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Harvard University agrees to settle antisemitism lawsuits
Harvard University agreed to settle two lawsuits accusing the Ivy League school of not doing enough to protect Jewish students. The lawsuits came about as a result of numerous pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses last Spring. The demonstrations took place on campuses across the nation last year after the conflict between Hamas and Israel escalated… -
Trump wants apology for bishop’s sermon on immigrant, LGBTQ+ rights
A bishop in Washington urged President Donald Trump, during a nationally televised church service, to “have mercy upon” communities that may be impacted by his new administration’s immigration and LGBTQ+ policies. During the traditional post-inauguration interfaith prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, Mariann Budde, appealed… -
UN watchdog chief warns world Iran’s ‘pressing gas pedal’ on nuclear program
The United Nations nuclear watchdog chief is warning world leaders that Iran’s recent promise to ramp up enrichment of uranium to nuclear weapons grade levels is well underway. Rafael Grossi, the International Atomic Energy Agency Director General, said, “Iran has moved into increasing the production, enrichment of 60% sevenfold.” Grossi added, “So, I think this… -
Prince Harry settles lawsuit with Murdoch-owned newspapers
Just before the civil trial was to begin in London on Tuesday, Jan. 21, Prince Harry has settled his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s British newspaper group. The Duke of Sussex had sued the group, claiming it unlawfully gathered information about him and his family for over a decade. Who are the major players? The prince… -
Huntington Beach declares itself ‘non-sanctuary’ city in sanctuary state of Calif.
Huntington Beach is going against the grain in the sanctuary state of California. The city declared itself a “non-sanctuary” city on Tuesday, Jan. 21, after a unanimous vote by its council in favor of the proposal introduced by Republican Mayor Pat Burns. The designation subverts a state law known as the California Values Act or… -
Netflix increases prices, surpasses 300 million subscribers
Netflix announced Tuesday, Jan. 21, that it will raise prices for American customers, including the first price hike for its ad-supported plan. That specific plan will now cost $7.99 per month, up one dollar. The price for Netflix’s standard plan without ads will increase for the first time in three years to $17.99 per month, a $2.50 increase.… -
Trump orders federal DEI employees to be put on paid leave
President Donald Trump wastes no time, canceling diversity, equity and inclusion hiring practices at the federal level and pushing to get his illegal immigration policies underway. And from Texas to the Florida panhandle, snow piles up as winter roars in places that haven’t seen anything like this in decades. These stories and more highlight your… -
Ex-Georgia DA on trial for obstruction in Ahmaud Arbery death case
Jury selection has begun for a former Georgia prosecutor accused of interfering with the investigation into the murder of an unarmed Black man. Jackie Johnson, the former district attorney for Georgia’s Brunswick Judicial Circuit, is charged with violating her oath of office and obstruction in connection with the 2020 shooting death of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery.… -
Hamas back in control of Gaza during ceasefire
Just days after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect in the Middle East, a new development is getting international attention. Hamas-run police are now back patrolling the streets of Gaza. Under terms of the ceasefire, police, overseen by Hamas, are responsible for keeping law and order among Palestinians and will monitor the movement… -
US CBP agent shot and killed in Vermont near Canadian border
While freshly inaugurated President Donald Trump largely focused on illegal immigration at the United States’ southern border on Monday, Jan. 20, a deadly incident near the United States northern border unfolded. A death on the same day as Trump’s inauguration caused roads to close as officials started an investigation. What happened? A gunman shot and… -
Moderna secures $590M in government funding to develop bird flu vaccine
With bird flu spreading rapidly in the United States since it was first reported in late March 2024, the federal government has now awarded more than half a billion dollars to pharmaceutical company Moderna. The $590 million will go toward speeding up the development of its bird flu vaccine. According to the Centers for Disease… -
Fire at ski resort hotel in Turkey kills at least 66, injures dozens more
A deadly fire in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 21, at a ski resort hotel in northwestern Turkey killed at least 66 people and injured dozens more, according to Turkey’s interior minister. Officials said they fear the death toll could rise as nearly 240 guests were staying at the hotel at the time… -
Trump signs executive order to delay TikTok ban enforcement
Within the first few hours of his second term on Monday, Jan. 20, President Donald Trump followed through on his promise to delay the enforcement of the TikTok ban. Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Justice not to enforce the ban for at least 75 days. The law, passed during the Biden administration with strong…