The leaders of Northwestern, Rutgers and UCLA were grilled on antisemitism on their campuses and their response to recent pro-Palestinian protests. https://www.wsj.com/articles/congressional-committee-takes-aim-at-leaders-of-ucla-rutgers-northwestern-a6949052
Voters in Oregon’s Multnomah County decide to hire a new district attorney. https://www.wsj.com/articles/not-even-portlandia-wants-a-progressive-prosecutor-29e663dd
Daniel Noboa won over investors when he came to office as the fresh-faced, millennial leader of Ecuador, vowing to overhaul the nation’s troubled economy and tackle rising crime. from Bloomberg Markets https://ift.tt/nPVGjo4
Meme coins have been the talk of the crypto market over the past two weeks. Right now, three trending tokens – Bonk, Pepe, and Dogeverse – are jostling for position. But which of these tokens has the most potential to surge in the latter half of 2024? BONK Breaks Free, But Is The Rally Sustainable?…
The Nigerian Correctional Service recently faced accusations of failing to bring Tigran Gambaryan, a jailed Binance executive, to a court hearing on May 22. A lawyer representing the Nigerian revenue collection agency subsequently requested the court to adjourn proceedings. This would allow him to investigate the reasons behind Gambaryan’s absence. Gambaryan Key to Nigeria’s Tax…
Find insight on Monro, Michelin, Wizz Air, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto & Transport sector. https://www.wsj.com/articles/auto-transport-roundup-market-talk-2d9ea314
Charlie Colin, bassist and founding member of Train, has died. He was 58. On Wednesday, Colin’s sister Carolyn Stephens confirmed the death to The Associated Press. He died after slipping and falling in the shower while house-sitting for a friend in Brussels, TMZ reported. According to Colin’s mother, the musician was teaching a master class…
The actor stars as a man who plays various hit men for the police in Richard Linklater’s mischievously entertaining film, which is being released in select theaters before landing on Netflix next month. https://www.wsj.com/articles/hit-man-review-glen-powell-richard-linklater-adria-arjona-netflix-d7457f9b
It might be tempting to swallow chewing gum if there’s no trash can nearby to dispose of it — but is it dangerous to do so? Though it’s not necessarily a health hazard, swallowing gum is not a good habit, according to Dr. Ari Lamet, a gastroenterologist in Hollywood, Florida. “Swallowing a piece of gum…
Volkswagen AG said higher import tariffs for Chinese-made EVs in the European Union will offer only a short respite, with lower costs necessary to stay competitive over the long run. from Bloomberg Markets https://ift.tt/pX9D43h