IU Spirit Award Honors Innovative Dual Students for the First Time

Dusseldorf, Germany – The IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) has awarded its first IU Spirit Award, recognizing students on dual study programs who demonstrate innovation and commitment through their projects, theses, and initiatives. The award, presented for the first time in 2024, honors projects that excel in innovative strength, practical implementation, and the application of current research findings. Over 40 entries from 13 different degree programs were submitted for the IU Spirit Award this year. The winner of the jury prize is Jonathan Siepmann, a dual student from Dusseldorf studying Mechanical Engineering. Siepmann … Read more

Former Judge Warns: Donald Trump Could Face Jail Time for Violating Gag Order in Stormy Daniels Case

New York, NY – Former federal judge Shira Scheindlin has warned that former President Donald Trump may face imprisonment if he continues to defy an extended gag order in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. Scheindlin, who presided over cases in the Southern District of New York, emphasized that Trump has already received a warning to refrain from commenting on the ongoing case. The expanded gag order was recently implemented by Justice Juan Merchan, who also included his own daughter, Loren Merchan, within its scope. Merchan expressed concerns about Trump’s history of targeting family members … Read more

Louisiana Supreme Court Strikes Down Statute Allowing Victims of Child Sex Abuse to Seek Justice Beyond Time Limit

Lafayette, Louisiana – The Supreme Court of Louisiana has made a landmark ruling, declaring a law that allowed victims of child sex abuse to sue their abusers many years after the crime as unconstitutional. While three justices dissented and provided their reasons, the court’s decision has far-reaching implications. The lawsuit in question, filed in St. Martin Parish, accuses the church of being aware of the sexual abuse perpetrated by the late Reverend Monsignor Kenneth Romain Morvant. The abuse allegedly occurred in the 1970s at a Catholic church and school in St. Martin Parish. Typically, plaintiffs … Read more

Aaron Judge’s Playing Time Limited as Yankees’ Slugger Deals with Soreness

TAMPA, Fla. – Yankee fans were left with more concerns on Monday after Gerrit Cole’s MRI on his elbow was disclosed by Aaron Boone. However, there was also news regarding Aaron Judge that may put fans at ease, at least on the surface. Boone, who managed Monday’s split-squad game against the Phillies, revealed that Judge would not be playing until Wednesday, citing some mid-spring soreness. According to Boone, Judge has been feeling “kind of beat up” due to the rigorous work regimen in the batting cage and on the backfields. While Boone did not provide … Read more