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The pool was safety to transgender swimmer Schuyler Bailar. He wants it that way for others
usatoday.com/story/sports/2024/03/29/schuyler-bailar-trans-swimmer-athlete-harvard/72295645007/
SCOTUS affirmative action ruling was 'blow' to Black students, but it put 'spotlight' on HBCUs: Advocates
abcnews.go.com/Politics/scotus-affirmative-action-ruling-blow-black-students-put/story
Judge rules MSU must become Title IX compliant; women's swimming, diving not reinstated
detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/2022/08/09/judge-michigan-state-spartans-title-ix-womens-swimming-diving/10281403002/
🎓 Announcing Texas A&M Athletics’ nominees for the 2024 H. Boyd McWhorter Scholar-Athlete Post-Graduate Scholarship award!
🏊♀️ Abby Grottle ... Show more www.secsports.com/news/2024/04/texas-am-nominees-for-mcwhorter-post-graduate-scholarships-announced
Seinfeld’s shock Hollywood claim: ‘It’s over’: Ahead of his feature directorial debut on Netflix, Jerry Seinfeld weighed in on the state of the film industry ...
news.com.au/entertainment/movies/jerry-seinfeld-the-movie-business-is-over/news-story/ae728f01ea6cfe01bbeb86f48e31a2df
For the first time, a police officer in Berlin was convicted of discrimination. He didn't want to accept that a non-white person could come from Bochum. 👉 taz.de/Diskriminierung-durch-Behoerden/!6005242/
For decades, NASA excluded queer people from its programs. Gay astronauts? They didn't want that back then. The photographer Mackenzie Calle researched the ... Show more www.stern.de/panorama/wissen/nasa--fotografin-zeigt-eindruecklich-jahrzehnte-sexueller-diskriminierung-34636988.html
Top Orange County swimming times entering league finals, April 23: Reigning Register female athlete of the year Teagan O'Dell leads the county in four ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/23/top-orange-county-swimming-times-entering-league-finals-april-23/
Alligator found hiding in landing gear of plane at Florida Air Force Base, photos show
miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article287928330.html
The Biden administration unveiled a final set of sweeping changes to Title IX, the federal civil rights law prohibiting sex-based discrimination at ... Show more
U.S. and 17 other countries demand that Hamas release hostages held in Gaza: In a joint statement, the U.S. and 17 other nations urged Hamas to release hostages ...
nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/us-17-countries-demand-hamas-release-hostages-held-gaza-rcna149393
US on track to deliver aid to Gaza from sea by early May, officials say: The U.S. is on track to start delivering critical humanitarian aid into Gaza through a ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4622320-us-deliver-aid-gaza-sea-by-early-may/
Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse
foreignaffairs.com/russian-federation/putins-brittle-regime
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Pictures of the Day | April 25, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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Biden and 17 world leaders call on Hamas to release the hostages: The deal on the table "would bring an immediate and prolonged ceasefire in Gaza ...
axios.com/2024/04/25/hostages-hamas-gaza-israel-american-biden
Quick Glance: Biden and 17 World Leaders Urge Hamas to Release Hostages
- President Biden and 17 world leaders issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
- The statement stresses the immediate release of hostages and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid and end hostilities.
- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is accused of hindering progress by rejecting the deal and holding onto hostages instead of pursuing a ceasefire.
- The Biden administration and mediators from Qatar and Egypt have received signals from Hamas indicating readiness to engage in negotiations, but the sincerity of these intentions remains uncertain.
Biden says meeting with 4-year-old girl orphaned and held hostage by Hamas a reminder of work needed to free remaining hostages
abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-meeting-4-year-girl-orphaned-held-hostage/story
Columbia must send the pro-Hamas protestors a clear message: A lack of true consequences and inconsistent enforcement of policies will only continue to embolden ...
thehill.com/opinion/4616964-columbia-must-send-the-pro-hamas-protestors-a-clear-message/
White House shuts down GOP calls to bring in National Guard for college protests: The White House punted on Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) demand for President ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4622494-white-house-biden-republican-national-guard-college-israel-palestine-protests/
Speaker Johnson alleges Hamas support for anti-Israel campus protests, threatens intervention
abcnews.go.com/Politics/speaker-johnson-alleges-hamas-support-anti-israel-campus/story
Quick Glance: Wave of Protests Leads to USC's Main Commencement Cancellation
- The University of Southern California canceled its main graduation ceremony due to nationwide protests against the Israel-Hamas war.
- Universities are negotiating with protesters and changing rules to prohibit encampments.
- Students are urging schools to sever financial connections with Israel and divest from supporting companies.
- Protests at various universities have resulted in arrests and police interventions, prompting some schools to adjust rules to manage the demonstrations.
Hamas Pressured to Release Hostages in Gaza by US, Allies: The US and 17 other nations pressed Hamas to release their citizens who are missing or held hostage in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/us-allies-press-hamas-for-immediate-release-of-hostages
The allegations of mass graves at two Gaza hospitals, explained: Here’s why the UN is calling for an investigation at two Gaza hospitals.
vox.com/world-politics/24140794/gaza-nasser-hospitals-al-shifa-graves-idf-hamas
Students across top universities in the United States are protesting over the growing human toll of Israel's war with Hamas ... Show more
NYC Mayor: 'No room for hate in our city to praise Hamas': Mayor Adams criticized pro-Palestinian protesters' language as "immoral" and ...
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798565
Pope Francis calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza: ‘A negotiated peace is better than a war without end’
thehill.com/policy/international/4619826-pope-francis-calls-for-peace-in-ukraine-gaza-a-negotiated-peace-is-better-than-a-war-without-end/
Israel fumes as UN secretary-general leaves Hamas off sexual violence blacklist: Foreign Ministry denounces UN chief as 'standing shoulder to shoulder with ...
timesofisrael.com/israel-fumes-as-un-secretay-general-leaves-hamas-off-sexual-violence-blacklist/
The father of Shay (James) Lynch who died in a swimming pool accident in Co Clare remembered the seven-year-old as a “gentle, caring ... Show more www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/24/you-will-always-be-forever-our-beautiful-boy-shay-shay-funeral-remembers-sweet-boy-who-died-in-swimming-pool/
DC students, faculty launch combined pro-Palestine protest at GWU: Students and faculty from colleges and universities around the D.C. area launched a combined ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4621477-dc-students-faculty-launch-combined-pro-palestine-protest-gwu/
Immigration advocates see work permits as Biden’s best option: President Biden’s left flank is pushing for expanded work permits for undocumented immigrants ...
thehill.com/latino/4618409-immigration-advocates-asylum-work-permits-bidens-border/
Israel gears up for Rafah civilian evacuation ahead of promised assault: Israel has procured tens of thousands of tents for Palestinian civilians it intends to ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-media-predict-offensive-gazas-rafah-soon-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
- The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.
- This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.
- According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.
- Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
Mass graves in the Gaza Strip what we know: Palestinians report that hundreds of dead have been discovered in mass graves in the Gaza Strip. Who are the dead ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/massengraeber-gazastreifen-israel-100.html
UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals: The United Nations is calling for “a clear, transparent and credible investigation” ...
apnews.com/article/un-israel-palestinians-hospital-graves-investigation-dbaf873d023a7ba66dda05fb49074434
Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
- The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.
- It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.
- Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.
- The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
‘Son of Hamas’ Mosab Hassan Yousef: ‘If we finish Rafah, we finish Hamas’: Back in the public sphere after Oct. 7, the former terror scion turned undercover Shin ...
timesofisrael.com/son-of-hamas-mosab-hassan-yousef-if-we-finish-rafah-we-finish-hamas/
‘I love you. Stay strong. Survive.’ Parents of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin find meaning in Hamas video
cnn.com/2024/04/25/middleeast/israel-gaza-hostages-hersh-goldberg-polin-intl/
Johnson defends Israel when asked about children’s deaths: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday doubled down on his support for Israel ...
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WATCH: Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin plead for hostage deal, urge him to ‘stay strong, survive’
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/be-brave-lean-in-parents-of-hostage-seen-in-propaganda-video-plead-for-hostage-deal/
Hamas and Iran celebrate anti-Gaza war protests taking US colleges by storm: Palestinian militant group Hamas and Iran's supreme leader are throwing their ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/24/hamas-iran-support-college-protests/73447123007/
Israel has procured tens of thousands of tents for Palestinian civilians it intends to evacuate from Rafah in the coming weeks ahead of a promised assault on ... Show more reut.rs/4deOiv9
Review of UNWRA finds Israel did not express concern about staff: An independent review of the neutrality of the U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees has ...
apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-unrwa-united-nations-28a63ddef23efdc4b050b0bcbdb587ff
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
The Middle East has a militia problem: More than a quarter of the region’s 400m people live in states dominated by armed groups
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/25/the-middle-east-has-a-militia-problem
Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, US funding for Israel, crisis in Gaza: The US Senate has passed a funding package that will provide $26.4 billion to aid Israel ...
edition.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-24-24/h_2c7443f33454ee517c50ebcfe7ab6c8f
'City Hunter' manga hero drops the sexism for new live-action film: Lead actor Ryohei Suzuki says production had to strike a balance between his character's ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/25/film/ryohei-suzuki-city-hunter-movie/
Israel says US military aid sends 'strong message' to enemies: UN human rights chief Volker Turk called for an "independent" probe into the ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-united-states-military-aid-thanks-strong-message-4288151
Some Palestinians forced to flee homes as Israel shells northern Gaza: Some Palestinian civilians were fleeing their homes in northern Gaza on Wednesday (Apr 24) ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-hamas-war-palestinians-flee-homes-northern-gaza-4288666
What are the obligations of Israel and Hamas to protect civilians?: International Humanitarian Law creates obligations—but contains numerous caveats
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/04/24/what-are-the-obligations-of-israel-and-hamas-to-protect-civilians
Hamas’s Hostage-Video Release Aims to Head Off Rafah Assault: Hamas is racing to prevent an imminent Israeli military operation in Rafah, ramping up an ...
wsj.com/world/middle-east/hamass-hostage-video-release-aims-to-head-off-rafah-assault-b3a176f7
‘9 to 5’ Remake in the Works From Jennifer Aniston: A remake of the classic workplace comedy '9 to 5' is reportedly in the works ...
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/9-to-5-remake-jennifer-aniston-1235010889/
The goal of the campus Jew-haters: To render Israel indefensible, in both senses of the word
timesofisrael.com/the-goal-of-the-campus-jew-haters-to-render-israel-indefensible-in-both-senses-of-the-word/
Deadly violence in Charlottesville 2017: “More hate” - Trump compares university protests to neo-Nazi marches
spiegel.de/ausland/mehr-hass-trump-vergleicht-proteste-an-unis-mit-neonazi-maerschen-a-e6098fd1-0c5a-4754-b4cc-13fa81700698
Hamas video of Gaza captive Hersh Goldberg-Polin triggers Israel protests: The 23-year-old Israeli American criticises Israeli PM Netanyahu in the undated ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/hamas-video-of-gaza-captive-hersh-goldberg-polin-triggers-israel-protests
Biden signs bill that includes funding for Israel, aid for Gaza: Biden has signed a $95 billion foreign aid bill, which includes $26 billion for Israel and ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/24/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states: A conservative quest to limit DEI initiatives is gaining momentum in state capitals ...
nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/conservative-quest-limit-diversity-programs-in-states-rcna149163
Megan Thee Stallion sued by former cameraman, accused of harassment and weight-shaming
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/04/23/megan-thee-stallion-weight-shaming-harassment-lawsuit/73427750007/
Humanitarian operations and shelters came under Israeli fire in Gaza even after aid groups coordinated with the IDF, according to a review of visual evidence ... Show more www.nytimes.com/live/2024/04/25/world/israel-gaza-war-hamas
Gaza could surpass famine thresholds in six weeks - WFP: Gaza could surpass famine thresholds of food insecurity, malnutrition and mortality in six weeks ...
rte.ie/news/middle-east/2024/0424/1445303-gaza-israel/
Middle East politics: Annalena Baerbock deserves recognition: Israel's government is trying to use a leak to discredit the German Foreign Minister as naive ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/annalena-baerbock-nahostpolitik-benjamin-netanjahu
Paid articlePaid Speaker Johnson is getting ready to hold a news conference at Columbia University on rise of antisemitism on college campuses ... Show more
Academic Freedom Is More Important Now Than Ever: We only have academic freedom because of guarantees established by generations of political struggle.
time.com/6969851/academic-freedom-is-more-important-than-ever-now/
Biden replaces coordinator for Gaza aid with head of US Institute of Peace: The Biden administration is appointing the head of the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) ...
thehill.com/policy/4620628-biden-replaces-coordinator-for-gaza-aid-with-head-of-us-institute-of-peace/
Police said to use ‘skunk,’ water cannons to disperse Jerusalem rally for hostages
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-24-2024/
American Airlines passenger alleges discrimination over use of first-class restroom
npr.org/2024/04/25/1245583048/american-airlines-racial-discrimination-allegation-bathroom
Increasingly confrontational pro-Palestinian rallies by students protesting the death toll from the Israel-Hamas conflict erupted across US college campuses ... Show more www.insidenova.com/news/national/tensions-rise-as-us-pro-palestinian-student-protests-spread/article_106eadf3-7c13-58a9-ba87-af441e5ba459.html
Amid Passover, both sides eye resumption of wider war in Gaza : Israel called up two reserve brigades for Gaza and analysts see the increased military activity ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/24/israel-gaza-hamas-passover-rafah/
Mrunal Thakur says she is considering freezing her eggs, accepts she has low moments: ‘There were days where I didn’t want to wake up’
indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mrunal-thakur-says-she-is-considering-freezing-her-eggs-accepts-she-has-low-moments-didnt-want-to-wake-up-9289673/
Israel Calls Up Reserve Brigades Ahead of Expected Rafah Offensive: Egypt helps put up tent camps in the Gaza Strip to handle flow of civilian refugees.
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Today's cover: Patriots owner Robert Kraft calls tenured Columbia professors one of the ‘biggest problems’ as anti-Israel protests roil campus nypost.com/2024/04/22/us-news/robert-kraft-calls-tenured-columbia-professors-one-of-the-biggest-problems-amid-protests/
Orders for new evacuations as strikes in Gaza intensify: Israeli strikes intensified across Gaza yesterday in some of the heaviest shelling in weeks ...
rte.ie/news/world/2024/0424/1445303-israel-strikes-gaza/
Former footballer Rio Ferdinand has opened up about the part he played in the culture of homophobia in the sport when he was playing professionally ... Show more metro.co.uk/2024/04/24/i-part-culture-homophobia-football-life-changed-20709454/
Sheikh Hamdan shares video of diving expedition to inaugurate Dubai Reef: It is the world’s largest marine conservation initiative, the Dubai Crown Prince wrote
gulfnews.com/uae/sheikh-hamdan-shares-video-of-diving-expedition-to-inaugurate-dubai-reef-1.1714057131065
UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals: The United Nations is calling for “a clear, transparent and credible investigation” ...
apnews.com/article/un-israel-palestinians-hospital-graves-investigation-dbaf873d023a7ba66dda05fb49074434
Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
- The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.
- It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.
- Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.
- The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
Middle East: Dieter Hallervorden fights for Gaza: "Atrocities usually have a history. And no one is born a terrorist," writes Dieter Hallervorden in a Facebook ...
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Academic Freedom Is More Important Now Than Ever: We only have academic freedom because of guarantees established by generations of political struggle.
time.com/6969851/academic-freedom-is-more-important-than-ever-now/
UN officials call for probe into reports of mass graves at Gaza hospitals: Human rights chief says he is horrified by destruction at Nasser and al-Shifa medical ...
ft.com/content/ee1b7aa2-c9c7-419b-8190-83f524f461a1
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