
Cornell University Faces Reckoning Over Handling of Fraternity Rape Allegations
President Michael Kotlikoff admits the school 'must do better' after a civil lawsuit exposes systemic failures in campus safety and investigations.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Front page updated October 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Editorial
The Cornell rape scandal is a test of whether elite institutions will submit to process or submit process to reputation.

President Michael Kotlikoff admits the school 'must do better' after a civil lawsuit exposes systemic failures in campus safety and investigations.

President Trump successfully pressured G7 allies to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel, ensuring American farmers and truckers are not forced to subsidize global fuel shortages.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is baselessly accusing the United States of election interference as he attempts to maintain power against a surging right-wing opposition.

An Arizona appeals court has ordered a resentencing for a road rage killer, ruling that the use of an AI-generated video of the victim was an improper judicial practice.

Across the country, vandals are sabotaging Flock Safety cameras, a vital law enforcement tool that has proven effective in recovering stolen vehicles and locating missing persons.

The UN General Assembly voted to replace the traditional Mercator map with an 'equal area' projection, a move the U.S. rightfully slammed as a distraction from actual international crises.

Voters in Saxony-Anhalt are turning to the AfD in record numbers, signaling a massive rejection of mainstream German politics and a demand for radical change regarding immigration, economic policy, and national sovereignty.

Russia has launched an aggressive campaign of sabotage targeting military and defense facilities across Europe, signaling a dangerous escalation in its attempts to coerce Western nations into abandoning Ukraine.

A Russian drone successfully struck the Security Service of Ukraine headquarters in Kyiv, prompting President Zelensky to order a retaliatory response as U.S. envoys prepare for peace negotiations.

Two individuals were pulled alive from a tunnel more than a week after devastating flash floods claimed over 1,300 lives along the Nepal-Tibet border.

Downing Street has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the Falkland Islands, dismissing Argentine President Javier Milei’s territorial claims and threats against energy development as empty posturing.

Diesel prices have surged to a record $5.85 per gallon as the ongoing conflict with Iran disrupts global oil shipping lanes and drives up wholesale costs.

The U.S. continues to apply military and economic pressure on Iran to secure the Strait of Hormuz, but the regime in Tehran shows no signs of capitulating to American demands.

Volkswagen has announced a massive plan to eliminate 100,000 jobs by 2030 as the company attempts to recover from plummeting profits and fierce international competition.

Argentine President Javier Milei is threatening economic sanctions against companies developing oil resources near the Falkland Islands, a move British officials dismissed as a distraction from his domestic political struggles.

After a devastating flash flood struck the Nepal-China border, rescue teams managed to pull two survivors from the wreckage of a hydropower tunnel.