Campus crackdown: US education department threatens Columbia University’s accreditation; cites antisemitism concerns

Columbia University campus (File photo) The US administration led by President Donald Trump has intensified its conflict with Columbia University, stating that the institution fails to meet accreditation criteria due to inadequate protection of Jewish students.“After Hamas’ October 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel, Columbia University’s leadership acted with deliberate indifference towards the harassment of […]

‘Kill the Bill’: Elon Musk continues bashing Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’, tells people to ‘call their Senators, Congressman’

Elon Musk with Donald Trump (File photo) Elon Musk continued his opposition to US President Donald Trump‘s tax and spending bill, this time calling to “kill the bill” by urging the public to call their representatives.“Call your Senator, Call your Congressman, Bankrupting America is NOT ok! KILL the BILL,” he said in one of his […]

‘Sledgehammer attack on Science’: South Florida meteorologist warns of hurricane forecast inaccuracies, blames weather agency staff cuts

South Florida meteorologist warns he might not able to predict hurricanes accurately in future A South Florida weather expert told his audience alleging the negative the impact of National Weather Service (NWS) personnel shortages on forecast accuracy.During a broadcast, earlier this week, on NBC affiliate WTVJ, meteorologist John Morales reflected on his 2019 hurricane coverage, […]

Political shift: Karine Jean-Pierre quits Democratic Party; Biden-era press secretary’s memoir to detail ‘broken’ White House, says publisher

Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary in the Joe Biden administration (2021-2025) has left the Democratic Party and is writing a candid memoir about the “broken” White House she once served, according to the book’s publisher.“Jean-Pierre didn’t come to her decision to be an Independent lightly. She has served two American presidents, Obama and Biden. […]

How Trump Talks About Antisemitism

On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump repeatedly promised voters that he’d be the “best friend Jewish Americans have ever had in the White House.” But after a string of violent antisemitic attacks, the president has been criticized for his slow or muted responses. Tyler Pager, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, […]

Jeffrey Epstein’s hidden wealth revealed: Investment in Peter Thiel’s firm now nets millions for his estate

Jeffrey Epstein (File photo) Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died by suicide nearly six years ago, invested $40 million in two funds managed by Valar Ventures, a New York-based firm co-founded by Silicon Valley mogul Peter Thiel, according to a confidential estate financial report obtained by The New York Times. These investments, made […]

‘Russia will respond to Ukraine attack’: Donald Trump, Putin talk over phone; Iran’s nuclear deal also discussed

US President Donald Trump (left), Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) US President Donald Trump revealed that he held a tense phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing the recent Ukrainian strike on Russian airfields and growing concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions.In a post on social media platform X, Trump said the call with Putin […]

Fertility clinic bombing: Suspect taken into custody for ‘largest bombing scene in Southern California’, say officials

Debris covers the ground after an explosion on May 17, 2025 in Palm Springs, Calif (AP photo) US federal agents have apprehended a suspect in connection with last month’s car bombing at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, according to statements from three law enforcement officials on Wednesday.Daniel Park, 32, of Kent, Washington, was […]

Watch: Flash flooding in Kansas leaves vehicles submerged

Heavy rains led to flash floods in the Wichita area of Kansas, a state in the US. Emergency rescue teams rescued dozens of people, including drivers who were stuck in their cars.Julie Stimson, Sedgwick County’s emergency management director, said the county received between 1.5 to 7 inches (4 to 18 cm) of rain since Monday. […]

Gaza civilians struggle as aid fails to reach north

Starving civilians caught in the chaos of food distribution in Gaza (Image credit: AP) Before the war, Hazem Lubbad was a university student, supporting his studies while working as a waiter at a restaurant in Gaza City. For the past 19 months, he has been hunkering down with his extended family in Sheikh Radwan, a […]