In Chicago, the president of the school board, Rev. Mitchell Johnson, has stepped down just a week after his appointment. The reason? His social media posts were found to be antisemitic, misogynistic, and supportive of a conspiracy theory about the 9/11 attacks. Mayor Brandon Johnson asked for his r
A Pennsylvania federal judge has sent a lawsuit against Elon Musk and his political action committee back to state court. This comes after the Tesla CEO and his America PAC were sued by Philadelphia's District Attorney, Larry Krasner. The lawsuit alleges that their $1 million daily giveaway to regis
In a twist of events, a federal judge sent a lawsuit back to state court. The lawsuit, brought by the Philadelphia district attorney, targets Elon Musk's political action group, America Pac. The group runs a contest where registered voters can win $1 million daily. The lawsuit claims this is an ille
The local paper, Coeur d'Alene Press, sent a stern warning to a political group last Thursday. The issue? A flyer that was mailed out to people in the area, supporting a proposal called Proposition 1, had the paper's logo on it. This caused some confusion, making it seem like the paper was behind th
Ever wondered how much you can sock away for retirement in a 401(k) next year? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has some good news! They've just announced new contribution limits for 2025. Starting next year, you can save up to $23, 500 from your paycheck before taxes, that's $500 more than this y
University officials might not be handling antisemitism as seriously as they should. Take Harvard for example. Their former president, Claudine Gay, preferred to keep student protesters happy instead of speaking out against their aggressive behavior. Even when Hamas attacked Israel and killed 1, 200
In a surprising turn of events, Chicago’s Board of Education president, Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson, has resigned just seven days after being sworn in. This comes after major backlash over some of his social media posts, which were deemed offensive, anti-Semitic, and misogynistic. The mayor, Brando
This year, scientists found that 77% of the world's coral reefs are in trouble due to bleaching, a result of warming ocean waters caused by climate change. This is the fourth and largest global bleaching event on record, affecting both hemispheres. Coral reefs are crucial because they support over 2
Barnard College is facing criticism for inviting a United Nations official who has made controversial comments about Israel and its prime minister. Francesca Albanese, a UN special rapporteur, has compared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler and described Israel as a modern-day
As a grandson of Holocaust survivors, I've heard the stories of my family's escape and the tragic loss of many loved ones. I've dedicated my life to understanding and sharing these stories through the U. S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Recently, I've noticed a rise in antisemitism, and it's concerning
