MIT tosses controversial ‘diversity statement’ hiring requirement
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology will no longer require prospective employees to pledge allegiance to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a condition of employment, eliminating a controversial practice condemned by free speech advocates. It will be the first elite university. “A political litmus test.” “Requests for diversity statements are not included in […]
Speaker Johnson to discuss issues with Marjorie Taylor Green ahead of her threats to oust him
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Monday afternoon amid speculation that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene would move to remove him from the position, sources confirmed to Fox. He announced that he will have an informal one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene at 3:30 p.m. News Digital. More than a month ago, Greene “betrayed” the trust […]
Person at Ohio State graduation ceremony falls to death from stands
Another person died after falling from the stadium stands during Ohio State University’s graduation ceremony on Sunday. According to the Columbus Dispatch, around 12:30 p.m., an officer called for help over the OSU police radio, saying, “Medics and several officers needed at Gate 30.” [of Ohio Stadium]…I even fell off the stadium. ” Medics pronounced […]
Biden Administration Pauses Ammunition Shipment to Israel
Reports on Sunday said a shipment of U.S. ammunition destined for Israel last week was halted by the Biden administration for reasons not yet disclosed. Israeli authorities remained puzzled as to why the shipment was withheld, Axios reportmeanwhile CNN declares The decision was unrelated to U.S. opposition to the invasion of Rafah, a Hamas terror […]
Trump Supporters Drown Out College Protesters
College campuses may be known for being overwhelmingly “woke” these days, but Ole Miss students are proving that stereotype doesn’t hold true in the South. As pro-Hamas protesters occupied the campus, young Trump supporters decided to fight back with patriotism. A video currently circulating online shows a crowd of at least 100 students singing the […]
Antisemitism surging worldwide since Oct. 7 attack: Report
Anti-Semitism soared around the world in 2023, particularly in the wake of the October 7 attack on Israel, according to a new report. of new report A study by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and Tel Aviv University found an increase in anti-Semitic incidents in Western countries in 2023 compared to the previous year, including a […]
Kristi Noem mum on whether she told ghostwriter to include Kim Jong Un ‘meeting’ in book
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Monday declined to say whether she had instructed a ghostwriter for her upcoming book to write about her meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. There is no evidence that such a meeting took place, despite the fact that such a claim is certain to be made. Facts […]
Biden admin to fund $285M in development of digital twin semiconductors
The Biden administration will provide approximately $285 million in funding from the CHIPS for America program for digital twin development and research in the semiconductor industry, the Department of Commerce, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). announced on Monday. The latest announcement regarding the Notification of Financing Opportunity is part of the […]
‘She’s got a single note, and keeps playing it up’
The editor-in-chief of the New York Times described Bari Weiss, a former colleague who founded the independent news organization The Free Press, as saying, “She had one note and she played it over and over again.” “It continues to be played,” he said. Weiss also “lacks a commitment to deeper reporting.” [at the Times] “And […]
Australian Navy Helicopter in Near Miss with Chinese Fighter Jet
A Royal Australian Navy helicopter pilot was forced to take evasive action after a Chinese fighter jet detonated a flare near his aircraft’s path while flying in international waters near South Korea. Canberra has described the actions of a Chinese Air Force J-10 aircraft as “unsafe and unprofessional” following an incident in the Yellow Sea […]