Some educators, students slam Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ battle against diversity, equity in higher ed
Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Some Florida educators and students are concerned about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ vow against “trendy ideologies” in state colleges and universities.
“We must ensure that…
Collection of voice data for profit raises privacy fears
Karl Tapales/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A customer-service center uses artificial intelligence to identify a caller’s agitation, an insurance company scans voice data to flag illness and raise rates, a five-star restaurant denies a reservation over pers…
Trial resumes for David Barnes, American detained in Russia
Courtesy Carol Barnes(NEW YORK) — Over the last two months, following lengthy periods of detention in Russia, Americans Brittney Griner, Sarah Krivanek and Taylor Dudley were all allowed to return home — but Alabama native David Barnes continues to b…
Four dead after small plane crash in Lavaca County, Texas; One hospitalized
PBNJ Productions/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Four passengers were killed and another was hurt after a small plane crashed in Lavaca County, Texas, on Tuesday morning, the state’s Department of Public Safety said.
The injured survivor was taken south to …
Fisherman missing after going overboard while hooking ‘huge’ tuna on fishing trip
Hawaii Police Department / Facebook(NEW YORK) — A fisherman is missing after he was reportedly pulled into the ocean when he hooked a “huge” ahi tuna off the coast of Hawaii.
The incident occurred at approximately 5 a.m. on Sunday morning when 63-yea…
Polar bear kills woman and young boy after rampage through remote Alaska village
Alaska Department of Fish and Game(NEW YORK) — A polar bear chased down and killed a woman and a young boy when it entered a remote village community in Alaska before a resident was able to shoot and kill the bear during the attack.
The incident occu…
‘Grown-ish’ cast teases drama-filled season 5
Freeform/Jabari JacobsClass is officially back in session with Grown-ish returning tonight for the second half of season five.
So what’s in store for the students at Cal U this semester? Marcus Scribner, Trevor Jackson, and Diggy Simmons, who portray …
Scoreboard roundup — 1/17/23
iStock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events:
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Milwaukee 130, Toronto 122
San Antonio 106, Brooklyn 98
Denver 122, Portland 113
Philadelphia 120, LA Clippers 110
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Minnesota …
John Legend announces affordable skin care brand for ‘melanin-rich skin’
Ian Gavan/Getty Images for Gucci(NEW YORK) — John Legend is officially entering the skin care game.
The award-winning singer-songwriter just announced the launch of a new personal care brand, Loved01.
Formulated in partnership with dermatologist Dr….
Delta denies customer refund backlog after company tweeted that it was ‘months’ behind
Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — As the Department of Transportation increases its call on airlines to promptly refund passengers, Delta Air Lines is telling some people on social media that it could be months before they see their …