President Donald J. Trump has received a temporary reprieve in his legal battle with the BBC. This week, a federal judge in Florida paused an order requiring Trump to disclose financial details of his business empire. U.S. District Judge Roy Altman is considering an amended complaint from Trump, aimed at narrowing his defamation claim to […]
As dusk settles over Kochi’s historic Jew Town, Keith Hallegua walks to the Paradesi Synagogue, wearing a gray kippah. It is Shavuot, the Jewish festival honoring God’s delivery of the Torah to Moses. Hallegua arrives knowing he will pray alone, lacking the minyan required for communal service. He stands as the synagogue’s last local attendee, […]
The Evolution of American English In the “In Pursuit of Happiness” podcast, Judy Woodruff engages in conversation with linguists Anne Curzan and Valerie Fridland. They delve into how Americans have historically transformed the English language from its original form in England. Through alterations in pronunciations and spellings, new words were invented, and unique dialects emerged. […]
In 2017, the Sunset Square in Hollywood was designated a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ), marking its architectural significance in Los Angeles. Fast forward four years, the neighborhood witnessed a shocking incident: Lady Gaga’s dogwalker was shot outside a vacant house, drawing attention to its status and the debate surrounding it. Residents are divided over […]
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City is under scrutiny for his associations with Uncivilized Media, a media outlet based in Qatar. This outlet is accused of spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories. An interview he gave to Uncivilized Media in 2023 has prompted questions, especially since Mamdani continued following the outlet on social media until July […]
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham voices her concerns over the inclusion of transgender athletes in girls’ sports. Despite facing criticism, she remains firm on the importance of protecting young girls in locker rooms and sports competitions from facing biological men. Her stance follows a past retweet of a CBS Sports host. Within this context, Julie Tétart, […]
Jesse Watters, during his segment on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime,’ has taken aim at former ’60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley, calling him a ‘drama queen’ for likening his departure from CBS to experiencing a spouse’s murder. Watters criticizes Pelley’s emotional recounting and questions his awareness of media bias. Meanwhile, the newly appointed ’60 Minutes’ executive producer, […]
The New York Times’ opinion section lacks representation for a significant portion of the U.S. voting public, especially regarding conservative viewpoints. Following the resignation of Ross Douthat, who joined CBS News, The Times has 12 primary columnists. Their views predominantly lean liberal. The current columnists include Jamelle Bouie, Maureen Dowd, David French, Thomas Friedman, M. […]
Reflecting on the events of August 4 throughout Chicago’s history provides a glimpse into notable occurrences and cultural moments in the area. 1978: ChicagoFest at Navy Pier On August 4, 1978, ChicagoFest debuted at Navy Pier, attracting 40,000 attendees on its opening day. The festival featured performances by Muddy Waters and Eddie Money on the […]
Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, previously correspondents at ’60 Minutes’, are shifting from their roles in newsrooms to academic settings. Columbia Journalism School has announced that both journalists will serve as Journalists in Residence for the upcoming academic year. The shift follows their departure from ’60 Minutes’ two months ago, a result of changes instituted […]