ACLU sues Colorado school district for banning ex-employee from public meetings
A former employee of a Colorado school district was banned from school board meetings because of his criticism of the conservative administration, a lawsuit filed Thursday by the state chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union alleges. Logan Ruths was fired from his informational technology specialist role at Woodland Park المزيد
Documents in failed Hunter Biden plea agreement made public
The plea agreement that blew up last week during Hunter Biden’s court appearance was made public Wednesday, revealing new information about the tax and gun charges involving the president’s son. The documents, which U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika made public at the request of NBC News, provide detailed accounts of المزيد
Some U.S. government agencies are testing out AI to help fulfill public records requests
A few federal agencies have started to use sophisticated artificial intelligence tools to help deal with immense caseloads of Freedom of Information Act requests, but some transparency advocates warn that the government needs additional safeguards before more widely deploying the technology. At least three agencies — the State Department, the المزيد
Riyadh conference highlights media role in raising public awareness about people trafficking
Meet the Saudi woman who battles a rare skin condition, has authored three books and is a social media star RIYADH: Abrar Al-Othman is a young Saudi woman with a challenging and rare skin condition, but it hasn’t deterred her from thinking positively, becoming an author of three books, and المزيد
Qassim HAWI exhibition opens to public
RIYADH: Creatives will get the chance to connect at the Qassim HAWI initiative exhibition, part of the Saudi Quality of Life program, from July 27 to July 29. HAWI is hosting two exhibitions, one in Al-Othaim Mall in Buraydah and one in the Unaizah Boulevard. Through establishing hobby clubs, the المزيد
Saudi students club in London holds public speaking competition for children
RIYADH: The WIn (Women Innovators) Fellowship has returned with its second cohort, as part of PepsiCo’s commitment to empowering female entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa region. First launched in Saudi Arabia, the fellowship was established in 2022 through a partnership between the Atlantic Council and Georgetown University, المزيد
King Salman promotes 294 Public Prosecution staff
New company will help Madinah’s Ajwa dates reach new heights, industry experts say MAKKAH: The decision by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund to establish a company dedicated to Ajwa dates, a premium variety grown mainly in and around Madinah, is expected to significantly improve the production and quality of the المزيد