Jane Street approaches the Supreme Court for clarification on ‘legal privilege’ in tax dispute with Indian authorities.
Jane Street Challenges Legal Privilege in Indian Courts MUMBAI: In the midst of its ongoing tension with Indian tax authorities, the New York-based trading firm Jane Street has brought a significant issue before the Supreme Court (SC). The firm is seeking clarification on the legal protections concerning certain confidential internal communications. This private quantitative trader […]
Unique course at Brooklyn College teaches about ‘Weaponizing whiteness’ and includes a Buzzfeed privilege quiz.
Controversial Course on Racial Issues at Brooklyn College At Brooklyn College, a mandatory class for psychology students is stirring considerable debate. The course, titled Multicultural Counseling and Consultation, includes topics like whiteness, privilege quizzes from Buzzfeed, and discussions on microaggressions, which some educational groups have deemed “deeply divisive.” As part of the curriculum, students engage […]
Academics contend that Hollywood animated movies reinforce White privilege
Three professors have raised concerns that Hollywood’s animated films perpetuate white privilege and endorse “racist cultural narratives,” based on a recent academic study. Nathalie Casale, Ellen Gorsevski, and Tobias Linnaeus co-authored a paper critiquing racism and white privilege in animated movies. This analysis, released on January 6, is titled “Media Analysis of Racism and Speciesism […]
Trump’s White House rejects Biden’s claim of executive privilege during autopen inquiry
Former President Biden’s Executive Privilege Request Denied Former President Joe Biden has sought executive privilege amid a congressional investigation into his administration’s use of autopens. The request was denied by the Trump administration recently. In a letter dated October 1, 2025, addressed to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Office of Archive Operations, Biden […]
Hunter Biden acknowledges his privilege after speaking out on the pardon
Hunter Biden Claims Epstein Introduced Trump and Melania In recent statements, Hunter Biden, the eldest son of President Joe Biden, alleged that Jeffrey Epstein played a role in introducing Donald Trump and Melania Trump. Additionally, he suggested that his father’s decision to pardon him was influenced by Trump becoming president in November 2024, a change […]
Access to the Pentagon Is a Privilege, Not a Right: Hegseth Sets Boundaries
Press Outcry Over New Pentagon Access Rules Journalists across the spectrum face a Tuesday deadline—5 PM to be exact—to decide whether to accept the Army Corps’ revised agreement for access to the Pentagon. If they choose not to comply, they’ll have to relinquish their credentials. Notable outlets like The New York Times, The Washington Post, […]
Harvard offers DEI training on bias and privilege for $13,000.
Harvard’s DEI Certification Program Costs $13,760 Harvard University is now offering a DEI certification that aims to teach students how to identify “bias” and develop strategies to tackle various organizational challenges. The price tag for this program? A hefty $13,760 per participant. According to the university’s Division of Continuing Education, the certification will enable students […]
Surprise costs: California electric vehicle drivers lose carpool privilege
California’s Carpool Lane Privilege for EV Drivers Set to End For over two decades, electric vehicle (EV) owners in California have had a unique advantage—access to carpool lanes even when driving alone. This perk, part of the state’s Clean Air Vehicle Program, was designed to reward those who adopted electric and hybrid cars early on […]
Selma Blair discusses essential skincare products and the ‘privilege’ of growing older.
Have you ever thought about what your favorite stars might be purchasing during late-night online shopping sprees? Here’s a peek into six favorites. In this segment, we delve into the essentials for style and beauty from the stars themselves. Selma Blair’s view on beauty goes deeper than just appearances. The actress reportedly used to lean […]
Criticizing Bitcoin’s absence of returns highlights your ‘Western financial privilege’
Macro analyst Luke Gromen argues that Bitcoin’s lack of inherent yields isn’t a flaw; in fact, it enhances its role as a secure store of value. He mentioned in a recent interview on the Coin Stories podcast that the pursuit of yields often involves risks. “If you’re making yields, you’re taking risks,” he stated. He […]