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James Comey’s Instagram seashell post sits in a murky legal zone between protected political speech and criminal threat

In the case of United States v. James Brien Comey Jr., the U.S. president’s security is pitted against the bedrock right to free speech enjoyed by Americans.

The Conversation · Jun 4

UK borrowing costs hit new highs as City traders brace for Burnham, and pound heads for worst week since 2024 – as it happened

UK 10-year government bond yields have hit their highest since 2008

The Guardian - UK · May 15

Why the Courts Will 86 the Flagrantly Unconstitutional Charges Against James Comey

The case defies more than half a century of rulings on the “true threat” exception to the First Amendment.

Reason · May 5

Record fall in billionaires living in UK after Labour’s non-dom tax crackdown

It is the steepest decline in the Rich List’s 37-year history

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

King Charles’s wealth swells to match Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty on UK rich list

Sunday Times says monarch’s personal fortune has risen to £640m, while that of ex-PM and wife has fallen to that level

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025

UK sees big fall in billionaires after non-dom tax crackdown, Rich List shows

The annual list of Britain’s wealthiest people was once again topped by the Hinduja family, who are worth more than £35 billion.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025

Harrison Ford’s Original ‘Star Wars’ Script To Be Auctioned In London

Rare find offers insight into iconic film and features never-seen-before scenes

Zenger · Jan 25, 2024

Commentary: The Supreme Court’s wise ruling on free speech and online threats

The Supreme Court long has said that “true threats” are not protected by the 1st Amendment, but what is a true threat? Although the issue is not new, social media has exponentially increased instances of speech that is perceived as threatening.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2023

Why Wales' richest man losing £667m could affect us all

'We think it's very important in a functioning democracy that it's known where wealth lies and where it's accumulated'

Wales Online · May 19, 2023

The Sunday Times Rich List 2023: The wealthiest people in the South West named

Sir James Dyson tops this year's list with Ovo founder being this year's highest climber in the region

Birmingham Post · May 19, 2023