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The University of Pennsylvania is facing backlash and significant financial consequences after its handling of anti-Semitism on campus. In a bold move, Ross Stevens, founder and CEO of Stone Ridge Asset Management, announced on Thursday that he is withdrawing his $100 million donation to the university. This decision comes after Penn’s president, Elizabeth Magill, testified …

House Republicans are prepared to escalate the fight over a congressional subpoena for Hunter Biden, warning him of potential contempt of Congress proceedings if he does not comply with their request to appear for a deposition on December 13. This move comes after Biden’s lawyer, Abbe Lowell, reaffirmed that his client would not be willing …

On Friday, the House Judiciary Committee took a dramatic step in its ongoing efforts to address the crisis at the southern border. Republicans on the committee issued a subpoena to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding case files of 14 illegal immigrants charged with serious crimes, including murder and terrorism. In a cover letter sent …

Starting in the new year, major retailers in California will have to create gender-neutral toy sections for children or face fines under a controversial state law. This move, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2021, aims to challenge the traditional pink and blue color coding of toys and promote gender equality. The law …

New York City is inching closer to implementing congestion pricing, a system that will impact any driver entering the Central Business District (CBD) in Manhattan. The Traffic Mobility Review Board recently delivered its report to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board, detailing the proposed guidelines and prices. The tolls will affect passenger vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, …

South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has made a bold move, announcing on Tuesday that The Walt Disney Corporation will be removed from the state’s approved investment list. This decision will ensure that the $105 million in Disney debt instruments currently held by the state will not be replaced once they mature. In a press …

The Biden Administration has taken another step towards its ambitious green agenda by pledging to phase out all coal-fired power plants in the United States. Speaking at the annual United Nations climate change summit, U.S. Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry announced that the country will not build any new coal plants and will work …

Actor Siaka Massaquoi was arrested at the Nashville premiere of The Daily Wire’s new comedy “Lady Ballers” last week, according to federal authorities. Massaquoi faces charges related to his alleged involvement in the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. The arrest took place on November 30, shortly after Massaquoi and his wife, Charlotte, returned …

In a highly contentious hearing on Tuesday, lawmakers and witnesses raised concerns about the Biden administration’s proposed changes to Title IX, specifically on its impact on girls and women in sports. The proposed changes would redefine “sex” to include “gender identity,” effectively rendering policies that protect female athletic competitions as discriminatory and in violation of …

The Army-Navy Game, an annual event that brings together military families to honor the next generation of servicemembers, is facing controversy this year due to the Biden administration’s handling of the border crisis. According to Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican from Iowa, hotels in Foxboro, Massachusetts, where the game is set to take place, are …