Elephant and Castle professor who set up speaking club for stammering students gets MBE
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Criticism, praise of Texas governor after dramatic use of troopers on protesters: The three-term governor on Wednesday ordered scores of riot gear-clad state ...
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Opinion | Defining Free Speech Down on Campus: Anti-Israel protesters invoke a First Amendment they don’t understand.
wsj.com/articles/campus-free-speech-first-amendment-columbia-protests-palestine-israel-hamas-3ff5092d
Opinion | Antisemitism at Columbia University Is a Disgrace: Imagine if in the wake of 9/11, pro-al-Qaeda protesters chased New Yorkers out of the city.
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There is a risk Europe could die: Macron - Europe - The Jakarta Post: There is a risk Europe could die: Macron - Europe - The Jakarta Post
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Pro-Palestinian protests at UT Austin: What does state law say: Public universities are allowed to maintain some restrictions, including in instances where there ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/ut-austin-protests-19422279.php
As Israel-Hamas war sparks campus protests, Oklahoma education officials take free speech training
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/26/university-protests-palestine-israel-oklahoma-officials-train-free-speech/73467802007/
Today’s Campus Protest Crackdowns Are All Too Familiar to Me: I lived through a similar college crisis after 9/11. The lessons of that era are urgent.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/columbia-protests-israel-gaza-university-campus-censorship.html
Europe faces ‘mortal’ threat, says Emmanuel Macron: French president calls for huge investment push and EU reforms in Sorbonne speech
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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
Pro-Palestinian Campus Encampments Spread Nationwide Amid Mass Arrests at Columbia, NYU & Yale
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/columbia_university_joseph_slaughter
Thousands at Columbia sign letter calling for enforcement of school policy: The letter is not affiliated with the university's Antisemitism Task Force.
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798745
Police arrest Gaza protesters at Emory University: Video shows chaos erupting at one Atlanta college as police clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian ...
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68902343
Students at prestigious Paris university occupy campus building in pro-Palestinian protest
apnews.com/article/france-paris-university-campus-protests-israel-palestinians-gaza-b2743b076ff31a8dbe74478a046c1379
LIVE: Pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University and CUNY: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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TikTok raises free speech concerns on bill passed by US House that may ban app: TikTok on Sunday repeated its free-speech concerns about a bill passed by the ...
reuters.com/technology/tiktok-raises-free-speech-concerns-bill-passed-by-us-house-that-may-ban-app-2024-04-21/
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Pressure builds on Columbia University president to quit over Gaza protests: Both US lawmakers and protesters have criticised Nemat Shafik's handling of campus ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68893185
Texas Gov. Abbott faces backlash after mass arrest at UT Austin pro-Palestine protest
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4620838-texas-governor-abbott-backlash-mass-arrest-ut-austin-pro-palestine-protest/
I'm a STEM graduate who had to leave Oklahoma to flourish. State needs to change its ways | Opinion
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/2024/04/23/opinion-oklahoma-provided-stem-education-but-womens-health-care-not-priority/73087775007/
Ohio Wesleyan to become tuition-free for lower-income Delaware County students: The Delaware County Promise will provide full-tuition scholarships to Ohio ...
dispatch.com/story/news/education/2024/04/20/ohio-wesleyan-now-tuition-free-for-low-income-delaware-county-students/73385459007/
NYPD arrested over 100 people during a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University. Here’s what we know
cnn.com/2024/04/19/us/palestinian-protest-columbia-what-we-know/
Māori and PI spaces at unis no place for wusses or MP's reckons: Comment: The importance of ‘space’ – observations of a Pākehā working in a ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/13/maori-and-pi-spaces-at-unis-no-place-for-wusses-or-mps-reckons/
Columbia Bars Student Protester Who Said ‘Zionists Don’t Deserve to Live’: After video surfaced on social media, the student, Khymani James, said on Friday that ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/nyregion/columbia-student-protest-zionism.html
Wave of pro-Palestinian protests on campus meets forceful response: Fresh clashes between police and students opposed to Israel's war in Gaza broke out on ...
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Student Editorial Boards Rebuke College Officials for Protest Decisions: Around the nation, editorial boards at college newspapers have defended free speech and ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/college-protest-editorial-voices.html
Columbia Bars Student Protester Who Said ‘Zionists Don’t Deserve to Live’: After video surfaced on social media, the student, Khymani James, said on Friday that ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/nyregion/columbia-student-protest-zionism.html
Gaza protests at US universities intensify: Protests against the war in the Gaza Strip are intensifying at several US universities. There are arrests ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/usa-proteste-unis-krieg-gazastreifen-100.html
Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to speak at St. Louis University: Previous speakers hosted by the committee include actress and activist Jameela Jamil ...
stltoday.com/news/local/education/transgender-influencer-dylan-mulvaney-to-speak-at-st-louis-university/article_124fedda-fc02-11ee-89a4-87bab9442f3a.html
What Professors Owe Our Students Right Now: 'If we are to reclaim our university, faculty and students must do it together,' writes Barnard professor Nara ...
time.com/6971144/campus-protests-professors-essay/
“No Palestinian Is Safe”: Renowned Feminist Scholar Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian Arrested in Jerusalem
democracynow.org/2024/4/19/shalhoub_kevorkian
Water park with pool and beach are envisioned for Schuylkill riverfront near 30th Street Station
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Columbia University extends remote learning amid Gaza war protests: The hybrid learning comes amid reports of antisemitic harassment around Columbia University.
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Columbia extends protest deadline after students agree to dismantle some tents: Columbia University students agreed to take down "a significant number" of the ...
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German police shoot machete-wielding man at university: The incident occurred at the Mannheim University faculty of economics while lectures were taking place ...
dw.com/en/german-police-shoot-machete-wielding-man-at-university/a-68903548
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.
Columbia University: Ilhan Omar's daughter suspended and 108 arrested for Gaza protest
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68851168
Delaware State University remains closed after 18-year-old fatally shot on campus, authorities say
cnn.com/2024/04/21/us/delaware-state-university-fatal-shooting/
USC calls off speaker appearances at 2024 commencement after canceling its Muslim valedictorian’s speech
cnn.com/2024/04/19/us/usc-cancels-outside-speakers-2024-commencement/
Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
- USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.
- The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.
- Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.
- The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
Humza Yousaf says he won’t resign as Scotland’s First Minister amid threats of being ousted
news.stv.tv/politics/humza-yousaf-cancels-scottish-independence-speech-as-he-considers-position-as-first-minister
The Growing Pro-Palestinian Protest Movement, Visualized: The intensity of protests on college campuses and other locations could mean they would continue ...
wsj.com/politics/college-campus-pro-palestinian-protests-64115768
Columbia’s University Senate Calls for an Investigation Into the Administration: The senators voted for a resolution that accused the administration of ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/us/columbia-university-nemat-shafik-vote.html
Quick Glance: Columbia University Senate Pushes for Admin Investigation
- The university senate voted on a resolution accusing the administration of breaching the rights of students and professors.
- Based on a report by the senate executive committee, the administration was criticized for engaging in harmful actions.
- Allegations included the hiring of aggressive private investigators who harassed students and intruded into student rooms.
- The resolution passed with a 62-14 vote, falling short of a censure proposal against Dr. Shafik.
USC scraps outside speakers at commencement after canceling Muslim student's speech
reuters.com/world/us/usc-scraps-outside-speakers-commencement-after-canceling-muslim-students-speech-2024-04-20/
Man Charged With Hate Crime After Break-In at Rutgers Islamic Student Center: Jacob Beacher is accused of stealing a Palestinian flag and causing $40 ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/nyregion/rutgers-islamic-center-hate-crime.html
Quick Glance: Break-In at Rutgers Islamic Student Center: Accused Man
- During the Eid-al-Fitr holiday at Rutgers University, Jacob Beacher is accused of stealing a Palestinian flag and causing $40,000 in damage to religious artifacts.
- A man from New Jersey was accused after a violent break-in at an Islamic student center at Rutgers University during the Eid-al-Fitr holiday, resulting in theft and damage to religious artifacts.
Rotherhithe girl used her last £200 to build a six-figure cat-sitting business: A born-and-bred Rotherhithe girl used her last £200 to build a six-figure ...
southwarknews.co.uk/area/rotherhithe/rotherhithe-girl-used-her-last-200-to-build-a-six-figure-cat-sitting-business/
Arrests and anger at US university pro-Palestinian demos: Dozens of student protesters have been arrested at Columbia, Yale and New York University in recent ...
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68881595
How college protests against war in Gaza compare to demonstrations of the past: As protests of Israel’s war in Gaza spread to campuses across the country ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/how-college-protests-against-war-in-gaza-compare-to-demonstrations-of-the-past
USC campus tense after Muslim valedictorian's speech cancelled: The university said it cut the Muslim student's speech over security concerns tied to Middle East ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68848821
Aboriginal spears taken by Captain Cook in 1770 are returned to Australia's Indigenous people
apnews.com/article/england-australia-aboriginal-spears-james-cook-a4e9406e64b991eb1d916b4598e28033
Biden’s planned commencement speech sparks concern at Morehouse College: A commencement speech that President Joe Biden is expected to deliver at Morehouse ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/joe-biden-morehouse-college/
Jewish students are no longer safe at Columbia University: Fellow students proudly tell me they're 'with Hamas.' A Pro-Palestinian protester near campus pinned ...
haaretz.com/opinion/2024-04-25/ty-article-opinion/.premium/jewish-students-are-no-longer-safe-at-columbia-university/0000018f-14e9-da70-a7bf-7debe6900000
'Work is good for mental health': Sunak bats off criticism as he seeks to end 'sick note culture'
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/sunak-to-demand-end-to-sick-note-culture-in-speech-on-welfare-reform
Johnson calls on Columbia University president to resign during tense news conference
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/johnson-columbia-university-president/
Columbia University Moves to Hybrid Classes as Pro-Palestinian Protests Escalate: Students at several other universities including Berkeley, Harvard ...
on.wsj.com/4b5dfHJ
USC says it is canceling its 'main stage' commencement ceremony: After tensions led USC to drop its valedictorian and keynote speaker from its main commencement ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-25/la-me-usc-commencement-canceled
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
It might be time to start our own Jewish Ivy League - editor's notes: Ivy League campuses are now too hostile to Jewish students; we need to take the cue ...
jpost.com/opinion/article-798574
Forecasting pioneer: ‘A lot would have to go wrong for Biden to lose’: A notable forecaster of presidential elections said in a recent interview that “a lot ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4624541-forecasting-pioneer-lictman-biden-trump-2024/
Natalie Brown: Challenging LDS Church orthodoxy, even at BYU, can help students build their faith
sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/14/natalie-brown-challenging-lds/
“No Palestinian Is Safe”: Renowned Feminist Scholar Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian Arrested in Jerusalem
democracynow.org/2024/4/19/shalhoub_kevorkian
Harvard’s Taylor Swift Scholars Have Thoughts on ‘The Tortured Poets Department’: The students taking Harvard University’s class on the singer are studying up ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/style/taylor-swift-harvard-class-tortured-poets.html
Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
Fisk University Gymnast Morgan Price makes history as first HBCU collegiate champion
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Deconstructing the spectacle and stagecraft of a Donald Trump rally: Campaign rallies are a defining feature of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s ...
reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-election-trump-rally/
Quick Glance: Analyzing the Spectacle and Stagecraft of a Donald Trump Rally
- Donald Trump's rallies are a defining feature of his presidential campaigns, aimed at providing an emotional experience to his supporters and attracting new backers.
- The Trump campaign uses the rallies to collect and analyze attendee data, hoping to translate it into votes.
- The Green Bay event was weeks in the making, with the stagecraft meticulously planned to provide guests with a unique experience.
- In his speech in Green Bay, Trump repeated the claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him and used dystopian language to paint a picture of America locked in a battle between good and evil.
Boy, 17, stabbed last night in Bermondsey: A 17-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after he was stabbed in Bermondsey last night. Officers were called to St ...
southwarknews.co.uk/area/bermondsey/boy-17-stabbed-last-night-in-bermondsey/
Celebs who bagged ‘fake’ doctorates from Trinity International Bible University: From a "Skeem Saam" actress to a gospel sensation, these celebs have ...
timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2024-04-22-celebs-who-bagged-fake-doctorates-from-trinity-international-bible-university/
Opinion | Not Everyone Needs a College Degree: Companies like ours are helping build a skills-based economy.
wsj.com/articles/not-everyone-needs-a-college-degree-home-depot-walmart-training-edf421a7
Marks and Spencer in Walworth will definitely close, say company bosses: Marks and Spencer has said the shop on Walworth Road will definitely close this summer ...
southwarknews.co.uk/area/walworth/marks-and-spencer-in-walworth-will-definitely-close-say-company-bosses/
Divestment From Israel Is a Rallying Cry for College Protesters: The campaign is likely to have a negligible impact on the companies or Israel ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/business/college-protesters-divestment-israel.html
Maya Veliz, Texas cheerleader stripped of valedictorian title over 'miscalculation,' shares planned graduation speech: 'Failure has made me who I am'
nypost.com/2024/04/25/us-news/maya-veliz-student-stripped-of-valedictorian-shares-speech/
'Your Jewish students cannot be sacrificed': Jewish leaders, students address universities
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798835
From colour to climate change – a scientist's journey: From the University of Auckland: In performing the role of global teachers, scientists can be ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/17/from-colour-to-climate-change-a-scientists-journey/
Student in China rejected by Nanjing University after videos of him abusing cats went viral
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/student-in-china-rejected-by-nanjing-university-after-videos-of-him-abusing-cats-went-viral
Deforestation pushes animals in Uganda forest to eat virus-laden bat poo: The creatures shed light on how new viruses might spread from animals to humans ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68875094
Columbia Cancels In-Person Classes as Gaza Campus Protests Multiply: Columbia University has canceled in-person classes today as campus protests over the war on ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/22/headlines/columbia_cancels_in_person_classes_as_gaza_campus_protests_multiply
'Work is good for mental health': Sunak bats off criticism as he seeks to end 'sick note culture'
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/sunak-to-demand-end-to-sick-note-culture-in-speech-on-welfare-reform
Anti-Israel demonstrations at Columbia University: Rabbi calls on Jewish students to stay at home
spiegel.de/panorama/bildung/new-york-rabbi-warnt-juedische-studierende-der-columbia-university-a-e3e917a4-7b3a-40bf-9566-25816f101723
UG graduates first batch of food scientists: The University of Guyana has announced that it has graduated its first ever batch of food scientists and looks ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/11/news/guyana/ug-graduates-first-batch-of-food-scientists/
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/
Stefanik demands Columbia president resign: 'Putting Jewish students’ safety at risk'
nypost.com/2024/04/21/us-news/stefanik-demands-columbia-president-resign-putting-jewish-students-safety-at-risk/
Why experts say inflation is relatively low but voters feel differently: Grocery prices are a key component of any household budget, and rising food prices can ...
npr.org/2024/04/25/1247177492/why-experts-say-inflation-is-relatively-low-but-voters-feel-differently
Quick Glance: Rising Key Fed Inflation Measure in March
- In March, inflation remained strong, with an important indicator closely monitored by the Federal Reserve indicating elevated price pressures.
- The personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy increased 2.8% from a year ago in March, above expectations.
- Both the all-items PCE price gauge and the core index increased by 2.7%, higher than estimates, leading to a positive market reaction.
- Markets reacted mildly to the data, with Wall Street set to open higher, while Treasury yields fell and the probability of rate cuts increased slightly.
Columbia University president slams campus antisemitism: Nemat Shafik also defended her handling of Israel-Gaza war protests, during a congressional hearing.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68838018
White House declines Mike Johnson’s demand to call in the National Guard for college protesters
politico.com/news/2024/04/25/white-house-johnson-national-guard-protesters-00154374
Pro-Palestine Protests Force Colleges to Rethink Graduation Plans : Schools are scrambling to minimize disruption of commencement celebrations as Israel-Hamas ...
wsj.com/us-news/education/pro-palestine-protests-force-colleges-to-rethink-graduation-plans-89580ada
TikTok says US House bill that could ban app would 'trample' free speech: WASHINGTON: TikTok on Sunday (Apr 21) repeated its free-speech concerns about a bill ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/tiktok-us-house-bill-ban-app-free-speech-4281406
After mass arrest, UT Austin split over role of police in pro-Palestine protests: AUSTIN — The day after 57 people were arrested during protests on the ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4622593-ut-austin-pro-palestine-protests-mass-arrest-divided-police-role/
Columbia president Minouche Shafik faces criticism in all directions: When Minouche Shafik was announced as Columbia University’s president last year ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/business/minouche-shafik-columbia-president/
USC valedictorian’s grad speech is canceled: ‘The university has betrayed me’: Asna Tabassum was selected as USC valedictorian and offered a slot to speak at ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-16/usc-valedictorian-banned-graduation-speech
Teenage boys injured in suspected Elephant and Castle bottling: Two teenage boys have been seriously injured after reports of a ‘fight’ in Elephant and Castle ...
southwarknews.co.uk/area/elephant-and-castle/teenage-boys-injured-in-suspected-elephant-and-castle-bottling/
Feedback loop that is melting ice shelves in West Antarctica revealed: New research has uncovered a feedback loop that may be accelerating the melting of the ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-feedback-loop-ice-shelves-west.html
War in the Middle East: clashes at US universities: Tensions are growing at several US universities due to the war in Gaza. Recently there have been repeated ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/usa-universitaet-gaza-100.html
LIVE: US House Speaker holds news conference at Columbia University: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Ilhan Omar's daughter suspended from university over pro-Palestine activism: Three Barnard College students, including US lawmaker Ilhan Omar's daughter Isra ...
middleeasteye.net/news/ilhan-omars-daughter-suspended-university-over-pro-palestine-activism
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