‘Blood libel’: ADL slams Ilhan Omar for labeling Jewish students ‘pro-genocide’ or ‘anti-genocide’
The CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, Jonathan Greenblatt, accused Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) of “blood libel” after she labeled Jewish students as being either “pro-genocide” or “anti-genocide.” Greenblatt shared a clip on X this weekend, which showed Omar being asked about the antisemitism Jewish students face in the wake of the anti-Israel protests popping up […]
Millions Of Taxpayers Dollars Intended For Border Wall Are Just Sitting There, Watchdog Reveals
Hundreds of millions of dollars originally intended to fund construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall have been left unspent, a top government watchdog announced. The Government and Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report on whether the Biden administration violated the Impoundment and Control Act of 1974 by blocking funds intended for construction of the southern […]
Japanese yen weakens to 160 against the U.S. dollar for the first time since 1990 – CNBC
In 2022, the Japanese yen depreciated significantly against the dollar. Stanislav Kogiku | Stanislav Kogiku SOPA Images | Light Rocket | Getty Images In Asian markets on Monday morning, the Japanese yen fell to 160 yen against the US dollar. According to FactSet data, the yen briefly hit 160.03 yen against the dollar, its lowest […]
It’s Been A Brutal Year For Offshore Wind — Despite Analysts’ Best Guesses
Some analysts predicted that the U.S. offshore wind industry would bounce back after a tough year in 2023, but many of the same issues that plagued the industry last year will continue to burden developers until early 2024. I keep calling. Energy data analytics provider Wood Mackenzie, consultants for Deloitte and Reuters, and environmental lawyers […]
Hotel in trendy NYC neighborhood quietly converted into shelter for migrant families
A hotel in one of New York City’s trendiest neighborhoods has been quietly converted into emergency housing for immigrants for the past few months. Mayor Eric Adams’ administration recently awarded a $12.3 million emergency grant to a nonprofit social services provider that operates the City’s Shelter for Families with Children at 235 Meeker Avenue in […]
Gunman shoots 3 police officers, 2 bystanders outside New Orleans
Five people, including three police officers, were shot and injured Sunday at a home in a New Orleans suburb, local police said. Said. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joseph Lopinto said police responded to a report of a shooting in Kenner, Louisiana around 9:45 a.m. and found two gunshot victims outside a home. A standoff broke out […]
‘Guerrilla journalist’ says he was beaten by anti-Israel protesters at CUNY for waving American flag on campus: video
One New Yorker recently learned the hard way that waving the American flag on a college campus is the quickest way to make enemies. Ami Horowitz, a self-described “guerrilla journalist,” said she was punched, headbutted and punched by a crowd of angry anti-Israel protesters on Friday at the Uptown campus of the City University of […]
California Baby Bald Eagle Rescued After Falling Out of Nest
Multiple California agencies and wildlife experts convened Saturday for a noble cause: rescuing a baby bald eagle that fell from its nest. New eagles hatch in Orange Vale in late March; Followed closely by local station KCRA 3 when disaster struck. Metro Fire was called to the scene after a baby bald eagle fell from […]
Jets’ NFL draft haul doubles down on needed offensive overhaul
This offseason, Joe Douglas has become more like Joe O’Grass. His focus was not on D. It’s been clear since January that the Jets would look to improve their offense this offseason after seeing their offense stumble in recent years. That mission continued in the draft, with Douglas using his first five draft picks on […]
Giants bringing in Division III QB among rookie camp free agents
Without a quarterback, you can’t throw the ball or pass the ball in practice. So, with rookie camp just around the corner, the Giants knew they had to bring in someone to fill that role. “We need to bring in a quarterback to run 7-on-7 and what we want to do,” coach Brian Daboll said. […]