Anti-affirmative Action Group Challenges US Naval Academy Admissions
The group that successfully challenged race-conscious college admissions policies at the U.S. Supreme Court sued the U.S. Naval Academy on Thursday in its second lawsuit challenging affirmative action in U.S. military academies.Students for Fair Admissions, founded by…[#item_full_content]
Massachusetts Dems Frustrated by Biden Border Policy
Democrat leaders across the country have been frustrated with the Biden administration’s immigration policies that have led to millions crossing into the United States illegally. Among them are New York Mayor Eric Adams, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Illinois Gov. J.B. …[#item_full_content]
Judge Denies Sidney Powell’s Request to Dismiss Ga. Charges
The Georgia court overseeing charges against attorney Sidney Powell by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis rejected her push to dismiss the case after a Thursday hearing.[#item_full_content]
Lawmakers Call on Meta, X to Prevent AI-Generated Deepfakes
Deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence are having their moment this year, at least when it comes to making it look, or sound, like celebrities did something uncanny.[#item_full_content]
Vets’ Army-Navy Hotel Rooms Canceled to House Migrants
An untold amount of veterans planning to attend the annual Army-Navy game in December outside of Boston have had their hotel rooms canceled because Massachusetts has been overrun by illegal migrants who have the right to stay in those rooms under the state’s right to …[#item_full_content]
Conagra Brands considers adjusting snack portions amid rising use of weight-loss drugs
Slim Jim beef jerky maker Conagra Brands said on Thursday it may consider changing portion sizes of its snacks if the rising use of weight-loss drugs results in changes to food consumption patterns. Drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic belong to a class of drugs known as GLP-1 agonists that were developed to treat type […]
Spanish migrant rescue ship reportedly impounded for Italian maritime violation
Italy has impounded the Spanish charity rescue ship Open Arms for violating rules by Italy’s right-wing government banning multiple rescues at sea, the charity said Thursday. The boat is blocked from leaving the port of Carrera in Tuscany for 20 days and the charity has been levied a fine of between 3,000 and 10,000 euros […]
Sanofi explores potential acquisition of cancer drugmaker Mirati
Paris-based drugmaker Sanofi is exploring a potential acquisition of cancer drugmaker Mirati Therapeutics, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday citing people familiar with the matter. Deliberations are ongoing and there is no certainty they will result in an agreement, the report said, adding that Mirati could also attract interest from other suitors. FDA GREENLIGHTS TARGETED THERAPY […]
Tropical Storm Philippe intensifies as it makes beeline for Bermuda
Tropical Storm Philippe aimed Thursday for Bermuda on a path that would eventually take it to Atlantic Canada and eastern New England. The storm was located about 375 miles south-southwest of Bermuda. It had winds of up to 50 mph and was moving north at 14 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. […]
US, UK, and partners pursue 15 global projects for critical minerals supply in electric vehicle drive
The United States and partners are working on 15 projects to secure supplies of critical minerals needed for electric vehicles and the energy transition, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday. The Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) formed last year by 14 governments aims to ensure adequate supplies of minerals such as lithium and rare earths […]