The University of Florida had a plan to appoint Santa Ono as their new president. Ono is well-known in academic circles. However, the state college board had other ideas. They voted against his appointment. The main issue? Ono's past support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and his criticism of Donald Trump. The board members had a heated debat...
The University of Florida has a new leader. Dr. Santa J. Ono will take the helm, stepping in from his role at the University of Michigan. The decision came swiftly, with the board approving him just weeks after his nomination. But Ono's appointment hasn't been smooth sailing. Some critics, particularly those on the conservative side, have voiced their disapproval. Th...
The 97th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, saw some unexpected winners and first-time Oscar recipients. Zoe Saldaña and Kieran Culkin took home the awards for Best Supporting Actress and Actor for their roles in Emilia Pérez and A Real Pain, respectively. This marks the first Oscar wins for both actors, capping off a successful awards season. ...
Deep in the Mojave Desert, a shocking crime unfolded, driven by greed and cruelty. The story begins with a man named Michael living in Newport Beach, California. He was a successful business owner and clearly had considerable wealth. Michael's roommate, Mary Barnes, mentioned that Michael wasn't flashy but had a reputation for others thinking he was rich. He owned a...
Imagine this: the US Treasury is checking out JPMorgan Chase, one of the biggest banks in the US. Why? Because they're interested in the bank's relationship with a hedge fund called Ocean Leonid Investments Ltd. This hedge fund has some connections to a big shot in the Iranian oil business, Hossein Shamkhani. The investigation started after Dubai's financial free zon...