Day: September 19, 2023

Former Hamline University professor’s lawsuit allowed to proceed on religious discrimination grounds

8:04 pm September 19, 2023

A former Hamline University adjunct art professor can proceed with her lawsuit against the private Minnesota school but only on the basis of religious discrimination, a federal judge has ruled. Erika López Prater sued Hamline University earlier this year after she was dismissed following a complaint from a Muslim student that she showed ancient images […]

UN General Assembly kicks off with leaders raising alarm alarm on climate change, refugees crisis

7:16 pm September 19, 2023

The first day of the United Nations General Assembly meeting kicked off in downtown Manhattan Tuesday, bringing in speakers from around the world to discuss the globe’s most pressing challenges. Leaders spoke of the many global crises presently faced, including the climate crisis, rampant inequality, Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, and geopolitical instability. Here are […]

Ask a doc: ‘How can I make vaccinations and blood draws less scary for my child?’

6:59 pm September 19, 2023

Back-to-school time means a focus on children’s immunizations ahead of flu season — but the prospect of shots can be scary and anxiety-inducing for many kids. Some two in three children have strong fears around needles, according to CDC data. Evelyn Chan, pediatrician and CEO of Smileyscope in California, said preparing a child ahead of […]

Vanna White extends ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contract as co-host through 2025-26 season

6:58 pm September 19, 2023

Vanna White extended her contract with “Wheel of Fortune” for two years as long-time host Pat Sajak prepares to leave in 2024. White signed a two-year contract extension as co-host of the popular game show through the 2025-26 season as Ryan Seacrest will take over for Sajak in fall 2024, according to a statement provided […]

This Facebook Messenger phishing scam is stealing millions of passwords

6:57 pm September 19, 2023

Ah, Facebook Messenger. It’s where we swap memes, catch up on gossip, and reconnect with old classmates. Lurking behind that chat bubble is a new threat. It is a cleverly disguised scam by hackers aimed at both businesses and individuals on the platform. According to Guardio Labs’ researchers, every week, an overwhelming 100,000 phishing messages […]