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 Texas State professor sues university, claiming free speech retaliation over pro-Palestinian talk Idris Robinson, an assistant professor of philosophy at Texas State University, has filed a lawsuit against the school, claiming his free speech rights were violated and that he faced retaliation after giving a talk on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Robinson, whose contract is set to expire in May, is asking a federal court to block the university from terminating his employment. The lawsuit states that Robinson was placed on administrative leave on June 6, 2025, shortly after online activists called for his firing over a 2024 talk he gave as a private citizen at the Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair in Asheville, North Carolina. The presentation, titled “Strategic Lessons from the Palestinian Resistance,” addressed Hamas’s attack on Israel in October 2023 and Israel’s military actions in Gaza. During the event, a skirmish occurred involving four audience members and three pro-Is...

 Rocky Balboa statue moved into Philadelphia Museum of Art for upcoming exhibit    Workers removed the Rocky Balboa statue from outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Wednesday and relocated it inside the museum, where it will be the centerpiece of a new exhibit celebrating the 50-year legacy of the "Rocky" film series. The bronze statue, one of three identical pieces inspired by Sylvester Stallone’s iconic character, was the version featured in "Rocky III" during the confrontation with Clubber Lang, played by Mr. T. Another Rocky statue, owned by Stallone, currently sits atop the museum steps and will remain accessible to the public until it is returned to Stallone later this year. The relocated statue will take its place for the exhibit "Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments." The spot outside the museum previously occupied by Rocky will now feature a statue of real-life boxer "Smokin'" Joe Frazier, moved from a sports complex in ...

 Man crashes car through Florida airport gate, boards planes before being arrested     A man accused of drunk driving crashed his car through a gate at Daytona Beach International Airport on Wednesday and briefly entered several planes before being apprehended. Body camera footage released by the Volusia Sheriff’s Office shows deputies speaking with 58-year-old Bryan J. Parker of Holly Hill. When asked about the incident, Parker, handcuffed and seated on the ground, replied, “I don’t remember,” admitting he had consumed alcohol and used drugs earlier in the day. Authorities said they were alerted around 4:23 p.m. that a blue Ford Mustang had broken through a locked airport gate. Witnesses reported the vehicle drove onto the taxiway near the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University section of the airport, narrowly missing a taxiing plane. The airport confirmed Parker drove onto a secondary runway but stated that main runway operations were not affected, and safety officer...

  A Nigerian, Samson Adamu, has been appointed Acting General Secretary of CAF  Samson Adamu makes history as first Nigerian appointed Acting Secretary General of Confederation of African Football     History was made in African football administration on Sunday as Nigerian football official Samson Adamu was appointed Acting Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), becoming the first Nigerian to occupy the influential position in the organisation’s 70-year history. Adamu’s elevation marks a significant milestone not only for Nigeria but for West African representation in the upper echelons of continental football governance.  His appointment comes following the resignation of Veron Mosengo-Omba, the Swiss-Congolese administrator who stepped down earlier on the same day. Prior to his new role, Adamu served as CAF’s Director of Tournaments and Events, where he played a key role in the successful organisation of several major competitions a...

 Information Minister Mohamed Idris Congratulates President Tinubu At 74th Birthday                                       The Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 74th birthday. The Minister in a statement says this is a moment to celebrate a leader whose courage and clarity of purpose continue to guide Nigeria through a period of important reform and national renewal.  He commends the President’s commitment to making tough decisions for long-term stability which has put the country on a path of recovery and growth. He adds, President Tinubu's emphasis on transparency, responsible communication, and national unity continues to guide his work at the federal ministry of Information and national orientation. Renewed focus on strategic communication, public engagement, and the fight against misinformation refl...

 Aaron Phypers ordered to pay widower $160K amid Denise Richards divorce Aaron Phypers, the estranged husband of actress Denise Richards, has been ordered to pay more than $160,000 to widower Rupert Perry following a business dispute.  A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge issued a default judgment requiring Phypers to cover damages, interest, and additional costs tied to stem cell treatments Perry’s late wife, Elina Katsioula‑Beall, received at Phypers’ now‑defunct wellness center.  Perry alleged that Phypers promised a partial refund if the treatments failed, but no repayment was ever made before Katsioula‑Beall’s death in 2024. Court documents detail that Katsioula‑Beall underwent the costly procedures in 2023, spending $126,000, only to later discover her tumors had grown.  Despite repeated requests for a $63,000 refund, Perry claimed Phypers ignored them. Perry’s lawyers argued that Phypers’ conduct was intentional and caused undue hardship.  While sour...