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Debates over presidential power to suspend habeas corpus resurface in Trump administration
(THE CONVERSATION) The principle of habeas corpus, a legal phrase, is a simple one: Translated from the Latin as "produce the body," it provides that a judge may compel prosecutors to supply evidence to determine whether someone has been legally detained or arrested.
In the U.S., a detained or arrested individual, or t ... (full story)
From Kent State to L.A., using armed forces to police civilians high-risk strategy
(THE CONVERSATION) Responding to street protests in Los Angeles against federal immigration enforcement raids, President Donald Trump ordered 2,000 soldiers from the California National Guard into the city on June 7, 2025, to protect agents carrying out the raids. Trump also authorized the Pentagon to dispatch regular U.S. troops &q ... (full story)
Sports
Tiger Woods' son is in the spotlight for a big win. Jack Nicklaus says a tough road lies ahead
Golf is hard enough without having a famous father who set a standard hard to match even by the very best. Tiger Woods is certain to watch that unfold over the next several years.
Jack Nicklaus already has seen it.
A few hours before Scottie Scheffler set out to win the Memorial for the second straight year, Nicklaus was ask ... (full story)
NCAA will pay its current and former athletes in an agreement that will transform college sports
(THE CONVERSATION) The business of college sports was upended after a federal judge approved a settlement between the NCAA and former college athletes on June 6, 2025.
After a lengthy litigation process, the NCAA has agreed to provide US$2.8 billion in back pay to former and current college athletes, while allowing schools to di ... (full story)
Compartment syndrome
In the past I talked about shin splints, clinically called MTSS (medial tibial stress syndrome), which has to be one of the most prevalent lower limb overuse injuries.
This week I want to revisit the topic of lower limb overuse injuries by examining the shin splint’s distant and insidious cousin, Anterior Compartment Synd ... (full story)
State
Democrats are drawing closer to the crypto industry despite Trump divisions
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump builds a crypto empire — including hosting a private dinner with top investors at his golf club — Democrats have united in condemning what they call blatant corruption from the White House.
But the Democratic Party's own relationship with the emerging crypto industry ... (full story)
Music festivals have become more open to harm reduction initiatives. How far will it go?
NEW YORK (AP) — The sounds of muffled percussion and audience cheers reverberate throughout the grounds. Brand activations, makeshift bars and restaurant pop-ups control traffic as a sea of bodies move from set to set. Sandwiched between is a row of nonprofits across familiar causes: hunger, housing and voter registration.
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