The University of Florida rescinded a retired professors emeritus status Friday, the university announced, over a Facebook post the evening of Charlie Kirks death that garnered social media backlash. The university posted to social media Friday that a retired faculty member who issued a post on social media that is raising concerns had lost emeritus status. In a followup, the university did not confirm to the Phoenix who the professor was. The Gainesville Sun reported that it had confirmed the professor in question is retired UF law professor Jeffrey Harrison. The post UF Rescinds Emeritus Status for Professor Over Kirk Facebook Post appeared first on FlaglerLive.
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H-1B visa fee hike leads to surge in travel bookings
The recent hike in H-1B visa fees to $100,000 has led to a surge in last-minute travel bookings to the United States.
Assam CM orders CID probe into Zubeen Garg’s death
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a CID inquiry into the recent death of popular singer Zubeen Garg.
GOP is now openly saying the first amendment isn’t a guaranteed right. But hey, don’t take away their guns!
The Republican Party is increasingly viewing the First Amendment as a revocable privilege rather than an inalienable right, a sentiment echoed by prominent figures like Donald Trump.
Britain’s MI6 set to attract spies from around the world
Instructions on how to access the portal will be publicly available on MI6s verified YouTube channel as the UK proactively reaches out to potential new agents in different parts of the world.
Harris book draws blowback from Shapiro, Buttigieg
WASHINGTON — Published excerpts from Kamala Harris’ new book are sparking pushback from prominent Democrats who she could face in 2028 if she runs for president again in what is
Rural Maharashtra Sees Spike In ‘Crypto-Christianity’ Cases; Alleged Conversions Fuel Communal Tensions
Many members of marginalized groups are reportedly undergoing conversion in secret to avoid caste-based oppression or social pressures. Some individuals are reportedly practicing Christianity in secret while retaining their Hindu identities, a phenomenon described in media and political discourse as “crypto-Christianity.”
‘Unfortunate’: NCP MP Sunil Tatkare on Sam Pitroda’s Pakistan remarks
Speaking to ANI, Tatkare said, “It is sad for India. He also grew up in India and achieved his status in India. It is unfortunate.”.
2020 Hathras `rape`: Court records statements against Rahul in defamation case
A Hathras MP-MLA court on Friday recorded statements of two witnesses in a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The case was filed by three youths acquitted in the 2020 case. They alleged that Gandhi defamed them by calling them accused after their acquittal.
‘Scuffgate’ trends as users report scratches on iPhone 17 Pro
The launch of Apple’s iPhone 17 in China has been marred by complaints from users over scratches on the new models.