Harvard University stepped before a federal court Monday in a legal battle aimed at reversing up to $2.6 billion in federal research funding that was frozen or rescinded under President Trump’s administration, contending the actions were retaliatory and trampled academic freedom. The hearing in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts featured heated arguments betweenContinue reading “Harvard Fights to Restore $2.6 Billion in Federal Research Cuts”
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Former NY Governor Pataki strongly rebukes the top 3 Democrats
Former New York Governor George Pataki sharply criticized the state’s top Democratic leaders on Sunday, accusing them of avoiding a public stance on Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, whose insurgent candidacy has divided the party and complicated the political calculus for Democratic heavyweights ahead of a contentious general election. Speaking during a radio appearance onContinue reading “Former NY Governor Pataki strongly rebukes the top 3 Democrats”
Instagram Suspends Zohran Mamdani’s account, Leaked Memo Cites ‘National Interest’ as Meta Tilts Right
On Monday, July 21st, Instagram temporarily suspended the account of Zohran Mamdani, a New York State Assembly member and NYC mayoral candidate. The suspension, which lasted approximately 3 hours before his account was reinstated, was explained by Instagram senior directors in an internal leaked memo that his content was deemed “too socialist,” and goes againstContinue reading “Instagram Suspends Zohran Mamdani’s account, Leaked Memo Cites ‘National Interest’ as Meta Tilts Right”
Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over Health Secretary’s Actions on Vaccines and Science Policy
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent vaccine skeptic, has implemented sweeping changes to U.S. public health policy, drawing criticism from medical experts and public health organizations. In June, Kennedy dismissed all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the CDC’s key vaccine advisory panel. He justified theContinue reading “Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over Health Secretary’s Actions on Vaccines and Science Policy”
Trump Sues Rupert Murdoch and Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Allegations
Former President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch, News Corp, Dow Jones, and two Wall Street Journal reporters, alleging they falsely reported that he sent a sexually suggestive birthday card to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of Florida, accuses theContinue reading “Trump Sues Rupert Murdoch and Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Allegations”
GOP Lawmaker Blasts Nvidia Chip Exports to China, Citing AI Security Threats
Republican Representative John Moolenaar, chair of the House Select Committee on China, has voiced strong opposition to the Commerce Department’s recent decision to allow Nvidia to resume sales of its H20 AI chips to China. In a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Moolenaar warned that the reversal of the earlier ban on H20 exports—originallyContinue reading “GOP Lawmaker Blasts Nvidia Chip Exports to China, Citing AI Security Threats”
Astronomer board launches investigation into CEO after getting caught at Coldplay concert
Astronomer Inc., a New York–based data‑workflow software company, has initiated a formal investigation after a video from a Coldplay concert in Boston went viral, showing Chief Executive Officer Andy Byron reportedly in a close embrace with Kristin Cabot, the company’s head of human resources. The Kiss‑Cam clip, taken at Gillette Stadium during Coldplay’s show, featured Byron andContinue reading “Astronomer board launches investigation into CEO after getting caught at Coldplay concert”
New York state officials halt a key offshore wind transmission initiative
New York state officials have abruptly halted a key offshore wind transmission initiative, citing continued delays in federal permitting processes and mounting concerns over the long-term financial burden on ratepayers. The plan, spearheaded by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC), would have established a shared transmission network to link offshore wind farms toContinue reading “New York state officials halt a key offshore wind transmission initiative”
Markets Jittery as Trump-Powell Fallout and Tariff-Driven Inflation Roil Global Economy
Global financial markets experienced significant turbulence on July 16, 2025, as political uncertainty in Washington intersected with fresh economic data, prompting investor caution across major asset classes. The day’s volatility was initially triggered by widespread reports that President Donald Trump was considering dismissing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, fueling fears of political interference in centralContinue reading “Markets Jittery as Trump-Powell Fallout and Tariff-Driven Inflation Roil Global Economy”
Nasdaq, global financial markets reach record highs
The Nasdaq and other financial markets around the world rallied sharply on July 17, 2025, buoyed by unexpectedly strong economic data from the United States and better-than-anticipated corporate earnings reports, despite lingering political tensions surrounding President Donald Trump’s criticisms of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Investor sentiment found footing after a series of upbeat economicContinue reading “Nasdaq, global financial markets reach record highs”
Amazon’s AWS Cloud Computing Unit Cuts Hundreds of Jobs Amid AI Shift
Amazon has laid off at least several hundred employees from its Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing division. The job cuts are part of a broader strategic shift toward artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, despite AWS’s strong financial performance in the first quarter. An Amazon spokesperson confirmed the layoffs but declined to specify the exactContinue reading “Amazon’s AWS Cloud Computing Unit Cuts Hundreds of Jobs Amid AI Shift”
New York Mets’ Brett Baty Announces Engagement in Romantic Cape May Proposal
New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty shared a personal milestone with fans on July 16, 2025, announcing his engagement to longtime girlfriend Anna Sprys. The couple commemorated the occasion with a series of romantic beachside photos taken during a sunset proposal in Cape May, New Jersey. In the images, Baty is seen kneeling onContinue reading “New York Mets’ Brett Baty Announces Engagement in Romantic Cape May Proposal”
Maurene Comey, High-Profile Federal Prosecutor and Daughter of Ex-FBI Director, Fired Amid DOJ Turmoil
Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York, was dismissed from her position by the U.S. Department of Justice. Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, had been involved in several high-profile cases, including those against financier Jeffrey Epstein, his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.Continue reading “Maurene Comey, High-Profile Federal Prosecutor and Daughter of Ex-FBI Director, Fired Amid DOJ Turmoil”
Trump Announces New Trade Deal with Indonesia Featuring 19% Tariff and Major U.S. Exports
President Donald Trump unveiled a new trade agreement with Indonesia on Tuesday that imposes a 19% tariff on Indonesian exports to the United States, a reduction from an earlier threatened tariff rate of 32%. The deal aims to recalibrate trade relations between the two nations while boosting U.S. exports in key sectors. Indonesia was seenContinue reading “Trump Announces New Trade Deal with Indonesia Featuring 19% Tariff and Major U.S. Exports”
G20 Finance Ministers Forge Consensus in Durban Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 (G20) nations concluded their two-day meeting in Durban, South Africa, with a landmark communiqué emphasizing the critical importance of central bank independence in maintaining price stability and fostering economic growth. This consensus, the first among G20 officials since October 2024, reflects a significant stepContinue reading “G20 Finance Ministers Forge Consensus in Durban Amid Global Economic Uncertainty”
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