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US investigating leak of Israeli plans to launch attack against Iran
The United States wants to know who leaked classified U.S. documents detailing sensitive sections of Israel’s plan to attack Iran. U.S. intelligence launched a probe into the source of the leaked information published by a pro-Iranian media site on Friday, Oct. 18. The pair of documents are based on satellite imagery from Oct. 15 to… -
Harvard faces ‘fundraising crisis’ as donors cut ties over protests
Harvard University has experienced a $151 million drop in fundraising for fiscal year 2024. That represents a 14% decline compared to last year and marks one of the largest decreases in a decade. Breaking down the figures, contributions to the endowment fell by $193 million from the previous fiscal year. However, the university benefitted from… -
Girl Scout fees may soon triple; critics worry families could be priced out
The cost for parents to sign up their kid to be a Girl Scout could soon more than triple. Critics said it could price some families out of joining the organization. The Girl Scouts of the USA will vote Saturday, Oct. 19, on whether to raise membership dues from $25 a year to $85 a… -
Families of Tulsa Race Massacre survivors meet with DOJ Cold Case Unit
The families of the last living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre met with federal detectives from the Department of Justice’s Cold Case Unit the week of Oct. 14, seeking justice and accountability. The meeting marks the first-ever federal review of the massacre that destroyed the Black community of Greenwood, also known as “Black… -
Did NYC disregard sanctuary policy by turning convicted migrant over to ICE?
A Venezuelan migrant assaulted two NYPD officers during a brawl in Times Square in January 2024. He was previously released by local law enforcement for time served but is now in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after a detainer was issued for his arrest. New York City is a sanctuary city, and local law… -
US says Indian gov’t official hired hitman in New York assassination plot
U.S. prosecutors have named an Indian state employee in a plot to assassinate a U.S.-based Sikh separatist leader advocating for Punjab’s independence. Vikash Yadav, the accused mastermind, remains at large while his alleged associate, Nikhil Gupta, was arrested and extradited to the U.S. earlier this year. According to court documents, Yadav recruited Gupta to hire… -
TikTok approves 50% of political ads containing false information: Study
Social media platforms TikTok and Facebook are under scrutiny for failing to detect harmful disinformation advertisements ahead of the U.S. presidential election. A new investigation by Global Witness reveals that these platforms are still allowing misleading content to slip through their moderation systems. In a report, Global Witness tested the election integrity commitments of TikTok,… -
UN failed to act as over 7,000 tons of food aid were stolen in Ethiopia: Report
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) did nothing as more than 7,000 tons of wheat were stolen in Ethiopia, according to a Reuters investigation released on Friday, Oct. 18. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officials launched an investigation last year after learning its donated food was diverted to commercial mills and… -
U of Mich. DEI investment sees Black enrollment down, harassment up: NYT
A program designed to promote inclusion on campus has been found to create division and conflict, according to a New York Times investigation. The University of Michigan has invested more than $250 million into the initiative in recent years. The Times found that Black enrollment is stagnating at just 5%, while complaints of harassment have… -
Unraveling Trump’s Jan. 6 case: Where do things stand one year later?
The federal election interference case against former President Donald Trump is currently far from trial after a year of small wins and losses for both the prosecution and defense. It has been more than a year since Trump was first charged in the Jan. 6 case by special counsel Jack Smith, and a lot has… -
Columbia suspends pro-Israel professor over alleged harassment
Columbia University has suspended a pro-Israel professor from campus after he publicly criticized school officials for allowing anti-Israel protests. Officials from the school said they respected Shai Davidai’s right to free speech, but he had recently “harassed and intimidated” other school employees. Earlier this year a group of pro-Palenstine students also filed a formal complaint… -
Rare 1787 US Constitution copy goes up for auction
A rare 237-year-old copy of the U.S. Constitution is up for auction in North Carolina, with bids already starting at $1 million. Brunk Auctions is handling the sale of the document, believed to be the only privately owned copy of its kind. There is no reserve price set for the auction. This particular copy was… -
Axiom Space and Prada reveal spacesuit for Artemis III
Axiom Space and luxury brand Prada have revealed the spacesuit design that NASA astronauts will wear during the Artemis III mission to the moon. The suit debuted the week of Oct. 13 at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, Italy. Axiom and Prada collaborated to create the next-generation suit, blending high-performance materials and cutting-edge technology…
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