Day: February 12, 2025

Pope blasts Trump admin over mass deportation plan, directs ire at Vance’s religious defense for policies

4:32 pm February 12, 2025

Pope Francis on Tuesday issued a major rebuke of the Trump administration’s plans for the mass deportations of migrants, stressing that the forceful removal of people simply for their immigration status deprives them of their inherent dignity and “will end badly.” Francis wrote a letter to U.S. bishops in which he appeared to criticize Vice […]

Illinois university sued after professor alleges he was fired for objecting to race-based hiring policies

4:30 pm February 12, 2025

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is facing a lawsuit over its racial hiring quotas after a former professor claimed he was illegally “retaliated” against for objecting to its allegedly discriminatory practices. Professor Stephen Kleinschmit was a clinical associate professor at UIC’s Department of Public Policy, Management and Analytics (PPMA) until his contract was terminated […]

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich opens up about Trump pardon

4:30 pm February 12, 2025

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich says he is “profoundly grateful” to President Donald Trump for pardoning him. Blagojevich spent nearly eight years in prison on corruption charges, for, among other things, trying to sell or trade former President Barack Obama’s former Senate seat. Five years after commuting Blagojevich’s sentence, Trump pardoned him on Monday. “I […]

How to delete multiple text messages on a Mac and iPad

4:30 pm February 12, 2025

Are you overwhelmed by the sheer volume of text messages cluttering your Mac or iPad? You’re not alone. Many users find themselves endlessly scrolling through conversations, searching for important information or simply trying to declutter their digital space. Fortunately, Apple has provided ways to manage your messages more efficiently. Let’s dive into how you can […]

Coast Guard intercepts 132 Haitians on boat south of Florida Keys, sends them back home

4:21 pm February 12, 2025

The U.S. Coast Guard sent 132 Haitians back to their home country after intercepting their vessel southeast of the Florida Keys last week. Coast Guard cutter Escanaba made the stop approximately 50 miles southeast of Marathon, Florida, after being notified of a 30-foot vessel overloaded with people sailing between Cuba and Cay Sal Bank. Aircrews […]