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Flea Infestation Rekindles Debate Over California Town’s Pesticide Ban

Posted by Leslie Eastman on August 05, 2026 29 Comments

City officials are planning to steam-clean the park's sand and wood chips rather than use pesticides.

Behind Closed Doors, Republicans Raise Concerns Over Darline Graham’s Senate Bid

Posted by Elizabeth Stauffer on August 05, 2026 27 Comments

Six Republican campaign operatives and lawmakers expressed broad skepticism that Graham will reach the 50% threshold required to avoid a runoff.

Irish Prime Minister’s Jet Lacks Israeli Navigation System, Raising Fog-Landing Concerns

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on August 05, 2026 27 Comments

The Telegraph: Irish prime minister's "jet could struggle to land in fog after it was bought without an Israeli navigation system."

Some Small Colleges Struggling With Finances Now Turning to Misuse of Donor Funds

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 05, 2026 2 Comments

"Over 440 schools across the country could close in the next 10 years as they struggle to keep up with operating costs"

Fired ’60 Minutes’ Journalist Scott Pelley Hired by Columbia School of Journalism

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 05, 2026 32 Comments

"Columbia is leading the way in training the next generation of great journalists, and I am honored to join Sharyn in that vital cause."

Vassar College Agrees to Settlement in Gender Pay Discrimination Lawsuit

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 05, 2026 3 Comments

"reached this settlement after years of both pre-litigation meetings and court filings during litigation"

Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Democratic Senate Primary

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 05, 2026 57 Comments

With 99% of the votes counted, El-Sayed defeated Haley Stevens 48.5% to 47.5% (14,893 votes).

GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards Drops Reelection Bid Due to Ethics Report

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 05, 2026 8 Comments

The Ethics Committee determined Edwards failed "to adhere to the spirit of rules prohibiting sexual harassment of and unwanted advances to House staffers.”

Judge Tosses Lawsuit From U. Michigan DEI Official Fired for Antisemitic Comments

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 05, 2026 1 Comment

"claimed she was unfairly fired after a disagreement about antisemitism on campus"

Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes Account for Nearly 57% of New York City Cases

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 05, 2026 11 Comments

Police confirmed 33 Jewish hate crimes in July alone.

Michigan Dem Senate Primary Results – Update: El-Sayed Has Slight Lead

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 04, 2026 28 Comments

Mainstream liberal Democrat Haley Stevens is facing off against Abdul El-Sayed, the far-left Islamist who embodies the Red-Green Alliance.

Brown University President Christina Paxson Stepping Down at End of 2027 School Year

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 04, 2026 4 Comments

"it was with mixed emotions that I informed the Corporation of Brown University earlier today that the 2026-27 academic year will be my last as Brown’s president"

Iran Suspected as Water Utility Cyberattacks Spread Across Seven States

Posted by Leslie Eastman on August 04, 2026 24 Comments

The attacks are targeting internet-exposed industrial controllers.

Celebrated Cambridge Professor’s Extraordinary Rise Meets an Extraordinary Reckoning; Updated

Posted by Elizabeth Stauffer on August 04, 2026 67 Comments

“Arday did not dispute the allegations of plagiarism, but defended himself by arguing that he had not received adequate supervision during his PhD given his autism and learning disabilities.”

Philadelphia: 19 Defendants Charged in Alleged $4 Million Medicare, Medicaid Fraud

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 04, 2026 10 Comments

One defendant said in a recorded conversation: “this home health care is the best kept secret . . . I made a buck plus [each of] the last five years, that’s, that’s a half a million dollars . . . I ain’t checking on nobody.”

Arson Suspect Arrested in Connection with Spokane Wildfire

Posted by Leslie Eastman on August 04, 2026 17 Comments

Aaron Farinacci, 37, was previously convicted of manslaughter and aggravated assault in Arizona.

Linda McMahon Asks Universities to Define Commitments to ‘National Service’ by Year’s End

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 04, 2026 1 Comment

“Before the end of 2026, I call on every postsecondary institution to describe to the American public your commitments to rigorous teaching, pathbreaking research, and national service—commitments that make our universities a bedrock institution of the American republic.”

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