Giorno: 26 Aprile 2024

NY congressional reps introduce law forcing colleges to address antisemitism or face losing federal funds

Two congressional lawmakers from different sides of the aisle, both of whom represent New York, are introducing legislation in response to antisemitic protests that have created a hostile environment for Jewish students at Columbia University, putting their safety and well-being at risk. Reps. Mike Lawler, a Republican, and Ritchie Torres, a Democrat, announced the College […]

RFK Jr. Bemoans Lack of Protection Despite Death Threats

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. again assailed the Biden administration for refusing his many requests for Secret Service protection despite turning over “68 pages of material death threats” and having four break-ins at his home.[#item_full_content]

US court upholds R Kelly’s 20-year prison term for child sexual abuse

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Biden admin abruptly delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes amid widespread opposition

The Biden administration abruptly announced Friday that it will delay regulations banning menthol cigarettes amid widespread opposition to the proposal. In a statement, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra said his agency would not move to finalize the regulations and pointed to opposition from civil rights activists. Since they were first proposed by […]

Pro-Palestinian Student: ‘Zionists Don’t Deserve to Live’

A pro-Palestinian student at Columbia University justified deadly violence against Zionists in a video taken in January.[#item_full_content]

Calif. Bill Aiming to Ban Confidentiality Agreements When Negotiating Legislation Fails

A bill that sought to ban the use of confidentiality agreements when negotiating potential laws in California has failed to pass a state legislative committee.[#item_full_content]

Amazon to Become New TV Partner for NBA: Reports

The NBA television rights landscape is changing, with The Athletic reporting Friday that Amazon Prime Video has the “framework of a deal” in place with the league.[#item_full_content]

McConnell Reveals He ‘Apologized’ to Zelenskyy for Aid Delay

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., revealed in an upcoming interview that he apologized to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the delay in sending additional foreign aid to the embattled country.[#item_full_content]

Emergency Slide Falls off Delta Plane After Takeoff

The emergency exit slide fell off a Delta Airlines jet after taking off from New York en route to Los Angeles Friday, Delta said.[#item_full_content]

Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America radio stations over mass killing reports

Burkina Faso suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio stations for their coverage of a report by Human Rights Watch on a mass killing of civilians carried out by the country’s armed forces. Burkina Faso’s communication spokesperson, Tonssira Myrian Corine Sanou, said late Thursday that both radio stations would be suspended for two weeks, […]