Cornell University is investigating a student after an alleged antisemitic response to an internship opportunity drew sharp condemnation from school officials.
The student, identified as Austin Franco, is accused of reacting aggressively to outreach from startup VryfID and allegedly writing, “Not interested in working for a Jew.” Cornell said it moved quickly to address the matter, condemning the remark and referring the case to its Office of Civil Rights.
VryfID was founded by Aiden Einhorn and Gabe Einhorn. The incident has fueled renewed concern about antisemitism on elite college campuses and the way universities respond when discrimination is alleged.
In a separate case, eight suspects have been charged over alleged threats targeting University of Michigan leaders, several businesses and a local Jewish federation. Authorities have not released further details in the excerpt provided, but the case adds to a broader climate of concern surrounding threats against Jewish institutions and community figures.
Meanwhile, a viral video from the Iran-New Zealand World Cup match at SoFi Stadium has ignited controversy after security personnel were seen confiscating an Israeli flag while nearby Palestinian flags were allowed to remain.
According to staff at the event, the flag was removed under FIFA instructions and was done for the fan’s “safety.” Critics, however, say the episode reflects a troubling double standard, noting that tournament rules prohibit all unapproved political displays. The footage has since prompted backlash from those who argue the enforcement appeared selective and unfair.
Israel has officially designated Route 60 as the “,” transforming the 4,000-year-old road into a historic tourist destination from Nazareth to Beersheba. Passing through foundational landmarks like Hebron and Jerusalem, the Route 66-style initiative aims to bring Scripture to life while firmly anchoring the nation’s ancient Jewish identity against attempts to erase biblical history.
: Amjad Taha, a political strategist from the United Arab Emirates, writes that Iran’s favorite export isn’t oil, it’s antisemitism. He argues by targeting Jews following Iranian missile strikes against Arab and Israeli civilians. By contrast, the UAE champions the Abraham Accords, proving that regional coexistence, shared trade, and mutual protection offer the ultimate weapon against the regime’s corrosive ideology.
“I was stating why I was not interested after you had asked to interview 3 times. I found out you were Jewish after the fact. My experiences with Jews have not been pleasant, both in person and online. This is not to say I haven’t had positive experiences, but on the aggregate that is not the case.” – Cornell University student Austin Franco, explaining his anti-Semitic rejection of an internship interview.
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