New York City, NY

Manhattan, NY

The Independent

 Three deans at Columbia University, who sent text messages that the school president described as “antisemitic”, have resigned from their posts.The deans resigned after a series of “troubling” texts came to light that were sent in May during a campus event called “Jewish Life on Campus: Past, Present, and Future”. The texts were exchanged while Jewish campus leaders shared their concerns about antisemitism at the New York school.Matthew Patashnick, associate dean for student and family support, resigned alongside Susan Chang-Kim, the college’s vice dean and chief administrative officer, and Cristen Kromm, the dean of undergraduate student life.“This incident revealed...

Columbia University deans resign after sending disparaging text messages with ‘antisemitic tropes’

The Forward

As pro-Palestinian protests raged on the Columbia University campus last year, Katrina Armstrong didn’t need to say much about antisemitism. Since 2022, she has been the executive vice president for health and biomedical sciences, and mostly out of the spotlight that enveloped other college administrators during the 2023-2024 campus protests. But she did make a...

What Columbia University interim president Katrina Armstrong has said about antisemitism, campus protests

Fox News

Five Columbia University students and graduates are seeking damages against those they say organized and backed anti-Israel encampments on campus.

Columbia University students file lawsuit against organizers, supporters of anti-Israel campus encampments

Business Insider

Columbia University President Nemat Shafik resigned on Wednesday following months of campus unrest stemming from protests over the Israel-Hamas war.

Columbia University president resigns in the wake of Israel-Hamas campus tumult

The new school year is already beginning where the last one ended: In turmoil.

This school year is starting like the last one ended: In chaos

Philadelphia, PA

Viral videos show hundreds of protesters marching through Philadelphia with communist flags. The protest, which took place on Sunday, called for a “class war” to overthrow capitalism in the United States. According to Fox News, Sunday’s march through the streets of Philadelphia came as the Revolutionary Communists of...

Videos: Hundreds march with communist flags in major US city

A Muslim political group has described the scale of racist and Islamophobic abuse it received during the recent general election.The Muslim Vote is reporting the offensive messages received to the police in the hope that the perpetrators will be held accountable.Among the messages, seen by The Independent, are serious threats to safety such as the “burning down” of mosques and correspondence calling staff “vile terrorist scum”.“Get out or die, your choice,” says another.Speaking to The Independent, The Muslim Vote coordinator Abubakr Nanabawa, 24, said the small team within the organisation began receiving an influx of abusive emails around February, accusing...

‘I will burn every single mosque’ - Muslim political group was inundated with racist abuse during election

A unique behind-the-scenes look at a thrift store in Canada has shone a light on the mildly depressing reality of secondhand shopping. What's In Store Fort McMurray (@whatsinstoreymm), a pre-loved clothing shop in Alberta, Canada, posted a video on TikTok showing the back room of the establishment piled high with bags upon bags of clothes. While this might seem like an ideal scenario for a thrift shop, with plenty of stock to add to rails, it does demonstrate quite how big our addiction to fashion is.

Small-town thrift store shares video of sad reality behind donated items: 'Seeing this issue displayed like this really hit me'

(JTA) — An upcoming fundraiser for Donald Trump dropped far-right commentator Candace Owens from its guest lineup Tuesday, following blowback over Owens’ record of embracing antisemitic rhetoric and Holocaust denial. The fundraiser on Friday is backed by a cryptocurrency called “MAGA Again” founded by Trump supporters with the aim of promoting his policies. It will...

Trump fundraiser drops Candace Owens after backlash over her embrace of antisemitism

Los Angeles, CA

CBS News

A federal judge said the University of California, Los Angeles failed to protect the religious freedom of Jewish students earlier this year by allowing them to be excluded from certain parts of campus during protests. U.S. District Judge Mark C. Scarsi issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday which orders the university...

U.S. judge says UCLA failed to protect Jewish students, orders fair access to all of campus

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

New Orleans, LA

Axios

Even before I spoke to chef Ana Castro about Acamaya, the Bywater restaurant she recently opened with her sister Lydia Castro, I knew I'd want to try it as soon as possible. Why it matters: That conversation only spurred me on, and I snagged a reservation within weeks of Acamaya's opening.

What to order at Acamaya, Ana Castro's new Bywater restaurant

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden may have been in New Orleans on Tuesday for a serious topic — cancer — but it didn't get in the way of them cracking jokes about the stifling heat and Tulane's private tuition. Why it matters: They announced about $150...

President Biden jokes about Tulane's tuition during New Orleans visit

Weston, FL

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If Mangia & Bevi Pizzeria Napoletana in Weston has been on your radar, you might want to know about some recent hiccups they’ve encountered. The pizzeria was ordered to close on July 29, and here’s what the health inspectors found:

Florida Pizzeria closed for 14 Violations- Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

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Columbia University president resigns over response to Gaza protests

Columbia University president Minouche Shafik resigned on Wednesday following months of criticism from students, donors and members of Congress over how she handled pro-Palestinian protests on...

Columbia University president resigns over response to Gaza protests

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