Today's Poll Question
Should major university donors have a say in the schools' stance on geopolitical issues?
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The Times of Israel |
Israeli officials express outrage and demand the resignation of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after he suggests that Hamas attacks were influenced by Israel's control of Palestinian territories. |
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CNN |
Dozens of U.S. states have launched legal actions against Meta, Instagram's parent company, alleging its addictive features harm young users' mental health, based on 2021 whistleblower revelations. |
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ABC News |
Mark Meadows, after being granted immunity, testified to the special counsel that he warned Trump about election fraud claims in 2020, contrasting public statements Meadows made in his book. |
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USA Today |
Amidst ongoing chaos in the House without a speaker, Mike Johnson has been nominated by the Republicans as their most recent candidate for the role, succeeding Tom Emmer's withdrawal. |
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Oregon Public Broadcasting |
An off-duty pilot faced charges, including attempted murder, after attempting to shut down the engines mid-flight, believing he was in a dream, having consumed psychedelics 48 hours prior. |
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The Wall Street Journal |
Elite universities are experiencing a significant donor backlash from wealthy alumni who are upset over their perceived response to Hamas attacks, following years of deepening dissatisfaction. |
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MLB.com |
The Arizona Diamondbacks, overshadowed by their 2001 victory, beat the Phillies and advanced to the World Series to challenge the Rangers, marking a turnaround from their 110-loss season. |
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Yahoo! News |
During Trump's NY fraud trial, Michael Cohen testified that Trump inflated his net worth by billions, involving his eldest children in the process, while Trump dismissed Cohen as a "proven liar." |
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E! News |
Rebecca Loos alleged that she found David Beckham in bed with a Spanish model in 2003, during the time of their rumored affair, leading to tension between David and Victoria Beckham. |
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Lawfare |
Yesterday, Jenna Ellis pleaded guilty to aiding false statements in the Fulton County election case, admitting to collaborating with Rudy Giuliani and Ray Smith on unfounded voter fraud claims. |
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USA Today |
Despite mixed opinions on self-checkout, many retailers are adopting the it due to benefits of cost-saving and efficiency, but concerns over glitches and theft have some reconsidering. |
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The New Yorker |
The map once presented to Obama depicted large territories that were strictly off-limits to Palestinian development, emphasizing the extensive space occupied by Jewish settlements and adjacent outposts. |
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The Orange County Register |
Dusty Street, a pioneering female DJ who profoundly influenced the rock radio landscape and notably shaped KROQ-FM's sound during the '80s, passed away at age 77 in Eugene, Oregon. |
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Tablet |
Netanyahu's neutrality pact with Putin, aimed at Israeli security and avoiding Syrian conflict, backfired after the Hamas attack, highlighting misjudgments and leading to heightened regional tensions. |
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Gallup |
Nearly a quarter of people globally feel lonely, with young adults experiencing the highest rates, while older adults report the lowest, according to a survey by Meta-Gallup across 142 countries. |
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NBC News |
Virginia's GOP mailed content regarding Dem Susanna Gibson's involvement in a sex scandal to voters ahead of the state's House of Delegates election, eliciting claims of distraction tactics. |
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ESPN |
The UFC has inked its largest sponsorship deal ever with Anheuser-Busch, designating Bud Light as its official beer once again, starting from January 1, 2024, after a previous partnership. |
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United Press International |
In Massachusetts, a thorough house cleaner discovered a man's previously misplaced lottery ticket while cleaning, and it astonishingly turned out to be worth a whopping $1 million. |
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CBS News |
A 22-year-old driver, Fraser Bohm, who caused a Malibu crash killing four Pepperdine University students, was arrested for murder after initially being released due to insufficient evidence. |
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KFSN Fresno |
The Musée Grévin in Paris faced backlash for a wax figure of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson that many believed inaccurately portrayed his skin tone, leading Johnson to seek corrections. |
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For the Left |
Florida becomes the first state to ban National SJP, a pro-Palestinian student group, due to their support for Hamas and rising tensions at universities. |
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For the Right |
Brandon Presley, running for MS governor, advocates for a minimum wage above $7.25 and Medicaid expansion, while Governor Reeves resists both proposals. |
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