An Austrian business school founded by billionaire Ronald Lauder has severed its partnership with Harvard University, the latest blow to the college's prestige amid rising campus antisemitism in the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israeli civilians. … [Read more...] about Austrian business school cuts ties with Harvard in solidarity with Jewish students
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Kim Jong-un boasts of achievements as he opens key year-end political meeting
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un praised what he called achievements and victories that strengthened national power and boosted the country's prestige this year, as he opened a key political meeting to set new policy goals for 2024, state media reported Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Kim Jong-un boasts of achievements as he opens key year-end political meeting
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Live updates | Israel’s forces raid a West Bank refugee camp as its military expands Gaza offensive
Israeli forces raided a refugee camp in the northern occupied West Bank, killing at least six Palestinians, Palestinian health authorities said early Wednesday. The Israeli military had also expanded its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip to the densely populated urban refugee camps in the central part of the territory Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Live updates | Israel’s forces raid a West Bank refugee camp as its military expands Gaza offensive
1-2-3 and counting: Las Vegas weddings could hit record on New Year’s Eve thanks to date’s pattern
For better or for worse, a wave of couples saying "I do" in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve could set a record for the city's busiest wedding day ever. … [Read more...] about 1-2-3 and counting: Las Vegas weddings could hit record on New Year’s Eve thanks to date’s pattern