Former President Barack Obama has criticized the Trump administration’s freeze on $2 billion in federal funding for Harvard University, calling it “unlawful and ham-handed”. The decision was made after Harvard refused to make changes to its hiring, admissions, and teaching practices that the administration said were key to fighting antisemitism on campus. Obama, a Harvard … Read more
A Salem County (NJ) court has denied motions to dismiss several charges against Sean M. Higgins, a man accused of killing two hockey players, Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau. The brothers were struck by Higgins’ Jeep while they were bicycling home from their sister’s wedding on August 29. Higgins faces multiple charges, including two counts … Read more
The families of NHL players Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau are reeling after a judge ruled that their deaths were not contributable to their own drinking habits, despite the brothers having blood alcohol levels above the legal limit. Superior Court Judge Michael Silvanio dismissed arguments suggesting the cyclists’ intoxication contributed to their fatal crash with … Read more
Larian Studios’ latest patch for Baldur’s Gate 3 has introduced a new spell that promises to revolutionize melee combat, and it’s not what you’d expect. Meet Booming Blade, a cantrip that deals Thunder damage to enemies when they move, making it an attractive option for Fighter players. Booming Blade is a level-1 cantrip that slaps … Read more
Starbucks is introducing a simplified dress code in all stores starting May 12, focusing on the iconic green apron to create a sense of familiarity across North America. The new policy aims to deliver a consistent coffeehouse experience, while also providing clearer guidance for partners. The updated dress code features a more defined color palette, … Read more
The NHL playoff picture is taking shape, and teams are vying for a spot in the postseason. The Columbus Blue Jackets need two regulation wins to secure their spot in the second wild card race, while the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues will clinch a playoff berth if they receive at least one point … Read more
In today’s fast-changing landscape, CEOs are finding it increasingly difficult to adapt. The rules of the game keep changing, leaving them with limited options. President Trump’s recent tariffs on automakers have added to this uncertainty, with exemptions being granted one day and then revoked the next. History can’t provide answers, as the past six days … Read more
A technical issue is causing a surge of traffic to a website, resulting in an error message stating “429 Too Many Requests”. This suggests that the server has reached its capacity and can no longer process requests. The exact cause of the issue is unclear, but it may be related to increased user activity or … Read more
Singaporeans are set to head to the polls on May 3 for the country’s 14th General Election, marking a significant milestone under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and the country’s fourth-generation leadership team. The election will be the first since Prime Minister Wong took office in May last year, and it will see 97 seats across … Read more
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell as tensions between the US and China intensified, with both major stock indices closing lower. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also dropped. A stabilizing macro sentiment has helped oil prices remain steady, according to Alex Hodes of StoneX. However, concerns over future demand persist, with the International Energy Agency … Read more