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USCIRF Reiterates Concerns on Religious Freedom in India, Calls for Release of Religious Prisoners of Conscience

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) held a hearing on “Advancing Religious Freedom within the U.S. - India Bilateral Relationship,” which highlighted the Indian government’s legal framework and enforcement of discriminatory policies against religious minorities. Witnesses gave testimony exploring policy options for the United States to work with India to combat religious freedom violations and other related human rights in the country.

Suspect arrested after shooting along Mardi Gras parade route leaves 1 dead, 4 others injured, New Orleans police say

A suspect is in custody after one person was killed and four others -- including a 4-year-old girl -- were injured in a shooting Sunday night along a Mardi Gras parade route ahead of the city's raucous celebration this week, police said.

Meta considering a standalone social network that sounds a lot like Twitter

Facebook-parent Meta is exploring building a new, standalone platform for sharing text updates, the company confirmed to CNN on Friday, in what could mark the most high-profile new contender to take on Twitter as it falters under Elon Musk.

Treasurer Schroder launches the Unclaimed Property Great Employee Give Back of 2023 at Baton Rouge General

To celebrate National Unclaimed Property Day, State Treasurer John M. Schroder launched the Great Employee Give Back of 2023, a pilot program with Baton Rouge General, by handing out 572 unclaimed property checks totaling more than $42,000 to employees of the Baton Rouge General on Wednesday afternoon.

House Oversight chairman and former Twitter employees strike deal on subpoenas in exchange for testimony

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has subpoenaed three former Twitter employees who will testify before the panel in relation to their investigation into Twitter's decision to temporarily suppress a New York Post story regarding Hunter Biden's laptop, three sources familiar with the documents tell CNN.

Black Women Rule the Grammys

Bow down for Queen Bey! The Houston entertainer has just sent herself into the superstar stratosphere by winning the most Grammys in history! With a record 32 wins, she received her latest Grammy for best dance/electronic album for the record "Renaissance." Beyonce also took home Grammys for best traditional R&B performance for "Plastic Off the Sofa," best electronic dance for "Break My Soul," and best R&B performance for "Cuff It," respectively. She is, without a doubt, the GOAT of music!

US moves to reimpose sanctions on Venezuela

The US has reimposed economic sanctions against a Venezuelan state-owned mining company and says it could go on to reimpose further sanctions on the country’s oil and gas sector after Venezuela’s Supreme Court barred main opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado from running for president last week.

Manipulated Biden video remains online = Meta’s Oversight Board rules

A video on Facebook manipulated to suggest that President Joe Biden behaves inappropriately toward women can remain on the platform, but only because of a problematic loophole in Meta’s “incoherent” policies, the company’s Oversight Board said Monday.

Jay-Z-themed library cards spark increase in Brooklyn Public Library memberships

If anyone can make a trip to the library feel like a party, it’s Jay-Z, apparently.

Defending the Dream: 60th Anniversary – March On Washington

This week, we gather in solemn remembrance to honor the diamond anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom—a day that has transcended the annals of history and reverberates through the very sinews of our national spirit. As we meditate on this epoch-defining juncture and listen once more to the oratorical tapestry woven by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it becomes ever more incumbent upon us to renew our vows to the ceaseless quest for economic justice and the consummation of Dr. King’s ageless dream. Make no mistake—these luminous ideals are now being cast into shadow, as forces labor unceasingly to revert the wheels of progress through insidious mechanisms like voter suppression and the erosion of our sacrosanct rights.

Wesleyan University joins other schools in nixing legacy admissions after Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling

Wesleyan University will stop giving preferential treatment to applicants who are the children of alumni – joining a growing list of schools to end legacy admissions after the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action.

Uber’s post-pandemic growth is slowing

Uber has reported that its revenue ticked up 14% last quarter, marking a slower pace of growth than recent quarters when sales surged as riders returned to pre-pandemic habits.

Campus Chronicles - Febuary 21, 2024

The Alief ISD Hastings High School Speech and Debate team has achieved a significant milestone, with members ranking among the Top 25 nationally at the UC Berkeley competition. Let's give a round of applause to these talented competitors and their coach, Mrs. McDonough!

The last Sears in the New York area is closing. Just over a dozen remain in America

Sears’ last-remaining store in the New York metro area is closing, bringing the number of Sears locations still in existence down to about a dozen.

AI shouldn’t make ‘life-or-death’ decisions, says OpenAI’s Sam Altman

Human beings will continue to decide “what should happen in the world” regardless of the rise of artificial intelligence, OpenAI’s Sam Altmann said Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.

Climate activists charged with vandalizing US Constitution display at National Archives

Two people have been charged after they allegedly dumped a “fine red powder” over the US Constitution’s display case at the National Archives, the Justice Department announced Friday.

Mayor Whitmire Fosters Historic Pact, Ending Houston Firefighter Pay Deadlock

In a landmark move for public safety, Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association have brokered a ground- breaking tentative deal, concluding a longstanding salary dispute dating back to 2017. This resolution, a cornerstone achievement just weeks into Mayor Whitmire's tenure, heralds a new era of acknowledgment and progress for Houston's bravest.

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