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Smooth eyeliner, rough week: Victoria Beckham sales surge as Christian persecution claims meet a media shrug, Northwestern pays $75M over antisemitism, State Dept halts Afghan visas after Guard shooting—and the Eagles’ offense flatlines
Victoria Beckham eyeliner sees surge in demand, praised for smooth application and long-lasting wear
Victoria Beckham’s eyeliner is having a moment, with demand surging as buyers rave about its smooth glide and marathon staying power—one calling it “perfect… so smooth and stays in place all day.” Turns out Posh’s latest export isn’t a pout but a pencil that refuses to smudge, flake, or bail by lunchtime.
Christian persecution said to be rising, with media accused of downplaying it
Christian persecution said to be rising, with media accused of downplaying it: On June 22, 2025, a suicide bomber entered the ancient Greek Orthodox Mar Elias Church in Damascus during evening prayers, killing 22 and wounding 63—a massacre that barely registered in major outlets. Advocates warn that this quiet erasure mirrors the collapse of one of the world’s oldest Christian communities in Syria, now down from over 2 million before 2011 to roughly 300,000 today. They argue that euphemisms like “clashes,” “displacement,” and “unrest” obscure targeted violence, distort moral perception, and rob victims of dignity. The concern extends beyond Syria. The Lemkin Institute says Western media downplayed the forced displacement of 100,000 Armenian Christians from Nagorno-Karabakh. Globally, more than 380 million Christians live under high levels of persecution, yet one review found such stories make up only about 2% of mainstream headlines. There are signs of movement: after faith leaders urged action, the U.S. administration re-designated Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern; Nigeria accounted for nearly 69% of faith-related Christian killings last year. The call now is for clear language, rigorous reporting, and accountability—from mainstream and independent journalists alike—and for audiences to demand better. How these stories are told determines whether anyone acts; naming persecution plainly is the first step toward defending the oppressed.
Northwestern University to pay $75 million in federal civil rights settlement after antisemitism investigations
Northwestern University to pay $75 million in federal civil rights settlement after antisemitism investigations—part of a sweeping agreement announced by the Trump administration that forces the school to beef up protections against race-based admissions practices and hostile environments toward Jewish students. DOJ, DOE, and HHS say the deal mandates clearer rules on protests and displays, plus mandatory antisemitism training. The payment, spread through 2028, comes as officials tout another “merit-first” victory; they previously wrung $221 million out of Columbia University over discrimination and antisemitic employment claims after Oct. 7. Education Secretary Linda McMahon hailed Northwestern’s agreement as a “huge win” and a roadmap for campuses, while Attorney General Pamela Bondi took a victory lap on enforcing civil rights at federally funded schools. Northwestern President Henry Bienen called the deal a means to restore research funding, stressed it’s not an admission of guilt, and drew red lines: no federal say over who gets hired, admitted, or what’s taught—“Northwestern runs Northwestern.” With the agreement, federal agencies will close pending probes and restore eligibility for grants, ending a freeze that had targeted roughly $790 million at Northwestern—proof that in higher education, nothing unfreezes quite like compliance and a very large check.
State Department temporarily halts Afghan visa processing following National Guard shooting
State Department temporarily halts Afghan visa processing following National Guard shooting: After two West Virginia National Guard members were shot near the White House, the department announced an immediate pause on visas for travelers with Afghan passports, citing national security and public safety. Officials have not indicated any link between the shooting and Afghan visa holders, leaving a sweeping freeze with plenty of urgency and few explained particulars.
The Eagles’ offense is beyond repair
The Eagles’ offense is beyond repair—and the loss to the Bears stamped it in neon. Thirteen weeks in, they’re recycling the same busted concepts and miscues, and there’s no miracle tweak coming. This isn’t a slump; it’s a system malfunction with no parts on order.
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