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State Supreme Court debate postponed due to candidate illness
In a statement, Chris Taylor’s campaign said she had fallen ill and the debate would be rescheduled.
States Brace for a Potential Supreme Court Ban on Late-Arriving Ballots
The court’s conservatives appear skeptical of laws allowing mail ballots to arrive after Election Day. A decision could come as late as June, potentially scrambling midterm elections.
Supreme Court says that internet service provider isn’t liable for bootlegged music downloads
In a major loss for the nation’s music industry, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a major internet service provider is not liable for copyright infringement because it failed to kick known copyright violators off its network.
Supreme Court tosses $1B copyright verdict in record companies' battle over illegal internet downloads
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Wednesday that internet providers are not liable for copyright infringement by their users, delivering an opinion in Cox v. Sony and tossing a $1 billion verdict.
Glyphosate: A story of science, risk, and nuance
In the summer of 2014, a California groundskeeper named Dewayne Johnson started noticing patches of raw, weeping skin spreading across his body. He had spent years applying Roundup, Monsanto’s glyphosate-based herbicide, for a school district, sometimes drenched in it when equipment malfunctioned. By 2014, he had a diagnosis: non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In 2018, a jury awarded him $289 million in damages, later reduced on appeal. Tens of thousands of lawsuits followed. The story hasn’t quieted down. It’s all over the internet, swinging between “this will kill you, buy organic” and “relax, you’re fear-mongering.” Some of that recent chatter stems from an Executive Order protecting glyphosate and its production, which set off intense infighting within the MAHA movement. Some of it reflects a deeper truth: Americans genuinely care about harmful chemicals in their environment (see poll below). And the conversation isn’t going anywhere, with a Supreme Court case involving Monsanto set for this April. Glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. But does glyphosate cause cancer? And how much exposure is actually risky? With so much mistrust in institutions and corporations (and some genuine conflicts of interest), making sense of the actual scientific evidence is genuinely hard. Here is a translation of what the scientific evidence actually says. Does glyphosate cause harm? Glyphosate is an herbicide that kills most plants it contacts rather than targeting specific species. It works by blocking an enzyme pathway (EPSPS) that plants and many microorganisms need to produce essential amino acids. Without those amino acids, the plant can’t grow and dies. Glyphosate was first developed by Monsanto in the 1970s and became ubiquitous after the company introduced “Roundup Ready” crops in the 1990s. In 2024, Bayer removed glyphosate from residential Roundup-branded products due to litigation pressure. But today it is still the most widely used herbicide in the world. Farmers also discovered they could spray it directly on crops like oats, lentils, beans, and peas just before harvest to dry them out faster and make harvesting easier. Because of its widespread use, it’s obviously really important to understand if it’s harmful to humans. The key principle: The dose makes the poison The most important concept in toxicology is that “the dose makes the poison.” Sixteenth-century physician Paracelsus articulated what remains the foundational principle of toxicology: sola dosis facit venenum. Water will kill you if you drink enough of it. Aspirin saves lives at 81 milligrams and causes internal bleeding at higher chronic doses. So, at what dose is glyphosate poisonous? The LD50 in rats (the dose that kills half the test animals) is around 5,600 mg/kg body weight. Table salt is roughly 3,000 mg/kg. By that classic measure, glyphosate is less acutely toxic than salt. But some people are exposed to a lot of glyphosate through their work. And among the general public, there are many questions about low-dose, cumulative exposure from multiple sources over long periods. Does glyphosate cause health problems? Cancer Correlation maps are striking, with one analysis finding that 60% of counties that spray the most glyphosate have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma rates above the national average. But correlation alone doesn’t establish cause, which is why animal and human studies matter. In animals: Rat studies are typically what most fear is rooted in, but most people don’t know the study details on the dosage given to rats. A pooled analysis of the 13 most rigorous rat studies found evidence that very high doses, around 55,000 times greater than typical food residue exposure, can cause certain cancers. In humans: One of the strongest studies followed 55,000 herbicide users over 20 years and found no overall increased cancer risk. There was one signal: among those with the highest use, rates of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) appeared elevated. A broader meta-analysis of 18 human studies also found no overall cancer risk, though a separate meta-analysis focused specifically on non-Hodgkin lymphoma found that people with high cumulative glyphosate exposure faced a 41% higher relative risk compared to those with low or no exposure. These human studies are observational studies (randomized controlled trials would be unethical), and meta-analyses are only as reliable as the studies they pool. But the story seems consistent: at very high exposure levels, there may be some cancer risk. But that’s about as far as the science currently takes us. Emerging research: gut and reproductive health Gut: Because glyphosate targets a pathway that exists in some gut bacteria, scientists have questioned whether it could affect the microbiome. In mice, a 2023 University of Iowa study found that glyphosate altered gut bacterial composition and raised markers of intestinal inflammation. A 2024 systematic review found similar patterns: disrupted gut bacteria and problems with the mucus layer that protects the intestinal wall in mice. Whether this translates to humans is an open question. The human gut is highly variable and resistant, and we don't yet have strong studies confirming the same effects in people. Reproductive health: Animal studies have found that glyphosate-based herbicides can interfere with reproductive hormones, including disrupting egg cell development in mice and reducing the number of eggs available in sheep’s ovaries. However, the doses used in these experiments were high, so it’s not yet clear whether the same effects would occur in humans. On the human side, a 2021 pilot study led by Mount Sinai researchers tested urine samples from pregnant women across the U.S. and found glyphosate in 95% of them. The study also found a possible connection between higher glyphosate exposure during pregnancy and a subtle physical difference measured in female newborns. That said, some connections weren’t statistically reliable and this was a small study. The researchers themselves said more and larger studies are needed before drawing firm conclusions. What do regulators say about glyphosate safety? In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, classified glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2A). The classification is worth taking seriously. But, there’s an important distinction: IARC classifies hazard, meaning the potential to cause harm under some conditions. It does not assess risk, which accounts for actual exposure levels and the real-world probability of harm. The U.S. EPA, the European Food Safety Authority, Health Canada, and regulatory agencies in Australia and Japan have all concluded that glyphosate is “unlikely to be carcinogenic to humans” at realistic exposure levels. They’re asking a different question: given how much of this people actually encounter, what is the probability of harm? Your actual exposure is what determines your actual risk. What does glyphosate mean for your daily life? At the grocery store: Food residues are small. The EPA’s acceptable daily intake is 1.75 mg/kg of body weight per day. To hit that threshold from oatmeal alone, a 150-pound adult would need to eat roughly 50 pounds of oats every day. But this calculation addresses only one pathway (food), and we don’t yet have robust tools to measure people’s actual total exposure. If reducing exposure matters to you, organic certification prohibits synthetic herbicides, and organic oat products generally test at lower or undetectable levels. Either way, a diet rich in whole grains, conventional or organic, is far better for your health than one that omits them out of fear of residues. On the farm: Occupational exposure is orders of magnitude higher than consumer exposure. Farmers and farm workers who mix, load, and apply glyphosate-based herbicides, especially without protective equipment, face meaningfully different risk profiles. Proper PPE isn’t optional. Integrated weed management strategies that rotate chemical modes of action are also worth taking seriously, both for health and for long-term effectiveness. If you live near a farm: Spray drift is real. Concentrations near field edges can spike during and after application, particularly on windy days. This is an area where I think public health could really step up and empower rural communities with buffer zones, rather than placing the onus on individuals. But for now, knowing your local agricultural calendar and keeping windows closed during application are the first steps. Bottom line Dewayne Johnson was exposed to glyphosate at levels most people will never encounter, and a jury decided he deserved compensation. That outcome is not evidence that the oatmeal in your pantry is dangerous. But it is a reminder that the dose, the context, and the person doing the exposing all matter enormously. Glyphosate is a chemical tool with benefits, trade-offs, and genuine open scientific questions. Learning to hold that complexity without collapsing into panic or dismissal is, honestly, one of the most useful and hardest things to do in navigating modern health science. Love, YLE Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) is founded and operated by Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, MPH PhD—an epidemiologist, wife, and mom of two little girls. Hannah Totte, MPH, is an epidemiologist and YLE Community Manager. YLE reaches more than 425,000 people in over 132 countries with one goal: “Translate” the ever-evolving public health science so that people will be well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. This newsletter is free to everyone, thanks to the generous support of fellow YLE community members. To support the effort, subscribe or upgrade below: Subscribe
Divided Supreme Court weighs the right to seek asylum at the southern border
The case posed a fundamental clash between the government's need to manage surges at the border and the moral and historic right to offer asylum to those fleeing persecution.
Hochul reiterates legislative proposals on ghost gun crackdown
Those include requiring all 3D printers sold in New York state have technology stopping it from creating anything related to ghost gun parts.
Bolsonaro allowed to serve 27-year sentence at home due to ill health
The decision by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes follows Bolsonaro’s hospitalization since March 13 for pneumonia.
Supreme Court to scrutinize former policy of turning away asylum seekers at southern border
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will consider the legality of a policy championed by President Donald Trump during his first term that prevented scores of migrants arriving at the southern border from starting the process of applying for asylum.
The Supreme Court’s conservatives could significantly alter the 2026 election
The Supreme Court on Monday appeared ready to limit mail-in ballots, a move that would reinforce the justices’ pattern of shrinking voter protections and that has, at bottom, favored Republican interests and the Trump administration.
‘It’s a big deal’: Election expert weighs in on the Supreme Court case that could upend midterms
Trump puts Republicans in a bind on the DHS shutdown: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Supreme Court hears a case with big midterm implications.
Takeaways from arguments in the Supreme Court case that could end grace periods for mail-in ballots
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared dubious of state laws that allow the counting of mail ballots that arrive at election offices after Election Day as justices heard oral arguments in a challenge to Mississippi’s five-day grace period for mail ballots.
The Supreme Court seems alarmingly willing to trash thousands of ballots
At least four justices appear to be on board with a frivolous lawsuit attacking voting by mail.
SCOTUS conservatives signal readiness to curb late-arriving mail ballots
Conservative Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical during oral arguments of allowing states to continue counting late-arriving mail-in ballots. A decision is expected in June.
Supreme Court leans toward Trump-backed push to limit mail-in ballots
The Supreme Court's conservative majority seemed skeptical of late- arriving ballots. The case could lead to stricter rules in this year's midterm elections.
Californians may need to mail ballots early as Supreme Court signals support for new election day deadline
California counts mail-in ballots that arrive up to seven days after election day, but that option may be deemed illegal
Supreme Court hears arguments in mail-in voting case
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments today in a case about whether states may count mail-in ballots received after Election Day. Follow here for live updates.
As President Trump’s Attacks on Science Escalate, Big Oil Moves to Avoid Legal Accountability
This piece was originally published in Climate Home News. The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) recently agreed to hear arguments in Boulder v. Exxon and Suncor a case that could decide whether communities harmed by climate change can hold polluters accountable in state court. Origin
LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court considers late-arriving mail ballot laws in case that may affect midterms
The Supreme Court Could Make it Harder to Vote by Mail in the Midterms
The Republican National Committee wants to toss ballots arriving after Election Day. Critics say thousands of votes — a majority cast by Democrats — are at stake.
NCAA tournament takeaways, Day 3: Big Ten reigns supreme, 'Cinderella' Texas and an extra edge for Houston
A Gift From Trump to the Supreme Court
In a caustic critique of the court issued on social media late Sunday night, the president inadvertently buttressed its independence.
Tariffs and Mitigating Actions: Focus on the Business Law Section Report with Participation of the International Section and Real Property Law Section - New York State Bar Association
The Business Law Section presents this report on tariff policy developments since February 2025. IEEPA-based tariffs have imposed rates of 10% to 50% on nearly all trading partners. Litigants have challenged the asserted authority for these tariffs in federal court, with an appellate decision invalidating that authority now on appeal before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Should Congress Increase Taxes on Sports Betting?
Introduction Sports betting has skyrocketed in the United States since a 2018 Supreme Court ruling nullified a 1992 federal law that had prohibited sports gambling in all but a few states. Americans wagered $7 billion on sports in 2018 and a staggering $167 billion in 2025—a nearly 24-fold increase. The rise of sports-betting apps has … Continued
Ali Larijani, a Top Iranian Politician and Emissary, Is Dead at 67
Mr. Larijani, the top national security official and a confidante of the former supreme leader, expertly navigated Iran’s internal politics and led the brutal crackdown on protests this year.
Supreme Court to hear case over push to end legal protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for people fleeing war and natural disaster from countries around the world, including Haiti and Syria.
Supreme Court will rule on Trump's plan to end temporary protection for Haitians, Syrians
Twice last year, the court's conservatives set aside judges' rulings that blocked Trump's orders.
Supreme Court to review Trump’s effort to end deportation protections for migrants from Haiti and Syria
The Supreme Court announced Monday it will decide whether President Donald Trump can terminate temporary deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals, agreeing to hear arguments next month on an issue that has been central to the administration’s immigration agenda.
Donald Trump attacks supreme court over tariffs again in late-night social media post
President accuses court of having ‘unnecessarily RANSACKED’ the US and claims he has ‘absolute right’ to impose new tariffs
The Supreme Court case attempting to sabotage voting by mail, explained
The Republican Party wants the Court to toss out thousands of ballots. Its arguments are laughably weak.
Kevin O'Leary lost this much money betting on Timothée Chalamet to win Oscar for Best Actor
Kevin O'Leary revealed that he bet big on his 'Marty Supreme' costar Timothée Chalamet to win the Oscar for Best Actor — here's how much money he lost.
53 huge movies you didn’t know were filmed in New Jersey, 2026 update
Did you know "Marty Supreme" and "The Housemaid" were filmed here?
What is a TIF and what does it mean for Norman’s Rock Creek Entertainment District?
Following the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s dismissal of a petition for a public vote, the city of Norman is moving forward with tax increment financing, or TIF, districts to help fund
Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders
The Trump administration is denouncing CNN for airing a portion of the new Iranian supreme leader's first public statement since he got the job.
Should the U.S. be in business of assassinating foreign leaders?
In the opening strike of their war on Iran, the US and Israel killed the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It is an exceedingly rare instance of democracies killing a foreign head of state.It’s not the first time the United States has been involved in the killing of a foreign leader, but it’s something U.S. leaders and the American public have long wrestled with. NPR’s Ryan Lucas reports. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Mallory Yu and Erika Ryan, with audio engineering by Jay Czys.It was edited by John Ketchum and Anna Yukhanov. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
New Iranian leader Khamenei vows 'never ending' revenge in first public statement
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei provided a statement for the first time since U.S.-Israeli strikes killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Wall St whisperers help financial firms navigate Iran conflict risks
The day before U.S.-Israeli air strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader on Saturday February 28, many Wall Street firms were expecting military action thanks to a growing industry of ex-military and national security advisors who were warning the signs were clear.
Trump asks Supreme Court to let protections for Haitians expire
President Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court on Wednesday to let his administration end temporary immigration protections for some 350,000 Haitians who have lived in the US legally for years, escalating another fast-moving fight over immigration to the nation’s highest court.
Iranian Officials Knock Down Rumors Over Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's Health
Iranian officials went on the offensive on March 11 to knock down rumors over newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's state of health, saying he was injured in the air strikes that killed his father and other family members, but is "safe and sound."
Iran cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, sports minister says
Iran says 'under no circumstances' will it participate following the US-Israeli attacks that killed its supreme leader.
Minnesota businesses hit by now-cancelled tariffs are lining up for refunds
The Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump’s tariffs illegal, but did not get into any process for making up lost revenue to businesses
Is gambling hurting the integrity of sports? Here’s what Missouri and Kansas experts say
Since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized sports betting in 2018, nearly 40 states have legalized the practice, including Kansas and Missouri. As professional sports teams partner with sportsbooks and gambling scandals continue to affect leagues, how much is the integrity of sports at risk?
Tariff uncertainty continues to loom over local small business
HPR speaks with local small business owner David Pang to discuss the effects of President Trump's tariffs and the recent Supreme Court ruling.
The Shadow Docket Thing Is Bumming Me Out
During a joint public appearance, Justices Kentanji Brown Jackson and Brett Kavanaugh disagreed over how the Supreme Court has been operating over the past year.
Iran crisis: Three ways this could end
From one moment to the next, this Iran crisis appears to be cascading in ways that are increasingly uncertain for governments, investors and ordinary citizens alike. Much now turns on the individual decisions of unpredictable leaders, including President Donald Trump, and now perhaps Iran’s new and untested supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
Businesses Try New Argument In Immigration Appeal On $100,000 H-1B Fee
A Supreme Court ruling on Donald Trump’s tariff authority provided a new argument at an Appeals Court hearing on the $100,000 H-1B fee.
Trump says he's 'not happy' with Iran's choice of new supreme leader
President Donald Trump said he's "not happy" with Iran's new supreme leader choice as Mojtaba Khamenei takes power. Military operation results exceed expectations
How many women hold elected office in Wisconsin? Here are the stats
In 2025, women held 27% of elected offices, a new state report finds. Wisconsin has made strides in the judicial branch and state Legislature.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes Supreme Court emergency rulings
During a public forum, Jackson and conservative Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh offered differing views of President Trump’s wins before the high court.
Iran regime’s message to the world with its new Supreme Leader: ‘We’re here, we’re not going anywhere’
Small business owners doubt they’ll see refunds after supreme court invalidates Trump’s tariffs
Ruling could free $175bn, but legal hurdles and higher costs have left businesses questioning if claims are even worth it
Political expert speaks on Iran's newly elected supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei
Iran Has a New Supreme Leader. What Does That Mean?
Mojtaba Khamenei takes on a role that makes him not only Iran’s spiritual leader but also the highest authority in the land.
Timothée Chalamet Made A Cringey Comment About Beloved Art Forms — And It Likely Won’t Win Him New Fans
The "Marty Supreme" actor spoke candidly about a number of hot-button topics in Hollywood in a recent interview with co-star Matthew McConaughey.
US customs agency says it cannot comply with tariff refund order
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is unable to comply with a court order directing it to refund tariffs that the Supreme Court has ruled illegal, the agency said in a court filing with the U.S. Court for International Trade on Friday.
Kalshi and Polymarket are skirting laws on sports betting, states say
Online prediction markets allow users to put money on the outcome of almost anything — this weekend’s NBA game between the Warriors and the Thunder, the next supreme leader of Iran, whether the government will confirm the existence of aliens. But those markets have no state oversight and operate even in states that ban gambling. […]
Kalshi and Polymarket are skirting laws on sports betting, states say
Online prediction markets allow users to put money on the outcome of almost anything — this weekend’s NBA game between the Warriors and the Thunder, the next supreme leader of Iran, whether the govern...
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s Leader Possible Successor?
If Mojtaba Khamenei were chosen as Iran’s next supreme leader, it would be historically significant for Iran and the region.
Judge Orders Government to Begin Refunding More than $130 Billion in Tariffs
Over 2,000 lawsuits have been filed by companies in the court seeking to recoup their money after the Supreme Court invalidated tariffs last month.
Jasmine Crockett concedes, James Talarico wins Texas Senate primary
The race was called overnight, following confusion over polling close times that led the Texas Supreme Court to weigh in.
Jasmine Crockett suggests GOP rigged her Democratic Primary election: 'This is what Republicans like to do'
An emergency Texas Supreme Court ruling scrapped a judge’s order to keep Dallas County polls open later, prompting Rep. Jasmine Crockett to accuse Republicans of rigging the race.
The Supreme Court’s Republicans just seized the most dangerous power in constitutional law
The Court’s latest ruling invokes a power that corrupts every court that wields it.
Supreme Court sides with parents in trans fight
The court ruled that California schools cannot prevent teachers from notifying parents about their child’s gender identity
Judging Business Judgment: The Federal Common Law of Bankruptcy Transactions in Chapter 11
By Dolan Bortner (Stanford Law School) When a federal judge encounters a statutory gap too wide to fill through ordinary statutory interpretation, should she borrow state law or make her own rule? The Supreme Court instructs judges to err on the former side, weighing the preservation of otherwise-applicable state law against federal needs that might […]
TWICE ‘TAKEDOWN’ New York with three nights at UBS Arena
The queens of K-pop reigned supreme in Belmont Park last week as TWICE electrified the UBS Arena with three jam-packed shows on their
Tariffs Confound Small Businesses Again
Chocolate makers and fig-paste importers are facing a tangle of unknowns, including whether to seek refunds for tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in NYC for 2026 elections
The Supreme Court on Monday sided with Republicans in ruling that the boundaries of the only GOP-held congressional district in New York City do not not need to be redrawn for the 2026 elections, despite a court ruling that the district is unfair to Black and Hispanic residents.
Supreme Court blocks redrawing of Republican’s district in New York
A state trial court ordered the state to redraw the district to include a greater number of Black and Latino voters.
Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in NYC
The justices halted the state court ruling that had ordered New York's redistricting commission to redraw the district held by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis.
In win for GOP, Supreme Court blocks NY map change before midterms
Republicans, including the Trump administration, asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a redistricting dispute in New York.
World leaders are almost never killed in war. Why did it happen to Iran’s supreme leader?
The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei could usher in a new age of assassination.
Supreme Court blocks redrawing of Republican-held congressional district in New York
The US Supreme Court on Monday approved an emergency appeal from a Republican congresswoman in New York who asked the justices to block a state court ruling that ordered her Staten Island-based district to be redrawn ahead of the midterm election.
Supreme Court signals it will back marijuana user who was charged with owning a gun
The Supreme Court appeared likely Monday to curb the government’s ability to disarm a frequent marijuana user, though several of the justices were also wary of completely undermining a 1968 law that was intended to ensure that Americans addicted to drugs don’t have access to firearms.
LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court considers whether marijuana and other drug users may possess firearms
New Hampshire businesses react to Supreme Court ruling on tariffs
Michael Skelton of the Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire discusses the business community's reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.
School politics class: Supreme Court torpedoes Donald Trump’s tariff regime in check on executive power
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Trump officials decline Sunday show invitations amid Iran strikes
No senior Trump administration officials or cabinet members appeared on the Sunday show television circuit a day after the US and Israel began a major military operation in Iran, killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Do Americans support Iran strikes? Here's what new poll says
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds low levels of support for the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran that killed the country's supreme leader.
Waiting on a tariff refund after Trump’s duties were struck down? Don’t bother
Though the supreme court ruled against the levies, businesses hit hard by the tariffs shouldn’t hold their breath for any rebates
Reports of Iranian Supreme Leader’s death raise questions about what comes next
Reports of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death have sparked questions about Iran's future leadership and potential regime change. While some view this as a historic moment with the possibility of reform, experts like Dr. Kelsey P. Norman warn of potential chaos and instability in the short to medium term. Former Tehran resident Arshia Kian expresses concern over a possible 'nightmare scenario' where power shifts without meaningful change, and he emphasizes the uncertainty and fear that persist in Iran. The situation remains fluid, with the timeline for any political transition unpredictable.
Israeli strikes rock Tehran as Iran’s counterattacks widen after the killing of its supreme leader
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in the strikes from Israel and the U.S.
Musk points to highest 'ever' usage of X amid US-Israel strikes on Iran
Elon Musk says the X platform saw its highest usage ever following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei and top officials.
Trump tariff refund fight in motion as small businesses take helm
The fight for tariff refunds following the Supreme Court’s decision to void President Trump’s sweeping levies is underway. A Michigan auto parts store and New York wine importer are leading the ch…
The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck.
The killing of Iran’s supreme leader and other top Iranian officials came after close intelligence sharing between the United States and Israel, according to people familiar with the operation.
What it means if Iran’s supreme leader is dead
President Donald Trump placed a huge wager by launching a massive air assault on Iran despite having done little to prepare Americans for a new Middle East war with immense risks and years of future consequences.
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei dead after US, Israel strikes
Ayatollah Khamenei led Iran for nearly four decades before he was killed in a joint campaign by the US and Israel on Saturday.
U.S. and Israel strike Iran. Here's what we know
From the NPR podcast Sources and Methods:Overnight, the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran.The strikes targeted Iran’s top leaders, Supreme Leader Khamanei and President Masoud Pezeshkian — trying to kill them, according to a person briefed on Israel’s operation who spoke to NPR. Iran has responded by lobbing missiles at Israel and other countries in the region that host U.S. troops.Host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Greg Myre, NPR national security correspondent, and Daniel Estrin, NPR international correspondent based in Tel Aviv, about what they know and what could come next.
Israeli officials say Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead. No word from US or Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, Israeli officials told The Associated Press on Saturday. There was no immediate comment from the U.S. or Iran on his status. The assassination of the second leader of the […]
Satellite pics show devastation at Iranian supreme leader's residence
At least six buildings were heavily damaged by the strike, with several collapsed, an analysis of fresh and older satellite images shows.
Israel targets Iran’s supreme leader in sweeping strikes as US joins ‘Operation Epic Fury’
Israel strikes Iran in bombing campaign targeting Supreme Leader Khamenei in joint US operation dubbed Epic Fury, as Trump calls for regime change.
Supreme Court tariff ruling: a welter of new uncertainties
The decision is a vindication for the rule of law, but Donald Trump will not take the verdict lying down
Elon Musk-Led Overhaul of Delaware Business Law Upheld by State Court
The Delaware Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of an Elon Musk-inspired overhaul of state law that governs most major US corporations, handing a win to company founders, insiders and private equity owners who sought less restrictive business rules.
Moore demands Trump tariff reimbursements for Maryland consumers, businesses
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) is demanding reimbursements for his state’s consumers and businesses after the Supreme Court shot down a majority of the Trump administration’s tariffs last week. …
Everyone has something to say at the Supreme Court. Why the tariffs ruling had more than 160 pages
The extraordinary number of dueling opinions in the Supreme Court’s tariff case, laying bare divisions among the justices, also became the basis for a punch line.
Small Business and the Trump Tariffs
Last Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump illegally imposed tariffs on U.S. imports from trading partners. The main partner is
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians
President Donald Trump’s administration urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to end temporary protections for thousands of Syrians who have been living in the United States since the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters fifteen years ago.
Penn Entertainment Is Staying Away From Prediction Markets
The CEO says the company has no plans to enter prediction markets. He wants the Supreme Court to weigh in on the “controversial” industry.