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Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
The Barron Trump College Rumor That Won't Die
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. For those of you blessed enough to not be part of the rarified population of people who affirmatively signed themselves up to receive Google Alerts containing all the latest news about Barron Trump, you may have missed that there have been rumors flying around for weeks now about the real source of his father's animus toward Harvard University. In fact, for almost as long as the administration has been feuding with Harvard, some form of the dumb rumor has persisted: that this is all because Barron couldn't get into the school, and further, perhaps because Donald couldn't either. The source, to the extent that there is one, was social media: In mid-April, some tweets claiming that Barron Trump was rejected from Harvard as well as Columbia and Stanford went viral. Though some of these posts received millions of views, none of them appeared to offer any semblance of convincing proof that Barron, who recently finished his first year at New York University, actually applied to these schools. A senator, Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, didn't help matters when he posted, around this time: 'Can't help but wonder how many Trumps got rejected by Harvard.' Journalist Michael Wolff also shared a video about how it had become a common joke around the White House that one thing the universities Trump was targeting had in common was that Barron didn't get into them. Despite the flimsiness of this chatter, it clearly bothered the Trump family enough that Melania Trump's office issued a rare statement refuting the rumors—and considering how checked out Melania seems when it comes to performing the duties of first lady, this is saying something. 'Barron did not apply to Harvard, and any assertion that he, or that anyone on his behalf, applied is completely false,' Nick Clemens, a spokesman for the first lady, said in a statement in late May. But that wasn't the end of it. This week, Donald Trump himself addressed the rumors, and probably amplified them. He didn't step in to defend his son's honor, though (in the twisted logic where claiming that someone didn't apply to Harvard counts as defending their honor). Instead, he spoke out on his own behalf, seemingly in response to Wolff appearing on a podcast after Melania released her statement and mentioning that Trump himself didn't get into Harvard. Trump wrote on Truth Social, 'Michael Wolff, a Third Rate Reporter, who is laughed at even by the scoundrels of the Fake News, recently stated that the only reason I'm 'beating up' on Harvard, is because I applied there, and didn't get in. That story is totally FALSE, I never applied to Harvard.' It probably would have been smarter to stay quiet—you don't have to be a PR professional to realize that Trump allowing himself to be baited by this rumor is going to result in more people hearing it than just allowing it to die might have. But not engaging has never been the president's strong suit. The idea that Trump didn't get into Harvard all those years ago and is now exacting revenge because of it isn't at all implausible—we all know him to be a very petty man. The notion that he's seeking retribution for the university rejecting his son does feel slightly harder to buy, though, just because—as evidenced by what rumors Trump even felt it was important for him to personally speak to—when has he ever shown himself to be that personally protective of his children? But I think this whole thing is dumb for a much simpler reason. It's not just Harvard, or just elite schools, that Trump has set out to punish: Really, it's all American institutions. In some ways, one wishes that Trump would be so predictable or logical as to aim his ire at particular targets. Maybe he is being driven by revenge on some level, but if so, it seems like he wants revenge on everything and everyone who's ever been guilty of not taking him seriously, and that includes most of the country. 'Trump is punishing Harvard because he's mad he didn't get in' isn't inconceivable, but it feels, sadly like so many lines of critique right now, completely beside the point.
Indian Express
22-04-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
AI must serve humanity, not replace it: Experts stress responsible use at Dehradun PR workshop
Marking National Public Relations Day, the Dehradun Chapter of the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) hosted a workshop on Monday focused on the theme 'Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence: Role of Public Relations.' The workshop was inaugurated by Banshidhar Tiwari, Director General of Information and Vice Chairman of MDDA, along with Dr. Nitin Upadhyay, Joint Director of Information; Vijay Thapliyal, CEO of Badrikedar Temple Committee; and Ravi Vijarania, President of PRSI Dehradun Chapter. In his keynote address, Tiwari emphasized, 'In this era of rapid technological advancement, it is our collective responsibility to uphold human values.' He added, 'While AI saves time, we must be mindful of how we use that saved time.' Encouraging ethical use of technology, he stated, 'Before forwarding or sharing any information, it is vital to verify its authenticity, as misinformation can have a negative impact on individuals and society alike… Responsible use of AI is our duty, and there is a growing need to raise awareness about it.' Dr. Nitin Upadhyay noted, 'Every new technology brings challenges, as well as new opportunities and possibilities… we must not become entirely dependent on AI and should maintain our own capabilities… In the field of public relations, AI should remain a supporting tool.' Vijay Thapliyal added, 'While AI can provide almost everything, it cannot replicate emotions, which are unique to humans.' Technical expert Akash Sharma presented tools such as ChatGPT, Canva AI, and Google Alerts, explaining, 'AI is not replacing us but is making our work more effective. Public relations is a people-centric field, and AI helps enhance speed and accuracy.' Vijarania welcomed all attendees and highlighted the importance of organizing the workshop on the occasion of National Public Relations Day. The event was anchored by Verma. Among the attendees were PRSI Dehradun Chapter Secretary Anil Sati, Treasurer Suresh Chandra Bhatt, members Sudhakar Bhatt, Vaibhav Goyal, Rakesh Dobhal, Ajay Dabral, Deepak Sharma, Prashant Rawat, Jyoti Negi, Shivangi, Manmohan Bhatt, Sanjay Singh, and Pratap Singh Bisht.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Yahoo
Travel expert urges UK tourists to take one key action to save hundreds of pounds
A consumer choice brand has pitched travellers some "outrageous" travel tips for holidaymakers looking to get away this Easter or even this summer. Which? know flying can be stressful for anyone - especially families with small children - so their latest piece of advice could be great for those looking to save a bob or two this year. The team made a short video about the "top money-saving travel hacks," asking different members of staff what the best piece of advice to tourists this year would be. And the brand did not disappoint, with three savvy employees revealing the best secret to securing the best flight, train and stay prices this holiday season. READ MORE: Foreign Office issues two-word safety warning to UK tourists travelling to Greece READ MORE: Urgent warning to UK tourists as flight delays expected to be 'worst on record' The first hack staff had for travellers this summer was "don't buy your train tickets at the station." The employee said: "We found in an investigation that you might end up paying 154 per cent more. So buy them online before hand." It's clear from Which?'s advice that by using online service apps there is a possibility travellers can save a huge amount of money. And the money saving advice didn't stop there. The next staff member interviewed in the TikTok video had some advice for people who frequently use booking sites when going overseas. The travel expert recommended using the ' platform on your mobile phone rather than a laptop due to one often missed hack. She said: "They often offer unique discounts for booking in this way [by phone]. It can be up to 20 per cent off. "But it is also always worth contacting the hotel directly to see if they can beat the best price you've found. Even if they can't they will throw in a perk such as a free room upgrade or maybe breakfast." READ MORE: Urgent travel warning issued to UK tourists flying to Greece with EasyJet, BA, Ryanair and TUI READ MORE: Birmingham Airport issues major update over bid to 'elevate' passenger experience The third travel hack presented by Which? urged travellers not to leave booking their getaway until the last minute. By setting up alerts months in advance, it can give you the chance to secure a holiday which is the best value for money. The Which? expert said: "Don't leave it until the last minute to book your flights. Set up a price alert two to six months in advance with Skyscanner or Google Alerts and they you can book your flight when the price drops." Some travellers couldn't believe the advice given to them, with one simply stating "this is outrageous." Many other holiday-goers also chipped in with other pieces of advice such as using platforms such as Uber to get good train prices. With the holiday season approaching, it's the perfect time to get your skates on in order to secure your getaway this year.
