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Evan Gershkovich, a foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, has been held in a high-security prison in Moscow for a year on espionage charges by the Russian government, despite vehement denials from both his employer and the U.S. government. His parents express the toll it has taken on them and continue to advocate for his release as his detention is extended for another three months.
The University of Florida (UF) has been ranked as the number one public university in the United States by The Wall Street Journal. UF also secured the 15th position overall among 400 universities in the country. The ranking considered student outcomes, learning environment, and diversity as key factors. UF President Ben Sasse expressed pride in the university's achievements and emphasized their commitment to continued growth. UF students celebrated the recognition, expressing gratitude and honor for studying at the top-ranked public university.
The Wall Street Journal's editorial board suggests that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who is considered former President Trump's strongest rival for the Republican Party's nomination for president, should show a little humor to win over voters. While praising DeSantis's academic credentials and track record in public office, the paper notes that he has been criticized for having an "awkward" or unfriendly personality. DeSantis's campaign has also been marred by technical glitches and criticism for his handling of social situations.
In the second episode of season four of Succession, Logan Roy gave an impassioned speech to his news network ATN, reminiscent of Rupert Murdoch's address to The Wall Street Journal staff after purchasing the paper in 2007. Both speeches were given on improvised stages, with assistants nervously eyeing the setup. Murdoch's purchase of the paper was similar to the fictional Pierce family's sale of their holdings in Succession.