News in Brief: U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, UVA Law Alumna, Dies of Cancer at 74 In her 30-year career in Congress The 1975 graduate authored legislation to ensure equality and justice for all races. University News U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, left, spoke at the Law School’s Final Exercises in 2001. She is … Read more
LeBron James leads Team USA over Germany in London LeBron James displayed a second show of strength on Monday night as he led his team in the United States to a 92-88 victory against Germany in London and he finished at 20 with six rebounds, and 4 assists against Germany, the current FIBA World Cup … Read more
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively reveal the name of their baby boy No. 4 In his speech during the “Deadpool & Wolverine” premiere in New York July 22, Reynolds exclaimed her daughters James 9 Inez 7, Inez Betty 4 and Inez, 7, and Betty… By Lindsay Weinberg and E! Online Staff Originally appeared on E! Online … Read more
Davidson College Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising, Remarkable Engagement, Extraordinary Impact With help from alumni family members faculty, staff, and family members, Davidson College celebrated a record-breaking year of fundraising. Davidson College wrapped up a tremendous fiscal year June 30, 2024, celebrating a record-breaking fundraising total of $130.8 million. It was previously $115 million. The record-breaking total … Read more
“Kamala is a brat”: Harris’ presidential campaign adopts the Gen Z Charli XCX meme What exactly does it mean to describe vice president Kamala Harris a brat? Some Democrats think it could attract younger voters. By Emily Martinez If someone calls Democratic presidential contender Kamala Harris a brat, it might not be an insult. The endorsements from … Read more
CrowdStrike shares plummet due to the fallout of the technology outages across the globe persists A malfunctioning CrowdStrike Software update infecting computer systems on Monday. The issue could impact signers, Guggenheim Securities analysts warned. By Jordan Novet George Kurtz, president CEO and Co-Founder at CrowdStrike speaks at the WSJTECH live conference in Laguna Beach, California, … Read more
A statement from the President Joe Biden on Sonya Massey Sonya Massey, who was a cherished mother and friend, daughter and a young Black woman, is alive this day. Sonya phoned the police because she was concerned about an incident By The White House Sonya Massey, a beloved mother, friend, daughter, and young Black woman, should … Read more
NEWS: Sanders on Netanyahu Addressing Congress This Week WASHINGTON on July 22nd – – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today issued the following statement in advance of Netanyahu’s address by Prime Minister Benjamin Trumpet to a joint session of Congress this week: As I said in my last post as I said last month, I will not attend … Read more
Deli Meats Linked to Deadly Listeria Outbreak Adults who are older are more prone to infection By Aaron Kassraie Carmen K. Sisson/Cloudybright / Alamy Stock Photo Public health officials have issued a broad health warning about eating meats sliced at any deli counter, as they work to trace the source of a listeria outbreak that … Read more
Bruce Springsteen on the poetry of his album “Nebraska” An album of dark music recorded in a bedroom of the farmhouse he rented in 1982, which reflected the changes throughout his life between “The River” and “Born in the U.S.A.,” was instrumental in establishing Springsteen’s reputation as one of the music’s most soulful voice. By … Read more