Vessel targeted by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea, 6 out of 25 people on board saved
A Liberian-flagged cargo ship named Eternal C was sunk in the Red Sea on Wednesday after being attacked by Houthi rebels. The European Navy in the region reported that only six of the 25 crew members were rescued. This incident, which resulted in at least three deaths, marks one of the most significant assaults by […]
Livvy Dunne failed to purchase Babe Ruth’s New York home after sharing it on social media, upsetting the co-op board, according to a neighbor.
Livvy Dunne’s Housing Hiccup Olivia “Livvy” Dunne’s attempt to purchase the former New York City home of baseball legend Babe Ruth took an unexpected turn when she shared this news on Instagram. A cooperative board in her prospective Upper West Side building blocked the $1.59 million all-cash deal just days before she was supposed to […]
University President Recommended the Removal of a Jewish Trustee and the Addition of an Arab Board Member
Columbia University President’s Controversial Messages Exposed Recently, Claire Shipman, the president of Columbia University, made headlines for her remarks regarding the need for more representation on the board of directors. In a communication dated January 17, 2024, she emphasized the importance of having “Arabs on our board,” while suggesting that Jewish trustees should defend her […]
Supporter of Zohran Mamdani, a member of the NYC Campaign Finance Board, has a history with the DSA and connections to extremist organizations.
A prominent democratic socialist in the U.S. has a partner linked to a designated terrorist group, while also holding a position within New York City’s administration. As a member of the Campaign Finance Board, he has access to confidential information that could influence candidate operations. Many New Yorkers might not think too deeply about the […]
Expect Gov. Hochul’s new Parole Board selections to continue allowing cop-killers to go free
Governor Hochul and the Parole Board Shuffle Despite her attempts to reverse what many see as New York’s most troubling criminal justice move in recent years, Governor Kathy Hochul seems hesitant to eliminate the criminal parole board entirely. Recently, the Senate confirmed four of her nominees to the board. These appointments have filled longstanding vacancies, […]
Appeals panel temporarily removes ruling that classified Trump’s dismissal of the federal employee labor board leader as illegal
Federal Appeals Court Halts Trump’s Attempt to Dismiss FLRA Chair A federal appeals court panel issued a temporary order on Wednesday, allowing President Trump to remove the Democrat-appointed head of the Federal Labor Relations Agency (FLRA). The decision comes as Trump contends that the dismissal was unjust. The panel of three judges from the U.S. […]
South Carolina Group Files Lawsuit Against Charleston City School Board Over Removal of Statues
A group focused on preserving southern Charleston’s history is taking legal action against local authorities and the school board. They want to reinstate statues of Vice President John C. Calhoun and Confederate General Robert E. Lee, which were removed during the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020-2021. Brett Barry, president of the American Heritage Association […]
‘Clearly Unfit’: Editorial Board Rejects Socialist Candidate for Mayor
NYT Editorial Board Questions Support for Mamdani in Mayor Race On Monday, the editorial board of The New York Times advised voters against supporting the progressive democratic socialist Zoran Mamdani in the upcoming 2025 New York City mayoral election. They acknowledged that Mamdani brings a “fresh political style” that many seem to desire. However, they […]
Barington calls on Victoria’s Secret to change its board and eliminate the poison pill defense
Investor Seeks Changes at Victoria’s Secret Barrington Capital Group, an activist investor, is pushing for significant changes at Victoria’s Secret. Their main goals are to reshape the board and to eliminate a recently introduced shareholder rights plan. James Mitarotonda, the CEO of the New York-based hedge fund, holds over 1% of Victoria’s Secret’s outstanding shares. […]
Fencing officials take legal action against board following issues with a transgender athlete
Exclusive: Two members of the U.S. Fencing Board have filed a lawsuit against six other members. They allege that Chairman Damien Lefeld made false statements during a Congressional hearing on transgender athletes held by the Government Efficiency (DOGE) Subcommittee on May 7. The legal action, aimed at removing Lefeld as the USA Fencing Chair, was […]