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Columbia University faces backlash over serving 'October 7th blush sauce' on campus menu

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Columbia University faces backlash over serving 'October 7th blush sauce' on campus menu

Columbia University's dining hall menu listed "October 7th" next to "blush sauce" on the third anniversary of the Hamas attack, sparking immediate backlash.

Israeli actress calls out Hollywood stars 'silencing artists' who support Jewish state

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Israeli actress calls out Hollywood stars 'silencing artists' who support Jewish state

Noa Cohen pushed back against Hollywood celebrities calling for boycotts of Israeli film institutions, saying "silencing artists" closes conversation.

Olivia Rodrigo calls women-focused festival ‘one hundred percent’ political

4 days ago

Olivia Rodrigo calls women-focused festival ‘one hundred percent’ political

Olivia Rodrigo confirmed Daisy Chain Fields was "one hundred percent" political, raising $20 million for Planned Parenthood and other charities.

Iowa city council meeting erupts after former member opens with satanic prayer and 'Hail Satan'

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Iowa city council meeting erupts after former member opens with satanic prayer and 'Hail Satan'

A former Ottumwa City Council member opened a meeting with a satanic prayer ending in "Hail Satan," prompting a pastor to call the controversial incident a "curse."

Jewish student sues New York school on Oct 7 anniversary over 'relentless antisemitic harassment'

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Jewish student sues New York school on Oct 7 anniversary over 'relentless antisemitic harassment'

Student Sophie Shabot alleged antisemitic assault and harassment at The New School's Parsons School of Design in a new lawsuit by The Lawfare Project.

California education candidate tells college professors to teach students basic math, rejects SAT requirement

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California education candidate tells college professors to teach students basic math, rejects SAT requirement

Richard Barrera told UC professors it's their job to teach students who arrive without basic math skills, drawing sharp criticism from California superintendent opponent Sonja Shaw.

Iranian director decries Hollywood portrayal of foreign countries, calls American democracy 'a lie'

5 days ago

Iranian director decries Hollywood portrayal of foreign countries, calls American democracy 'a lie'

Director Asghar Farhadi slammed Ben Affleck's "Argo" at the Rio Film Festival, calling it a "Hollywood thing" that portrays Iran "like you're in hell."

‘Digger’ bombs: A rare box-office misfire for Tom Cruise

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‘Digger’ bombs: A rare box-office misfire for Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise's dark comedy "Digger" earned just $8 million domestically despite a reported budget of up to $150 million, marking a rare career low.

Newsom signs first-in-nation law forcing major companies to reveal slavery-era ties: 'Make it public'

5 days ago

Newsom signs first-in-nation law forcing major companies to reveal slavery-era ties: 'Make it public'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-in-the-nation law requiring large companies to disclose slavery-era transactions dating back to 1849.

FBI investigated mom over ties to ‘right-wing’ Moms for Liberty group, bombshell DOJ report reveals

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FBI investigated mom over ties to ‘right-wing’ Moms for Liberty group, bombshell DOJ report reveals

Tina Descovich says Moms for Liberty feels vindication after a DOJ report revealed the FBI opened 25 "Guardian assessments" targeting parents.