Jewish groups launch campus-security campaign as schools face threats of violence with protests set to start new semester
The two organizations announced Thursday they have launched an initiative to increase safety for Jewish students on campuses this fall. The move comes after a House committee reported that none of the students arrested for breaking into and occupying Columbia University buildings during anti-Israel protests this spring have been expelled from the Ivy League school. […]
Video shows New Jersey bus driver brutally beating rider who allegedly spat in his face; both were arrested
New Jersey bus driver arrested committed a brutal assault A passenger allegedly spat in his face. The violent assault was captured on multiple videos recorded by other passengers on their cell phones. “If someone spits on me, I will automatically hit them.” Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Flaget said the fight broke out on a […]
Everything is about to change in the US retirement system – Without action, retirees face a 20% cut in their checks – La Grada EN
Americans’ confidence that they’ll have enough money to live comfortably in retirement fell sharply last year, the biggest drop since the global financial crisis. Recent surveys show that this confidence hasn’t recovered for workers or retirees, but there are signs of optimism as wage growth begins to outpace inflation. Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI) and […]
AI-driven deepfake sites that ‘undress’ women and girls face landmark lawsuit
San Francisco officials have filed a landmark lawsuit against a popular deepfake website that uses artificial intelligence to “undress” images of clothed women and girls. The city attorney’s office is suing 16 of the most popular AI “undressing” sites, which the complaint says received a total of more than 200 million visits in the first […]
Sen. Hawley, Dem challenger Lucas Kunce face off at Missouri State Fair
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican, and Democratic Senate candidate Lucas Kunce faced off at the Missouri State Fair on Thursday but appeared to be at an impasse in their debate with each other. “I spotted Lucas Kunce at the state fair and challenged him to come debate today at noon and he said no! […]
Iowa man shot father in face over argument about stinky feet
An Iowa man has been arrested after allegedly shooting his father in the face following an argument over the man’s “smelly feet,” police said. David Carpenter, 48, was arrested Sunday and charged with attempted murder and child endangerment after calling police and admitting to shooting the father while the child was in the room. KCRG […]
Americans face another financial burden: Rising electricity costs
Seema Shah, chief global strategist at Principal Asset Management, analyzes the labor market and discusses the risks of a recession on “Making Money.” High inflation may finally be starting to subside, but rising electricity prices are Financial pressures It affects millions of households across the United States. The Labor Department said on Wednesday that electricity […]
New York County Drops Ban Hammer On Wearing Face Coverings In Public — With A Few Caveats
According to NBC News, Nassau County Mayor Bruce Blakeman signed a bill on Wednesday banning the wearing of masks in public places. The new law includes exemptions for religious and health reasons and aims to target those who commit crimes while wearing a face covering. According to Violators could face up to a year in […]
Alex Murdaugh could face new murder trial as South Carolina Supreme Court drops bombshell decision
Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh may soon be getting a new murder trial after the South Carolina Supreme Court overruled a previous ruling that the jury in Murdaugh’s case was tampered with. Attorneys for the former lawyer argued that former Colleton County Clerk Rebecca Hill tampered with the jury during the original six-week trial in March […]
Ex-NBA player Royce White wins GOP primary, will face Amy Klobuchar for Minnesota Senate seat
The former professional basketball player won the Republican primary and will face off against three-term Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) in this fall’s presidential election. Royce White, who played for the NBA’s Sacramento Kings in 2014, beat out a crowded field of candidates in the North Star State with a key endorsement from former President Trump’s […]