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Reps. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) have proposed a new bill called the College Oversight and Legal Updates Mandating Bias Investigations and Accountability, or COLUMBIA Act, which aims to appoint an outside monitor in institutions that receive federal funding who would work specifically towards fighting anti-Semitism. The costs of this measure will…
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Rewritten Article: A Texas woman who had her conviction for illegal voting overturned on appeal could find herself back in court following an appeal by the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office. Crystal Mason, a mother of three, was sentenced to five years in prison after she voted during the 2016 election while still serving…
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Rewritten Article: The University of Florida has issued a directive outlining acceptable behavior for students and employees who wish to exercise their right to free speech on campus. This follows the wave of anti-Israel protests that have occurred at colleges across America in recent weeks, with many demonstrations resulting in arrests and reports of…
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Qatar is facilitating talks between Russia and Ukraine with a view to securing the release of Ukrainian children who have been abducted and taken against their will to Russian territory during the ongoing conflict. The Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner, Dmytro Lubinets, handed over a list containing 561 names of such kidnapped kids to Qatari…
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In an announcement made by federal prosecutors in New Jersey on Friday, a former long-term general counsel for Moody’s has admitted guilt to willfully failing to file his federal income tax returns. John Goggins, who resigned from his position as senior vice president and legal advisor at the company last fall after over two…
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An orphaned orca calf that had been stranded in a remote lagoon on Vancouver Island off Canada’s west coast for over a month has finally swum out of the waterway by herself, according to the Ehattesaht First Nation. The young whale attracted significant attention and concerns from local authorities when it appeared trapped after…
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Hollywood star Ellen DeGeneres has spoken out about the toxic workplace scandal which led to her show being cancelled. In a recent stand-up routine in Los Angeles, DeGeneres addressed the damaging accusations against her last year, labelling herself as “mean” and joking that she had been kicked out of show business twice for not…
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A new national survey commissioned by the conservative organization Building America’s Future has revealed that voters are increasingly concerned about security risks related to China, particularly regarding food supply. The poll found former President Donald Trump leading current president Joe Biden 39%-36%, with independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr receiving another 11%. However, an…
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General Mills is considering selling its North America yogurt business, which includes the popular Yoplait brand, in a deal that could be worth over $2 billion. The food conglomerate has engaged investment bank JPMorgan Chase to find potential buyers, and other companies active within the snack industry as well as private equity firms are…
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The author’s top pick for a tower fan is the Honeywell QuietSet Whole Room Tower Fan HYF290BB due to its small footprint, sturdy base and eight speed settings that range from very quiet to slightly louder options. It also has an easy-to-use control panel with tool-free assembly and a clearly labeled interface. The fan…