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USA Today
10 hours ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Justice Jackson: Supreme Court appears to favor 'monied interests' over ordinary citizens
Jackson's dissent in a case about air pollution rules came two weeks after she said the court may be unintentionally showing preferential treatment for the Trump administration. WASHINGTON − For the second time this month, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has complained that her colleagues are weighing the scales of justice differently depending on who is asking for help. 'This case gives fodder to the unfortunate perception that moneyed interests enjoy an easier road to relief in this Court than ordinary citizens,' she wrote in her disagreement with the majority's June 20 decision that fuel producers can challenge California emissions standards under a federal air pollution law. Jackson's dissent came two weeks after she wrote that the court is sending a 'troubling message" that it's departing from basic legal standards for the Trump administration. The court's six conservatives include three appointed by President Donald Trump in his first term. In a case involving the Trump administration, the Supreme Court on June 6 said Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency could have complete access to the data of millions of Americans kept by the U.S. Social Security Administration. Jackson said a majority of the court didn't require the administration to show it would be 'irreparably harmed' by not getting immediate access, one of the legal standards for intervention. "It says, in essence, that although other stay applicants must point to more than the annoyance of compliance with lower court orders they don't like," she wrote, "the Government can approach the courtroom bar with nothing more than that and obtain relief from this Court nevertheless." More: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson can throw a punch. Literally. The court's two other liberals – Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan – also disagreed with the majority's opinion in the Trump case. But Kagan joined the conservatives June 20 in siding with the fuel producers. Jackson, however, said there were multiple reasons the court shouldn't have heard the case from among the thousands of appeals it receives. Those reasons include the fact that the change in administrations was likely to make the dispute go away. But by ruling in the fuel industry's favor, Jackson wrote, the court made it easier for others to challenge anti-pollution laws. 'And I worry that the fuel industry's gain comes at a reputational cost for this Court, which is already viewed by many as being overly sympathetic to corporate interests,' she said in her dissent. A clock, a mural, a petition: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's chambers tell her story Jackson said the court's 'remarkably lenient approach' to the fuel producers' challenge stands in contrast to the 'stern stance' it's taken in cases involving fair housing, desegrated schools or privacy concerns. In response, Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who authored the 7-2 opinion, pointed to other cases he said show the court is even handed. Those include its decision last year that anti-abortion doctors couldn't challenge the Food and Drug Administration's handling of a widely used abortion drug. More: Supreme Court revives suit against cop who fatally shot driver stopped for unpaid tolls 'In this case, as we have explained, this Court's recent standing precedents support the conclusion that the fuel producers have standing,' Kavanaugh wrote about the industry's ability to sue. 'The government generally may not target a business or industry through stringent and allegedly unlawful regulation, and then evade the resulting lawsuits by claiming that the targets of its regulation should be locked out of court as unaffected bystanders,' he wrote.
USA Today
13 hours ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Justice Jackson: Supreme Court appears to favor `monied interests' over ordinary citizens
Jackson's dissent in a case about air pollution rules came two weeks after she said the court may be unintentionally showing preferential treatment for the Trump administration. WASHINGTON − For the second time this month, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has complained that her colleagues are weighing the scales of justice differently depending on who is asking for help. 'This case gives fodder to the unfortunate perception that moneyed interests enjoy an easier road to relief in this Court than ordinary citizens,' she wrote in her disagreement with the majority's June 20 decision that fuel producers can challenge California emissions standards under a federal air pollution law. Jackson's dissent came two weeks after she wrote that the court is sending a 'troubling message" that it's departing from basic legal standards for the Trump administration. The court's six conservatives include three appointed by President Donald Trump in his first term. In a case involving the Trump administration, the Supreme Court on June 6 said Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency could have complete access to the data of millions of Americans kept by the U.S. Social Security Administration. Jackson said a majority of the court didn't require the administration to show it would be 'irreparably harmed' by not getting immediate access, one of the legal standards for intervention. "It says, in essence, that although other stay applicants must point to more than the annoyance of compliance with lower court orders they don't like," she wrote, "the Government can approach the courtroom bar with nothing more than that and obtain relief from this Court nevertheless." More: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson can throw a punch. Literally. The court's two other liberals – Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan – also disagreed with the majority's opinion in the Trump case. But Kagan joined the conservatives June 20 in siding with the fuel producers. Jackson, however, said there were multiple reasons the court shouldn't have heard the case from among the thousands of appeals it receives. Those reasons include the fact that the change in administrations was likely to make the dispute go away. But by ruling in the fuel industry's favor, Jackson wrote, the court made it easier for others to challenge anti-pollution laws. 'And I worry that the fuel industry's gain comes at a reputational cost for this Court, which is already viewed by many as being overly sympathetic to corporate interests,' she said in her dissent. A clock, a mural, a petition: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's chambers tell her story Jackson said the court's 'remarkably lenient approach' to the fuel producers' challenge stands in contrast to the 'stern stance' it's taken in cases involving fair housing, desegrated schools or privacy concerns. In response, Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who authored the 7-2 opinion, pointed to other cases he said show the court is even handed. Those include its decision last year that anti-abortion doctors couldn't challenge the Food and Drug Administration's handling of a widely used abortion drug. More: Supreme Court revives suit against cop who fatally shot driver stopped for unpaid tolls 'In this case, as we have explained, this Court's recent standing precedents support the conclusion that the fuel producers have standing,' Kavanaugh wrote about the industry's ability to sue. 'The government generally may not target a business or industry through stringent and allegedly unlawful regulation, and then evade the resulting lawsuits by claiming that the targets of its regulation should be locked out of court as unaffected bystanders,' he wrote.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
These Are the Top Trending Baby Names in the U.S. Right Now, According To Google
While our parents painstakingly flipped through baby books to decide on a name for their child, parents nowadays are turning to Google. They are picking a moniker based on certain aesthetics (i.e., 'old money names') and looking for ideas on nicknames and meanings behind popular names using the search engine. Google just released a list of the top trending baby names for 2025, based on search volume, and there are some surprising results. Sutton. This name is the top trending baby name, which has English origins and means 'from the south farm.' Famous Suttons in recent years include Sutton Foster and Sutton from The Bold Type, played by Meghann Fahy. Theodore. This Greek name means 'God-given,' with recent stars like Theo James like assisting in the craze. Sadie. It's no surprise this name is top on the list, which means 'princess' or 'mercy.' Sadie Sink comes to mind as a recent famous Sadie. Amelia. This pretty name means 'industrious,' 'striving,' and 'defender.' The most famous is Amelia Earhart, of course. Athena. In Greek, Athena means 'Goddess of war.' Recently, Princess Diana's niece Lady Kitty Spencer named her daughter Athena, too. Aria. This melodic name means 'gentle music.' In pop culture, Aria was the name of Lucy Hale's character in Pretty Little Liars. Violet. Literally meaning 'flower,' the name violet is pretty and popular. Violet has been the name of many characters in films and books, like in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Series of Unfortunate Events, and The Incredibles. Zion. This Biblical name means 'monument,' 'raised up,' and 'sepulcher.' Recently, Nicholas Duvernay played Zion in The White Lotus. Milo. This name means 'merciful,' with one of the most famous being Milo Ventimiglia. Lincoln. This name means 'lakeside colony' and is the name of one of our most famous presidents Abraham Lincoln. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard named their daughter Lincoln, meaning this can be a cool gender neutral name as well. Google also released a name of top trending 'nicknames for' list, which shows that people might want to name their kids one of these if they can come up with a cool nickname idea. More from SheKnows Japan Just Banned 'Sparkly' Baby Names in a Wild New Law Laura Clementine Adrian Genevieve Jeremiah Other trending names searched include the following: Old money names Timeless names Old people names Normal names Plant: Elowen Celestial: Estelle Ocean: Marin Flower: Aster Moon: Shashi Last month, the U.S. Social Security Administration released its annual list of most popular baby names in 2024, and two names were also on the list for Google searches. These were Theodore, which was fourth top boy name, Amelia, which was the third top girl name. It seems to show that these Google searches are translating to parents actually choosing these names. If you're expecting a baby this year, choose one of these if you want their name to be trendy!Best of SheKnows These '90s Girl Names Are All That and a Bag of Chips 26 Stunning, Unique Jewelry Brands & Pieces for Teens 19 Celebrity Parents With Trans & Nonbinary Kids
Gulf Insider
22-05-2025
- General
- Gulf Insider
What Are The Most Popular Baby Names In The US?
Olivia, Emma and Amelia have been announced as the three most popular baby names for girls in the U.S., while for boys, Liam, Noah and Oliver were parents' favorites. This is according to the U.S. Social Security Administration's annual list of the most popular baby names in the United States. According to the institution, Statista's Anna Fleck reports that the list, released earlier this month, is based on applications for Social Security cards, which are submitted at the time of birth. Olivia and Liam have held the top spots for the past six consecutive years. The third position has shown slightly more variation since 2015, with the appearance of Amelia, Charlotte, Ava and Sophia for girls, as well as William and Mason for boys. Other girls' names that featured in the top 10 last year were Charlotte, Mia, Sophia, Isabella, Evlyn and Ava. For boys, they were James, Genry, Mateo, Elijah, Lucas and William. In 2024, the names with the biggest changes in popularity were Truce for a boy, which rose from rank 12,109 in 2023 to 991 in 2024 and Ailany for a girl, which rose from rank 855 to 101. Truce is an Old English name meaning 'peace', while Ailany is believed to be derived from the Hawaiian name Ailani, which means 'chief'. In total, 3.61 million babies were born in the U.S. in 2024, up from 3.59 million in 2023. Also read: CCP, Russia, Iran Collaborating With Cartels To Smuggle Fentanyl Into US Through Canada: FBI Director
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
These Are the Most Unique Boy Names in the U.S. Right Now
There's something so satisfying about finding a baby name that nobody else seems to be using. Not because you're trying to be weird for the sake of being weird — but because it feels like a secret. Like you've uncovered a hidden gem buried deep in a pile of Liams and Noahs and Jameses. Each year, the U.S. Social Security Administration releases a massive list of every baby name given to five or more newborns in the United States — and let me tell you, it's long. (Like, thousands and thousands of names long.) But the real magic isn't in the top of the list. It's way, way down at the bottom, in the names that barely squeaked in. Names that were given to just five baby boys or fewer the entire year. And that, friends, is where this list comes from. We dug around at the bottom of the list to find rare boy names that are cool, handsome, and unusual without being un-usable. Some are old-school and unexpected, others are brand new or invented-sounding, but they all have one thing in common: they're barely out there. Which, in a world of copy-paste names on every playground, honestly feels kinda refreshing. (One quick note: although this list was released in 2025, it's actually based on babies born in 2024. So while these names are new-ish, they're not predictions — they're real, actual names that real, actual parents used … just barely.) Let's dive into the rarest boy names in the country — the ones that most people missed, but you won't. More from SheKnows The Newest List of Most Popular Baby Names Was Just Released - See What's Topping the Charts Now Best of SheKnows 19 Celebrity Stepparents Who Have a Tight Bond With Their Stepkids I'm 29 Weeks Pregnant, & Comfortable Sandals Are a *Must* This Summer—These Are the Best Ones on the Market Recent Baby & Toddler Product Recalls Every Parent and Caregiver Should Know About Where Spencer sounds more former, its short form — Spence — has a cool and casual vibe. They both come from the Middle English word spense, meaning 'larder' or 'pantry' — the surname Spencer would have indicated someone who dispenses provisions. Tyro sounds a bit like a made-up name — maybe inspired by other Ty- names such as Tyrone or Tyson or Tyler. However, some sources say it may come from the Greek word tyrôs, meaning … well, 'cheese.' But even the most beautiful names can have less-than-desirable meanings, and it doesn't make them any less perfect! Willoughby is the perfect option if you love the nickname Will, but William is a little too popular for your liking (it is the #10 most popular boy name in the U.S., after all, and its nickname Liam is #1). It's an Old English place name meaning 'willow town.' As a name, Loden is invented, perhaps as an alternative to the more popular Logan. But in Dutch, loden means 'lead' — as in the metal element, which is kind of a neat meaning. The origin of this unique boy name is unknown, but it may be a variation of the Spanish name Xaviel — which itself is likely a form of Xavier, meaning 'new house.' There are lots of different ways to spell this German surname-turned-first-name (which means 'shepherd'): Schafer, Shaffer, Shaefer, etc — but we like this rare version, Schaefer. Shae could be a cute nickname! Stemming from the name George, which comes from the Greek word georgos and means 'farmer,' Geordie (pronounced jor-dee) is a less-stuffy — and more rare — alternative. Whether you're a Tolkien fan or just like the magical medieval feeling of the name, Lorien is a rarely-used winner. In J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, Lorien is a short form of the name Lothlórien, meaning 'land of gold.' With the name Milo quickly rising in popularity, you hear it more and more often — but the very similar Rilo is so unique that it was only given to five baby boys in the U.S. last year! It's likely a fresh spin on the name Riley, meaning 'rye woodland.' Woodsen is a surname that probably comes from the place name Woodsome, meaning 'from the houses in the woods.' It's a good way to get to the quirky-vintage sounding nickname Woody while still having a longer, more distinguished form to lean on in professional situations. This is a surname originating from the place name Livet, which is in Normandy, France. It's also the perfect way to get to the nickname Lev (which means 'heart' in Hebrew). Gabrien is a unique and rarely-used variation of Gabriel, which comes from the Hebrew name Ḡavriʾel, meaning 'God is my strength.' This sleek-sounding pick means 'black' — it's derived from the animal of the same name, the sable marten, which has a luxurious thick, dark coat. Considering the popularity of names like Trigg and Trip, Brig is a logical choice — you could say it's from the word 'brigadier,' meaning a military officer in charge of a brigade. Another surname-turned-first-name, Marsden is a distinguished-sounding and rarely used choice. It comes from an Old English place name meaning 'valley boundary' — and comes with the cute nickname option Mars! Peter (meaning 'stone') has been one of the most popular boy names for literal decades. As of last count, it stands at #192 of the top 1000 most popular names for boys, but has reached as high as #35 (back in 1955). So what does that have to do with Piers? Well, Piers is the medieval form of Peter! And for a modern baby boy, it's a fresh alternative to a classic name. Color names have been on the rise, and Cobalt is — dare we say — 'blue'-tiful?! Cobalt is a deep blue color made by mixing cobalt oxide with aluminum oxide. And it's the perfect way to get to the nickname Coby! Speaking of blue hues, that brings us to Mavi, another rare boy name given to only five babies last year! You might not expect this name to mean 'blue' — unless you're familiar with Turkish! Mavi, which means 'blue' in Turkish, also works as a unique name with a cool blue vibe. This is an invented name, so it has no discernible meaning, though you could base it on the names it's likely inspired by. There's Kai, which is Hawaiian for 'sea.' Or it could have pop culture roots, inspired by Kylo Ren from the Star Wars franchise. You could pronounce it KY-lo, or KAY-lo. Either way, it's a versatile and unique pick! There are lots of Parkers out there, but substantially fewer Parks — which puts this name firmly in the sweet spot of underused, but not strange or unfamiliar! This is another invented name with no meaning — so that indicates it can mean whatever you want, right?! If you must attach a meaning to it, you could say it's a fresh alternative to Andrew (unlike Andy or Drew, which are both frequently used), meaning 'masculine.'
