HBCUs become safe haven for students uncertain of higher ed path after affirmative action ruling
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are facing a complicated situation after the Supreme Court banned affirmative action in college admissions. This ruling has left many applicants uncertain about their chances when pursuing higher education. Advocates say the ruling has a huge impact on minority students, who know their success will be welcomed and who […]
California cops to auction off bongs seized from cannabis shops
Looking for a new bong? Buy from California Government. Pipes, furniture, electronics and other items seized from marijuana stores will be auctioned off Friday in the parking lot of the California Highway Patrol’s Los Angeles headquarters. This public auction will be the first to be hosted by the California Department of Taxation and Fees Administration […]
Immigration cuts could dent US economy at crucial time, experts say
Experts have warned that if lawmakers move forward with immigration cuts, it could hurt the U.S. economy. A bipartisan Senate agreement to tighten border security and reduce immigration has stalled over opposition from House Republicans who want even more restrictions. As Republicans push for more aggressive measures to stop thousands of migrants from crossing the […]
Valentine’s Day: When love and money collide
The “Fox & Friends” host discusses the best and worst states to retire in, as well as the top states to move to in 2023. Champagne and roses aren’t the only things to spend on Valentine’s Day this year, according to a new study. Fidelity Investments found that finances create a point of contention among […]
Amazon Showing Ads on Prime Video Is ‘Deceptive,’ ‘Unfair’
Amazon Prime Video is facing backlash from subscribers over changes to its streaming service that now include ads by default. Some subscribers are so upset that they are filing a class action lawsuit against the e-commerce giant, saying they are getting “low value” for the service they paid for and that Amazon’s actions are “deceptive.” […]
Let Woke Companies ‘Curate’ Ads on Specific Accounts
X/Twitter is introducing a new ad targeting feature that will allow brands to promote their own ads alongside content from specific creators, with the aim of luring back advertisers after recent controversy. In practice, this feature allows woke companies to curate ads to specific users, such as displaying their brand alongside tweets from conservatives like […]
Harrison Bader’s arrival may change Brandon Nimmo’s Mets’ role
PORT STREET LUCIE — The Mets have a “good” option in center field. That’s what coach Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday when asked who would be the starter at that position. In addition to former Gold Glove winner Harrison Bader, this is a group that includes incumbent Brandon Nimmo and newly acquired Tyron Taylor. “We’ve been […]
Jillian Michaels puts Bill Maher in his place for defending Biden’s post-COVID economy: ‘Buy some f***ing eggs!’
Fitness guru Jillian Michaels gave Bill Maher a reality check on a recent episode of her podcast about the inflation crisis and the state of the economy. After a long conversation about the coronavirus pandemic and health, Maher reiterated what he had recently read in a newspaper about the economy, without specifying which periodical. “Isn’t […]
Adoree’ Jackson wants to play for Super Bowl contender
Adoree Jackson won’t say he and the Giants will never get back together. Jackson, 28, is the Giants’ third-highest-profile free agent, and cornerback is a position that general manager Joe Schon believes is worth a premium investment, compared to his running back ( Saquon Barkley) and safety (Xavier McKinney). A move made during the first […]
Explosions strike Iran natural gas pipeline, official says it was an act of sabotage
An explosion occurred on a natural gas pipeline in Iran early Wednesday morning, with officials saying the explosion was due to “acts of sabotage and terrorism” in the country amid Israel’s war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip and tensions remaining high in the Middle East. He accused it of being a thing. Details were […]