“We can’t succeed in a new era with yesterday’s playbook,” says Dr. McCrary. “The National Science Board supports President Trump’s aspiration for Golden Age of American Innovation and will continue to work in partnership with the White House, the Congress, and leaders across business, academia, national security, and state sectors...” The post The University of the District of Columbia’s Victor McCrary Elected Chair of the National Science Board appeared first on The Journal ...| The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
A former president of Morehouse College, Dr. Wilson has conducted extensive research on American higher education, particularly the history and current state of HBCUs. During President Obama's first term, Dr. Wilson was executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and University.| The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
In a fiery appearance before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared that the federal government had “lied about everything” during the COVID-19 pandemic — a sweeping accusation that immediately drew condemnation from public health experts and deepened the controversy surrounding his leadership of the nation’s top health agency. The exchange came during a hearing focused …| Chronology
Registered student organizations at Ole Miss will not have access to Student Activity Fee funding to put on certain programming until further notice, University of Mississippi Provost Noel Wilkin said in an email sent Friday to all RSO leaders and advisers listed on the ForUM directory. The university will tap the Office of Student Affairs, […] The post SAF funding status in limbo as legal battles linger appeared first on The Daily Mississippian.| The Daily Mississippian
Three Fargo officers are on administrative leave after an exchange of gunfire Monday at a Moorhead apartment, said Moorhead Police Chief Chris Helmick.| Perham Focus
ELITE riot units have been deployed in Sorong, West Papua, as riots broke out on the streets when four freedom fighters were prosecuted by authorities. The post Riots over Papua arrests appeared first on Islands Business.| Islands Business
FIJI’S Constitution remain valid despite a legal challenge by Cabinet, the country’s Supreme Court ruled this hour. The post Fiji’s 2013 Constitution is valid appeared first on Islands Business.| Islands Business
Georgia’s Secretary of State, in coordination with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has issued subpoenas as part of the ongoing investigation into First Liberty Building and Loan, the […]| The Citizen
During a Thursday hearing, family mourned the loss of the "bright and joyful" victim, Eastyn Deronjic, while describing the betrayal and anguish the boy's killer, Mason Garza, had inflicted.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Pay for play is a Hollywood institution that exists on a spectrum of cost and legitimacy. This production company offers members support and hands-on development for $99 a month.| IndieWire
NEW DELHI (Morning Star News) – Uttarakhand state, India last week passed an amendment to its controversial anti-conversion law expanding punishment to life imprisonment. The Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government managed to introduce the Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2025 during an assembly session that turned chaotic over alleged Panchayat (local council) rigging. The […] The post India’s Harshest Anti-Conversion Law Approved in Uttarakhand appeared first o...| Morningstar News
LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – A Christian girl rescued from a Muslim in Pakistan who abducted her said he forcibly converted her, sexually assaulted her as part of a sham Islamic marriage and forced her into prostitution. The forced prostitution resulted in serious health issues for the 16-year-old girl, whose name is withheld […] The post Kidnapping, Abuse Traumatize Christian Girl in Pakistan appeared first on Morningstar News.| Morningstar News
University of Wisconsin students were notified via email Thursday morning of an aggravated assault that occurred on Wednesday at about 8:45 p.m. at the Memorial Union Terrace. The UW-Madison Police Department was notified of a disturbance involving seven to 10 juveniles at the Terrace. An investigation found that the juveniles consisted of two groups and...| The Badger Herald
On the eve of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a storm that killed more than 1,800 Americans and caused $161 billion in destruction, a chilling warning has landed in Congress. Employees i…| Chronology
By Chernoh Alpha M. Bah Two weeks ago, my colleagues and I left the United States to embark on a solidarity tour in Europe and Africa, meeting with human rights organizations and policy leaders to brief them on fundamental rights in Sierra Leone. As you already know, for six years now, my colleagues and I […]| AFRICANIST PRESS
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in Guinea-Bissau to rescind an August 15 order effectively suspending the work of the Portuguese state-owned news outlets LUSA and RTP and expelling Portuguese journalists working with them. Authorities ordered the immediate and indefinite closure of the LUSA and RTP offices and the discontinuation of local broadcasts of RTP, […]| AFRICANIST PRESS
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Malagasy authorities to retract threats of criminal prosecution directed at Gaëlle Borgia, a freelancer who contributes to TV5 Monde, and Radio France Internationale (RFI) correspondent Pauline Le Troquier, and to ensure that the press can cover matters of public interest without interference. According to the two journalists, Madagascar’s […]| AFRICANIST PRESS
By Chernoh Alpha M. Bah Two years after the pivotal elections of June 2023, which saw the incumbent Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) candidate, Julius Maada Bio, secure a second term in office des…| AFRICANIST PRESS
Monrovia, Liberia – In a case now drawing national and international attention, Criminal Court “A” at the Temple of Justice has scheduled the trial of several high-profile defendants for Thursday, August 28, 2025, despite a slew of outstanding legal motions, constitutional violations, and a pending appeal before the Supreme Court’s Justice in Chambers. The court, [...] The post Liberia: Trial Scheduled Amidst Procedural Violations in High-Profile Criminal Case appeared first on FrontP...| FrontPageAfrica
Monrovia, August 22, 2025 – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has by Proclamation declared Sunday, August 24, 2025, as “National Flag Day.” In keeping with tradition, the holiday will be observed on Monday, August 25, 2025, as a public holiday throughout the Republic. According to a release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Proclamation [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Declares August 24 as National Flag Day; Holiday to Be Observed Monday, August 25 appeared first on Fr...| FrontPageAfrica
Monrovia – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has announced plans to enforce the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court’s order to evict the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) from its national headquarters in Congo Town on Saturday, August 23, 2025. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh The announcement was made in a video address by Inspector General Gregory Coleman, [...] The post Liberia: Police to Enforce Court-Ordered Eviction of CDC Headquarters Saturday appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.| FrontPageAfrica
The right engine of the Boeing 757-300 began spitting flames shortly after leaving Corfu in Greece - shaken passengers said they started 'sending text messages to loved ones' as they feared the worst| The Mirror
In a groundbreaking move that could redefine the stablecoin landscape, Wyoming has unveiled the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), marking the first time a U.S. state has issued its own stablecoin. Announced today, during the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium in Jackson Hole, FRNT is positioned as a fully reserved, dollar-pegged asset designed to bridge traditional finance and […] The post Wyoming Launches FRNT: The First State-Backed Stablecoin. appeared first on National File.| National File
National File has obtained exclusive video of Jeremy Bertino’s newly sworn affidavit in which he describes his own malicious prosecution at the hands of Biden’s and Merrick Garland’s prosecutors. The Biden Department of Justice’s key Dept. of Justice witness in the case against the Proud Boys is recanting his testimony that resulted in convictions and […] The post EXCLUSIVE BOMBSHELL VIDEO: KEY DOJ WITNESS SAYS BIDEN FBI THREATENED, COERCED HIM TO SECURE PROUD BOY CONVICTIONS appear...| National File
Jonathan Joss, known for 'King of the Hill' and 'Parks and Recreation,' was shot to death Sunday. His husband says the shooting was motivated by homophobia.| Los Angeles Times
“My commitment is to lead with integrity, champion academic excellence, foster a spirit of collaboration, and drive innovation to meet the ever-changing needs of our students, faculty, and the broader community,” said Dr. Leiba. “Together, I am confident we will continue to build on the legacy of excellence that defines Miami Dade College.”| The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
Update: BPD later determined the wounded man had been shot in Oakland. No further information about the freeway shooting has been released.| The Berkeley Scanner
Three Fargo officers are on administrative leave after an exchange of gunfire Monday at a Moorhead apartment, said Moorhead Police Chief Chris Helmick.| InForum
R&B singer Kehlani remains firm on their views about Israel's war on Gaza after it recently cost them a performance opportunity at Cornell University.| Los Angeles Times
Brace yourself, Britain — this may come as a shock. But here it is: not everyone likes dogs. Yes, even in a country where we proudly dress them in tartan jumpers, buy them Christmas stockings, and let them lick our ice creams. The UK is in the middle of a dog boom. In recent years, [...] <p>The post Breaking News: Not Everybody Likes Dogs first appeared on National Daily Press.</p>| National Daily Press
New York City politics has rarely seen a power shift this dramatic — or this fast.Just two months ago, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani was the progressive outsider fighting uphill against the most po…| Chronology
The unusual move pushes the Legislature into overtime to address energy affordability just as campaign season heats up in advance of the Nov. 5 election.| Los Angeles Times
The City Council has voted unanimously to prohibit new development across in sections of three neighborhoods plagued by dramatic land movement.| Los Angeles Times
"I am honored to join this talented community and am committed to collaborating with our campus presidents, external partners, and state, municipal, and community leaders to chart a path forward that is rooted in student success and equity," said Dr. Royal. "The future is bright for CT State, and this is just the beginning."| Women In Academia Report
The new provosts are Zeynep Hansen at Boise State University in Idaho, Mahpiua Deas at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Piyusha Singh at Lincoln University of Missouri, and Nell Jessup Newton at Wake Forest University in North Carolina.| Women In Academia Report
Difficult News and A Reminder of the Impact of Melanoma Today we would like to acknowledge the recent death of Brandon Blackstock from melanoma. Our sympathy goes out to his family, friends, and fans. His passing is a reminder that melanoma is a serious health threat that can affect us all. Melanoma is the most aggressive type of skin cancer, ... Read More The post Remembering Brandon Blackstock: A Call to Action on Melanoma Awareness appeared first on AIM at Melanoma Foundation.| AIM at Melanoma Foundation
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IO Biotech (Nasdaq: IOBT) today announces topline results from the pivotal Phase 3 trial of its investigational, immune-modulatory, off-the-shelf therapeutic cancer vaccine, Cylembio® (imsapepimut and etimupepimut, adjuvanted). The trial evaluated Cylembio in combination with Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy, KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), vs. pembrolizumab alone as a first-line treatment in 407 patients with unresectable or metastatic (advanced) ... Re...| AIM at Melanoma Foundation
Kendrick Lamar reveals there's more to his summer smash 'Not Like Us' than throwing shade at Drake as part of their public rap feud earlier this year.| Los Angeles Times
Kendrick Lamar brings his summer hit (and Drake diss track) 'Not Like Us' to the streets of Compton to make a music video, days after it rocked his Forum show.| Los Angeles Times
Photo courtesy of ComEdThe EV Readiness Program third cohort of 17 communities was recognized for their achievements to earn 'EV Ready' Community Bronze, Silver or Gold at an award ceremony on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. EV Readiness Program helps local governments plan for transition [...] The post Caucus, ComEd Announce 17 Communities Complete ‘EV Ready’ Training appeared first on Mayors Caucus.| Mayors Caucus
Krispy Kreme shares sank after costs for exiting its unprofitable McDonald’s venture in the U.S. resulted in a quarterly loss that exceeded analysts’ expectations.| Business North Carolina
As half a million in Lebanon are displaced by the raging Israel-Hezbollah conflict, people search for safety and sanity in crowded homes and shelters.| Los Angeles Times
Following the citywide strike affecting trash pickup services, Temple gave new directions to students living in Philadelphia for proper trash disposal.| The Temple News
PM says Israel had 'no choice' but approve Gaza takeover plan, in order to topple Hamas' remaining stronghold. He vows aid distribution will be secured with| www.israelhayom.com
Wildlife officials are worried wild pigs have become exposed to rodenticide, contaminating the animals and turning their meat and fat blue.| Los Angeles Times
The federal government and California water agencies announced an agreement to raise a dam and expand San Luis Reservoir, increasing its water-storing capacity.| Los Angeles Times
California water managers decided to curtail extra water flows intended to support endangered delta smelt. The change has sparked debate over protections for fish.| Los Angeles Times
Officials have decided to ban salmon fishing on the California coast for a second year. Salmon populations have dropped after the state's last drought.| Los Angeles Times
Ten years ago, California adopted a law to curb chronic overpumping of groundwater. Significant challenges remain, even as the state works toward its goals.| Los Angeles Times
President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 — the first time the Russian leader will set foot in the United States in a decade, and a move drawing …| Chronology
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) announced late Saturday that he was pulling a plan to sell up to more than 1 million acres of federal land from the Trump-backed 'One Big Beautiful Bill.'| Los Angeles Times
With little public debate, state lawmakers passed a complex energy bill that upended how most Californians are billed for electricity.| Los Angeles Times
Police Chief Dave Zibolski said police did not yet know the motive behind the shootings, but that the feud between two groups had “obviously escalated.”| InForum
California is facing a housing crisis due to local regulations that undermine state efforts to increase housing supply, such as inclusionary zoning and development impact fees, which act as a hidden tax on housing construction and slow production.| Davis Vanguard
Bianca Tylek has raised concerns about the expansion of private prison corporations profiting from the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies, which has led to longer detention periods, the reopening of previously closed facilities, and the influx of new vendors in the immigration detention space.| Davis Vanguard
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement that will allow a long-stalled affordable housing project in Goleta to move forward, following a ruling by the Santa Barbara County Superior Court siding with the Attorney General and the developer against the city's refusal to process a revised application for the project.| Davis Vanguard
The Education Justice Coalition has released a report highlighting the systemic failures of Los Angeles County in providing meaningful educational opportunities to incarcerated youth, and calls for immediate action to reform the juvenile system.| Davis Vanguard
The Sacramento Homeless Union has won a federal lawsuit against the City of Sacramento, resulting in a legal settlement that provides protections for unhoused residents during extreme heat events.| Davis Vanguard
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed legislation to accept a $9.4 million grant to open a new Real-Time Investigation Center for the San Francisco Police Department, which will include drones, surveillance cameras and Flock Automated License Plate Readers, and has already contributed to a 41% drop in auto thefts.| Davis Vanguard
Sandra Hemme, who spent 43 years in prison for a murder she did not commit, is suing the city of St. Joseph, Missouri, for allegedly concealing and manipulating evidence that led to her wrongful conviction.| Davis Vanguard
Attorney Raphael Goldman has raised constitutional concerns about President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan nationals and detain them in El Salvador, arguing that the government cannot impose criminal punishment without due process and congressional authorization.| Davis Vanguard
Judge Robert Hawk delayed sentencing a man who pleaded guilty to retail theft, citing violations of his probation, and the District Attorney's Office is now seeking a five- to six-year prison sentence.| Davis Vanguard
Byron Black, a 69-year-old man with an intellectual disability, was executed by the state of Tennessee despite strong public opposition to the death penalty for people with intellectual disabilities, highlighting the moral bankruptcy of the system.| Davis Vanguard
The FBI's 2024 report shows that crime rates in the US have significantly declined, with murder rates falling by 14.9% and property crime rates dropping by 8.1%, indicating that crime is down across all categories and population groups, and is not due to any political agenda.| Davis Vanguard
In this episode of Pamela Price Unfiltered, Mistah F.A.B. joins Pamela Price to discuss healing, community, second chances, and the broken reentry process for people coming home from incarceration.| Davis Vanguard
Tennessee executed Byron Black, a 69-year-old man with an intellectual disability and a live heart implant, despite widespread ethical concerns and objections from medical experts and advocates.| Davis Vanguard
The Trump administration has made $1.1 billion in cuts to public broadcasting and has attacked the free press by filing a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, according to the ACLU, which argues that these actions violate the First Amendment.| Davis Vanguard
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has announced the permanent closure of the California Rehabilitation Center in Norco by fall 2026, citing a historic drop in the state's prison population and years of grassroots organizing advocating for the closure.| Davis Vanguard
An accused man was dragged out of a Santa Clara County Superior Court courtroom by a bailiff during a recess, delaying resolution of his case to Tuesday.| Davis Vanguard
Thousands of Angelenos are stuck with costly, exhausting commutes due to decades of housing policies that have prevented working people from living near jobs and transit systems, and a bill in the state legislature, SB 79, offers a commonsense fix by requiring cities to allow more housing near transit.| Davis Vanguard
A fundraiser created by the user "Shiloh Hendrix" has raised more than $250,000 to help her family relocate after claiming the viral video led to their address, names and her Social Security number to be leaked.| Rochester Post Bulletin
According to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Kameron Ray Collier, 17, of Lake City, was last seen by family on Tuesday.| Rochester Post Bulletin
California's Department of Water Resources set its initial water allocation for the State Water Project at 5% — a level that could change in the coming months depending on the weather.| Los Angeles Times
Southern California's heat wave will peak Thursday, bringing triple-digit temperatures to L.A. County. Hotter than normal weather will continue well into next week.| Los Angeles Times
The Canyon fire along the Ventura-Los Angeles county line quickly grew to over 1,000 acres Thursday afternoon, triggering evacuations in and around Piru and Castaic.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom orders independent investigation into how the loss of water pressure left fire hydrants dry, hindering firefighting efforts in Los Angeles.| Los Angeles Times
By Chernoh Alpha M. Bah and Matthew Anderson Six months after New Jersey state authorities revoked the certificate of the Julius Maada Bio Project, the founders have again established a new entity in the United States called the Julius and Fatima Maada Bio (JFMB) Inc. This new organization claims to focus on activities that support […]| AFRICANIST PRESS
Most African countries will be subject to a 15 percent tariff, including Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Uganda, and Botswana. Some countries that previously benefited from duty-free access under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) now face this significant additional cost for exporters. In many cases, this 15 […]| AFRICANIST PRESS
he Committee to Protect Journalists calls for authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to immediately drop legal proceedings against three journalists who were beaten and detained overnight while seeking to interview a provincial minister in the north-eastern city of Kisangani. On July 23, KIS24 Info’s Steves Paluku, ElectionNet’s Paul Beyokobana, and Kisangani News newspaper’s Sébastien Mulamba […]| AFRICANIST PRESS
Authorities in the Republic of the Congo must ensure the safety of journalist Rosie Pioth following death threats for her reporting on the anniversary of the 1982 bombing of the Maya-Maya International Airport in the capital, Brazzaville, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Thursday. Pioth, correspondent for the French government-owned outlet France 24 and […]| AFRICANIST PRESS
By Mark Feldman and Nik Harris The International Peace Bureau (IPB) has issued an appeal to the global peace movement and human rights organizations for support of a solidarity tour organized by Africanist Press. The tour aims to mobilize support for the protection of fundamental rights in Sierra Leone and beyond. The IPB is a […]| AFRICANIST PRESS
By Mark Feldman Dr. Chernoh Alpha M. Bah, an exiled Sierra Leonean scholar and journalist, is set to embark on a solidarity tour in Europe and Africa in August 2025. The tour aims to raise awarenes…| AFRICANIST PRESS
