Columbia Medical School Gets $400 Million After Some Donors Pause Gifts
The donation is the largest the medical school has received and comes after other donors pulled back because of Columbia’s…
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The Meaning Behind Beyoncé’s ‘Freedom,’ the Harris Campaign Anthem
The song is a driving force behind Vice President Kamala Harris’s latest campaign ad. But the song’s origins offer deeper…
Trump May Claim Credit for Stock Surges, but the Reality Is Far More Complicated
On Wall Street, claims that a president is responsible for the fate of the stock market are largely dismissed as…
Second Memphis Officer to Change Plea in Death of Tyre Nichols
Court documents show that the former officer is set to change his not-guilty plea to federal charges, less than three…
Diamond Found in Botswana Is World’s 2nd-Largest Ever at 2,492 Carats
The diamond was unearthed using new technology, and miners hope it will bring back luster to a struggling industry.
Taylor Swift Is Not at the DNC, But Friendship Bracelets Are
Friendship bracelets, after being adopted by the pop star’s fans, have now been embraced by convention attendees as a way…
Convention Insider: This Union Leader Is a Hug Machine
Lee Saunders, the president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, is in high spirits at a…
DNC Speaker Lineup Day 4: Who’s Speaking on the Convention’s Final Night?
Vice President Kamala Harris will accept the party’s nomination for president to close out the convention in Chicago.
Venezuela’s Loyalist Supreme Court Certifies Maduro’s Election Win
The court did not share voting data to back up its decision despite demands from Venezuelans and international election observers…
Germany’s Aid to Ukraine Comes Under New Strain
With a budget shortfall for 2025 and evidence mounting that Ukraine blew up natural-gas pipelines between Germany and Russia, German…