During a commencement speech at Duke University, a group of pro-Palestinian students protested against the speaker, Jerry Seinfeld, by walking out as he was introduced. Seinfeld, a Jewish comedian known for his support of Israel, was met with mixed reactions from the graduating class. While some students booed and chanted “free Palestine,” others remained and supported Seinfeld, eventually giving him a standing ovation at the conclusion of his speech. https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1789680307127366083 The protest stemmed from Seinfeld’s vocal support for Israel, particularly highlighted by his visit to a kibbutz near Gaza and meeting with families of hostages, which occurred after a violent…
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Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has faced scrutiny for her portrayal of an incident involving President Biden in her new book, “Say More.” Psaki claims that President Biden checked his watch only after a ceremony honoring soldiers killed during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan had concluded. This account has been contested by several sources, including firsthand accounts from Gold Star families, photographic evidence, and media fact-checks, which confirm that Biden checked his watch during the ceremony itself. The Associated Press photographer at Dover Air Force Base captured images of Biden checking his watch multiple times during the ceremony.…
The UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees has decided to redirect $2.3 million originally allocated for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs to enhance public safety on campus. This decision was made during a special meeting, with the board voting unanimously in favor of what was termed a “flex cut amendment.” Marty Kotis, vice chair of the board’s budget and finance committee, criticized DEI programs as “discriminatory and divisive,” although he did not provide specific instances to support his claim. He expressed a preference for promoting “unity and togetherness” and “diversity of thought” over the existing DEI initiatives. https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/1790065679770497076 The reallocation…
Apple has issued an apology for an advertisement promoting the new iPad Pro, which received significant backlash from the creative community. The commercial depicted various creative tools like a piano, record player, and paint supplies being crushed by a hydraulic press, with only the iPad Pro remaining intact. This imagery led to criticisms that the ad dismissed traditional creative tools in favor of digital ones. Responding to the criticism, Tor Myhren, Apple’s Vice President of Marketing, admitted the company had “missed the mark” with this campaign. In a statement to Ad Age, Myhren emphasized Apple’s commitment to supporting the creative…
A spokesperson for Joe Biden’s campaign, Adrienne Elrod, confirmed that President Biden intends to debate Donald Trump. https://twitter.com/RNCResearch/status/1788204627445358857 The confirmation comes in response to Trump’s public challenge to Biden, stating his willingness to debate “ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, ANY PLACE!” https://twitter.com/TrumpDailyPosts/status/1788655193003077839 In a recent interaction with radio host Howard Stern, when asked about debating Trump, Biden expressed his readiness, stating “I am, somewhere I don’t know when, I am happy you know.” The details of when and where remain undecided. Concerns have been raised about Biden’s ability to effectively debate Trump due to questions about his mental sharpness and speaking ability. A…
Former NBA player Glen “Big Baby” Davis was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for his role in a fraud scheme that targeted the NBA Players’ Health and Welfare Benefit Plan, resulting in over $5 million in losses. This scheme involved multiple former NBA players, including former Detroit Pistons guard Will Bynum, who submitted false medical and dental claims. More than 20 individuals were convicted in connection with this case. Davis, who also received a three-year supervised release order and must pay $80,000 in restitution, was found guilty of several charges, including health care fraud and wire fraud. His…
Liberal comedian Michael Rapaport, known for his critical, and at times, vicious, stances against former President Donald Trump, has publicly withdrawn his support for President Biden in a strongly worded video. Rapaport expressed his dissatisfaction with Biden’s decision not to send weapons to Israel amid its military actions in Gaza, specifically if Israel invades Rafah, Hamas’ stronghold. This announcement was made in a video on X, where Rapaport vehemently stated he would not vote for Biden in the upcoming election, and even considered voting for Trump as an alternative. The video, which has garnered significant attention with over 416,000 views,…
In response to the flood in Brazil, Elon Musk’s Starlink has stepped in to provide essential communication support by donating 1,000 communication terminals to emergency responders. This will help maintain crucial communication channels for disaster management and recovery efforts. Starlink has committed to waiving the service fees for these terminals to ensure uninterrupted service as the region works towards recovery. This support is critical as many areas have experienced significant disruptions in internet and telephone services, with major providers struggling to maintain connectivity. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1788564251931508966 The severe floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, which began in late April 2024, have…
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently declared his support for allowing full-term abortions, stating that the decision should rest solely with the woman involved. This stance marks a significant development in his abortion policy, diverging notably from more conventional positions within the political sphere. In a revealing interview with former ESPN host Sage Steele, Kennedy emphasized that while unlikely in the late stages of pregnancy, he believes abortion decisions should remain out of governmental hands and strictly in those of the women concerned. This view extends even to full-term pregnancies, a point that has stirred considerable debate…
Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, attempted to have federal gun charges against him dismissed, contending that the charges are “unprecedented”, “unconstitutional” and that they breached a diversion agreement he had with federal prosecutors, which was not upheld because a judge refused to endorse it in July. Despite these efforts, his motion was rejected, and he is set to stand trial in Delaware next month, where he has pleaded not guilty. He faces allegations of unlawfully possessing a firearm for 11 days and falsely declaring he was not an unlawful drug user on a gun purchase form. Hunter Biden has…