The U.S. State Department is pausing funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency following claims that some of its employees were allegedly involved in the Oct. 7 terror attack. The UNRWA provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza, and the U.S. has long been the agency’s biggest donor. The State Department said around 12…

Antisemitic hate crimes are on the rise in the United States and around the globe, with Jewish people once again finding themselves being targeted by extremists and vigilante mobs eager to conflate Jewish identity with Israeli policy. The Jewish people, however, are far from the only ethnic or religious minority to have survived such waves…

On college campuses nationwide, some protestors have effectively halted controversial speakers from expressing their thoughts and viewpoints. In April of last year, protesters at San Francisco State University disrupted a speaking event for Riley Gaines, a former NCAA swimmer, who advocates against boys and transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports teams. The University of…

In recent weeks, Harvard University and its former president, Claudine Gay, have been taking heat from conservative critics regarding performance, values, and the administration of the historic university. This criticism stems from debates around affirmative action policies, antisemitism, First Amendment rights, plagiarism, and the Israel-Hamas war, among various other highly flammable political subjects. Even whether…

Claudine Gay resigned from her position as Harvard University president following a congressional hearing on campus antisemitism and heavy criticism from Harvard alumni in the wake of the testimony. Gay’s resignation completed a tumultuous year for the historic university, which found itself in the center of various public debates throughout 2023, including the debate on…

Elon Musk has frequently found himself in media headlines; of late, advertisers have pulled out of X as they try to distance themselves from Musk following his endorsement of an antisemitic post. Now, a Wall Street Journal report alleges that Musk has used illegal drugs at private parties for years, and it is concerning executives…

In journalism, the Associated Press and the AP Stylebook are used to determine proper terminology and standards in reporting. Media conglomerates also partner with the AP to share their work. The AP, however, edited a recent headline and report, admitting they were incorrect and saying their story “didn’t meet their own standards.” The original version…

A top Hamas leader is killed in Lebanon, sparking concerns the war in the Middle East could expand. And former President Donald Trump is appealing a ruling in Maine barring him from the ballot. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Senior Hamas leader killed in blast in Lebanon…