Pharrell Williams stirred up a storm with his recent comments on politics and diversity. He stood by his views, even though they weren't popular. He believes that support for businesses should be based on merit, not skin color. Pharrell questioned if people want jobs because they are the best or bec
Technology is changing how we talk to each other. A group of professors and students from Quinnipiac University created software that lets people control devices with their faces. This is a big deal for people who can't move much. The idea started when Chetan Jaiswal, a computer science professor,
Marwan Barghouti, a Palestinian leader, has been behind bars since 2002. He's seen as a crucial figure for Palestinian unity and statehood. Over 200 celebrities have now joined the call for his release. These stars include actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Josh O'Connor, and Javier Bardem, as well as mu
InPlay Global is shaking up the world of sports and finance. They're creating a new kind of investment called Performance Securities. These will let people trade shares in sports teams, much like stocks. The idea is to make sports teams into something you can buy and sell, just like companies on the
UVA Health is giving back to the community this holiday season. They are donating $37, 500 to four nonprofits in Charlottesville, Culpeper, and Northern Virginia. This is to honor their over 18, 000 employees. The money will go to All Blessings Flow, the Culpeper Food Closet, Fauquier FISH, and Act
Peer support programs can make a big difference in helping Latinx individuals deal with substance use and mental health issues. But how do you make these programs work best for this community? A recent study looked into this question. The study focused on a Spanish-speaking organization that helps
In Minneapolis, local leaders are making it clear: they've got the backs of their Somali neighbors. Mayor Jacob Frey says he hasn't heard about any upcoming immigration raids targeting the Somali community, but either way, his city will stand with them. He's made it clear that local police won't be
A recent court decision has put a stop to a controversial appointment in New Jersey. Alina Habba, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, was barred from serving as the state's top federal prosecutor. This decision came after a series of legal maneuvers by the Trump administration to keep her in the role.
In a recent development, a prominent opposition leader in Azerbaijan has been detained ahead of trial. The charges? Attempting to overthrow the president. Ali Karimli, who has been at the helm of the Azerbaijani Popular Front Party for over two decades, is now facing serious allegations. The author
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals made a significant ruling. They said Alina Habba, a former lawyer for ex-President Donald Trump, cannot act as the U. S. Attorney for New Jersey. The court found her appointment to be unconstitutional. It also violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. This decisio
