Dean of Harvard Dismissed After Controversial Posts About Police, ‘Whiteness,’ and Trump Come to Light
Harvard Dean Removed Following Controversial Posts Harvard University’s resident dean has been dismissed after past social media activity came back into the spotlight. The Harvard Crimson reported that Gregory Davis, who until recently served as the Dunster House Allston Barr Resident Dean, faced backlash over posts that criticized police, called out “whiteness,” and even speculated […]
Following the judge’s decision, HHS has the green light to start sharing certain Medicaid information with deportation officials.
Federal Judge Allows Data Sharing with Immigration Authorities NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that states can start sharing the personal information of some Medicaid recipients with deportation authorities, effective Monday. This decision is a setback for the states that had filed a lawsuit over privacy issues. However, the judge’s ruling, issued […]
Somalia’s clan culture sheds light on Minnesota’s surprising fraud scandal.
Investigation into Somali Corruption Scandal in Minnesota Back in December 2011, I found myself in Nairobi, Kenya, doing some research for John Wells’ book, *The Night Ranger*. This novel follows an American missionary who gets taken into the bush by Somali mercenaries. It was a shift for Wells—much safer than some of his other work. […]
Trump’s ‘Freedom 250’ event to celebrate the start of 2026 with a light display and fireworks at the Washington Monument
Washington Monument to Celebrate 250th Anniversary with Light Show As the new year approaches, the Washington Monument is set to become the tallest birthday candle in the world, featuring a stunning light display and fireworks to kick off the nationwide celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary. The initiative, named Freedom 250, aims to illuminate the National […]
Washington Monument will light up on New Year’s Eve to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
Washington Monument to Celebrate 250th Anniversary It’s going to be quite the event. The Washington Monument will light up like a massive birthday candle for New Year’s Eve, kicking off a year-long commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. This initiative, called Freedom 250, is a nonprofit that President Trump launched recently to lead the celebrations. Beginning […]
S&P 500 and Nasdaq finish slightly lower in light holiday trading, Meta rises after deal
Market Overview On December 30, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experienced a slight downturn during volatile trading sessions. Gains in communications services stocks couldn’t fully counterbalance losses in technology and financial sectors, which also impacted the Dow. Communications services emerged as one of the top gainers in the S&P 500, buoyed by a 1.1% increase […]
Kash Patel claims that the FBI’s inquiry into the supposed Minnesota fraud will expand with new information coming to light.
FBI Targets Minnesota Fraud Scheme FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Sunday that the agency has deployed additional personnel and resources to Minnesota to tackle a significant fraud scheme, referring to the arrests made so far as merely “the tip of a very large iceberg.” In a post on X, Patel noted that the FBI […]
Yen declines in light trading as traders consider intervention risk
Currency Update: Yen Weakness and Dollar Movements NEW YORK >> Today, the Japanese yen experienced a decline against the dollar, as investors kept a close eye on the potential for government intervention to support the currency. Interestingly, the dollar also made slight gains against the euro during a period of relatively low trading volumes. Even […]
Yen declines in light trading as traders remain cautious about intervention risks
Yen Weakens Despite Interest Rate Hike NEW YORK, Dec 26 – The Japanese yen saw a decline against the dollar on Friday, as investors remained cautious about potential intervention to strengthen the currency. Meanwhile, the dollar edged up slightly against the euro, but trading was thin. Even after the Bank of Japan’s recent interest rate […]
Palantir (PLTR) Stock Today: Shares Decline in Light Post-Christmas Trading as Navy “ShipOS” Agreement and AI Data Center Efforts Highlight 2026
Market Update: Palantir Technologies on the Last Trading Day of 2025 NEW YORK — December 26, 2025, 3:10 PM ET. As the year winds down, Wall Street seems to embody a half-hearted vibe. Sure, transactions are happening, but it feels like the energy is low-key. Investors are zeroing in on interest rate expectations, getting ready […]