Jul 8, 2024,02:49pm EDT Harvard professor Timothy Springer first made headlines in 2020 when biotech company Moderna, which he had invested in, became a household name due to its Covid-19 vaccines. This stock rally turned him into a billionaire. Now, he’s poised for another substantial windfall from pharma giant Eli Lilly’s $3.2 billion acquisition of […]
Jul 2, 2024,11:44am EDT Former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani was formally disbarred in New York on Monday for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election—the latest in a series of lawyers facing legal consequences for their association with former President Donald Trump. Key Facts: Rudy Giuliani: Giuliani, who spearheaded Trump’s post-election efforts, has been
Rudy Giuliani Disbarred: A Look at Other Ex-Trump Lawyers Now Facing Legal Trouble Read More »
Jul 3, 2024,05:02am EDT Topline: Betting markets believe that President Joe Biden’s poor performance in last week’s presidential debate has not only severely damaged his chances of defeating former President Donald Trump in the upcoming November elections, but also increased the likelihood of him being replaced on the ballot by his running mate, Vice President
Bookmakers Favor Kamala Harris as Biden’s Odds Plummet in Betting Markets Read More »
Wednesday, 3rd, July, 2024 Democratic lawmakers are increasingly frustrated and concerned with President Biden’s denial and deflection regarding his poor debate performance rather than the performance itself. Why it matters: Some lawmakers are urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) to privately push Biden to step aside.
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07-02-2024 There’s a new degree in higher education. In response to rising student demand, many universities across the country have begun offering degrees focused specifically on addressing climate change, alongside existing degrees in subjects like environmental science and policy. Although there are clear overlaps, these new degrees are unique in their interdisciplinary focus. The
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June 7, 2024 10:46 am ET Historians generally regard Reconstruction as an era whose aspirations, drama, and significance were confined to America alone. This perspective is understandable: In the decade following the Civil War, the U.S. underwent a dramatic departure from the prewar status quo, particularly in the South. This period included radical efforts to
The Age of Reconstruction’ Review: A Worldwide Emancipation Read More »
06-07-2024 Waves of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) are inundating social media platforms as bad actors target these sites for their accessibility and reach. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) reported 36 million cases of suspected CSAM in 2023, containing 100 million files. An overwhelming 85% came from Meta—primarily Facebook, Instagram,
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June 8, 2024 at 5:52 PM PDT Narendra Modi will be sworn in as India’s prime minister for a third consecutive term on Sunday, extending his leadership for another five years despite a significant electoral setback that requires him to share power for the first time. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at the
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Jun 8, 2024,06:30am EDT More than two years after shocking movie fans by slapping Oscars host Chris Rock on national television, Will Smith made a significant return to movie theaters this weekend with Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Ride or Die is the first major test of Smith’s commercial appeal since his outburst at
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Jun 7, 2024,08:15pm EDT Howard University announced Friday that it will revoke Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ honorary degree and return his seven-figure donation to the school, citing a video of the rapper attacking his ex-girlfriend. This decision comes as Combs faces multiple sexual misconduct allegations, all of which he denies. Key Facts: The board of
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