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Princeton Professor Avoids Saying 'Trump' at Freshman Orientation
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— Oct 29, 2026
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Tom Gallagher
This avoidance just highlights how some faculty treat certain leaders as untouchable.
Bret Weinstein outlines Libertarian Party takeover to recruit Thomas Massie
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Nov 4, 2026
Former Evergreen State professor Bret Weinstein announced he is planning to take over the Libertarian Party to advance a presidential campaign for outgoing Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie.
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Retired Professor Blocks Philadelphia Delivery Robot in Protest Over Worker Jobs
Tech
— Oct 31, 2026
Carolyn Marvin, 78, was handcuffed and cited for disorderly conduct after blocking an Uber Eats robot in Philadelphia. She said she thought she had more rights than the robot.
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Chris Dalton
At her age she probably remembers when people delivered food, and now machines are taking those roles without any real debate on the impact.
SCSU Professor Dies After New Haven E-Bike Hit-and-Run
World
— Oct 26, 2026
Southern Connecticut State University English professor Mike Shea, 74, died from injuries sustained when an e-bike rider struck him in a New Haven crosswalk and fled; police are still seeking the rider. Students and colleagues remembered Shea as a devoted, generous teacher who profoundly influenced his students and the university community.
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Incoming House GOP Minority Discussing How To Keep Members On The Reservation With New Rule
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 1h
Former Texas Tech Professor Gets 40-Year Fentanyl Sentence
Health
— Oct 23, 2026
Former Texas Tech professor Daniel Taylor was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute fentanyl. Prosecutors said he sold products including a pink fentanyl-and-sedative mixture branded “Pink Flamingo,” linked his operation to multiple overdoses, and exploited vulnerable women.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Patrick Stewart, Star Trek Actor, Dies Aged 86
Patrick Stewart
— Oct 29, 2026
Patrick Stewart died Oct. 28, 2026, at 86 at his Los Angeles home after Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia, his family said. He was Star Trek's Picard and X-Men's Professor X.
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British Actor Sir Patrick Stewart Dies at 86
Sandra Rhodes
— Oct 29, 2026
Sir Patrick Stewart, the legendary British actor best known for portraying Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" franchise, has died.… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Four UT Professors Earn Regents Outstanding Teaching Awards
Cris Abrego
— Oct 21, 2026
The University of Texas System named UT Permian Basin Spanish professor Perla Ábrego and three UT San Antonio faculty members among recipients of its 2026 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award, recognizing teaching excellence and student success. Each recipient receives a certificate, medallion and $25,000 award; Ábrego said her students continually shape and strengthen her teaching.
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Dallas Judge Faces Probe Over Racial Remarks
Ada E. Brown
— Oct 28, 2026
A misconduct complaint against U.S. District Judge Ada Brown has prompted an investigation after a hearing transcript showed her directing racially charged remarks at attorney Ezra Young, a Latino lawyer representing a Black professor in a tenure dispute. Brown defended her comments in a formal response, and she was temporarily removed from her docket during the probe.
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Schumer Faces Revolt From Within as Senate Democrat Makes Leadership Move
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing a challenge from within his own party as Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland launches a campaign to replace him and push Senate Democrats in a new direction. According to Fox News , Van Hollen, who has served alongside Schumer since 2017, announced his challenge Thursday night following discussions with fellow Democratic senators. The move sets up an un
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Educators, Schools Earn Honors Across US
Lifestyle
— Oct 27, 2026
Schools and educators earned recognition for teaching excellence and innovation: Lakeville Elementary was named an Apple Distinguished School for balancing digital and traditional learning, while teachers in Nebraska, Wyoming and Alabama received awards for their impact on students. A Minnesota State University professor also won a Golden Apple Award.
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USC Upstate joins rally against campus sexual violence
Lifestyle
— Oct 27, 2026
Educational institutions are confronting sexual violence and harassment through prevention efforts and calls for accountability: USC Upstate plans to join a national survivor-support rally, while commentary from Ghana urges stronger penalties for educators who abuse students. At the University of Denver, a professor found responsible for sexually harassing a graduate student remained employed part time off campus after the university’s civil rights office upheld its finding.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Pope Leo XIV Leaves Hospital After Lung Cancer Surgery
Sandra Rhodes
— Oct 17, 2026
Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital early Saturday afternoon, according to Vatican News. Professor Stefano Margaritora and Dr. Luigi Carbone confirmed via blo… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Diverse Runners Prepare for NYC Marathon
Sports
— Oct 24, 2026
The 2026 New York City Marathon will feature runners with personal stories of resilience, including Jessica Reilly, who plans to race two days before preventive surgery after testing positive for a high-risk BRCA1 mutation, and University of Alabama professor Benjamin Boudreaux, who advocates for accessible exercise while living with type 1 diabetes and autism. The field also includes celebrities and reality-TV personalities, as organizers expect about 60,000 participants across the five boroughs.
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Professors Furious Over Being Told Not To Indoctrinate Students: ‘Out Of Control’
University of Hawaiʻi System
— Feb 18, 2026
Professors at the University of Houston (UH) are complaining about a new rule requiring them to self-check their coursework to ensure they are not indoctrinating students. Professors reportedly received a memo from UH…
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Nuclear Startup Wins Local Approval For Up To 120 Small Reactors Beside Data Centers
Simon August · 5 min · 1h
Professor Cancels Class After Swift-Kelce Engagement Announcement
Taylor Swift
— Aug 29, 2025
There are times when a university professor needs to cancel a class. For an advertising and public relations professor at the University of Tennessee, that time came when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement was…
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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
Quizie
— Quiz
A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
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Professor Admits She Only Works At University To ‘Build Power,’ Advocate For Palestine
University of Chicago
— Jul 7, 2025
A professor at the University of Chicago on Saturday admitted she is using her platform at the school to “build power” and advocate for pro-Palestinian causes. Eman Abdelhadi, an assistant professor and director of…
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Professor Of Islamic Civilization Says ‘Get Over It’ To Concerns About Rape Gang Crisis
Muslims
— Apr 7, 2026
A Georgetown University professor is under fire for telling people who share concerns about Muslim “rape gangs” to “get over it.” Professor Jonathan A. C. Brown, chair of Islamic Civilization at Georgetown, posted the…
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Elite University Stood By While Professor ‘Publicly Harassed’ Jewish Student, Lawsuit Alleges
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
— Jun 25, 2025
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) allegedly failed repeatedly to discipline a professor who harassed Jewish and Israeli students, a lawsuit filed Wednesday claims. A tenured linguistics professor at the…
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Elite University Professor Wants ‘Symbolic’ Iranian Strike On US Base
Georgetown University
— Jun 23, 2025
A professor at Georgetown University appeared to call for Iran to strike a base following targeted American bombing runs on the country. Jonathan Brown , a professor and director of the Arabic and Islamic Studies…
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Feds Launch Investigation Into State’s Largest Teachers Union
The largest teachers' union in New Jersey is under investigation due to its alleged ties to a super PAC boosting its former president in his failed gubernatorial run.
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Top University Knowingly Rejected Professor’s Application For Being Israeli, Lawsuit Alleges
The University of California, Berkeley
— Aug 20, 2025
The Brandeis Center filed a lawsuit against the University of California (UC) Berkeley for allegedly denying a professor’s job application because she is Israeli. Dr. Yael Nativ was a visiting professor at UC Berkeley…
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Professor Offers Extra Credit For Wearing a Mask
Reporting
— Sep 1, 2022
A professor at Texas A&M University- Texarkana has offered students an extra 15% credit if the whole class wears masks to class for the entire course. The course, American Film History, is being taught by Professor Drew…
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College Professor Goes Viral After Secret Word Exposes AI Cheating
Mississippi
— Aug 3, 2026
A Mississippi college professor has gone viral after revealing how a hidden instruction exposed dozens of students who allegedly used artificial intelligence to complete a midterm exam. Jason Gibson, a history professor…
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Professor Takes Aim at Texas A&M in Lawsuit, Alleges Discrimination Against White and Asian Men
Reporting
— Sep 14, 2022
A lawsuit was filed by a professor at the University of Texas at Austin against Texas A&M University for alleged discriminatory practices within its faculty fellowship program. According to Professor Richard Lowery, who…
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This Professor Makes $100k a Year to Teach Your Kids: Listen to How Insane He Is
Opinion
— Jun 12, 2022
The title of “university professor” used to really mean something. At one time, the profession carried a certain amount of weight and prestige. Nowadays, if you tell someone you’re a college professor, they’ll wonder…
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Hegseth Revives WW2 Era Clandestine Office For Special Forces
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 1h
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