Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff has broken his silence on the “deeply disturbing” sexual assault allegations that have rocked the campus, calling it a “defining moment” in the school’s history. In a video statement on Saturday, Kotlikoff apologized to the student at the center of the case, known as Jane Doe, and announced a comprehensive […]
Cornell University has announced that it is suspending parties and other social gatherings at fraternity houses for the remainder of the academic year amid intensifying backlash over its handling of allegations that a female student was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house in 2024. The move, announced by Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff on Tuesday, comes […]
The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear the Trump administration’s appeal in a high-stakes dispute over whether the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) must comply with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The case stems from a lawsuit filed by a nonprofit watchdog group seeking internal documents about DOGE’s operations. The administration is fighting […]
In a significant legal development, a federal judge on Tuesday indefinitely blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a ban that would have stripped CNN, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), and POLITICO of their White House press credentials. The ruling grants a preliminary injunction requested by the three news organizations, ensuring they can continue covering the White […]
With control of Congress hanging in the balance, newly released surveys this week show President Trump’s approval rating hovering near second-term lows, while Democratic voters are reporting significantly greater enthusiasm about voting in November. According to FiftyPlusOne, a polling and elections tracking website that aggregates major polls, Trump’s approval stands at just 45% among adults, […]
With control of Congress hanging in the balance, President Donald Trump is heading to Alaska to rally support for Republican candidates in a state that has unexpectedly become a battleground. The visit underscores the high stakes for the GOP, as competitive Senate races across the country—from Maine to Alaska—threaten the party’s narrow majority. In Alaska, […]
Pope Leo’s recovery from a lung cancer operation is progressing as planned, his doctors have said, as the pontiff received good wishes from around the world, including from Britain’s King Charles. Leo, who had a cancerous mass removed from his right lung late on Tuesday, began walking in his hospital room after respiratory therapy on […]
Pope Leo is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove cancerous lung tissue, a procedure that has brought both concern and a remarkable level of transparency to his 17-month papacy. The pontiff himself announced that he had a nodule and would undergo surgery, a rare move that underscores his openness about the first publicly disclosed major […]
Unseasonably warm weather has gripped much of the United States, pushing temperatures to record highs and raising alarms among climate scientists and communities alike. From the Midwest to the Northeast, thermometers have climbed well above seasonal norms, with some regions experiencing their warmest fall on record. In Duluth, Minnesota, for instance, this fall was the […]
A multi-day flood event is unfolding across the central and southern Plains, with heavy rain and severe storms expected from Texas and Kansas into the Ohio Valley. The Weather Prediction Center has maintained a Marginal Risk for excessive rainfall and flash flooding through Thursday, as tropical moisture streams northward into the nation’s heartland. Rainfall totals […]
A day of fun turned to horror at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday afternoon when a fatal incident on the Goliath roller coaster left one person dead and several others injured. Cobb County emergency crews rushed to the park after reports that a guest had been ejected from the ride. The victim has been […]
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are reportedly considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following a series of explosive reports alleging misconduct during her tenure in Athens. Guilfoyle, once a top campaign surrogate for Trump, has already resigned at the behest of the White House amid an ongoing misconduct probe, […]
