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Apex court has history of failed leak probes

  Although the matter is reportedly still up in the air, I’m hoping the Supreme Court releases its report on the investigation of a draft opinion in last spring’s abortion case. But I doubt we’ll learn the identity of the leaker. We never do. I consider the leak contemptible, but we mustn’t be starry eyed. The court has leaked for ...

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Qantas roars back to profit as airline leaves pandemic behind

  Bloomberg Qantas Airways Ltd has surged back to profitability on booming travel demand after most pandemic-era curbs were dismantled, helping shore up Alan Joyce’s position as chief executive officer and sending the shares to their biggest gain in two-and-a-half years. First-half underlying profit before tax is seen at A$1.2 billion to A$1.3 billion ($816 million) — ending a streak ...

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EU countries opt for compromise on airline slot rules this winter

  Bloomberg European Union (EU) nations backed off from a confrontation over what proportion of takeoff and landing slots airlines should be compelled to use this winter. Member states have agreed to a use-them-or-lose-them level of 75% for the airport slots, up from 64% now, as demand rebounds from the coronavirus crisis, according to a statement from the European Council. A ...

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