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Amid Trump’s assaults on DEI, how one university is elevating Black students
Sacramento State’s Black Honors College, launched in 2024, provides specialized education and community for Black students amid broader rollbacks of diversity programs on campuses nationwide.
With jet fuel prices near a record, holiday airfares soar higher
Jet fuel prices near record highs are driving holiday airfares up 20-30% compared to last year, forcing many travelers to reconsider or postpone their trips.
India’s Cockroach Janta party leader arrested amid crackdown on protests
The leader of India’s Cockroach Janta party youth movement was arrested Friday as authorities intensified a crackdown on anti-government protests demanding the resignation of the chief election commissioner.
Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital four days after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous lung growth. The 71-year-old is scheduled to make a public appearance Sunday.
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Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers says he saw Bin Laden’s body with his ‘own eyes’. He did not
Republican Mike Rogers claimed in a fundraising email that he saw Osama bin Laden’s body with his own eyes, but fact-checkers found he was not present during the 2011 raid.
Max-severity Exchange server flaw under active exploitation by Kremlin hackers
Russian state hackers are exploiting a maximum-severity Exchange Server vulnerability to install advanced malware through email, with a sophisticated backdoor that persists even after credential rotation and system re-imaging.
Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals
The Trump administration has authorized private security firms to conduct cyberattacks against overseas criminal organizations targeting US entities, marking the first time the federal government has allowed the private sector to perform offensive cyber operations.
AI build out: AI gold rush draws crypto firms away from Bitcoin
Bitcoin mining companies are increasingly redirecting their computing infrastructure toward AI applications, signing major deals with firms like Anthropic as cryptocurrency rewards decline from their October 2025 peak.
Instagram CEO denies company hid low use of teen safety feature in Meta trial
Instagram’s CEO denied allegations that the company concealed low usage data for teen safety features while testifying in a major lawsuit brought by 29 US states against Meta.
London rollout of robotaxis delayed amid lack of guidance for firms to follow
London’s robotaxi rollout has slipped past the original spring timeline due to regulatory delays and missing guidance from Transport for London, with no fully driverless vehicles approved yet.
Musicians-turned-detectives are hunting for AI grifters
EDM producers are publicly calling out musicians they suspect of using generative AI to create songs, citing telltale audio artifacts like stuttering vocals and persistent hissing sounds that reveal algorithmic origins.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is at its best when there’s friction
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 largely retains last year’s hardware but fundamentally reimagines the cover screen experience, allowing users to run full Android apps on the outer display for the first time.
Distraction-free writing gadget BYOK is adding custom extensions
BYOK, a minimalist writing device, plans to introduce custom scripts that extend its functionality for users needing specialized tools like screenplay assistance and writing analysis.
Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China
Major American brands including Nike, Starbucks, and General Motors have lost significant market share in China due to geopolitical tensions, domestic competition, and failure to adapt products to local consumer preferences.
Inside Coca-Cola’s secretive innovation labs: How the beverage giant wants to automate dirty soda and refreshers
Coca-Cola is developing new automated drink dispensers in its innovation labs to make customizable beverages like dirty sodas and refreshers as food service operators seek expanded beverage options.
Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final hurdle before buying WBD. So far, he can’t clear it
David Ellison’s Paramount faces its final hurdle in acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery as state attorneys general, led by California’s Rob Bonta, seek to block the $110 billion deal on antitrust grounds ahead of a March trial.