Disney heiress and Democratic megadonor laments lack of liberal unity, leverage in Trump era

Walt Disney Company heiress and liberal megadonor Abigail Disney lamented the current state of American politics, arguing civilization needs a “reset.” Disney spoke to The Guardian about where the Democratic Party currently stands under President Donald Trump’s second term. The liberal heiress of the Disney entertainment empire is no stranger to outspoken opinions. After then-President Biden’s…

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Whitmer ditches Dem playbook on Trump’s tariffs amid 2028 speculation

While most Democrats have rejected President Donald Trump throughout his second term, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer bucked the party line during a trip to Washington Wednesday amid speculation about her 2028 campaign aspirations. Democratic governors, many rumored to harbor 2028 presidential ambitions, spoke out against Trump’s tariffs this week as governors JB Pritzker and Gavin…

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Cutting boards every home cook needs in their kitchen

Your kitchen isn’t complete without a cutting board – or two, or three. They’re not just useful tools, they’re integral to safe and efficient food preparation. Depending on what you are using it for, you often need multiple sizes and various materials, including wood, bamboo and plastic. Cutting boards can serve many purposes, from helping…

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Wisconsin state agencies, university system failed to track DEI spending, audit reveals

The University of Wisconsin system and several state agencies failed to specifically track spending on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Wisconsin’s Legislative Audit Bureau (WLAB) recently revealed. The audits covered FY 2023-2024. As a result of this lack of tracking, WLAB, a state government agency, was forced to estimate what the institutions spent on…

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Princeton student says anti-Israel protesters called her ‘inbred swine’ and told her to ‘go back to Europe’

A lecture at Princeton University by former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was cut short this week after protests erupted both inside and outside the event, with Jewish students reporting targeted slurs and hateful rhetoric from demonstrators. Danielle Shapiro, a Princeton senior who attended the event, said the protest disrupted the lecture nearly from the…

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Is this robot after our hospitality, retail and healthcare jobs?

As you navigate through your daily routine, whether it’s grabbing a meal at a restaurant, visiting a healthcare center or checking into a hotel, you might soon encounter a new kind of robot at these places.  It’s called the FlashBot Arm, and Pudu Robotics is behind it.  This semi-humanoid robot combines advanced manipulation capabilities with intelligent…

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Conservative PAC seeks to flip school board seats across the US

A conservative political action committee wants to flip school board seats across the country, part of a recent trend of school board elections becoming more overtly political battles. In Wisconsin, 20 school board candidates endorsed by the 1776 Project Political Action Committee (PAC) won their races this year and “flipped two seats,” the organization claimed….

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