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'A marriage made in heaven': Tech Billionaire Sanjay Govil on Welsh Fire acquisition

Washington DC based Indian American tech tycoon Sanjay Govil is all set to acquire a large chunk of minority stake in Welsh Fire franchise in The Hundred competition. Govil is set to acquire 49% stake for £33m after his winning bid valued the franchise at £67.5m. This is Govil’s second…

The Times of India

Harvard / Dep't of Ed Settlement Chilling Anti-Israel, Anti-Zionist, and Anti-Anti-Zionist Speech

FIRE (Robert Shibley) has a long and detailed analysis of the settlement (announced Jan. 21), which I highly recommend. A… The post Harvard / Dep't of Ed Settlement Chilling Anti-Israel, Anti-Zionist, and Anti-Anti-Zionist Speech appeared first on Reason.com.

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U Tenn Pharmacy School Pays $250K Settlement for Trying to Expel Student for Sexually Themed Tweets

FIRE, which represented the student (Kimberly Diei) reports: After her First Amendment lawsuit set precedent last fall for student free speech rights,… The post U Tenn Pharmacy School Pays $250K Settlement for Trying to Expel Student for Sexually Themed Tweets appeared first on Reason.com.

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A Tennessee State University That Nearly Expelled a Student for Racy Tweets Agrees To Pay Her $250,000

The settlement vindicates Kimberly Diei's First Amendment right to comment on sexually explicit rap songs without suffering government retaliation.

Reason

Flawed emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during Los Angeles wildfires

When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby dangers and instructions to help them stay safe

The Independent UK

Spirit soar as five teams fight for WNBL finals spot

Bendigo are flying at the top of the WNBL ladder with three rounds to play, but there is a five-team scrap below them to nab a post-season berth.

AAP

Professor fired after calling US a ‘racist fascist country’ in email to students after Trump’s win

James Bowley fired by Millsaps College in Mississippi for telling class after Trump’s victory that he needed ‘time to mourn’

The Independent UK

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Former UBS director says FIRE isn’t worth it because ‘you’ll get bored very quickly’

Eric Sim, formerly a managing director at UBS, said people working doggedly towards retirement without knowing what they'll do with their new-found free time will "waste" their days.

Fortune

Why fire hydrants and water supply failed during Los Angeles wildfires

The LA wildfires continue to burn, with Santa Ana winds set to intensify and other challenges hampering rescue efforts.

Al Jazeera

Palisades fire: Malibu restaurants and local landmarks destroyed in catastrophic blaze

The Palisades fire, the largest among the four wildfires burning around Los Angeles, has destroyed more than 1,000 structures

The Independent UK

Decrying First Amendment Threat, FIRE Will Defend Pollster Whom Trump Sued for 'Consumer Fraud'

The president-elect frivolously claims that J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register owe him damages because of an erroneous preelection poll.

Reason

"FIRE to Defend Veteran Pollster J. Ann Selzer in Trump Lawsuit over Outlier Election Poll"

Just saw this announcement from FIRE; very glad to hear it. I copy below my explanation from Dec. 18 for… The post "FIRE to Defend Veteran Pollster J. Ann Selzer in Trump Lawsuit over Outlier Election Poll" appeared first on Reason.com.

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Bendigo bounces back in WNBL

Ladder leaders Bendigo have reasserted themselves with a big win in the WNBL after losing successive matches before Christmas.

AAP

Activists Tried To Cancel a Record Number of Campus Events in 2024

164 events or speakers were targeted, mostly over the Israel-Palestine conflict.

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Rosemarie Everton obituary

Other lives: Expert in fire law, and the first holder of a chair in the subject at the University of Central Lancashire

Reason

California Officials Agree to Preliminary Injunction Blocking Law That Limits Discussing Arrest Records

FIRE, which represents the First Amendment Coalition and me in challenging the law, reports: A federal court, acting on a… The post California Officials Agree to Preliminary Injunction Blocking Law That Limits Discussing Arrest Records appeared first on Reason.com.

The Texas Tribune

Texas professors self-censor for fear of retaliation, survey found

At least a third of respondents at UT-Austin, UT-Dallas and Texas A&M said they’re not sure administrators at their universities protect free speech on campus.

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Amazon's second-generation Fire TV Omni QLED gets the Mini LED treatment and improved gaming features

Amazon has announced its first Mini LED TV alongside a beefed-up Dolby Atmos soundbar and redesigned affordable Fire TV.

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AAP

Whitcomb fires unbeaten Spirit to top of WNBL ladder

A pair of wins over Geelong United and the UC Capitals in round two have put the unbeaten Bendigo Spirit on top of the WNBL ladder.

AAP

Ruef and George star for Flames, Lynx beat WNBL champs

The Sydney Flames opened their WNBL season in style after the Perth Lynx exacted revenge for last year's grand final series loss to the Southside Flyers.

Latin Times

Fire Department Sorry for KKK Costumes at Halloween Dance Party: 'To Be Referred to as Racists Hurts Bad'

Four people were seen wearing white sheets with the KKK's signature pointed hood in photos shared across social media.

AAP

Geelong thrashed in WNBL debut by Townsville

Geelong United have endured a rude awakening in their WNBL debut, suffering a landslide 26-point loss to Townsville Fire in the season opener.

AAP

Geelong aim high with WNBL title up for grabs

The WNBL title race is wide open after an off-season of change, with newcomers Geelong United among those eyeing the championship.

Reason

Judge Throws Out Charges Against Arizona Mom Arrested for Criticizing Officials at a City Council Meeting

Rebekah Massie's removal and arrest from a city council meeting was "objectively outrageous," the judge ruled.

Sports Illustrated

Gregg Berhalter Says Confidence Took a Hit After USMNT Firing

Gregg Berhalter hopes to steer Chicago Fire back in the right direction after enduring a tough moment in his USMNT head coach firing.

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