Publisher stops selling disgraced author Ross Barkan’s book about his friend Mamdani due to plagiarism controversy
Penguin Random House has halted the sales and promotion of journalist Ross Barkan’s upcoming book following his recent dismissal from New York Magazine over multiple plagiarism allegations. The book, which highlights Mayor Zoran Mamdani and counts Barkan as one of his key supporters in journalism, was originally set to be released in October. However, “The […]
Josh Howerton responds to Ross Douthat’s popular interview with a Yale professor regarding the concept of ‘demonic’ voting for children
Controversial Views on Youth Voting Discussed on Podcast Ross Douthat of the New York Times recently interviewed Samuel Moyn, a law and history professor at Yale, on his podcast, Interesting Times. A specific segment from this conversation caught fire online. In it, Moyn proposed that minors should have some form of representation in elections because […]
‘Grandma’ brandishes gun at suspected shoplifter in Tucson Ross
A grandma packing heat has captured the internet’s heart. A video of a grandmother brandishing a firearm while confronting a suspected shoplifter in a Tucson neighborhood has gone viral. People online have dubbed her “sneaky grandma” and “evil grandma,” enthusiastically backing her apparent effort to thwart the theft. The unusual scene unfolded outside a Ross […]
Ross Barkan let go by New York Magazine after plagiarism discoveries
New York Magazine has parted ways with columnist Ross Barkan following an investigation into accusations of plagiarism. The magazine announced that an independent review revealed that Barkan had not complied with their editorial standards, resulting in revisions to 67 of his columns which lacked proper language, information, or source attribution. They expressed regret that Barkan’s […]
Writer Ross Barkan is let go from New York Mag for 67 counts of plagiarizing other authors.
New York Magazine has let go of Ross Barkan, a political writer known for his support of Mayor Zoran Mamdani, due to numerous instances of plagiarism—67 to be exact. Before his tenure as mayor, Mamdani was Barkan’s campaign manager during an unsuccessful bid for the state Senate, a detail I’ve noted before on Substack and […]
Ross Douthat departs from New York Times to become a correspondent for ’60 Minutes’
Major Changes Coming to “60 Minutes” CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss is shaking things up at “60 Minutes” for its 59th season, bringing in one of her former colleagues from the New York Times. Ross Douthat, a conservative columnist for the Times, has been named a new correspondent for the show, as announced by the […]
Famed wrestling announcer Jim Ross requires brain surgery
Jim Ross to Undergo Brain Surgery Famous wrestling announcer Jim Ross has revealed plans to have brain surgery following a lengthy hospital stay. The 74-year-old, who currently works with AEW, shared during a return to the “Grill JR” podcast that he will require a shunt to help drain fluid from his brain. He made light […]
Betsy Ross: The tale of how she put her life on the line to create the first US flag
Philadelphia Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary Philadelphia is highlighting its historic sites in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, focusing on pivotal people and places from early American history. One of the standout symbols of this era is the Star-Spangled Banner. While the Founding Fathers often dominate discussions about the Revolutionary War, another key figure emerges: […]
Ross Gerber Claims Trump’s $1 Billion Crypto Gain Is Why ‘Bitcoin Dropped and Isn’t Moving Forward’
Investor Comments on Bitcoin’s Decline Investor Ross Gerber commented this Wednesday on Bitcoin’s ongoing decline, linking it to the financial activities of former President Donald Trump. Gerber’s Response to Trump’s Profit Claims In light of Trump revealing that he earned over $1 billion from cryptocurrency during his presidency, including ventures like World Liberty Financial and […]
Georgia Judge Eleanor Ross steps aside from election case following relationship with police officer
Federal Judge Recuses Herself from Georgia Election Case A federal judge, who faced disciplinary action after being found to have engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a police officer at the Capitol and later attending a partisan event, has stepped back from a case regarding Georgia’s election records. This decision came after the U.S. Department […]