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Columbia University president takes heat at congressional antisemitism hearing: A U.S. congressional committee on Wednesday accused Columbia University's ...
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Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
U.S. Basketball Writers Association will name women's coaching award after UConn's Geno Auriemma
apnews.com/article/auriemma-award-coach-uconn-5d3d55b5a30074864a4dedde42b34905
Quick Glance: U.S. Basketball Writers Association Honors UConn's Geno Auriemma with Coaching Award Recognition
- The U.S. Basketball Writers Association revealed the decision to name their annual women's national coach of the year award after Geno Auriemma from UConn.
- Having just concluded his 39th season at the school, the 70-year-old coach led the Huskies to their 23rd Final Four.
- Successfully guiding UConn to 11 national championships and six flawless seasons, he has been a standout recipient of the USBA award.
- Auriemma's impressive record of 1,213-162 places him second on the all-time Division I wins list, trailing only three games behind Stanford's Tara VanDerveer.
US weekly jobless claims remain at low level: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits was unchanged at a low level last week ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-weekly-jobless-claims-unchanged-low-levels-2024-04-18/
California, New Jersey, Connecticut Labor Markets Loosen From Year Earlier: There’s now at least one unemployed job seeker for every vacancy in five US states ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/there-s-at-least-one-job-seeker-per-opening-in-five-us-states
Where will Paige Bueckers go in the 2025 WNBA Draft? Our big board projections: Stanford's Kiki Iriafen and LSU's Aneesah Morrow are other top prospects next ...
theathletic.com/5421511/2024/04/17/paige-bueckers-uconn-2025-wnba-draft-big-board/
Trump's historic New York hush money trial begins today with jury selection: The proceedings mark the first time a former president has stood trial on criminal ...
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-hush-money-trial-new-york-jury-selection-rcna145938
A look at downtown Baton Rouge's new Korean food restaurant: Okki Tokki: Don't let the line winding out the door discourage you. The wait isn't as long as it ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/a-quick-look-at-downtown-baton-rouges-new-korean-food-okki-tokki/article_bf4893d2-fb5a-11ee-b3e7-af6bcd79627b.html
Hayao Miyazaki among Time's 100 most influential people: Miyazaki, who won his second Oscar last month, was described as a 'one-of-a-kind creator' in the ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/hayao-miyazaki-times-influential-people-list/
After catch and release, here's how to make sure reef fish survive : People who fish in Florida and in federal waters are required to have special gear on board ...
npr.org/2024/04/17/1242927954/florida-anglers-catch-and-release-saltwater-reef-fish
UConn beats Purdue to win men's basketball NCAA National Championship: And the winners of the men's college basketball national championship are ...
abcnews.go.com/US/uconn-beats-purdue-win-mens-basketball-ncaa-national/story
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
LeBron James Furious With Refs Over Controversial Call at End of Iowa–UConn Showdown
si.com/college/2024/04/06/lebron-james-furious-controversial-iowa-uconn-ending
Yale Students Launch Hunger Strike; USC Cancels Graduation Speech by Muslim Student
democracynow.org/2024/4/16/headlines/yale_students_launch_hunger_strike_usc_cancels_graduation_speech_by_muslim_student
Iowa vs. UConn score: Caitlin Clark, Hawkeyes survive late rally to advance to second straight title game
cbssports.com/womens-college-basketball/news/iowa-vs-uconn-score-caitlin-clark-hawkeyes-survive-late-rally-to-advance-to-second-straight-title-game/live/
UConn's Donovan Clingan to Enter 2024 NBA Draft After Back-to-Back College Titles
si.com/college/2024/04/12/uconn-donovan-clingan-enters-2024-nba-draft-prospect
Social media reacts to offensive foul call against UConn’s Aaliyah Edwards in Final Four
courant.com/2024/04/06/social-media-reacts-to-foul-call-against-uconns-aaliyah-edwards-in-final-four/
Staley and South Carolina chase perfection, one win away from becoming 10th undefeated team
apnews.com/article/march-madness-south-carolina-perfect-1bcfd22baac2441f507d43e6554fd0db
Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake rocked the Northeast Friday morning, shaking buildings from New Jersey to New York City to Connecticut.
Quick Glance: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rocks New York City and Northeast US
- An unusual East Coast earthquake startled millions from New York to rural New England. Over 42 million people may have felt the midmorning quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8.
- While causing no widespread damage, the earthquake led to evacuations in Newark, New Jersey, and infrastructure inspections across the region. Flights were diverted, trains slowed, and tunnel traffic stopped.
- Although no major damages were reported, the earthquake caused some disruptions. The area near the epicenter experienced minor effects, including the collapse of a historic site. There were also over a dozen aftershocks reported in the region.
- President Joe Biden offered assistance, while New York City reported no major safety or infrastructure issues. Engineers emphasized that New York skyscrapers are made of high-strength materials and designed to sway slowly to withstand impacts. Even the delicately placed eggs in a sculpture at a Chinatown art gallery remained unharmed during the quake.
MLB roundup: Red Sox's Tanner Houck blanks Guardians: Tanner Houck pitched a three-hit shutout to help the Boston Red Sox end a two-game losing streak with a 2-0 ...
reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-red-soxs-tanner-houck-blanks-guardians-2024-04-18/
Iowa defeats UConn 71-69 to face South Carolina in NCAA championship www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/live-blog/ncaa-womens-final-four-live-updates-rcna146547
Highlights: UConn beats Purdue for 2nd straight NCAA title: UConn delivered the latest of its suffocating basketball beatdowns, smothering Purdue for a 75-60 ...
apnews.com/article/march-madness-ncaa-championship-uconn-purdue-score-525f5f96f6b007034a2cb928dc8a4dbc
After playing an immense part in a national title run, Connecticut freshman G Stephon Castle is entering the 2024 NBA Draft, he tells ESPN ... Show more @wassbasketball
Paige Bueckers Became a Proud Mom Meme After UConn Teammate Aaliyah Edwards Got Drafted By Mystics
si.com/wnba/2024/04/15/wnba-draft-paige-bueckers-proud-mom-meme-aaliayah-edwards-uconn
Residents of this state pay $987,117 in lifetime taxes. Guess which one?: With Tax Day approaching, here’s a sobering thought: The average American pays $524 ...
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/11/which-states-cost-the-most-in-lifetime-taxes/73279496007/
Paige Bueckers on the offensive foul that was called with seconds left in the UConn-Iowa game.
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Iowa vs. Connecticut was ESPN’s highest-rated basketball game ever: An average of 14.2 million people watched Iowa beat Connecticut on Friday night in the Final ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/04/06/iowa-uconn-ratings-record/
Purdue or UConn? Our experts pick the national championship game: UConn is favored, but Purdue has been on a mission all season long. Which one cuts down the ...
theathletic.com/5397818/2024/04/08/national-championship-uconn-purdue-expert-picks/
Quick Glance: Purdue Advances to NCAA Title Game by Beating N.C. State 63-50
- Purdue defeated North Carolina State 63-50, advancing to the NCAA title game.
- Zach Edey scored 20 points and 12 rebounds, dominating the battle of big men.
- Purdue (34-4) moves on to face the winner of Alabama and defending champion UConn.
- Edey and coach Matt Painter's team have overcome every challenge so far, despite facing some difficulties.
Harvard hopefuls are going to need to start cramming for the SAT again: Harvard's reversal on standardized testing echoes Brown, Dartmouth, and Yale ...
businessinsider.com/harvard-sat-act-standardized-testing-back-ivy-league-2024-4
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Iowa vs. Connecticut was a Final Four classic. Then came the whistle.: Caitlin Clark and Iowa beat Paige Bueckers and Connecticut at the Final Four ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/04/06/uconn-iowa-final-four-illegal-screen/
Quick Glance: Aaliyah Edwards: The Indispensable Heart of UConn Women's Basketball
- Aaliyah Edwards has been the Huskies' sole constant in four turbulent seasons.
- Edwards has proven to be an indispensable player through injuries and tough seasons.
- Despite injuries and little help from teammates, Edwards has delivered impressive performances.
- Edwards is nearing the end of her college career but has a promising future in the WNBA and as an Olympian.
The 100 Most Influential People of 2024: From pioneers, leaders, and titans to artists, innovators, and icons, these are the most influential people of 2024.
time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2024/
Could MAGA candidates in key swing states drag down Trump?: MAGA Republicans running for Senate and governor are trailing their Democratic opponents ...
csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2024/0411/maga-candidates-swing-states-Trump
Paid articlePaid Fans Ripped Refs Over Brutal Call at End of Iowa’s Final Four Win Over UConn: This call allowed the Hawkeyes to hold on for the win.
si.com/college/2024/04/05/fans-rip-refs-foul-call-iowa-win-over-uconn
Former Nebraska guard Jamarques Lawrence transfers to Rhode Island: Gavin Griffiths, a 6-foot-8 former four-star recruit out of Kingswood-Oxford School in ...
omaha.com/sports/huskers/mens-basketball/nebraska-mens-basketball-lands-commitment-from-rutgers-transfer-gavin-griffiths/article_af0809c6-6704-5ad9-845a-347baadb6f16.html
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, and more all deserve the love they’re getting.
But I gotta say, I hope nobody forgot how COLD Maya Moore was ... Show more
BREAKING: University of Connecticut 7-foot-2 sophomore Donovan Clingan – a cornerstone of back-to-back NCAA titles – will enter the 2024 NBA Draft ... Show more
Brokers Will Pay You $1,000s To Simply Put Money In An Account: How would you like $5,000 (or more) just for opening a brokerage account? That's just one of ...
investors.com/news/best-broker-incentives-score-easy-5000-opening-brokerage-account/
'One Shining Moment' caps off 2024 men's NCAA Tournament following UConn's win over Purdue
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/tourney/2024/04/09/one-shining-moment-march-madness-2024-mens-basketball-tournament/73255901007/
What to know about Trump’s NY trial lawyers, Todd Blanche and Susan Necheles: When Donald Trump appears for his first criminal trial on Monday ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/15/trump-lawyers-todd-blanche-susan-necheles/
Men's national championship game has lower viewership than women's for first time
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/finalfour/2024/04/09/mens-national-championship-game-lower-viewership-womens/73266159007/
Disturbing video shows white teen being viciously beaten in public park after she allegedly used a racial slur toward black girls
nypost.com/2024/04/12/us-news/connecticut-teen-beaten-in-public-park-after-she-allegedly-used-a-racial-slur-toward-black-girls/
How much could you have won blind betting UConn ATS since the start of March Madness?
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2024/04/08/uconn-huskies-bet-winnings-march-madness-ats/73242337007/
UConn finishes No. 1 after second straight championship: UConn claimed the No. 1 spot in the final Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball poll after clinching ...
reuters.com/sports/uconn-finishes-no-1-after-second-straight-championship-2024-04-09/
LeBron James credits 'icons' for the rise of women's college basketball: James points to the likes of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers for the ...
cbssports.com/womens-college-basketball/news/lebron-james-credits-icons-for-the-rise-of-womens-college-basketball/
Quick Glance: LSU-Iowa Rematch Breaks ESPN Viewership Record
- LSU and Iowa attracted millions of viewers, leading to record ratings on ESPN.
- The Elite Eight game showcased top college basketball players and ended with a victory for Iowa.
- The Elite Eight resulted in high viewership and increased interest in women's basketball.
- The upcoming Final Four tournament promises exciting games and high ticket prices.
Coast Guard Academy cadets disciplined over homework cheating accusations: Officials say 55 U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets have been disciplined for sharing ...
apnews.com/article/coast-guard-academy-cheating-discipline-45936eaac254c05b62a2b9f3bf9505f5
It has been one issue after another for Boeing, whose safety record is under scrutiny at the US Senate. A whistleblower testified that he was punished for ... Show more www.channelnewsasia.com/world/boeing-safety-whistleblowers-us-senate-hearings-4275326
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Calls for Grounding of All 787 Dreamliners
- Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour is urging the planemaker to ground all 787 Dreamliners worldwide, citing potential structural issues.
- Salehpour alleges that Boeing took shortcuts during the construction of the 787 and 777 jets, compromising aircraft safety.
- After raising internal concerns with Boeing, Salehpour claims he faced retaliation and witnessed unsafe assembly practices in another program.
- Boeing defends the 787 Dreamliner's quality, while the FAA investigates Salehpour's claims, emphasizing the importance of aircraft safety.
UConn parade: Fans gather to celebrate back to back championships: Thousands of fans lined the streets of Hartford, Connecticut, to celebrate the UConn men’s ...
apnews.com/article/uconn-men-basketball-national-champions-parade-2e1ad61dd4b84464e0095dd3359979d6
“If Paige Bueckers didn't basically miss two seasons, I don't know if we'd be talking about Caitlin Clark the way we are right now ... Show more @awfulannouncing
The earthquake was felt across the region, including in New York City, New Jersey, northern Pennsylvania and western Connecticut ...
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Why UConn's Dan Hurley is joining legends like Wooden, Krzyzewski: Dan Hurley is a man at the pinnacle of his career, joining a star-studded list of coaches with ...
apnews.com/article/final-four-hurley-uconn-9107e54151c88bea8cae076bdc39704d
Quick Glance: Dan Hurley Confronts Purdue's Zach Edey Over Hard Screen on UConn
- During Monday's national championship game, Dan Hurley expressed discontent with Zach Edey, making his feelings known to the Purdue center.
- Hurley was observed engaging with the Boilermakers star after Edey knocked down UConn's Stephon Castle with a hard screen.
- Edey seemed to push Castle during the screen, frustrating Hurley as Purdue's key player avoided a potentially costly foul.
- Edey did not accumulate a foul in the first half, contributing 16 of the Boilermakers' 30 points, along with five rebounds and two blocks.
Lehrmann’s lies and Lisa’s angry text flag possible new skirmishes: A message Lisa Wilkinson sent to a rival TV program suggesting Bruce Lehrmann had breached ...
theage.com.au/national/lehrmann-s-lies-and-lisa-s-angry-text-flag-possible-new-skirmishes-20240416-p5fkay.html
The solar eclipse path of totality is approximately 115 miles wide, and over half of the country’s population lives within 250 miles of it ... Show more www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/04/04/solar-eclipse-totality-maps-path-explained/
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These states have the highest property taxes. Where does yours fit in? See map.: Property taxes nationwide have increased since before the pandemic ...
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/13/highest-property-taxes-america-map/73296122007/
Iowas Gabbie Marshall deletes social media received hate comments after foul call against UConn
247sports.com/article/iowas-gabbie-marshall-deletes-social-media-received-hate-comments-after-foul-call-against-uconn--230046582/
McDonogh girls lacrosse takes down Darien (Conn.), 5-4, ending national No. 1 team’s 27-game winning streak
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/13/mcdonogh-girls-lacrosse-darien/
Iowa vs. UConn score and live updates: Caitlin Clark, Hawkeyes beat Paige Bueckers, Huskies in Women’s Final Four
theathletic.com/live-blogs/iowa-vs-uconn-live-score-updates-march-madness-womens-final-four/PJI5LuhB2F71/
Paige Bueckers Takes High Road in Reaction to Controversial Foul Call After Loss to Iowa
si.com/college/2024/04/06/uconn-paige-bueckers-reaction-foul-call-loss-iowa
Editorial: Kudos to the House for ignoring Trump’s nonsense. Let’s finish the job and reauthorize FISA.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/15/editorial-fisa-fentanyl-house-republicans-trump/
Conn's, The Woodlands-based retailer, said annual loss deepened: Home goods and electronics retailer Conn's said Thursday that it lost $76 ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/retail/article/conn-s-fiscal-year-earnings-2024-19369105.php
UConn’s dominance in back-to-back NCAA Tournaments leaves Dan Hurley’s Huskies in rarified air
nydailynews.com/2024/04/09/uconn-ncaa-tournament-transfer-portal-dan-hurley-huskies/
Bad omens and deep-state lunacy: solar eclipse brings wave of memes: TikTokers and brands are getting in on the rare phenomenon, as astrological warnings and ...
theguardian.com/science/2024/apr/07/solar-eclipse-memes-conspiracy-theories
New federal rules require public systems to measure and mitigate PFAS. Maine is already learning how hard that can be, Zoë Schlanger writes.
In the 1980s ... Show more www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2024/04/pfas-drinking-water-maine/678040/
Your anonymous reviews may not stay that way: Restaurant reservations site OpenTable will reportedly add users' first names to formerly anonymous reviews a month ...
businessinsider.com/anonymous-reviews-changing-names-policy-opentable-glassdoor-2024-4
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Watch Bruce Springsteen Play ‘Seeds’ For First Time Since 2016 at Mohegan Sun Arena
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bruce-springsteen-seeds-lucky-town-im-on-fire-mohegan-sun-arena-1235004119/
Connecticut's top public defender denies misconduct claims as commission debates firing her
apnews.com/article/public-defender-connecticut-bowden-lewis-misconduct-2a30e67130f7b48c94e02826fd7af510
COMMENT: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been caught out in a “toxic” situation entirely of their own making. Full story: www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/new-meghan-markle-and-prince-harry-pics-expose-grim-truth/news-story/a98c4a6c42e759c5ec884af152255069
Reports: Ex-Texas DT T'Vondre Sweat arrested for DWI: Former Texas defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat, the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year last season ...
reuters.com/sports/reports-ex-texas-dt-tvondre-sweat-arrested-dwi-2024-04-07/
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have been in each other's orbit for years. The Final Four beckons
apnews.com/article/caitlin-clark-paige-bueckers-iowa-c9ee9671b55416dd3a6d4a1cffa87848
Paige Bueckers this season:
🐺 Returned from a torn ACL
🐺 Big East Player of the Year
🐺 First-team All-American🐺 Helped UConn Women's Basketball reach the ... Show more
Former treasury secretary Lawrence H. Summers and Yale Law School professor Natasha Sarin join Washington Post Live to offer their insights on the current ... Show more
UConn resisted pairing Paige Bueckers with Caitlin Clark: With a chance to bring in Caitlin Clark as part of the recruiting class of 2000 ...
reuters.com/sports/uconn-resisted-pairing-paige-bueckers-with-caitlin-clark-2024-04-03/
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