Amidst the ongoing protests on the Manhattan campus over the war in Gaza, Nemat “Minouche” Shafik, the president of Columbia University, announced her resignation on Wednesday. This decision came after facing criticism and backlash from various parties, including anti-war protesters and House Republicans in Congress. Shafik acknowledged the challenging period during her tenure, stating that
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recently expressed optimism about the passage of a bipartisan crypto regulation bill before the end of the year. This development has injected fresh hope into an industry that has long been grappling with legislative uncertainties. Schumer’s remarks came during a virtual town hall event aimed at supporting Vice President Kamala
The study conducted by Nicole Wright, PhD, MPH, and colleagues revealed some interesting findings regarding fracture rates among postmenopausal women in the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI). While white women had the highest rates of fractures, other ethnic groups were not far behind. Black, Pacific Islander, Asian, and multiracial women had significantly lower risks for any
China’s latest economic data release has revealed a mixed bag of results for July. While retail sales managed to grow more than expected by 2.7%, industrial production fell short of forecasts with a 5.1% increase. This disparity between the two key sectors of the economy indicates a divergence in consumer demand and manufacturing output, reflecting
The Atlanta Falcons have finally found the pass rusher they have been seeking for years with the acquisition of Matthew Judon from the New England Patriots. The trade involved sending a third-round draft pick to the Patriots in exchange for the top edge rusher. Judon, a four-time Pro Bowler, had an impressive 15.5-sack season in
Alex Song-Xia, known for his work as a comedy writer for TV shows such as Rick and Morty and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, made his directorial debut with the short film Really Good Driver. Premiering at the Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, the film follows an Asian American mother, portrayed by Keiko Agena, as
The Federal Trade Commission recently made a significant decision to ban marketers from using fake reviews, including those generated by artificial intelligence technology, to promote their products and services. This ruling, which was unanimously approved by all five FTC commissioners, will take effect 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register. The goal
Starbucks recently announced their decision to bring in Brian Niccol as the new CEO and Chair, offering him a substantial pay increase and one-time awards to entice him to leave his previous position at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Niccol’s main responsibilities include boosting sales, enhancing customer experience, and addressing challenges in the company’s China division. The
In a heartbreaking announcement, social media influencer Molly-Mae Hague revealed on Instagram that she and boxer Tommy Fury have decided to part ways after being engaged for just over a year. The couple, who met on the reality show Love Island in 2019, recently welcomed their daughter Bambi in January of last year. The news
The Texas maternal mortality and morbidity review committee, established with the goal of tracking and studying maternal deaths and near-misses, recently made a controversial decision to appoint an anti-abortion activist physician to a position meant for a rural community member. Dr. Ingrid Skop, who has a history of anti-abortion advocacy and legal actions against mifepristone,