Giorno: 7 Dicembre 2023

Vermont sheriff accused of kicking shackled suspect loses certification

A Vermont sheriff charged with assault for kicking a shackled prisoner is losing his law enforcement certification. After hearing two days of testimony, the Vermont Criminal Justice Council on Wednesday found that Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore violated the state’s use of force policy and voted 15-1 that he permanently lose his ability to enforce […]

New York Democrats choose Tom Suozzi as candidate to replace expelled Republican George Santos in Congress

New York Democrats have selected former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi as the nominee for the special election to replace former Republican Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from Congress last week. Suozzi, 61, represented the district for six years before launching an unsuccessful campaign for governor last year. Suozzi has also previously held political posts […]

UPenn board of trustees holds emergency meeting amid calls for president to resign over antisemitism hearing

The University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees held an emergency meeting on Thursday after the school’s president faced backlash over her comments on antisemitism during a congressional hearing. According to the school’s newspaper, the Daily Pennsylvanian, the meeting began at 9 a.m. and ended sometime in the afternoon. University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill was […]

Penn Loses $100M Gift Over Antisemitism Hearing

A $100 million donation to the University of Pennsylvania is being withdrawn by Ross Stevens, the founder and CEO of Stone Ridge Asset Management, in protest of the institution’s handling of antisemitism on campus.

Penn Loses $100M Gift Over Antisemitism Hearing

A $100 million donation to the University of Pennsylvania is being withdrawn by Ross Stevens, the founder and CEO of Stone Ridge Asset Management, in protest of the institution’s handling of antisemitism on campus. Stevens, a Penn alum and donor, expressed dissatisfaction…

Comer, Jordan post official notice for Hunter Biden deposition next week, despite his refusal to commit

FIRST ON FOX: The House Oversight Committee and Judiciary Committee posted an official notice for Hunter Biden’s deposition next week, despite the president’s son so far refusing to comply with the subpoena to testify behind closed doors. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., subpoenaed Hunter Biden to appear for a deposition on Dec. 13 […]

Georgia redistricting plan heads to Kemp’s desk after clearing Legislature

For Georgia Democrats who didn’t get what they want out of a special legislative session to redraw voting districts, their retort Thursday was simple: “We’ll see you in court.” State lawmakers on Thursday completed a special session with the House voting 98-71 to give final passage to a congressional map that preserves a 9-5 edge […]

Redfin: 2023 Housing Affordability Hits Decade Low

In a recently released report, real estate company Redfin revealed that 2023 stood out as the least affordable year for homebuying in at least the past 11 years. The study, released Thursday, showcased California metro regions as the least affordable areas, while Midwest…[#item_full_content]

Seychelles declares state of emergency amid deadly flooding, explosives depot blast

The tiny Indian Ocean island nation of Seychelles declared a state of emergency Thursday after a huge blast at an explosives depot occurred after deadly flooding hit other parts of the country. Three people died in the flooding, the president said. More than 100 were injured in the explosion in the industrial area of Providence, […]

West African high court denies Niger’s request for sanctions relief, deems junta illegitimate

Following the July coup that toppled Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, the West African regional bloc ECOWAS imposed sanctions including shutting borders with the member country, suspending financial transactions and freezing Niger’s assets. Neighboring Nigeria cut off power that supplied 70% of Niger’s electricity. Niger challenged the sanctions at the ECOWAS Court of Justice in the […]