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RIP Jack Thornell: the press photographer who captured James Meredith's assassination attempt, but worried he'd be fired for not getting the photo – only to go on and win a Pulitzer

We look back at the late photojournalist's extraordinary career

Digital Camera World

J.D. Vance Dismisses Divorce Rumours, Admits Hope Hindu Wife Usha Will 'Eventually' Convert

Vice President J.D. Vance dismisses divorce rumours following 'Ringgate' and a viral hug, while opening up about his hopes for wife Usha Vance's religious conversion.

International Business Times UK

“I Can’t Do This:” Lip Reader Reveals Erika Kirk’s Emotional Exchange With JD Vance At TPUSA Event

"How she responds to grief is a personal thing, and no one should judge how she handles it."

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JD Vance and Erika Kirk Spark 2028 Ticket Talk After Viral TPUSA Photos

Photos and video from a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi showing J.D. Vance and Erika Kirk embracing went viral on 29 October 2025, prompting speculation about a possible 2028 ticket, debate over Vance's on-stage comments about his wife's faith, and intense social-media reaction.

International Business Times

JD Vance and Erika Kirk Spark 2028 Ticket Talk After Viral TPUSA Photos

International Business Times UK

Former pledge sues fraternity after brutal hazing left him ‘unable to walk’

Rafael Joseph claims he suffered a hematoma and a severe muscle injury

The Independent UK

One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources revealed – and it’s not straws or bags

Tire wear particles have been found to account for about 45 per cent of all microplastics in both terrestrial and aquatic systems

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Windows are the No. 1 human threat to birds – an ecologist shares some simple steps to reduce collisions

When wood thrushes arrive in northern Mississippi on their spring migration and begin to serenade my neighborhood with their ethereal, harmonized song, it’s one of the great joys of the season. It’s also a minor miracle. These small creatures have just flown more than 1,850 miles (3,000 kilometers), all the…

The Conversation

Warnings issued for festive spice that can interfere with the effectiveness of prescription medicine

The study’s researchers advised that those with chronic illnesses should consult their doctors before taking any supplement, especially if they’re taking high doses

The Independent UK

Civil rights icon James Meredith is honored in his Mississippi hometown

A new historical marker has been unveiled in the hometown of civil rights icon James Meredith

The Independent UK

Man Accused of Killing Gay Mississippi College Student Allegedly Googled 'How Long Does It Take to Strangle Someone'

Sheldon "Timothy" Herrington Jr. was accused of killing Jimmy "Jay" Lee while they were both students at the University of Mississippi in 2022.

Latin Times

Mistrial Declared In Case Of Missing LGBTQ+ University Student

Mistrial declared in case of Sheldon Herrington Jr. charged with killing Jimmie Lee. Prosecutors allege sexual encounter turned deadly, but defense argues ...

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Man on trial in Ole Miss student's death lied to investigators, police chief says

Police became convinced they were investigating a crime rather than a voluntarily missing person two weeks after a University of Mississippi student disappeared

The Independent UK

Trial begins for a man charged in the killing of a University of Mississippi student

A trial has begun for a man charged in the killing of a University of Mississippi student who was well-known in the local LGBTQ+ community

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International Business Times UK

Syracuse University Suspends Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity After Viral Hazing Video Shows Members Vomiting On Two Initiates, One Duct Taped To A Cross

Syracuse University has suspended its Phi Kappa Psi fraternity chapter after a viral video revealed shocking hazing rituals, including members vomiting on two initiates and one being duct-taped to a cross.

Tech&Learning

A New Book Argues Grades Are Failing Students. Here’s Why

Joshua R. Eyler gives the U.S. grading system an “F” in his new book, "Failing Our Future: How Grades Harm Students, And What We Can Do About It."

The Conversation

Loss of Supreme Court legitimacy can lead to political violence

Americans are gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July, and their thoughts are most likely on how many hot dogs to buy for the cookout and whether a family member needs to go stake out a good spot to watch the parade and fireworks.

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White House Condemns Racist Behavior At University Of Mississippi

The White House condemns racist behavior at University of Mississippi, sparking calls for action and discussions on racism and discrimination on college ca...

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WEKU

U of Mississippi opens probe over hostile protest that involved racist taunts

Videos of Thursday's incident at the school were shared on social media showing heated confrontations between pro-Palestinian protesters and a larger group of counterprotesters.

Al Jazeera

Dozens arrested in US campuses in another weekend of pro-Palestine protests

More than 2,000 people have been arrested nationwide as students continue protests calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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University Of Mississippi Conducting Student Conduct Investigation

University of Mississippi investigates a student conduct incident with racist overtones during a campus demonstration.

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Racist Incident Mars Israel-Hamas War Protest At University

Incident at University of Mississippi involving racist behavior during Israel-Hamas conflict demonstration sparks outrage and campus investigations.

The Guardian - US

University of Mississippi: ‘abhorrent’ counter-protesters condemned

Largely white, male group taunts pro-Palestinian protesters on campus and one man makes racist gesture towards Black woman

The Guardian - US

An Unholy Traffic: how the slave trade continued through the US civil war

In a new book, Robert KD Colby of the University of Mississippi shows how the Confederacy remained committed to slavery

WEKU

A half-century later, students at the University of Mississippi reckon with the past

University of Mississippi students meet members of the school's Black Student Union from 1970. They were jailed and expelled from Ole Miss for protesting token integration.

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