The New York State Court of Appeals has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, paving the way for a new trial. The court found that the judge in the high-profile #MeToo case made prejudicial rulings, including allowing testimony on allegations not related to the case. In a split decision of 4-3, the court concluded that … Read more
Since its establishment in 2016, the WilDCats at the Capitol internship initiative at the University of Kentucky has been forging pathways for students to delve into transformative experiences in the heart of Washington, D.C. Crafted through a collaborative effort between the Office of Federal Relations, the Department of Political Science within the College of Arts … Read more
Years ago, Helen Cruz decided to call a city park home, strategically situating her tent nearby the houses she cleaned for a living, yet couldn’t afford herself. For Cruz, 49, the location held significance; it enabled her to maintain proximity to her workplace. “People see the irony of it,” Cruz remarked. “I never looked it … Read more
Maxwell Azzarello, who tragically died by self-immolation during former President Trump’s hush money trial, previously worked for the Democratic congressman who helped flip Rep. George Santos’s seat blue, as per online records. Rep. Tom Suozzi, currently representing Nassau County and parts of Queens, assumed office this February and previously served from 2017 to 2023 before … Read more
Tesla lowered prices by $2,000 on three of its five models in the United States late Friday, signaling ongoing challenges for the electric vehicle manufacturer led by billionaire Elon Musk. The price cuts affected the Model Y, Tesla’s popular small SUV and the best-selling electric vehicle in the U.S., as well as the older and … Read more
Over the weekend, the House approved a significant measure targeting TikTok, aiming to enforce a potential ban on the widely-used social media platform within the United States. This move hinges on the condition that the app’s China-based owner must divest its stake within a year. Despite this legislative push, the immediate disappearance of TikTok seems … Read more
The Senate has passed a bill to renew a crucial surveillance tool, described by the U.S. government as essential in the fight against terrorism, despite opposition from civil liberties advocates on both sides of the political spectrum. The vote, with a tally of 60-34, advances the bill to President Joe Biden, who has been a … Read more
Amid the cancellation of this year’s valedictorian speech, the University of Southern California has announced the removal of all external speakers and honorees from its main-stage commencement event next month. In a memo issued on Friday, the university stated, “To maintain the focus on our graduates, we are revising the commencement program. Given the widely … Read more