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HISTORICAL FACTS: Voa - The Untold Story

“We bounced around the idea of having everyone from Joe Cocker to Phil Collins to Mike Rutherford sing”: Out went David Lee Roth and Frankenstein, in came Sammy Hagar and Kramer –the story of Van Halen’s rebirth

It was the end of an era. Roth’s exit, Frankenstein's last hurrah. But it was the start of a new one as Eddie Van Halen got experimental on 1986's blockbuster, 5150

Guitar World

Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein letter

The ruling maintains the very high bar for proving defamation of high-level figures in U.S. courts.

Axios

Judge Calls Shutdown Of Voice Of America By Kari Lake 'Arbitrary and Capricious,' Orders Broadcasts Restored

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore operations at Voice of America, ruling that the decision to effectively shut down the government-funded broadcaster and sideline most of its staff was "arbitrary and capricious."

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Federal Court Rules Voice of America Closure Violated Law, Mandates Return of Staff

A US federal judge has ruled the shutdown of Voice of America illegal, reinstating over 1,000 journalists and sparking a global conversation on press freedom.

International Business Times UK

First Thing: Trump says US does not need Nato after strait of Hormuz rebuff

Snub comes as Iran vows revenge for killing of Ali Larijani. Plus, judge orders reinstatement of Voice of America staff

The Guardian - UK

Judge orders more than 1,000 Voice of America employees to be reinstated

Republican appointee rules attempts to shutter federal agency are illegal and mandates workers return by 23 March

The Guardian - US

Trump ramps up press pressure over Iran war coverage

History suggests that when press freedoms are targeted during times of war, they're rarely reinstated.

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Judge rules Kari Lake unlawfully ran US media agency, voiding mass layoffs

Lake, whom Trump appointed without Senate confirmation to run Voice of America parent agency, cut over 1,000 jobs

The Guardian - US

Judge rules Kari Lake's tenure leading USAGM was invalid

The ruling notably invalidates Lake's directive to lay off hundreds of employees across USAGM and the government-funded broadcasters it governs.

Axios

"He locked himself in the studio and threatened to burn the tapes. It was a stand-off for almost a day." How Sammy Hagar helped Van Halen win the war against David Lee Roth

Van Halen lost a superstar singer when Dave Lee Roth quit the band, but new frontman Sammy Hagar and Foreigner's Mick Jones ensured the loss was short-lived

Louder

Drapers Arms boss: The rates system is a chaotic mess

Even with a 15 per cent reduction in rates, pubs are still facing an impossible challenge, says Nick Gibson

Evening Standard

Fact check: Government received data on sector impact of revaluations

The Valuation Office Agency’s chief executive said the rateable tax valuation process included ‘data drops’ to the Government.

Evening Standard

Kari Lake defends blocking Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty from using US transmitter to broadcast into Iran

‘The fake news is in hyperdrive spreading lies right now about USAGM and RFE/RL broadcasting in Iran,’ Kari Lake declared in a Trumpian Facebook post this week.

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis reveals how to save £1,000s on council tax in three steps

Discounts and refunds worth thousands are going unclaimed

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UK’s biggest concert arenas face huge tax hikes sparking ticket price fears

London’s O2 Arena and the Co-op Live in Manchester are among the venues facing substantial increases

The Independent UK

Concertgoers warned ticket prices may rise after arenas hit with soaring taxes

Analysis of official government data has found valuations of big arenas in the UK will rise by up to 300%, sending tax bills surging.

Evening Standard

London travellers could face Eurostar price hikes after government hits Channel Tunnel with major tax increase

A three-fold jump in Channel Tunnel business rates threatens higher Eurostar fares for London travellers

The Guardian - UK

UK charging industry could face £100m bill under business rate changes

Industry bodies say proposals will force site closures, slow investment and cost drivers up to £300 a year more

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We Got This Covered

Another Donald Trump move blocked, his administration warned that their ‘disrespect’ could trigger contempt trial

Trump meets yet another resounding "NO!"

Latin Times

Federal Judge Prevents Kari Lake From Laying Off Hundreds Of People At Agency Overseeing Voice Of America

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to suspend hundreds of layoffs at the agency overseeing Voice of America, which is led by Kari Lake

Axios

Read: Judge pauses Trump administration's VOA cuts in scathing order

Actions of Trump officials in the case that names Kari Lake as a defendant "readily support contempt proceedings," the judge said.

The Independent UK

‘The results were questionable’: Kari Lake struggles to admit she lost Senate and governor elections in deposition for VOA lawsuit

Lake spent years challenging her 2022 loss in Arizona gubernatorial race

The Guardian - US

More than 500 workers at Voice of America and other broadcasters to be laid off

Acting CEO of parent agency makes announcement one day after judge blocks her from firing VOA director

Ideal Home

Do you need to pay council tax for your shed? Legal pros reveal everything you need to know amidst council clampdown

Your garden shed could cost you extra council tax - this is everything you need to know

The Independent UK

Voice of America director fired for refusing to accept ‘illegal’ demotion

‘Under the law, I can only be removed from my position as director of VOA with the approval of the International Broadcasting Advisory Board. No such action has been taken,’ Michael Abramowitz told the USAGM last week.

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