Jesse Fried

Sep 4, 2024 | thecrimson.com | Jesse Fried |Matthew Meyerson

The Harvard community warmly welcomes students and faculty from all corners of the world, including countries whose governments often draw severe condemnation, like Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan. But there is one country whose nationals do not receive the same favorable reception: Israel. Israeli students and faculty are targets of pervasive anti-Israel hatred.

May 14, 2024 | newsweek.com | Jesse Fried |David H. Webber |Ahmed Twaij

While business leaders often face high-pressure situations, negotiating contracts with clients presents unique challenges. As a leader, you are tasked with navigating these difficult conversations while considering the needs and constraints of multiple parties and building a foundation for positive future business interactions. Below, 17 members of Newsweek Expert Forum share best practices to keep in mind when sitting down at the negotiating table with clients.

May 14, 2024 | newsweek.com | Jesse Fried |David H. Webber |Ahmed Twaij

Celebrities including Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé have found themselves in the middle of a viral blocking campaign as a result of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The ContextSocial media users have launched "Operation Blockout," where users have begun blocking popular celebrities on social media sites over their perceived inaction over the Israel-Hamas war. On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an attack against Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 hostage.

May 13, 2024 | newsweek.com | Anna Skinner |Jesse Fried |David H. Webber |Ahmed Twaij

Northwestern University students will have an opportunity to learn about Palestine's culture, history and politics during a weeklong celebration on campus called Palestine Week after administrators reached an agreement with student protesters. The initial attack on Israel by Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that governs part of Gaza, left 1,200 people dead and resulted in hundreds more being taken hostage.

May 13, 2024 | newsweek.com | Jesse Fried |David H. Webber |Ahmed Twaij |H. Alan Scott

Nicholas Galitzine, star of Prime Video's Red, White & Royal Blue and Starz's Mary & George recently told British GQ that felt "perhaps guilt" for playing some of his queer roles. Newsweek's H. Alan Scott breaks down why he shouldn't feel guilt for playing queer roles, but rather his publicity team should be ashamed for intentionally being vague about his heterosexuality because the game of 'is he or isn't he' works better for their PR campaign at the expense of LGBTQ+ people.