted in the Gilgo Beach killings has spent more than 1,000 days in a 6-by-9-foot cell, reading crime novels and receiving limited visits. Officials report he has exchanged letters with another convicted murderer and maintains a consistent demeanor.
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CoinDeskfinance34 days ago
U.S. Commerce Department Signs $2 Billion in Quantum Computing Deals
The Commerce Department signed letters of intent last month to award just over $2 billion to nine quantum computing companies. The funding targets manufacturing scale and aims to reach a cryptographically relevant quantum computer ahead of other nations.
nationalpost.compolitics35 days ago
Ms. Rachel Delivers 500 Packets of Letters to Congress After Delaney Hall Visit
Children's entertainer Rachel Griffin Accurso met families outside the Newark detention center on June 9 and brought letters from detained children to lawmakers the next day.
finance35 days ago
Warren Asks Index Providers About Rule Changes Ahead of SpaceX Trading Debut
Sen. Elizabeth Warren sent letters Thursday to four major index providers asking whether they altered listing rules after contact from SpaceX, OpenAI or Anthropic officials.
Benzingafinance36 days ago
Shares of Dot Ai Jump After-Hours on Two Preliminary $11 Million Deals
Dot Ai, Inc. disclosed two non-binding letters of intent totaling about $11 million after markets closed on June 10. The moves reversed a 4.15% decline during regular trading.
Science Newsscience42 days ago
Astronomers Detect Only Mild Wind from Milky Way’s Central Black Hole
New observations show a cone-shaped gap near the Milky Way’s central black hole, indicating a hot wind is blowing away cold gas. The findings appear in Astrophysical Journal Letters.
france24.comworld46 days ago
French Medical Groups Urge Tighter Limits on Trace Contaminants in Drinking Water
Two organizations sent letters on June 1 calling for stronger measures against chemical contaminants in drinking water. A bill on cadmium in fertilizers is set for debate the next day.
thurrott.combusiness49 days ago
TikTok US joint venture faces questions over national security compliance
A Massachusetts senator sent letters to TikTok US and Oracle requesting details on the joint venture's ties to ByteDance. The requests come four months after the deal transferred control of the app's U.S. operations to avert a ban.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld49 days ago
Australian Letters Debate Trust, Energy Policy and Climate Positions
Readers responded to recent commentary on political trust and climate policy. Letters addressed Coalition positions on coal and net-zero targets alongside Labor record-keeping.
world49 days ago
Banks Require Documentation to Protect Social Security Funds From Garnishment
Federal rules shield most Social Security benefits from private creditors, yet banks must identify protected deposits after receiving a garnishment order. Recipients may need to supply direct deposit records, bank statements, or benefit verification letters to confirm eligibility…
Washington Examinerpolitics51 days ago
Congressional Black Caucus Urges Companies to Oppose Republican Redistricting Plans
The caucus sent letters to more than 250 corporations asking them to condemn efforts in several states to eliminate majority-Black congressional districts. Lawmakers tied the redistricting changes to weakened voting rights following a Supreme Court ruling.
nbcnews.comworld54 days ago
Letters criticize NAACP call for athletes to avoid southern universities
Readers responded to an NAACP effort urging Black athletes to boycott universities in southern states that recently redistricted. Several letters argued the recommendation would limit educational opportunities for students.
New York Postpolitics54 days ago
Readers Submit Letters on Term Limits, Climate and Foreign Policy
New York Post readers wrote letters addressing term limits for members of Congress, climate change policy and U.S. actions toward Iran. The letters also discussed migration between states and casting decisions in upcoming films.
livemint.comworld55 days ago
Advice Column Addresses Two Readers' Family and Pet Concerns
A syndicated advice column published responses to letters about a friend's dog entering a home and a sister's reluctance to share family photos. The column offered direct suggestions for each situation.
The Bbcworld55 days ago
Sky Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to About 200 Alleged Illegal Stream Users in Ireland
Sky obtained customer details through a court order against a supplier and sent warnings to recipients in the Republic of Ireland. The broadcaster stated it may pursue legal action if recipients do not respond. Similar letters were sent to more than 1,000 people in the UK in late…
New York Postpolitics55 days ago
U.S. Cease-Fire With Iran Continues After Six Weeks
Letters to the New York Post discuss the status of a U.S.-Iran cease-fire that began more than six weeks ago. Writers note that Iran has not relinquished its enriched uranium.
CoinDeskpolitics55 days ago
House Oversight Committee Opens Insider Trading Probe Into Prediction Markets
The House Oversight Committee is investigating Kalshi and Polymarket after concerns that government employees may have used nonpublic information to profit on event contracts. Chairman James Comer sent letters Friday requesting internal records on identity verification and tradin…
Semaforpolitics55 days ago
U.S. Government Announces $2 Billion in Quantum Computing Funding
The U.S. government issued letters of intent for $2 billion in grants and investments to nine quantum computing companies. Google, Microsoft, and IonQ were not included in the round.
Science Newsworld55 days ago
Gold Surface Atoms Rearrange to Slow Oxidation
Researchers found that gold atoms on freshly exposed surfaces shift from square to hexagonal arrangements. This change makes splitting oxygen molecules far more difficult. The study was published May 21 in Physical Review Letters.
Los Angeles Timespolitics55 days ago
Letters Urge Diplomacy Over Military Action in Iran Conflict
Readers of the Los Angeles Times submitted letters calling for diplomatic solutions to the Iran nuclear issue. The letters criticize recent U.S. military strikes and highlight economic and humanitarian consequences.
Los Angeles Timesworld56 days ago
Los Angeles Times Readers Respond to Op-Ed on Skid Row Conditions
Two readers wrote letters to the Los Angeles Times expressing support for a May 19 guest commentary about Skid Row. The letters urge acknowledgment of suffering and encourage volunteer and donor efforts.
New York Postworld57 days ago
Former Hawaii TV Anchor Loses $60,000 in Sweepstakes Scam
Linda Coble, 79, a former Hawaii television news anchor, reported losing nearly $60,000 after scammers posed as officials from U.S. Customs, the IRS, and the U.S. Marshals Office. The scammers used phone calls, letters, and a fake $5.5 million cashier’s check to convince her she…
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld58 days ago
Letters Debate E-Bike Use and Share Bike Parking in Sydney
Readers wrote to The Sydney Morning Herald on May 20, 2026, about electric bicycles and share bikes. The letters addressed environmental impact, health effects, and parking issues.
New York Postpolitics58 days ago
Israeli Prime Minister Sues New York Times Over Column
Benjamin Netanyahu is suing The New York Times over a column by Nicholas Kristof that described alleged sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees. The New York Post reported on reader letters discussing the lawsuit and the column's sourcing.
mondoweiss.netpolitics59 days ago
Lawmakers Investigate Four Businesses Offering Maternity Services to Foreign Nationals
Republican members of Congress sent letters to four U.S. businesses that provide maternity services to foreign visitors. The letters request documents on marketing practices, pricing, and compliance with immigration rules.
Propublicaworld59 days ago
Philadelphia Court-Appointed Lawyers Filed No-Merit Letters in Overturned Conviction Cases
An investigation found that court-appointed attorneys in Philadelphia often conducted limited reviews before filing no-merit letters in post-conviction cases. At least 50 people later received new trials or sentences after their lawyers had declared no issues existed. The finding…
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld59 days ago
Australian Broadcasters Reject IHRA Definition of Antisemitism
The ABC and SBS declined to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism after a request from the federal government and special envoy Jillian Segal. The decision drew letters from readers who argued the definition would limit criticism of Isr…
france24.comworld60 days ago
Park Chan-wook Receives France's Commander in the Order of Arts and Letters
Filmmaker Park Chan-wook received France's highest cultural honor from the French Ministry of Culture on Sunday. The award was presented during the Cannes Film Festival, where Park is serving as jury president.
New York Postpolitics60 days ago
New York Post Publishes Letters Criticizing New York Times Column
Readers submitted letters to the New York Post on May 18, 2026, responding to a New York Times column about an Israeli military unit. The letters also addressed a separate claim by a member of Congress about the American Revolution.
bbc.co.ukscience61 days ago
NHS Trust Review Finds Dozens Harmed by Delayed Gynaecology Care
An internal review at Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust identified more than 60 patients harmed by administrative delays in gynaecology services at Salford Royal Hospital. Cancer patients were among those affected by missed follow-up letters and unacted test results.
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news.sky.comtechnology61 days ago
Judge Rejects El Chapo Guzman Letters Seeking New Trial and Extradition
U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan rejected multiple handwritten letters from Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman requesting a new trial, extradition to Mexico and other relief. The letters, sent throughout April, were deemed to lack legal merit. Hours after the ruling, Guzman’s wife Emma Cor…
winnipegfreepress.compolitics62 days ago
Three Indigenous Tourism Groups Leave National Association, Plan New Organization Amid Federal Funding Cuts
Indigenous Tourism Ontario, Indigenous Tourism B.C. and Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network have signed an MOU to create another national tourism organization. The move follows letters citing unresolved governance issues and comes as ITAC faces a financial crisis wi…
japantimes.co.jppolitics63 days ago
Congressional Republicans Probe Foreign Funding Ties at Nine U.S. Universities
A group of congressional Republicans sent letters to nine universities seeking information on funding received from foreign entities linked to the Chinese Communist Party. The inquiry follows a Department of Education report documenting hundreds of millions of dollars provided to…
upi.compolitics63 days ago
House Oversight Committee Launches Probe of Four Birth Tourism Companies
The House Oversight Committee sent letters to four companies that market maternity services to foreign expectant mothers, seeking documents related to potential visa fraud. The companies operate in Florida, Texas and California and provide services including legal consultations,…
cnbc.compolitics64 days ago
Senate Banking Committee Advances Digital Asset Clarity Act With Over 130 Amendments Ahead of Markup
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which passed the House in 2025, faces a Senate Banking Committee markup starting Thursday after Sens. Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks reached a deal on stablecoin yield. Democrats are pushing ethics provisions related to President Trump’s c…
The Independentpolitics64 days ago
Waspi Campaigners Announce New Legal Challenge Over State Pension Compensation
The Women Against State Pension Inequality group said it is launching fresh legal action against the government after a January decision that denied compensation for the second time. The group cited the rediscovery of a 2007 Department for Work and Pensions evaluation that led to…
bbc.co.ukpolitics64 days ago
Justice Department Demands Four States Issue Vehicle Registrations to ICE for Undercover Use
The Justice Department sent letters to officials in Oregon, Massachusetts, Washington and Maine demanding they change policies that restrict vehicle registrations for undercover ICE operations. The department said the restrictions treat federal agencies differently from state and…
Science Newsscience64 days ago
Paper Recovers String Theory Amplitudes From Four Assumptions Using Bootstrapping
Theoretical physicists applied a bootstrapping technique to scattering amplitudes and arrived at the Veneziano and Virasoro-Shapiro amplitudes predicted by string theory. The paper by Clifford Cheung and colleagues was accepted to Physical Review Letters.
Science Newsscience65 days ago
Study Finds Between-Group Competition Correlates With Greater Male-Female Size Differences in Primates
A study published May 13, 2026, in Biology Letters finds that greater overlap in territories and more frequent group encounters correlate with larger males relative to females across 146 primate species. The traditional focus on within-group male competition for mates does not fu…
theconversation.comworld65 days ago
Researchers Use Multispectral Imaging to Recover 42 Pages of Erased Sixth-Century Pauline Manuscript
An international team led by University of Glasgow professor Garrick Allen used multispectral imaging to retrieve ghost text from the palimpsest known as GA 015. The University of Glasgow announced the discovery on April 24. The recovered pages include ancient chapter lists that…
cnbc.compolitics66 days ago
2026 Census Reference Date Set for May 12 as Statistics Canada Prepares to Count Canadian Population
Census day for the mandatory 2026 count arrives Tuesday as a reference date rather than a hard deadline. Statistics Canada will contact non-responders in June and send final reminder letters in mid-July. The census, conducted every five years, informs decisions on housing, school…