University of Michigan May Fire D.E.I. Official Over Antisemitism Claim

Influencer's brand faces backlash over bullying claims

Fans are outraged by allegations of body-shaming and a toxic workplace at fashion company Djerf Avenue.

BBC News - 2h

Drone sightings spread beyond New Jersey as officials express outrage over federal response

The hundreds of mysterious New Jersey drone sightings are sparking mounting demands for a more forceful federal response, calls that come as even more sightings are being reported in New York, ...

NBC News - 7h

Two states sue Glock over add-on allowing machine gun-like firing

Officials in New Jersey and Minnesota filed a lawsuit against gun manufacturer Glock on Thursday, demanding the company suspend its sale of weapons that can be easily converted with a switch to ...

The Hill - 10h

3,700 return after Malibu fire, but 'a lot of work' ahead, fire official says

Cooler weather helped California firefighters make good progress on a wildfire that erupted in scenic Malibu, and more than 3,000 residents have been allowed to return home by Thursday, officials ...

NBC News - 22h

University of Michigan May Fire D.E.I. Official Over Antisemitism Claim

The official, an administrator of multicultural programs, was accused of making antisemitic remarks in a conversation. Her lawyer said that the school fired her this week, and vowed to sue.

The New York Times - 1d

Brown snow falls over Maine town; officials warn against touching, eating it

Residents of a Maine town are being asked to avoid touching or ingesting the “brown” show that fell in the area.

The Hill - 1d

Jobless claims jump to two-month high in a cautionary sign, but holidays may be to blame

Initial jobless claims rose by 17,000 to 242,000 in the week that ended Dec. 7, the Labor Department said Thursday. That’s the highest level since mid-October.

MarketWatch - 1d

Killing of health insurance CEO draws attention to frustration over denied claims

The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has drawn attention to frustration over denied claims, a common problem for adults with insurance.

NBC News - 2d

Officials calling for more action, information on mysterious drones over New Jersey

The White House says the mysterious drones that have been spotted over New Jersey and parts of New York City are not foreign, but federal agents are investigating and state officials are calling ...

CBS News - 2d

Over 20,000 ordered to evacuate as Franklin Fire rages in Malibu, California

More than 3,000 acres have been burned and at least 20,000 people are under evacuation orders as the Franklin Fire continues to spread in Malibu, California. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans ...

CBS News - 2d

Starmer hits back at Badenoch’s PMQs claim he backs criminals over ‘law-abiding British people’ – UK politics live

Pm and leader of the opposition clashed over immigration during PMQs. There will be two government statements in the Commons after PMQs.. At 12.30pm Yvette Cooper, the home secretary, will make one ...

The Guardian - 2d

Chatbot encouraged US teen to kill parents over screen time limit, lawsuit claims

Legal action filed in Texas alleges Character.ai 'poses a clear and present danger' to young people.

BBC News - 2d

Ex-lawyer spared jail over false Iraq War claims

He was given a two-year suspended sentence over false claims of abuse made against UK troops in Iraq.

BBC News - 3d

Officials give update on Franklin Fire in California

Officials in California held a news conference Tuesday to offer details on their response to the Franklin Fire that's been burning in Malibu, California. See the full news conference.

CBS News - 3d

College basketball rankings: John Calipari and Arkansas face Michigan and Dusty May in Jimmy V Classic

A showdown of top coaches who took jobs at new schools is on tap Tuesday at Madison Square Garden

CBS Sports - 3d

Franklin Fire in Malibu erupts near Pepperdine University as dangerous winds fuel blaze, prompting evacuations

The fire has already burned more than 2,200 acres of brush, firefighters said.

CBS News - 3d

Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Talks Gain Steam, Officials Say

While a deal was not yet in hand, a crack in the stalemate comes after Israel and Hezbollah reached a truce and President-elect Donald J. Trump ratcheted up the pressure for an agreement.

The New York Times - 4d

Bill Clinton on the Election, D.E.I. and One of His Regrets

The former president spoke with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the DealBook Summit.

The New York Times - 4d

University of Michigan condemns antisemitic attack on regent's home

The University of Michigan on Monday denounced an attack on the home of Jordan Acker, a university regent, in which his house was vandalized and pro-Palestinian messages were spray-painted on his ...

The Hill - 4d

Joe Root’s 36th Test century helps England claim series with big win over New Zealand

Second Test: England 280 & 427-6d; NZ 125 & 259 Tom Blundell hits consolation hundred for hosts England could scarcely have been made to feel more welcome in New Zealand, be it a warm-up game ...

The Guardian - 5d

Cambridge University urged to apologise over jailing of thousands of ‘evil’ women without evidence or trial

A 1561 charter granted powers to imprison young working-class women found walking with undergraduates after dark. In 1561, a little-known charter granted the University of Cambridge the power to ...

The Guardian - 6d

Plans to expand university backed by council

New buildings could be built, with new schools of medicine and business included in the proposals.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

University of Michigan to stop mandating diversity statement for faculty members

The University of Michigan will no longer require diversity statements for faculty hiring, promotion or tenure, Provost Laurie McCauley announced Thursday. The decision comes after a recommendation ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Melbourne synagogue fire condemned as ‘act of antisemitism’ as police search for culprits

Two masked people were seen spreading accelerant inside Adass Israel synagogue in Ripponlea on Friday, police say. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Australian leader blames antisemitism for arson that extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue

Arsonists have extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue in what Australia’s prime minister has condemned as an antisemitic attack on Australian values

ABC News - Dec. 6

After much anticipation, University of Michigan's board doesn't vote on defunding DEI

The University of Michigan Board of Regents did not vote on whether to defund its diversity, equity and inclusion program at its final meeting of the year Thursday following protests on campus to ...

NBC News - Dec. 6

Former US officials alarmed over Tulsi Gabbard’s alleged ‘sympathy for dictators’

Officials blast Trump’s national intelligence director pick for lack of experience and embracing conspiracy theories. Conspiracy theories and cosying up to dictators: why intelligence experts are ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

University of Michigan Ends Required Diversity Statements

The school, a bastion of D.E.I., will no longer require the statements in hiring decisions and is considering a broader shift in its policies.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

‘Delay, Deny, Defend’: United Has Faced Scrutiny Over Denying Claims

The company has been accused of using algorithms to deny treatments and refusing coverage of nursing care to stroke patients.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Pakistani court indicts former Premier Imran Khan over May 2023 attacks on military posts

Officials say a Pakistani court has indicted imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and dozens of his associates on charges of inciting people to attack military and government installations ...

ABC News - Dec. 5

McKinsey unit will pay $123 million to settle claims it bribed South African officials

The scheme to bribe two South African state-controlled companies helped McKinsey and McKinsey Africa net approximately $85 million in profits, the DOJ said.

CNBC - Dec. 5

University of Michigan ends diversity statements in hiring amid DEI cuts

Move comes as board of regents is expected to weigh other rollbacks to the university’s DEI initiatives. The University of Michigan will no longer ask for diversity statements from faculty when ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

With 4 Words, Google’s CEO Just Fired the Company’s Biggest Shot Yet at Microsoft Over AI

Sundar Pichai says Google’s AI models are competitive, but it’s the product that is the problem.

Inc. - Dec. 5

South Korea's parliament impeaches 4 officials as a vote on impeaching Yoon over his martial law declaration looms

ABC News - Dec. 4

University of Michigan Weighs Changes to Its Diversity Program

The school is one of higher education’s biggest supporters of D.E.I. Now it’s considering a new approach as critics question the program’s success and impact on campus life.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Michigan fires Campbell after one season as OC

Michigan, whose offense slipped to 112th nationally in scoring and 129th in passing, has fired coordinator Kirk Campbell after his first season in that role.

ESPN - Dec. 4