Search results

Benjamin North, a man who was accused of rape by a fellow student and went on to sue his college for suspending him, has landed a job as an attorney at the federal agency tasked with defending workers against workplace discrimination. North had maintained his innocence during the lawsuit and...

Max Richter's meteoric rise to fame can be attributed to his uncanny ability to bridge the gap between 'high' and 'low' culture, effortlessly traversing the invisible divide that separates classical music from popular genres. Born in Germany but raised in England, Richter was introduced to...

US Congress slashes $125m from lead pipe replacement funding, sparking outrage The move has left advocates scrambling as millions of Americans continue to drink water contaminated with toxic lead. The cut is particularly concerning in states such as Michigan, Illinois, Texas, and New York...

President Trump has announced that he won't tear down the historic Kennedy Center arts venue, but instead plans to close it for approximately two years to undergo major repairs. The decision was made public on Monday, as the President claimed the building needed to be renovated to prevent...

The Late Dame Maggie Smith's Unflinching Authenticity, a Gift to Us All The news of Dame Maggie Smith's passing has sent shockwaves around the world, leaving fans and fellow actors alike to mourn the loss of a true national treasure. To the average American, she will be forever remembered as...

Free Events Abound During Black History Month in NYC: A Citywide Celebration of African-American Heritage. As February kicks off, New York City is gearing up to honor its rich African-American heritage through an array of free events and exhibitions celebrating Black history month. The city's...

US President Donald Trump launched a scathing verbal assault on a judge and his family during a recent speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort, sparking widespread concern among many observers. The attack was widely seen as unusual given the nature of the occasion. Trump accused a federal judge who had...

New York's Prison Strike Looms Over Budget with $1 Billion Bill The state of New York is facing a growing financial burden as it continues to deploy the National Guard into its prison system, following last year's corrections officers strike that left thousands of workers on the job. The...

Scientists Capture Deepest Fish Ever Filmed on Seabed off Japan's Coast, Reaching 27,000 Feet Below Surface. In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from the University of Western Australia and Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology have captured footage of a snailfish, reaching...

Federal Reserve Officials Weigh Stability Over Pressure from White House In a move that has been months in the making, federal reserve officials are set to keep interest rates unchanged, despite mounting pressure from the White House. The decision comes after three rate cuts last year aimed at...

US Government Shutdown Looms Over ICE Controversy A growing threat of a government shutdown looms over Washington, as key Democrats have refused to approve the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill. The standoff comes in the wake of a second US citizen's fatal shooting by federal...

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to embark on a groundbreaking journey to the center of the Milky Way galaxy, providing unprecedented insights into the dense thicket of stars surrounding our cosmic home. The five-year primary mission will include three revolutionary surveys that...

European Stocks Get a Second Wind After Trump 'Chickens Out' on Tariff Threat In a surprise move, US President Donald Trump announced he would withdraw his threat to impose fresh tariffs on eight European countries, sending shockwaves of relief through global markets. The news sparked a rally...

Beloved TV Director Bruce Bilson Passes Away at 97, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Laughter and Excitement At the age of 97, Emmy-winning director Bruce Bilson left this world on January 16th in Los Angeles, leaving behind a remarkable body of work that entertained millions of people worldwide...

President Trump's recent foray into Venezuela, where he has declared himself "the only thing that can stop him," raises concerns about his commitment to international law and his willingness to disregard established norms. The fact that the Venezuelan opposition, led by Nicolás Maduro, lacks...

The Tea App, a platform where women can anonymously review men and share red flags about them, has relaunched with a new website. The app had faced major data breaches in the past, which exposed users' personal information, leading to its removal from Apple's App Store. The company claims that...

Chicago's long-awaited Foundry Park development has cleared a major hurdle with the Chicago Plan Commission's backing for the project. The proposal, backed by JDL Development, will bring around 3,737 homes, including 20% affordable units, to the 34-acre site along the North Side of the city...

Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has donated $10,000 to a GoFundMe campaign for ICE agent Jonathan Ross, who was involved in the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good. Good's family received over $1.5 million in donations from other GoFundMe campaigns after her death. The donation made...

USWNT Captain Heaps Signs with Denver Summit Ahead of French Contract Expiration In a move that promises to shake up the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), US women's national team captain Lindsey Heaps has joined Denver Summit, the league's 16th team, ahead of her contract expiration with...

Rangers Midfielder Nico Raskin Sparks Controversy After Spraying Water at Aberdeen Fan Rangers midfielder Nico Raskin was embroiled in controversy after appearing to squirt water at an Aberdeen fan during full-time of the 2-0 win at Pittodrie on Sunday. The incident occurred as the players...