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Chaos has engulfed US universities as pro-Palestinian protests have spread from coast to coast. Let’s take a look at what is behind these demonstrations www.reuters.com/world/us/columbia-university-inspires-national-protest-wave-swift-response-by-authorities-2024-04-25/
Live updates: Pro-Palestinian protests at USC, Columbia University, college campuses nationwide
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Security concerns after protests: California university cancels graduation ceremony with 65,000 participants
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Quick Glance: Security Concerns: University Cancels 65,000-Person Celebration
- Massive police intervention leads to cancellation of major event
- Protests at US elite universities have consequences for students
- Propalestinian demonstrations escalate across the US
- Antisemitism allegations during protests: Biden issues warning
At the University of Southern California, police scuffled with pro-Palestinian protesters and temporarily took at least one person into custody
Live news: Police presence grows as pro-Palestine protests spread across US campuses
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Gaza protesters clash with police at US universities: Demonstrators in Texas were met with state troopers as protests lead to arrests on campuses across the ...
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Students, shutdowns and police clashes: US colleges surrounded by tents in pro-Palestine protests
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Hundreds gather at GW University to call for schools to cut ties to Israel: About 30 tents filled one corner of the campus’s central lawn as the pro-Palestinian ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/25/college-protests-george-washington-university/
Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left: When cases of locally transmitted malaria were found in the United States last year ...
abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/climate-change-bringing-malaria-new-areas-africa-left-109606978
Quick Glance: Combatting Malaria: Challenges and Solutions
- Progress in reducing malaria has stalled in recent years, especially in African regions. Pregnant women, young children, and other vulnerable groups continue to have limited access to malaria services.
- Infants and young children are disproportionately affected by malaria, especially in poorer households in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women are at increased risk of malaria due to immunity loss.
- Refugees, migrants, and indigenous peoples are also at higher risk of malaria and often lack access to necessary services.
- Climate change and humanitarian emergencies contribute to making vulnerable populations more susceptible to malaria. Measures like combating discrimination and integrating malaria control interventions into universal health coverage can help achieve a malaria-free world.
New EPA rules would force some plants to capture emissions, shut down: Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan says new rules that would ...
apnews.com/article/power-plants-coal-natural-gas-biden-epa-5c96ca146e7f70b47806beb4bc3713e6
Quick Glance: New EPA Rules Target Emissions Reduction at Power Plants
- The Biden administration aims to compel coal-fired power plants to capture smokestack emissions or close down.
- The rules target limiting greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power plants and reducing toxic pollutants from coal-fired plants.
- The plan includes measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, toxic wastewater pollutants, and safely manage coal ash.
- The actions are expected to face opposition from industry groups and Republican-leaning states, while environmental groups see it as a crucial step in combating climate change.
Tens of thousands protest as Milei’s austerity measures hit Argentina’s public universities
cnn.com/2024/04/24/americas/universities-protest-milei-argentina-intl-latam/
Man sentenced to 6 years in prison for attacking police with pole at Capitol: A North Carolina man who became a fugitive after a federal jury convicted him of ...
apnews.com/article/david-gietzen-fugitive-capitol-riot-sentence-b9437f4a4e2d6464f4b89c4523367d02
USC Students Continue Protest Despite Mass Arrests, Inspired by Gazans’ “Spirit of Resistance”
democracynow.org/2024/4/25/headlines/usc_students_continue_protest_despite_mass_arrests_inspired_by_gazans_spirit_of_resistance
Columbia extends deadline for negotiations to clear campus encampment: The university said it made “important progress” with students protesting the Israel-Gaza ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/24/columbia-university-student-protests-palestine-israel-news/
"Intimidating chants and anti-Semitic incidents": Now the war in Gaza is shaking America's universities
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-der-krieg-in-gaza-erschuettert-amerikas-unis-a-5b8a5e6a-2ae5-427c-9d13-cd338062353e
College protests live updates: Encampments spread to Emory, Princeton, Northwestern and more
abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/college-protests-palestinian-israel-gaza/video-shows-several-people-being-detained-by-police-at-emory-university-109632320
Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities
- University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
- Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.
- Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.
- Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.
Pro-Palestinian Encampments Take Over American College Campuses: As the death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza increases, pro-Palestinian encampments have ...
time.com/6969875/pro-palestinian-encampments-take-over-college-campuses-across-america/
Fatal incident in Mannheim: Machete brought into library - police shoot man dead: A fatal incident occurs in the university library in Mannheim ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Machete-in-Bibliothek-gebracht-Polizei-erschiesst-Mann-article24896753.html
Quick Glance: Police Shoot Man with Machete in Library
- A 31-year-old man who entered the library of the University of Mannheim with a machete was shot by the police and later died in the hospital.
- Before the officers arrived, the man had been aggressive towards a staff member and had a previous ban from the library due to his negative behavior.
- The State Criminal Police Office and the Public Prosecutor's Office are investigating the use of firearms and the motive of the man, who had previous encounters with the police.
- There was no danger to other library visitors, and students were present when the incident occurred.
Plagiarism allegations against controversial professor: court declares political scientist Ulrike Guérot's dismissal lawful
spiegel.de/panorama/bildung/ulrike-guerot-gericht-in-bonn-erklaert-kuendigung-von-politologin-fuer-rechtmaessig-a-f858576a-72f2-450c-b3c3-c45c47318c95
Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar again in the spotlight fighting the conservative Supreme Court on abortion
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/solicitor-general-elizabeth-prelogar-idaho-abortion/
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
FDA Approves Antibiotic to Treat Urinary Infections: Pivmecillinam, which has been used in Europe for decades, will become available next year to women 18 and ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/health/fda-urinary-tract-infection-antibiotic.html
A 25-year-old security guard has been removed from The University of the West Indies Mona campus after it is alleged that he attempted to abduct and rape an ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/security-guard-removed-post-uwi-following-rape-abduction-allegations/
Scenes of Campus Protests at Columbia, Yale, MIT and NYU in Photos and Video: The arrests of more than 100 protesters at Columbia last week led to more campus ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/nyregion/college-campus-protests-photos-yale-columbia.html
Exclusive: Injury rates for Musk's SpaceX exceed industry average for second year
reuters.com/technology/injury-rates-musks-spacex-exceed-industry-average-second-year-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Injury Rates at SpaceX Exceed Industry Average
- Injury rates at SpaceX facilities surpassed industry average in 2023.
- Injuries at SpaceX locations worsened compared to 2022.
- Experts raise concerns about the quality of work at SpaceX.
- SpaceX and Musk have not publicly addressed safety record in detail.
Trump called this visa 'very bad.' Truth Social applied for one: The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa ...
apnews.com/article/trump-truth-social-business-visa-h1b-51c5a41faff696709a2d2cc6ec4e2695
Pro-Palestinian encampments and protests spread on college campuses across the U.S.
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246594938/pro-palestinian-campus-protests-columbia-yale-nyu
Next instance: trial against insulting Drostens continues at the regional court: Virologist Christian Drosten was insulted at a campsite in the summer of 2022 ...
tagesspiegel.de/politik/nachste-instanz-prozess-gegen-drosten-beleidiger-geht-vor-dem-landgericht-weiter-11559599.html
US FDA approves ImmunityBio's bladder cancer therapy: The U.S. health regulator approved on Monday ImmunityBio's combination therapy to treat a type of bladder ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-immunitybios-bladder-cancer-therapy-2024-04-22/
Met Police officers stop suspected thief while on stag do: The Met officers say they gave chase after a man tried to steal items from a restaurant in Barcelona.
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Met Police apologises to Stephen Lawrence's mother after breaking promise: It says the failure to answer questions raised by a BBC investigation is "totally ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68848842
Denmark launches its biggest offshore wind tender: Denmark on Monday launched its biggest offshore wind tender to date, offering no subsidies to companies ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/denmark-launches-its-biggest-offshore-wind-tender-2024-04-22/
Charity boss Gideon Falter calls on Met chief Mark Rowley to quit: Campaign Against Antisemitism leader Gideon Falter has told Good Morning Britain that Sir Mark ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/charity-boss-gideon-falter-calls-met-chief-mark-rowley-quit-20693294/
Tensions mount between China and the Philippines : The latest incident was just inside the “nine-dash line”
economist.com/asia/2024/04/18/tensions-mount-between-china-and-the-philippines
Ex-NUS prof jailed for submitting fake invoices, duping university into disbursing nearly S$88,400
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ex-nus-prof-jailed-fake-invoices-dupe-84000-television-vacuum-4283366
Stay Safe in the Summer Sun: CDC Launches Free Heat Forecast Tool : The CDC has launched an online heat forecaster, HeatRisk Forecast Tool, to help prepare for ...
techtimes.com/articles/303911/20240423/stay-safe-summer-sun-cdc-launches-free-heat-forecast-tool.htm
Mayor of London has confidence in Met Police chief, Sky News understands - after force apologises for officer's 'openly Jewish' comments
news.sky.com/story/mayor-of-london-has-confidence-in-met-police-chief-sky-news-understands-after-force-apologises-for-officers-openly-jewish-comments-13119980
Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley faces calls to quit over Gaza protests: The head of the Campaign Against Antisemitism called for Sir Mark to resign or be sacked ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-21/met-police-chief-faces-calls-to-quit-over-gaza-protests
Grab a handful of soil or hike a muddy trail – here's why a little bit of dirt is good for your health
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/wellness/dirt-health-benefits-388821
Tensions mount between China and the Philippines : The latest incident was just inside the “nine-dash line”
economist.com/asia/2024/04/18/tensions-mount-between-china-and-the-philippines
Judge rules in favour of GTU: -says strike legal and justified, gov’t to appeal By Abigail Headley In a comprehensive win for the GTU ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/20/news/guyana/judge-rules-in-favour-of-gtu/
GTU says will now re-engage Education Ministry: -following court ruling Now that the court has ruled that the strike launched by the GTU for collective ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/21/news/guyana/gtu-says-will-now-re-engage-education-ministry/
Commentary: A hotter Singapore will change how we work and live: Warm conditions are expected to persist, but air-conditioning may hurt us in the long run ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-hot-weather-rest-break-aircon-night-4277606
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass safe after suspect breaks into official residence, police say
apnews.com/article/los-angeles-mayor-karen-bass-intruder-breakin-d4ef7e9452615729a797f6e883235177
Quick Glance: Barnard College Protest: Student Sanctioned and Homeless
- Isra Hirsi, daughter of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, details campus protest violence and sanctions.
- Hirsi and fellow students suspended after pro-Palestinian protest, left without housing and food.
- Suspended students, like Hirsi, struggle with homelessness and lack of support after sanctions.
- Barnard College's response to the protest sparks free speech debate and criticism.
‘The new Freaknik’? Orange Crush beach party starts quietly: TYBEE ISLAND ― Gary Baker first attended Orange Crush in 2008 as a student at Fort Valley State ...
ajc.com/politics/the-new-freaknik-orange-crush-beach-party-starts-quietly/JCG6BH7DGNFLPIJU3EJ3QUOZJA/
Man who set himself on fire close to court where Donald Trump is on trial has died, police say
irishtimes.com/world/us/2024/04/20/man-sets-himself-on-fire-close-to-court-where-donald-trump-is-on-trial/
Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults
- Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.
- Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.
- Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.
- Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.
Parts of trails at Telok Blangah Hill Park closed for repair till July 2026 after slope failure
straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/parts-of-trails-at-telok-blangah-hill-park-closed-till-july-2026-after-slope-failure
Tesla to recall 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal, NHTSA says: Tesla is recalling 3,878 Cybertrucks to fix an accelerator pedal pad that could come ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-recall-3878-cybertrucks-nhtsa-says-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
Teachers strike was legal and justified – judge: In a major victory for the GTU, Justice Sandil Kissoon has ruled that their strike over the absence of ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/19/news/guyana/teachers-strike-was-legal-and-justified-judge/
A day after arrests at Columbia, tensions over Israel-Gaza war simmer: After the arrests of more than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on campus ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/19/columbia-protests-israel-gaza/
50 Years Later, This Apollo-Era Antenna Still Talks to Voyager 2: DSS-43 is the only antenna that can communicate with the probe
spectrum.ieee.org/apollo-era-antenna-voyager-2
Indian food regulator begins enquiry into Nestle over alleged sugar use in baby foods, ET reports
reuters.com/world/india/indian-food-regulator-begins-enquiry-into-nestle-over-alleged-sugar-use-baby-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries
- Nestlé adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products in poorer countries, contradicting international guidelines.
- Public Eye's investigation revealed that products like Nido and Cerelac contain added sugar in many countries, while this is not the case in European markets.
- The World Health Organization warns of rising childhood obesity in poorer countries and emphasizes no added sugars for children under three years old.
- Nestlé defends the quality of its products but states that recipes vary based on regulation and local ingredient availability.
Columbia University protesters resume demonstrations after mass arrests: Pro-Palestinian student protesters resumed a third day of demonstrations Friday at ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/columbia-university-protesters-resume-demonstrations-mass-arrests-rcna148602
A Trove of ByteDance Records Mistakenly Went Public. Here’s What They Say.: The records briefly surfaced in a lawsuit involving the Republican megadonor Jeff ...
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Police storm Yale University's campus with riot gear as hundreds of students stage anti-Israel protest
nypost.com/2024/04/22/us-news/police-storm-yale-universitys-campus-with-riot-gear-as-hundreds-of-students-stage-anti-israel-protest/
First lady Jill Biden to kickoff Educators for Biden to mobilize teachers: She'll cast Biden as "the education president" on Friday in Minnesota.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/lady-jill-biden-kickoff-educators-biden-mobilize-teachers/story
If Alien Life Is Found, How Should Scientists Break the News?: At a recent workshop, researchers and journalists debated how to announce a potential discovery of ...
scientificamerican.com/article/if-alien-life-is-found-how-should-scientists-break-the-news/
Trial of virologist Christian Drosten: couple sentenced: Virologist Christian Drosten was attacked at a campsite in the summer of 2022. Now a couple has been ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/justiz/id_100388894/prozess-von-virologe-christian-drosten-paar-verurteilt-.html
'100 day cough' returns with vengeance as cases soar in a week 😧 www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/100-day-cough-returns-vengeance-29030949
Aerospace engineer Ayanna Samuels set to inspire at Flow’s Girls in ICT Day Expo: Jamaican-born aerospace engineer Ayanna Samuels is set to deliver an inspiring ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/aerospace-engineer-ayanna-samuels-set-inspire-flows-girls-ict-day-expo/
‘I’m ready to leave this campus’: Jewish students at Columbia react to tidal wave of antisemitism
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-797977
Are green beans high risk? What to know about Consumer Reports' pesticide in produce study
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/19/consumer-report-pesticides-in-produce-report/73369022007/
Quick Glance: Consumer Reports' Investigation on Pesticides in Food
- A recent study by Consumer Reports revealed that certain foods contain a concerning amount of insecticides and that green beans exhibited residues of pesticides prohibited for over a decade.
- The analysis showed that specific fruits and vegetables present a higher risk due to the type of pesticides detected on them.
- Both watermelons and green beans are classified as high-risk items because of the pesticides present. It was noted that watermelons harbored the pesticide Oxamyl.
- Even though traces of residues were detected in small quantities in food, they can pose significant risks, especially for children or pregnant individuals. Opting for organic products is advised to mitigate pesticide exposure.
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama Says He's 'Immune' to Off-Court Distractions in NBA: Victor Wembanyama is truly living a "ball is life" philosophy. "I feel like I'm ...
bleacherreport.com/articles/10117533-spurs-victor-wembanyama-says-hes-immune-to-off-court-distractions-in-nba
Students turning to cyberfraud as huge phishing site infiltrated, police reveal: LabHost enabled users to set up websites designed to trick victims into ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/18/students-turning-to-cyberfraud-as-huge-phishing-site-infiltrated-police-reveal
Live Nation stock sinks because a DOJ antitrust lawsuit might be coming: The Ticketmaster parent company was the worst performer in the S&P 500 at midday
qz.com/live-nation-stock-down-doj-lawsuit-taylor-swift-1851413268
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Justice Dept. to hit concert promoter Live Nation with antitrust lawsuit : Critics — including performers, politicians and competitors — have argued that Live ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/16/live-nation-antitrust-justice/
Eli Lilly weight loss drug shows promise treating sleep apnea, long linked to obesity
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/04/17/zepbound-eli-lilly-weight-loss-drug-sleep-apnea/73345348007/
New PFAS lawsuit cites EPA's 'forever chemicals' drinking water rules: A new lawsuit filed by public drinking water systems in California against manufacturers ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/new-pfas-lawsuit-cites-epas-forever-chemicals-drinking-water-rules-2024-04-15/
Bob Graham, former Florida governor and US senator with a common touch, dies at 87
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/16/bob-graham-dies-former-florida-governor-us-senator-obituary/73350949007/
Watch: A livestream video captures the moment a bishop is stabbed during a church service in the suburb of Wakeley in Australia’s Sydney ... Show more english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/15/police-arrest-man-after-reports-of-stabbing-in-western-sydney-
Quick Glance: Bishop's Premonition and Stabbing Incident
- A well-known Sydney bishop, stabbed during a sermon, had been warned of a potential attack on his life in recent weeks.
- The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, allegedly by a 15-year-old, occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night following a sermon where the bishop mentioned that his death was imminent.
- The bishop clarified that his potential passing would not be an attempt to escape or avoid life, but rather a conscious desire to be with God.
- A 15-year-old boy was arrested after the attack on the bishop and three other men during a service at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney's southwest. The bishop was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.
Idaho's ban on youth gender-affirming care has families desperately scrambling for solutions
apnews.com/article/idaho-transgender-affirming-care-supreme-court-f21e62b9ef8b06ed4ecd301bc4531dfd
Quick Glance: Idaho Can Enforce Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
- The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while ongoing legal battles persist, overturning previous court decisions.
- A court decision enables the state of Idaho to implement a 2023 law that imposes significant penalties on physicians for providing gender-affirming care to individuals under 18 years old.
- The court's three liberal judges would have chosen to suspend the law.
- This action comes as the justices may soon deliberate on whether to address bans in Kentucky and Tennessee enforced amid legal disputes.
Lithuanian-registered airlines and aircraft approved by FAA to access US market: Aircraft and airlines registered in Lithuania will be free to fly to and within ...
aerotime.aero/articles/lithuania-faa-us-flights
If Alien Life Is Found, How Should Scientists Break the News?: At a recent workshop, researchers and journalists debated how to announce a potential discovery of ...
scientificamerican.com/article/if-alien-life-is-found-how-should-scientists-break-the-news/
$35 million to be invested to help those in finance sector develop new green skills: MAS
straitstimes.com/singapore/35-million-to-be-invested-to-help-those-in-finance-sector-develop-new-green-skillsmas
Imagine depending on the postman to take you to the shops?
For decades, Royal Mail Post Buses picked up passengers as well as parcels on their rounds in rural ... Show more www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/past-times/6426718/royal-mail-post-bus-aberdeenshire-highlands-islands/
Trump's first criminal trial begins in defeat: NEW YORK. The first criminal trial against Donald Trump began on Monday with a defeat for the presidential ...
nachrichten.at/politik/aussenpolitik/strafprozess-startet-donald-trump-ist-vor-gericht-erschienen;art391,3940045
Speed camera marathon in Germany - police chase speeders again: The "speed camera marathon" is coming up for motorists. There will be stricter controls ...
stern.de/auto/blitzermarathon-in-deutschland---polizei-jagt-wieder-raser-34621954.html
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