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Oracle plans to move headquarters to Nashville: Oracle plans to move its headquarters to Nashville, four years after departing Bay Area

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US student protests: ‘You see a lot of hate on campus’: In the sunshine, the pro-Palestine encampment in Columbia University looks like the luxury section of a ...

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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.

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Campus Protests Over Gaza Intensify Amid Pushback by Universities and Police: There were more than 120 new arrests as universities moved to prevent ...

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Tesla notifies thousands in Texas and California of impending layoffs: Tesla let thousands of employees in two states — California and Texas — know it will be ...

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Live Updates: Tensions Rise Over Pro-Palestinian Protests at U.S. Colleges: Students at Yale were arrested as administrators on more campuses moved to shut down ...

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Quick Glance: Student Protests: Arrests at Yale and NYU

Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.

At Yale University, at least 47 protesters were arrested and will face disciplinary action.

The police crackdowns came after Columbia University canceled in-person classes and cleared tent encampments on its campus in New York City.

The universities repeatedly asked students to leave, warning of legal and disciplinary consequences if they did not.

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Travis County rejects all criminal trespass charges against 57 people arrested at UT-Austin protest

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See how Gaza campus protests spread across the US: What started a week ago at Columbia University has led to hundreds of arrests at multiple college campuses.

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Quick Glance: Large Tornado Spotted in Nebraska

Multiple storms are moving across Iowa and Nebraska. A resident in Lincoln spotted a tornado forming in the distance. Thousands are experiencing power shortages according to local media.

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Tesla's plan for affordable cars takes page from Detroit rivals: Elon Musk's new plan to use current product lines as the basis for new affordable vehicles — ...

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Tesla to lay off nearly 2,700 employees in Texas factory, notice shows: Tesla will lay off 2,688 employees at its Texas factory, the electric vehicle maker said ...

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Quick Glance: Tesla to Lay Off Nearly 2,700 Employees in Texas Factory

Tesla will lay off 2,688 employees at its Texas factory, as indicated in a notification.

The layoff was done under the WARN Act, a U.S. labor law requiring companies with 100+ employees to notify ahead of planned closings or mass layoffs.

Tesla announced that the layoffs will begin on June 14, amidst falling sales and an escalating price war.

The global job cuts include 285 employees in Buffalo, New York, as part of another round of layoffs cutting over 10% of jobs.

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BlackRock Memo Reveals Wealth-Management Shuffle Amid ESG Backlash in Texas: BlackRock is seeking to expands ties with rich investors and calm a backlash over ...

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Mass arrests made as US Gaza campus protests spread: Protesters at NYU and Yale are arrested while Columbia cancels in-person classes for safety.

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Dozens of Yale Students Arrested During Campus Protests: Demonstrators were arrested on Monday morning after setting up an encampment that they said was in ...

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Apr 25

Texas Gov. Abbott faces backlash after mass arrest at UT Austin pro-Palestine protest

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Using the Yale Approach Smart Lock Feels Like a Real Smart-Home Experience: Yale's first deadbolt adapter magically unlocks your door when it senses ...

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EXCLUSIVE: SpaceX reported 5.9 injuries per 100 workers in 2023 at its Brownsville, Texas, manufacturing-and-launch facility, surpassing its rate of 4 ...

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Columbia switches to online classes in an effort to defuse Gaza protests: Demonstrators at Yale also arrested as Ivy League institutions grapple with rising ...

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Texas DPS could pursue criminal investigation into photojournalist arrested at UT-Austin protest

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Texas prosecutor declines to charge student protesters arrested at UT Austin: University of Texas (UT) at Austin demonstrators arrested during a pro-Palestinian ...

thehill.com/homenews/education/4622482-texas-student-protesters-arrests-ut-austin-israel/

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Apr 25

Police Move In on Peaceful Gaza Solidarity Protests at UT Austin, Princeton, Emerson and More

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Tesla just asked shareholders to approve Elon Musk's nixed $56 billion pay plan again

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Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertruck: Pedal Safety Issues

The Tesla Cybertruck has faced criticism for various issues, but now a serious safety concern with the accelerator pedal has led to the temporary halt of deliveries.

A video and reports show that the pedal cover can come loose and jam, causing unintended acceleration even when the foot is not on the pedal.

Deliveries have been halted, appointments rescheduled and canceled as Tesla investigates acceleration issues. A regulatory investigation looms over the company, potentially requiring a recall of all trucks.

Some drivers have attempted to manually remove the pedal cover, indicating a potentially serious safety issue that cannot be resolved through software.

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Tesla is planning to lay off 10% of its workers after dismal 1Q sales, multiple news outlets report

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Secret meetings, social chatter: How Columbia students sparked a nationwide revolt

washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/26/columbia-protest-students-israel-gaza/

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Apr 24

"Intimidating chants and anti-Semitic incidents": Now the war in Gaza is shaking America's universities

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Commentary on Columbia: History, student protests, and humanity: After arrests at Columbia University and other schools, our commentator considers the legacy of ...

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Apr 24

Former MIT researcher who killed Yale graduate student sentenced to 35 years in prison

apnews.com/article/yale-student-killed-kevin-jiang-qinxuan-pan-c37e30f51ae7e58ca87c74de3f67e493

Quick Glance: Ex-MIT Researcher Qinxuan Pan Receives 35 Years in Jail for Killing Yale Student Kevin Jiang

Qinxuan Pan, 33, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Yale student Kevin Jiang.

Jiang was shot by Pan as he left his fiancée's apartment in New Haven.

Pan apologized in court after remarks from Jiang's relatives and friends.

The motive for the crime was never fully clarified, although a connection between Pan and Jiang's fiancée was revealed.

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Pro-divestment supporters arrested at Yale encampment: Dozens of protesters were arrested at Yale University on Monday morning after an encampment swelled to ...

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Apr 22

Express bankruptcy: Full list of mall brand’s 95 stores marked for closure: The clothing retailer is shuttering stores in New York, California ...

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As demand for US LNG booms, one plant struggles to stay online: The second-largest U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility has been running below 80% of ...

reuters.com/business/energy/demand-us-lng-booms-one-plant-struggles-stay-online-2024-04-25/

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Arrests made at Yale University as police respond to pro-Palestinian protesters, school newspaper reports

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What students say about the protests rocking their campuses: As pro-Palestinian protests spread to college campuses across the country, the lives of many ...

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DeSantis warns of potential expulsion for student protesters in Florida: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is warning college students in his state that they could ...

thehill.com/homenews/education/4621273-desantis-expulsion-student-protesters-florida/

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Tesla is taking Elon Musk's feud with Delaware to a new level : In a proxy statement, Tesla is asking shareholders to okay a move to Texas and re-approve Musk's ...

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Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package

Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.

The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.

Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.

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At least 20 arrested at University of Texas Israel-Palestine protests: The arrests came amid a large police presence on the UT campus.

axios.com/local/austin/2024/04/24/ut-protests-israel-palestine-university-texas-arrests

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Tesla Announces Steep Employee Cuts Amid Revenue Drop: Elon Musk's electric vehicle company is laying off more than 6,000 employees after reporting a 9% drop in ...

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Tesla (TSLA) Global Job Cuts Includes Layoffs in Austin: Tesla Inc. plans to cut more than 6,000 jobs across Texas and California as part of Chief Executive ...

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China's ByteDance denies plans to sell TikTok in US: Earlier reports had suggested ByteDance planned to sell the app, without its powerful algorithm ...

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Javier Milei and Elon Musk are giga happy. Does anyone care?: On April 12, the Argentine president and Tesla CEO visited the company's gigafactory in Austin ...

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Quick Glance: Javier Milei and Elon Musk: Business, Fashion, and Thumbs-Up Gesture

The Argentine president and Tesla CEO visited the company's gigafactory in Austin, Texas, to freely discuss business on April 12.

Milei and Musk met in Texas, visited Tesla Giga Texas factory, and had extensive conversations about the importance of free markets and defending freedom ideas.

Musk recently lost 15 kilograms and shared insights into his diet, including deprivation, intermittent fasting, and Ozempic, an anti-diabetic medication.

Both dressed in unique outfits, featuring cargo pants, skinny jeans, and cowboy accessories, expressing their enthusiasm with thumbs-up gestures.

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Review: Tim McGraw was on all night like a porch light at Xcel Energy Center: His hit-filled show in St. Paul included unexpected dancing (well sort of) and an ...

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Matador (MTDR) Sees Oil Output Rise in Q1 on New Mexico Well Performance: Matador Resources Co. pumped more oil than expected in the first three months of 2024 ...

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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.

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Dashcam video shows dramatic rescue from burning car: Drivers in Minnesota stopped in the middle of a highway to help pull a man out from a vehicle on fire.

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College Campus Protests: Live Updates From Yale and Columbia: Students at Yale were arrested as administrators on more campuses moved to shut down demonstrations ...

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Interest in NHL expansion team in Atlanta stronger than you think: Whether it happens that the NHL sets up shop in Atlanta for a third time remains to be seen ...

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A Texas appellate court upheld a decision to reject attorney disciplinary charges against Donald Trump ally Sidney Powell ...

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Once America’s Hottest Housing Market, Austin Is Running in Reverse: Home prices and apartment rents in this Texas city have fallen more than anywhere else in ...

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US to award Samsung $6.4 bln in grants for Texas chip production complex: The Biden administration will award up to $6.4 billion in grants to South Korea's ...

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Live news: Police presence grows as pro-Palestine protests spread across US campuses

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How I chose which college was right for me: Duke, Columbia, and Yale: A student couldn't decide which college he should go to after getting accepted to multiple ...

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Columbia University: Biden condemns anti-Semitism at protests in New York: Anti-Semitic slogans were also shouted during anti-Israel protests at the renowned ...

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Quick Glance: Biden condemns Antisemitism at Columbia University Protests

US President Joe Biden warns against antisemitism at anti-Israel protests at Columbia University in New York and calls for empathy towards Palestinians.

Students demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians and against the Israeli government, leading to intense antisemitic remarks.

A rabbi warns Jewish students not to enter the campus after antisemitic chants, and the police disband a pro-Palestinian tent camp, resulting in arrests.

Biden condemns the antisemitism, emphasizing that such incidents have no place on the campus or in the country.

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Advocacy groups say Texas inmates are 'being cooked to death' in state prisons without air conditioning

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120 antiwar protesters arrested at NYU; Calif. students form barricade: Students at Cal Poly Humboldt barricaded themselves in a building and encampments at NYU ...

washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/23/protests-arrests-yale-columbia-nyu-california-university/

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.

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Chamber of Commerce Sues to Block FTC Ban on Anti-Worker Noncompete Agreements: "Why does the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hate dynamism in the American economy ...

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In photos: Hundreds arrested as pro-Palestinian protests at U.S. campuses intensify

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US denies ‘double standards’ on Israel; Columbia, Yale crack down on pro-Palestinian protesters

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SpaceX seeks new Texas venue for challenge to NLRB after 5th Circuit ruling

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SpaceX asks Texas judge to block NLRB case over severance agreements: SpaceX has asked a Texas federal judge to block the National Labor Relations Board from ...

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Columbia Cancels In-Person Classes Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests: Demonstrations have intensified in recent days. Separately, police arrested some students ...

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Dozens arrested at Yale; Columbia pauses in-person classes after ‘burn Tel Aviv’ calls

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Mick Jagger visits NASA before Rolling Stones’ Houston concert: Mick Jagger posted photos Friday of a visit to NASA ahead of the Rolling Stones' concert Sunday ...

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Latest Oil Prices, Market News and Analysis for April 26: Oil headed for a narrow weekly gain ahead of US inflation data that will give further clues on the path ...

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Protesters Are Demanding Colleges Divest From Israel. Here’s Why That’s Not Happening.

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Columbia University sets midnight deadline for talks to dismantle protest encampment

cnn.com/2024/04/22/us/columbia-university-protests-hybrid-classes-passover-tuesday/

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Tesla cuts prices for 3 of its EV models in US following a difficult week: Tesla knocked USD 2,000 off the prices of three of its five models in the United ...

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After VW plant victory, UAW sets its sights on Mercedes in Alabama: The United Auto Workers has made history by winning its first unionization vote at an auto ...

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What to know about the protests at Columbia, Yale and other colleges: What to know about antiwar protests at Columbia, Yale and other colleges.

washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/23/college-student-antiwar-protests-israel-palestine/

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Tesla Semi charging corridor project is still alive despite Biden admin funding snub

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What to know about bird flu and milk: Outbreaks can spread rapidly and can cause significant illness and death among poultry, but the virus is rare in humans.

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Quick Glance: Bird Flu Detected in Dairy Worker in Texas

A dairy worker in Texas is being treated for bird flu, marking the second human case in the US caused by a highly virulent virus that recently affected dairy cows in five states, officials confirmed.

The case raises concerns among health experts about human-to-human transmission and the potential for the virus to evolve, emphasizing the need for proactive measures by US policymakers to prevent a possible pandemic.

Experts are closely monitoring the situation as the virus spreads among cattle in multiple states, indicating possible cow-to-cow transmission.

The CDC and other agencies are vigilant, with ongoing investigations and vaccine development efforts to address the evolving strain of bird flu that poses a risk to both human and animal health.

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Protest, encampment now occupy Harvard Yard, following protests at other campuses

bostonglobe.com/2024/04/24/metro/harvard-university-yard-closure-suspension/

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Columbia Protests: Robert Kraft Criticizes School as Yale Cracks Down: For the students, it was the ultimate betrayal: Their university had called in the cops to ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/columbia-protests-robert-kraft-criticizes-school-as-yale-cracks-down

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Apr 08

2024 Solar Eclipse: Live Updates: A total solar eclipse crosses over Mexico, Texas, Vermont, Massachusetts and 13 other U.S. states today.

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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.

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White House Condemns Antisemitism on College Campuses: The statement is the latest sign of how campus tensions spurred by the Israel-Hamas war are influencing U ...

time.com/6969552/white-house-condemns-antisemitism-college-campuses-protests/

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Tesla vote on Elon Musk $56 billion payday critical for future: Tesla's poor performance doesn't justify Musk's pay package for a part-time CEO.

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In-N-Out heiress worked shifts at the chain when she was a teenager: Lynsi Snyder, whose grandparents founded In-N-Out Burger, started working at the chain as a ...

Quick Glance: In-N-Out heiress started working at the chain as a teenager

Lynsi Snyder, whose grandparents founded In-N-Out Burger, started working at the chain as an associate when she was a teenager.

Snyder became president in 2010 at the age of just 27.

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Texas State Troopers in Riot Gear Crack Down on UT Students' Gaza Protest: "Why do we even have these institutions of higher learning if we won't let ...

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Stefanik demands Biden administration yank Columbia's federal funding : Stefanik wants Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to penalize the institution and for ...

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