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University Of Memphis Offers Faculty $3k for ‘Infusing’ Equity, Social Justice into Curriculum: Report
A professor reportedly questioned whether this is an appropriate use of taxpayer money.
UN Envoy Lashes Out at Harry Potter Star Emma Watson for Palestinian Solidarity Post
Gilad Erdan mocks actor, denounces Palestinian Authority and Hamas in response to statement supporting pro-Palestinian activism
Apple Becomes First Company to Hit $3 Trillion Market Value, Then Slips
The world's most valuable company reached the milestone as investors bet that consumers will continue to shell out top dollar for iPhones, MacBooks and services such as Apple TV and Apple Music. read more
Hockey Fan Awarded $10,000 Scholarship After Spotting Man’s Cancerous Mole at NHL Game
Nadia Popovici wrote a message on her phone urging Brian Hamilton, the Vancouver Canucks' assistant equipment manager, to get his mole checked out.
COVID-19: New Variant, B.1.640.2, Detected in France – Study
The variant, tentatively identified B.1.640.2, is believed to be Cameroonian in origin and have so far spread to 12 patients in southern France.
Remain in Mexico Expands as U.S. Immigration Court Hearings Begin
More than 200 migrants have been already returned to Mexico since a court forced the policy's reimplementation last month.
Haitian Prime Minister Survives Weekend Assassination Attempt – PM’s Office
Gunmen unsuccessfully attempted to assassinate Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry during an event on Saturday commemorating the Caribbean…
Saudi Defenses Intercept, Destroy Five Drones Targeting the Kingdom
Saudi Arabian air defenses intercepted and destroyed five drones launched by the Yemeni Iran-aligned Houthi movement toward the…
Iran Cites New ‘Realism’ From Western Powers at Nuclear Talks
Negotiations to restore the accord began last year but stopped in June as Iran elected ultraconservative President Ebrahim Raisi.
Canadian Court Awards $84m To Families Over Plane Shot Down by Iran in 2020
The downing of the plane came in the aftermath of U.S. forces killing Iranian Gen. Qassem Suleimani in a missile strike at Baghdad International Airport in January 2020.