For a school that prides itself on its rankings, Northeastern has fallen far behind in a crucial category: free speech. Earlier this month, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, released its 2026 College Free Speech Rankings. Out of 257 institutions, Northeastern was ranked the fifth-worst university in the nation for free expression.... The post Op-ed: Northeastern must stand for free speech appeared first on The Huntington News.| The Huntington News
The most dangerous aspect of authoritarianism isn’t the consolidation of power itself but the ability to convince citizens that democracy is already lost. President Donald Trump’s administration understands that successful authoritarians erode bastions of dissent while convincing the public that each small slippage of change represents an irreversible landslide victory. Trump deploys National Guard troops... The post Column: The hallmark of a wannabe dictator appeared first on The Hunting...| The Huntington News
The destruction of Gaza has taken place alongside the surge in AI, an industry that props up an empire of lies that constantly pushes mediocre, propagandistic content into a vast market that’s aching to receive its products The end of language is a story from Prism, a BIPOC-led nonprofit news outlet that centers the people, places, and issues currently underreported by national media. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our work today.| Prism
Like all of us Palestinians in Gaza, our animals have been displaced, starved, bombed, and terrorized, yet we refuse to abandon each other Israel calls us ‘human animals,’ never understanding that our bond with animals is the deepest proof of our humanity is a story from Prism, a BIPOC-led nonprofit news outlet that centers the people, places, and issues currently underreported by national media. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our work today.| Prism
Many website owners I talk to are feeling a bit nervous about SEO right now. With AI search results getting all the attention, it’s easy to wonder if all that hard work is still paying off. You may be wondering if SEO is still worth… Read More » The post Does SEO Still Work in 2025? (My Expert Insights) first appeared on WPBeginner.| WPBeginner
"81% of codebases contained high or critical-risk vulnerabilities - an unacceptable risk when patient safety and data integrity are paramount."| Machine
On October 3, I made my adult acting debut as the character ‘Lust’ in Thoughts of a Colored Man, written by Keenan Scott II and produced and directed by WDAS-FM’s own Frankie Darcell. My only other…| Chester Matters Blog
This year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. The UN 80th ordinary session opened on 9 September 2025 and will close on 8 September 2026; the General Assembly ran from 22 to 30 September under the theme “Better Together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights”. Germany’s Annalena Baerbock […]| Watani
Hollywood makes college summers look magical. Students linger on green lawns with guitars and frisbees, downtowns hum with music and neon, and even when classes end, the town stays alive with festivals, theaters and late-night diners. I thought that was what I would find when I crossed the ocean from Nepal to Mississippi State University....| The Reflector
The “Peace Prize” endows Machado with a new sense of moral authority and gives weight to any “green-light” she may again give to outside militaries to attack her own country.| Orange County Register
By Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins I believe the continuing decline of male enrollment in higher education is one of the greatest crises of this century. Their declining absence from higher education has significant political, innovative, medical, social equality and civil rights implications. The correlation is undeniable: a decline in Black and Brown male enrollment in […] The post Coppin State University: Rewriting the narrative on male enrollment and retention appeared first on AFRO American New...| AFRO American Newspapers
El expresidente uruguayo Julio María Sanguinetti, uno de los más eminentes estadistas latinoamericanos nos advirtió hace cuatro años de su fragilidad en nuestra región, hoy parece que el riesgo es más extendido. No hemos tenido, opina, “la madurez política necesaria”| El Estímulo
The French winemaker we had in front of us the other week on the Rhône wine tour looked a little stumped. He had just been asked a question that seemed to be quite straightforward: “Is an appellation always a uniform terroir?” The winemaker was silent for a while and then said, “Yes, that’s a very […] Continue reading: When ideals meet reality — water becomes wine? | New Brief #265 --- The post When ideals meet reality — water becomes wine? | New Brief #265 was originally publi...| BKWine Magazine
We are not machines, or automatons. We were fooled, but we can fight back. Don’t let algorithms control your thoughts and actions.| Alexandru Nedelcu
Opinion: Politicians will have to find a way past the current political paralysis in France, but financial markets have less patience The post EU can’t muddle through another monetary crisis appeared first on Newsroom.| Newsroom
Opinion: Crops now grown will no longer survive, water shortages will become widespread, and food will be scarce The post Net-zero is a pipe dream: civilisation now faces an existential threat appeared first on Newsroom.| Newsroom
America spends more than $130 billion a year — over one-quarter of the entire Medicare budget — on kidney disease. And yet, when it comes to actually saving lives, we […]| Arizona Capitol Times
Colorado law says states can’t send Guard troops to Colorado without permission. And your kicker: The Colorado law is based on a Texas law.| The Colorado Sun
On October 12, 2025, President Donald Trump began his visit to the Middle East. This marks his second trip to the region, following his first visit in May, which took place shortly before he ordered airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. This time, Trump’s itinerary includes Israel—a long-standing ally of Washington in the Middle East—and Egypt, […] The post Donald Trump Visits Israel: A Strong Commitment from the United States appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.| Modern Diplomacy
As peace talks begin, three historic warnings about Zionism and statehood remind us how fragile peace remains The post Warnings from history: Lessons unheeded in the search for peace first appeared on East Anglia Bylines.| East Anglia Bylines
If we are to rebuild trust and establish a lasting peace, Israelis and Palestinians alike must confront a simple, uncomfortable reality: our lives are intertwined. Our safety depends on one another. The post Opinion: Why Canada must keep pushing for peace in the Middle East appeared first on The Canadian Jewish News.| The Canadian Jewish News
This law looks only at the traditional sphere of hate crimes and hate propaganda. What it does not yet confront is the digital ecosystem where hatred thrives, multiplies, and metastasizes. The post Opinion: Hate crime law a tentative step forward appeared first on The Canadian Jewish News.| The Canadian Jewish News
The cloud has transformed modern business. It delivers agility, scalability, and efficiency at a pace that was once unimaginable. Organizations can spin up infrastructure in hours, scale services in response to customer demand, and roll out innovations without the heavy capital expenditure once required. But with this transformation comes new risks, and securing cloud environments … continue reading The post Stop Chasing Breaches: Why Cloud Security Needs a Prevention-First Revolution app...| ITOps Times
The robocall seemed authentic enough. Last year, New Hampshire voters received what seemed to be President Biden discouraging them from participating in the primary election. Only it wasn’t Biden at all—it was a deepfake so convincing that election officials immediately launched an investigation. The incident reveals the fundamental inadequacy of our current approach to the … continue reading The post Beyond Detection: Why Zero-Knowledge Proofs Are Our Best Defense Against Deepfakes in ...| ITOps Times
The suit claims the six employees endured racial slurs and other racist statements from white co-workers and foremen.| NewsOne
Donald Trump, a real estate mogul who overvalued his assets by hundreds of millions of dollars, is now watching his allies prosecute Black women over line items on loan forms.| NewsOne
A federal judge issued a restraining order barring the National Guard from carrying out the directives of the Trump administration in Chicago.| NewsOne
Letitia James was charged with fraud and making false statements to a financial institution after Trump pressured the Justice Department.| NewsOne
Witnesses, court records, 911 dispatch audio, and police bodycam footage tell a different story than the one given by DHS and its rogue agents.| NewsOne
'Plenary Authority' gaffe aside, the Insurrection Act could expand Trump's abuse of power, inflicting maximum harm along the way.| NewsOne
Charlie Kirk's organization Turning Point USA is planning their own unseasoned Super Bowl halftime show for people who hate Bad Bunny.| NewsOne
House Speaker Mike Johnson wants Bad Bunny to be replaced as the Super Bowl halftime show headliner with Lee Greenwood| NewsOne
Speaker Johnson’s continued obstruction sends one unmistakable message: that protecting power remains a higher priority than exposing truth.| NewsOne
A federal judge has blocked ICE agents from making arrests in Chicago using "blank warrants," which will cut down on racial profiling.| NewsOne
Donald Trump and his administration have painted Portland as a war zone, but a recent visit by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem proved otherwise.| NewsOne
The home of Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch displayed Halloween decorations featuring skeletons dressed as ICE agents and migrants wearing sombreros.| NewsOne
In this exclusive video for NewsOne, intelligence expert Malcolm Nance defines what domestic terrorism is and isn't, and explains "Antifa."| NewsOne
Dream Defenders’ upcoming Class Ruins Everything Around Me campaign is naming names and building the power to radically create a more just and equitable world.| NewsOne
On Tuesday, we reported the mysterious story of 29-year-old Jayvon Givan, who, in September of last year, was found hanging from a pillar and a metal chain in a commercial building near Albuquerque. The Albuquerque Police Department and the Office of the Medical Investigator (OMI) determined his death was a suicide, but his family — […]| NewsOne
Turning Point USA and BLEXIT are bringing their “Educate to Liberate” tour to Black campuses. Don’t take the bait.| NewsOne
Hundreds of National Guard troops from Texas have arrived at an army training center outside of Chicago on Trump's orders.| NewsOne
Last month, I found myself enjoying a pleasant meal in Stratford, Ontario - a city of approximately 30,000 residents, most famous for its annual performing arts festival (which also explained the presence of the 50 or more Notre Dame undergraduates spending the weekend in the city). After finishing dinner with a group of fellow Domers, the server - perceiving our inherent Americanism (is it that obvious?) - asked where we were from. "Kentucky," replied two of us. "Los Angeles," said another. ...| The Observer
College, a place meant for growth and self-discovery, has now become a scene where genuine connections are replaced by transactional intimacy. What was once viewed as a place for building authentic relationships with different people has turned into a culture that rewards emotional detachment. Students are influenced by the mindset that casual hook-ups are normal, acknowledging the idea that it allows for opportunities of exploration, independence and empowerment. Yet this culture only can le...| The Observer
Periodically, videos with angel numbers, zodiac signs and random phrases scatter across my TikTok For You Page. “If you’re seeing this, it may very well be for a reason,” is the quintessential line many “TikTok tarot readers” will use attempting to resonate with viewers. Videos like these should not be taken as true in any...| The Crimson White
Our country was shaken just a few short weeks ago by the brutal assassination of conservative icon and debater Charlie Kirk. Despite many trying to point fingers at the right and blame them for their own role model being shot, I will firmly say that the fault is purely on the left. For the past...| The Crimson White
A staggering 18,000 private capital funds are trying to raise trillions of dollars. Something’s got to give, according to the industry’s biggest players.| Australian Financial Review
In a Britain that claims to be a “United” Kingdom, having only two-dozen Scottish state schoolers at its best university does much to foster division. The post Outreach shouldn’t stop at Hadrian’s wall appeared first on Cherwell.| Cherwell
This week, NYU’s chapter of the Federalist Society hosted its newly reinstated panel featuring Ilya Shapiro, a conservative author who drew scrutiny when his tweets calling Palestinians “subhuman” resurfaced. The event, slated to focus on how universities responded to protests against the war in Gaza, quickly became a controversial moment — an unsurprising turn, given... This story Opinion: NYU cares more about image than free speech appeared first on Washington Square News.| Washington Square News
The U.S. Department of Education is withholding $350 million in funds from minority-serving colleges, sparking national outrage and concerns for equity.| AFRO American Newspapers
Generative AI (GenAI) has taken the world by storm since its introduction by OpenAI in November 2022. Professional outlets have been quick to offer advice on how organisations can embed […]| Intelligent Sourcing
Zoning is fundamentally an attempt to separate out incompatible uses. But as industries change, we need to update our understanding of what needs to be kept separate.| Banker & Tradesman
A steady stream of remote workers fled Boston for rural New England during the pandemic. It’s helped the Pioneer Valley become one of the nation’s hottest housing markets.| Banker & Tradesman
Lowell is on the cusp of big things. Immediate opportunities to invest in Lowell are on the table, and we want to invite you to take a deeper look.| Banker & Tradesman
Experts are weighing in on how the standoff over health insurance subsidies affects renters and homeowners.| Banker & Tradesman
Dog whistle Herald banner headline is a classic example of the kind of news practice that has divided our nation The post Publicly Funding Grocery Stores Doesn’t Make Them Socialist appeared first on HorizonMass.| HorizonMass
A roundup of recent articles from the Massachusetts independent press| HorizonMass
I'm tired of having to hear and talk about AI, so I adopted a simple position on the subject which I could reflexively toss at anyone with a different take on the matter before getting on with the rest of my day. It's a solution which I think many other theists have landed on, and, roughly, it runs like this: Intelligences are God-given and given by God alone, so at the end of the day, we don't have to worry about whether the AIs we've created are conscious - no matter how much they do or don...| The Observer
On my first official day off in India, I visited a leprosy colony. I know when I say "leprosy," it likely evokes images of a biblical-era disease- something gruesome, something deadly. The stigma surrounding leprosy, or Hansen's disease, is overwhelming, when in reality, it is a completely treatable and curable illness. Although India's leprosy rates have been rapidly declining in recent years, it still accounts for a large majority of the global burden. Its prevalence among the impoverished ...| The Observer
Senior year I worked as a server at a catering company to make some extra money and gain work experience before college. I learned several things by being a server. First, I learned that people are exceptionally rude. The people I was serving probably wouldn't have given me a second look if we met outside of work; however, the second I put on my apron, people took it as an invitation to talk down to me. Guests always started out the night polite, but on occasion some of them would get ruder a...| The Observer
She led me to the chair in front of the mirror and pushed me down onto it. I inhaled the scent of "essential feminine finery" and wrinkled my nose in disgust. She touched my face with sticky fingers, then rubbed the foundation into my skin. She dabbed my cheeks with dusty compact, commanded me to make shapes with my mouth, so that she could paint red onto my lips. "Hannah, now give me a smile!" I scowled my petulant anger. She leaned forward and caressed my cheek. "You look beautiful with all...| The Observer
Most people's lock screens hold some sort of meaning: family, friends, nature or something sentimental. What's mine you (did not) ask? It was Emma Chamberlain. Last year, tired of my boring purple stock background, I found a collage of Chamberlain circa 2019 with a picture of a blue pond, coffee and books. It reminded me of her early days, when she was one of the most popular YouTubers and a favorite among my friends and I. But on Saturday, maybe because of the football game's atrocious numbe...| The Observer
There are many problems students face during their hectic life at a university: Studying for the next midterm, writing the fourth paper of the week and figuring out what to wear the next day for class! Everybody has had the misfortune of realizing laundry day came and went without actually having done any laundry. Your alarm didn't wake you up, so there is no time to figure out which of your remaining clothing makes even a bit of sense. Somehow, 25 minutes disappeared, and now you're late for...| The Observer
Her infectious laughter fills the air, and the rest of us can't help but smile too. I'm standing on Library Lawn with Victoria Nyanjura, who has just spent two days traveling from Uganda to South Bend. Given the arduous journey, one might be surprised to find the native Ugandan mingling and eating raspberry ice cream late on a Tuesday night - much less agreeing to participate in a fireside chat with me. But those who know Nyanjura well also know that she will make time for anyone. This time, ...| The Observer
Remote shadow IT is a concern for organizations because it expands their attack surface with unknown apps and uncontrolled access.| Help Net Security
A week ago, I discovered that—on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays—Park City Transit extends its Route 9 Purple from downtown Park City over Empire Pass to serve Bonanza Flat Trailhead and Bloods Lake Trailhead. Since I had been hungry to get in some hiking and leaf peeping before the Utah weather turns from summer to winter, […] The post OPINION: Utah Needs More Transit to Trailheads appeared first on Building Salt Lake.| Building Salt Lake
Ross Douthat properly laments the influence and power of activists and elites effecting dramatic change outside the democratic process and then trying to survive or sidestep backlash from voters. The post Philanthropy in the drama of postliberal progressivism appeared first on the Giving Review.| the Giving Review
A modest 1 or 2 percent increase could significantly benefit the nonprofit sector. The post A bipartisan plan to raise the foundation payout rate appeared first on the Giving Review.| the Giving Review
Los Alamos County Councilor Ryn Herrmann discusses Tuesday’s council meeting during a visit to the Los Alamos Daily Post newsroom. Video by Páya Pavlíková/ladailypost.comRead More| Los Alamos Daily Post
Post News: To read the latest letters to the editor, click here.Read More| Los Alamos Daily Post
Our Managing Editor discusses a Houston mother who killed her kids and other hot topics.| DefenderNetwork.com
Hollow Knight Silksong makes me proud to be an Australian. After 50 hours with the game, here’s why it’s a 10 out of 10. The post Hollow Knight: Silksong: ‘This is a game for gamers’ appeared first on Quest Daily.| Quest Daily
India’s cost-effective generics and global partnerships promise a new phase in the battle to end AIDS by 2030 with generic lenacapavir. #HIV #lenacapavir| Policy Circle
The Air India crash revives questions of legal liability, corporate accountability, and India’s aviation safety standards.| Policy Circle
Economic growth alone cannot deliver well-being; nations must focus on human development by investing in education, health, and equality to achieve real progress. #GD #economy #equity| Policy Circle
India’s electric vehicles revolution accelerates with policy support, falling battery costs, and expanding consumer demand across urban and rural markets.| Policy Circle
Banks are turning everyday purchases into EMI consumer finance, raising questions about household debt and financial resilience.| Policy Circle
India must channel its public funds by strategic leverage. The question is where and how green subsidy will deliver maximum export resilience, decarbonisation and domestic value.| Policy Circle
This World Habitat Day, ensuring India’s cities remain liveable requires not just infrastructure but also people-centric policies and strong governance. #cities #urbanplanning #WorldHabitatDay| Policy Circle
With smart health, workforce, and city policies, India’s silver economy could fuel GDP growth instead of becoming a demographic burden.| Policy Circle
By Charlotte Golla | Chandler, Arizona, has a special election coming up on November 4, 2025. If you’re a resident, keep an eye on your mailbox. Ballots were mailed to voters on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. One matter on this year’s special election ballot seems rather innocuous—Proposition 410—Charter Amendment Clarification of Term Limits for Councilmembers and Mayor. […] The post CHARLOTTE GOLLA: Chandler’s Prop 410 Campaign Is Filled With Deception first appeared on AZ FREE N...| AZ FREE NEWS
By the Arizona Free Enterprise Club | How long must taxpayers be forced to throw money at a failed plan before something is done about it? For the Maricopa Association of Governments’ (MAG) regional transportation plan—which for two decades spent billions on light-rail and other wasteful “active transportation” projects and has primed the pump for another twenty years of boondoggle spending—The Club […] The post AZFEC: MAG’s Transportation Plan Is Already Failing To Meet ...| AZ FREE NEWS
El Camino College students have the right to feel safe on campus, but how can they if they don’t know what those rights are to begin with? The college could create a culture of safety on its campus by better promoting the means students can use to defend themselves, from what tools they can carry...| El Camino College The Union
A few months ago, I reconnected with a friend whom I had worked with on an initiative on ‘the sharing economy’. At the time, we were both ‘Young Global Leaders’ (YGLs) with the World Economic Forum. It was 2013, and we had volunteered our time to bring attention to how new technologies could be used The post Systems are breaking—And that’s our opportunity appeared first on Shareable.| Shareable
Head traumas in the early years of life are quite common to dismiss, but dismissing them when 80% of serial killers have similar head traumas sounds like a recipe for disaster. Several serial killers have documented childhood head injuries and later engaged in violent, criminal behavior. Head trauma can lead to issues with emotional instability,...| The Burke Beat
Reading Time: 8minutesWhen I returned to school ten years later, technology changed the rules. Here is my experience as a grad student in an AI-dominated world. The post Opinion | Ten Years Later: Returning to School in an AI-Dominated World appeared first on Observatory - Institute for the Future of Education.| Observatory – Institute for the Future of Education
Education and money: two worlds coming together. What you do, or don't, will be reflected in your finances, and vice versa.| Observatory - Institute for the Future of Education
An overreliance on pesticides and a disconnect from the land has dampened the mythology of America’s most iconic fruit, says Priyanka Kumar.| Land and Climate Review
Digitally replicating what we do today will not be enough to deliver an NHS online hospital service, writes Andrew Davies of ABHI| Digital Health
Israel and Hamas have signed the first phase of the Trump Gaza Peace Deal, an unprecedented accord securing the release of all hostages and a ceasefire. Both Netanyahu and Trump praised the agreement as proof that strength and steadfast resolve, not concession, can bring lasting peace to the Middle East. Source| THEJ.CA
When the world doubted peace was possible, President Trump forged a deal that put lives before politics. The U.S.-led Gaza Ceasefire Plan has not only halted the violence but secured the return of every remaining hostage, a decisive act of courage and compassion that cements Trump’s legacy as the Pr| THEJ.CA
A new slur has emerged to describe the stars who seem to come out of nowhere and dominate the music scene. Is there any truth to it?| i-d.co
With US equities at record valuation peaks, investors should re-examine their risk appetite| www.ft.com
As you travel through southern Saskatchewan and Alberta, particularly in areas challenged by dry growing conditions, the magnitude of the kochia problem is easy to see.| The Western ProducerOpinions & Blogs | The Western Producer
Agriculture Canada and the dedicated public servants who work every day to support Canadian agriculture are a crucial pillar of the sector and they need support — not austerity.| The Western ProducerOpinions & Blogs | The Western Producer
The prominence of broadcast radio has faded over the years, but the market information in old recorded reports remains as essential as ever.| The Western ProducerOpinions & Blogs | The Western Producer
One small town has set up its own clinic and hired doctors and clinic staff as municipal employees, similar to those who work for the fire department.| The Western ProducerOpinions & Blogs | The Western Producer
Invigor Gold, the canola-quality mustard developed by BASF, is on a collision course with Canada’s condiment mustard industry. It’s difficult to see how the two can co-exist.| The Western ProducerOpinions & Blogs | The Western Producer
Meeting consumer expectations is about earning reputation, securing competitiveness, building trust and ensuring long-term resilience in a volatile global market.| The Western ProducerOpinions & Blogs | The Western Producer
Pile a bunch of farmers, researchers and ag journalists onto a trailer pulled behind a tractor, add some makeshift seats (often hay bales) and hope nobody falls off. These are some of my favourite days of the year.| The Western ProducerOpinions & Blogs | The Western Producer
China’s tariffs are very clearly tied to Canada’s decision to impose our own tariffs on its electric vehicles and steel and aluminium.| The Western ProducerOpinions & Blogs | The Western Producer
