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Baylor Sues Boston U Over ‘BU’ Logo Infringement

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Baylor University has filed a federal lawsuit against Boston University, alleging that BU’s use of an interlocking “BU” logo is “essentially identical” to Baylor’s long‑standing trademarked design, causing confusion and diluting its brand.

Baylor’s complaint, filed in U.S. District Court in Waco, Texas, cites trademark infringement, unfair competition, and false designation of origin. The interlocking “BU” has served as Baylor’s visual identity since at least 1912 and was federally registered in 1988. Baylor claims decades of widespread use have built significant public goodwill around that logo.

The lawsuit traces the dispute back to 1987 when Baylor applied to register the design and Boston University opposed. In 1988, a coexistence agreement was reached, allowing both institutions to use the “BU” initials—but in distinct styles. Boston typically used side-by-side lettering, which Baylor did not contest.

According to Baylor, the conflict resumed in 2018 when BU began selling hats with an interlocking version of the logo through its campus store. Despite Baylor’s objections in 2021, Boston expanded use of the contested mark, now seen on merchandise and used by club sports programs. Baylor argues that the usage likely misleads consumers and allows Boston to unfairly benefit from its brand equity.

Baylor’s filing demands the court permanently bar Boston University from using any confusingly similar interlocking “BU” mark. The university also seeks destruction of infringing materials and recovery of litigation costs.

Both universities declined to comment, citing ongoing legal proceedings.

Illinois Lt. Governor Pushes Debunked ‘Murdered’ Narrative for Michael Brown

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Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton tweeted that Michael Brown was “murdered,” ratcheting up political polarization and perpetuating a narrative long discredited by law enforcement findings.

Lieutenant Governor Stratton’s post claimed Michael Brown “graduated from high school 8 days before he was murdered,” honoring his memory in a way that dismisses key facts about the 2014 incident.

Federal investigations, including a DOJ probe, concluded that the evidence did not support civil rights charges against Officer Darren Wilson. The reports found no proof that Brown raised his hands in surrender or called out “Don’t shoot.” Instead, overwhelming forensic and eyewitness evidence indicated Brown assaulted the officer and attempted to seize his service weapon.

By rebranding the case as a “murder,” Stratton perpetuates a misleading narrative that ignores the factual findings of federal authorities. Her message echoes the “Hands up, don’t shoot” myth that has repeatedly been debunked over the past decade.

Nature Pushes to Replace DEI with Decolonized Indigenous Science

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A new Nature editorial urges replacing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in science with “decolonization” that elevates Indigenous knowledge systems to equal status with Western science. The proposal has drawn sharp criticism from those warning it could erode scientific standards.

The editorial claims DEI is superficial and fails to address the “colonial foundations” of research. It calls for reshaping science around place-based Indigenous epistemologies, treating them as equally valid as empirical, reproducible methods. Supporters say this would correct historic marginalization. Critics counter that replacing the scientific method with ideology risks politicizing research and undermining objectivity.

The push mirrors global academic trends, including recent debates in New Zealand over giving Māori traditional knowledge equal weight in science education. Opponents there argued such moves blur the line between cultural traditions and scientific fact.

The Nature stance signals a growing willingness in elite institutions to challenge the universality of the scientific method itself—an approach some see as less about inclusion and more about rewriting the rules of science to fit activist agendas.

Adelphi SJP Faces One-Year Probation for Campus Hostility

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Adelphi University placed its Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter on one-year disciplinary probation after finding that the group’s social media posts created a hostile environment for Jewish students. The decision follows an investigation initiated by Israeli-American Professor Tuval Foguel, represented by the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law.

Adelphi’s investigation determined that the SJP chapter’s online posts praised the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack. Other posts called for “long live the intifada” and claimed that “Israel is a terror state” whose supporters are “Zionist terrorists.”

Administrators concluded these statements were “severe or pervasive” enough to intimidate or discourage Jewish students from participating fully in campus life.

The one-year probation began on August 7, 2025, and will remain in effect until August 7, 2026. During this time, the university may restrict the chapter’s events, closely monitor communications, and require members to participate in educational programming.

SJP leaders must meet with officials by mid-September to review appropriate social media use and the risks of harassment. Failure to comply with the probation terms could result in the loss of official campus recognition.

The probation order leaves little room for appeal. Only procedural errors, the emergence of new evidence, or proof of bias could lead to reconsideration.

The Brandeis Center praised Adelphi’s action as a significant step in protecting Jewish students from targeted hostility. Professor Foguel called the decision “an important step in the right direction” and said it could serve as a model for other universities confronting similar conduct.

This action reflects a broader national trend of universities sanctioning SJP chapters for speech and conduct that cross into harassment, with other schools such as George Washington University taking similar measures.

No Good Deed… Kentucky Whistleblower Aledgedly Fired After Exposing License Fraud

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Kentucky whistleblower Melissa Moorman says she was fired after exposing a scheme in which her co-workers sold driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. Court documents show that in 2024, Moorman discovered two employees at the Department of Vehicle Regulation selling licenses to “nonresidents” without proper screenings or testing. “The employees were being paid under the table,” Moorman told WDRB News, explaining that the scheme ran four to five times a day for more than two years, involving only illegal immigrants.

Moorman immediately reported the activity to her supervisor. The employees were later fired, and federal authorities launched an investigation. However, Moorman says her supervisor — who instructed her to share her credentials with the now-fired workers — remains employed. On the day she met with federal investigators, Moorman was terminated. “I did the right thing. I told the truth. I should not have been fired,” she said.

In April, Moorman filed suit under the Kentucky Whistleblower Act, seeking reinstatement, back pay, and restoration of benefits. Her attorney, Garry Adams, told Fox News Digital it was “tragic that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet chose to terminate the person that uncovered the fact that hundreds, perhaps thousands of undocumented people were provided Kentucky driver’s licenses that they were not qualified to receive.” He added that government agencies must stop “sweeping big problems under the rug” and start addressing misconduct.

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman called the reports “troubling and unacceptable” and confirmed his office has been “aggressively investigating this potential fraud” with federal law enforcement.

Eric Holder’s Gerrymandering Double Standard on Full Display

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Gerrymandering hypocrisy is back in the spotlight after former Obama Attorney General Eric Holder blasted Republican redistricting while defending Democratic efforts to do the same. Speaking to NBC’s Kristen Welker, Holder said, “There’s no question that gerrymandering is a threat to our democracy,” accusing Texas Republicans of “authoritarian moves” and calling for Democrats to respond.

Holder endorsed California Governor Gavin Newsom’s push for a ballot measure that would allow the Democrat-controlled legislature to temporarily seize power from the state’s independent redistricting commission. If passed, the move could net Democrats up to five extra congressional seats, according to Politico. “Taking the reasonable steps that have been proposed in California, I think, it makes a great deal of sense in this moment,” Holder said.

This position stands in sharp contrast to Holder’s National Democratic Redistricting Committee, which claims to oppose “mid-decade map redraws” and to “combat ongoing gerrymandering.” The group condemned Texas Republicans’ proposed maps and even threatened lawsuits, while ignoring California’s openly partisan plan.

California joins Illinois and New York in considering Democrat-led gerrymanders to offset GOP gains in Texas. Unlike Texas, where lawmakers can redraw maps at will, these blue states require structural changes such as ballot measures to act mid-decade.

Holder’s remarks came as more than 50 Texas Democrats fled to Illinois to stall the GOP’s redistricting vote. FBI officials confirmed they are assisting local authorities in locating the lawmakers. Holder insists Democrats must “protect our democracy now if we ultimately want to be able to save it,” a statement critics say reveals the partisan nature of his so-called reform agenda.

Crime Data Manipulation Allegations Rock D.C. Police

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Crime data manipulation allegations are casting doubt on claims that violent crime in Washington, D.C., is at a 30-year low. While official numbers show a 27% drop in “assault with a dangerous weapon” in 2024 and a further 20% drop in 2025, whistleblowers and union leaders say the truth may be very different. In July, Police Union head Gregg Pemberton accused commanders of instructing officers to “take a report for a lesser offense” to artificially lower crime statistics.

Commander Michael Pulliam is under investigation for allegedly altering crime classifications. Similar accusations surfaced in 2019, when two D.C. police officers testified that violent attacks—like a slashing outside a liquor store and a knife-to-neck assault—were downgraded to “simple assault,” a misdemeanor the department does not count as violent crime. Neither case was prosecuted.

Nationally, this problem is not unique to D.C. The Los Angeles Police Department admitted in 2015 to misclassifying 14,000 serious assaults as minor offenses. The New York City Police Department acknowledged in 2012 that at least one precinct systematically underreported crime. In 2024, New Orleans police admitted underreporting over 400 rape cases.

Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund policy director Sean Kennedy explained why these patterns persist: “Everybody up the chain wins when crime goes down on paper, regardless of whether it goes down in reality.” His words strike at the heart of the debate over public safety in the nation’s capital and call into question the official narrative used to criticize President Donald Trump’s crackdown on crime.

Sierra Club Power Struggle Ends in Leadership Collapse

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The Sierra Club’s leadership crisis has boiled over, ending with the board’s unanimous vote to fire Executive Director Ben Jealous for cause after what members described as leadership collapse. The environmental group confirmed Monday that the board “has unanimously voted to terminate Mr. Jealous’ employment with the Sierra Club for cause following extensive evaluation of his conduct.” Board president Patrick Murphy said the move was “a difficult but principled decision to uphold our values and commitment to accountability.”

Jealous, a prominent progressive activist, had been placed on leave last month following demands from local chapters for a no-confidence vote. His tenure was marked by multiple rounds of layoffs, open feuds with staff, and strategic controversies. Union president Erica Dodt praised the board’s decision, saying, “Over a year ago, our union members overwhelmingly voted no confidence in Jealous’ leadership, citing his mismanagement of our organization’s strategy and budget and his ongoing attacks on our union.”

Jealous has faced past criticism for political inconsistencies, including giving contradictory answers to Jewish and Muslim voters on the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement during his failed 2018 Maryland gubernatorial run. His campaign also contacted a lobbyist convicted of fraud, despite pledging to avoid such individuals.

In response to his firing, Jealous told the New York Times, “It is disheartening, unfortunate, but perhaps not surprising that the board has chosen an adversarial course that the facts so clearly cannot support. I have begun the process under my contract to fight this decision. I am confident that we will prevail.”

Toronto Film Festival Caves to Anti-Israel Pressure, Scraps October 7 Doc

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The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has ignited outrage after canceling a Canadian documentary on Hamas’s October 7 terrorist attack, in what critics call an act of Hamas censorship. The film, The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue, follows retired Israel Defense Forces general Noam Tibon as he rescues his family and others during the massacre. It includes video Hamas terrorists recorded themselves—footage the festival demanded be altered before screening.

TIFF claimed it pulled the documentary because the filmmakers failed to meet “general requirements, including legal clearance of all footage.” But Deadline reports the real reason may be fears over “potential risks of disruptive protests” from anti-Israel demonstrators. The Canadian Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs condemned the move, saying, “It is inconceivable that TIFF allows a small group of extremists—using intimidation and threats of violence—to dictate which films Canadians can see at the festival.”

Sources say the festival made escalating demands, including proof of indemnification, legal letters, insurance certificates, and a third pre-screening just weeks before the event. When the filmmakers refused to withdraw voluntarily, TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey canceled the screening outright. Tibon blasted the explanation as “absurd and bizarre” and warned that such actions “constitute further harms to the victims” of Hamas.

Calling the decision a moral failure, Tibon declared, “The Toronto Film Festival has succumbed to pressure and threats, and has chosen to silence and erase October 7. My message to the festival management: The truth cannot be erased. The atrocities committed by Hamas cannot be erased or denied.”

Radical From Anti-Israel Extremist Group Plants Incendiary Devices in Boston

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Anti-Israel terror unfolded in Boston, where 25-year-old anti-Israel extremist Jermaiah Yusuf Sawaqed allegedly planted homemade explosive devices in the Boston Common and vandalized multiple landmarks with pro-Hamas graffiti. Police say Sawaqed is a member of the newly formed Direct Action Movement for Palestinian Liberation (DAMPL), a group that “explicitly rejects peaceful protest, instead endorsing violent resistance and sabotage” while pledging support for Hamas.

Investigators accuse Sawaqed of defacing the Massachusetts State House, the George Washington statue, and an MIT research lab with slogans such as “Death to the IOF” and the Hamas triangle symbol. After the July State House vandalism, police say he fled through the Boston Common, leaving behind two “homemade improvised explosive devices” constructed from toilet paper rolls with attached fuses. DAMPL later posted a video claiming responsibility, boasting that it had targeted the State House with “paint mixed with feces” and lit homemade flares on its gates.

Authorities seized flyers, anti-Israel propaganda, gasoline cans, and a commercial-grade firework modified to resemble the same devices found at the scene. The arrest comes amid a surge of anti-Semitic violence nationwide, including the May killing of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., and a fatal Molotov cocktail attack on a Jewish woman in Colorado.

Police reports warn DAMPL has “raised significant public safety concerns,” citing its violent rhetoric such as “Intifada until liberation” and “Palestine or we scorch the earth.”

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