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West Bank Settlements Expand a Year After Palestinian State Recognition
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A year after Western powers recognized a Palestinian state, ground realities have deteriorated as Israeli settlement expansion increases, Palestinian movement is restricted, and the Palestinian Authority is weakened. International responses remain divided while efforts to preserve a two-state solution confront obstacles from plans like Israel's E1 development and ongoing violence, with voices from the Philippines and Amnesty International highlighting urgency to halt actions that threaten viability of a future Palestinian state.
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Big 12 withdraws Texas Tech, Paxton lawsuit after private settlement
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— Sep 8, 2026
The Big 12 has dropped its federal lawsuit against Texas Tech, the Texas Tech University System, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with prejudice, effectively closing the case after the matter was handled internally. The dispute centered on Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility amid extensive sports betting, with Sorsby admitting thousands of bets totaling at least $90,000 and the NCAA taking a role, including temporary injunctive relief that could have restored his eligibility before the matter was resolved.
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André, English Reach Atlanta Profiling Settlement
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— Aug 18, 2026
Eric André and Clayton English have settled their federal civil rights lawsuit against Clayton County over a jet-bridge drug-search program at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with the county confirming the program has ended and agreeing to a $30,000 payment split between the comedians. The settlement also requires the airport police to wear body cameras and undergo constitutional training, amid claims the stops were racially biased.
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Deloitte settles $21.5M with DOJ over DEI practices
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— Aug 25, 2026
Deloitte agreed to pay $21.5 million to settle DOJ allegations that it discriminated against employees and applicants based on race or sex to meet internal diversity metrics tied to federal contracts, while continuing to certify compliance from 2017 to the present. The settlement resolves False Claims Act claims and reinforces that government contractors cannot reward or penalize employees for race or sex, even under a DEI banner.
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Trump Announces ‘AI Force,’ Czar Appointment After Industry Titans Urged Caution
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International Pressure Over Israel's E1 Tender
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— Aug 18, 2026
Israel has issued tenders for about 1,234 settlement homes in the contested E1 area between Jerusalem and Maale Adumim as part of a 3,401-unit plan, with bids due just before the October elections. Palestinians and rights groups warn the move would divide the West Bank and erase the prospect of a Palestinian state, while supporters say it advances Israeli growth and security interests amid ongoing conflict.
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Russia Declares Pause in Ukraine Peace Talks
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— Aug 22, 2026
As the Russia-Ukraine war persists, Pakistan urged the UN Security Council for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a return to diplomacy, emphasizing international humanitarian law and protection of civilians, while Ukraine and its allies push for renewed momentum in negotiations and sustained support. While Finland’s president highlighted how Ukraine’s long-range strikes against Russia could pressure Moscow toward talks, Kyiv’s foreign minister pressed for intensified negotiations with Washington and Moscow, reflecting a broad push for a negotiated settlement amid shifting public sentiment in Russia and persistent Western involvement.
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