England’s university regulator issues record fine in Sussex free speech case
Policies intended to prevent abuse or harassment of certain groups on campus had created ‘a chilling effect’, OfS says
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University of Sussex fined £585k in transphobia free speech row
The university is fined by the higher education regulator for failing to uphold freedom of speech.BBC News - 10h -
Mahmoud Khalil case 'not about free speech': Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio knocked the notion that Mahmoud Khalil’s federal court case is about First Amendment rights but rather his legal standing to remain in the U.S. after he led ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Ex-Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil hearing expected to focus on free speech
Former Columbia University student and pro-Palestinin activist Mahmoud Khalil’s hearing in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday is expected to focus on free speech. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Simpson Thacher fined £362,000 over anti-money laundering failures
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Trump has turbocharged the attacks on free speech at US universities. I have seen it first-hand | Sandy Tolan
For speaking up for Palestine, I have been targeted – and have seen colleagues and students face arrest and sanctions . Sandy Tolan is a professor at the University of Southern California in Los ...The Guardian - 6d -
Is the case against pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil about immigration or free speech?
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers were in court to argue against his deportation. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more on the legal proceedings and how the case may involve two ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
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A new survey released Monday by the nonpartisan think tank Future of Free Speech found a 3% drop in support for free speech in the U.S., which puts America's rank at number 9 out of the 33 ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Are Trump’s campus funding cuts an attack or a defense of free speech?
What critics fail to acknowledge is that there are dangers to free speech on both sides — in inaction as well as overreaction.The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Williams team fined 50,000 euros for not recording onboard video
Williams has been fined 50,000 euros ($54,000) by the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix stewards on Saturday due to a communication error. The penalty relates to the Williams team's failure to capture ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
CDC issues dengue fever warning for spring, summer travelers
Dengue fever cases have been rising among U.S. travelers and are expected to climb this year, according to a warning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A “record number” ...The Hill - 6d -
Ann Coulter questions arrest of Columbia protester on free speech grounds
Conservative media pundit Ann Coulter on Monday questioned the arrest of a pro-Palestinian advocate on free speech grounds. "There's almost no one I don't want to deport, but unless they've ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
University of Minnesota, Under Federal Scrutiny, Limits Its Political Speech
A vote by regents put the university among roughly 140 colleges that have adopted similar policies since the 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Mahmoud Khalil lawyers say activist being punished for free speech as hundreds protest against detention – live
Actor Susan Sarandon among demonstrators calling for pro-Palestinian activist’s release outside New York courthouse. Government asks court to move Khalil case out of New York Who is Mahmoud ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Trump vents fury about his criminal cases in extraordinary speech at DoJ
In hourlong victory lap, president railed against Biden officials and their ‘bullshit’ case while boosting his lawyers. US politics live – latest updates Taking over the justice department ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Threaten campuses, shut down debate: that’s what free speech looks like under Trump | Owen Jones
The president has slashed $400m in funding from Columbia University. He wants to stifle criticism of Israel – but the real target is dissent. For those who fear Donald Trump is a despot in the ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Broadcasters fined £4m for freelance pay collusion
The UK competition regulator says the BBC, BT, IMG and ITV illegally shared information about fees.BBC News - 4d -
Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Florida Case Over Gender Identity in Schools
The mother at the center of the case, January Littlejohn, was a guest of the first lady Melania Trump at President Trump’s speech to Congress last week.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
US academic groups sue White House over planned deportations of pro-Gaza students
Trump administration is accused of inciting ‘climate of repression’ and stifling free speech on campuses, including Columbia University. US academic groups have sued the Trump administration in an ...The Guardian - 19h -
More Universities Are Choosing to Stay Neutral on the Biggest Issues
Instead of speaking out on the hot-button debates of the day, more schools are making it a policy to stay silent as political pressure mounts against higher education.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Australia’s record gold exports to US set back its case for tariff relief as Trump trade war looms
Industries across the country are bracing for the impact of the Trump administration’s worldwide tariff regime. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A run on gold in ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
UK universities face rising risk of bankruptcy, says regulator
Fewer international students and higher staff costs are taking an increasing toll, according to the Office for StudentsFinancial Times - 6d -
In Berlin, Europe's elite are very nervous there's too much freedom of speech
The World Forum in Berlin is calling for a new world order based on European values, but this vision is based on a flawed premise of a global elite governing citizens and limiting free speech to ...The Hill - 3d -
The North Dakota ruling against Greenpeace is a threat to free speech | Sushma Raman and Anthony Romero
Everyday actions like attending a protest, signing a letter of support, or supporting communities at risk should never be considered ‘unlawful’. The first amendment guarantees freedom of speech and ...The Guardian - 22h -
Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil raises legal questions around deporting legal permanent residents
The arrest of Mahmoud Khaili has led to questions about how a legal permanent resident could face deportation — and what it could mean for issues of free speech on college campuses.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Remember when the nickel market went haywire? The LME was just fined, 3 years later
The U.K’s financial regulator says the LME’s systems and controls were inadequate.MarketWatch - 5d -
Planning permissions for homes in England fall to record low
Just over 30,000 projects got the go ahead, the lowest yearly figure since records started in 1979.BBC News - 5d -
Mahmoud Khalil Sues Columbia and Lawmakers to Keep Activists’ Names Secret
Mahmoud Khalil is among pro-Palestinian demonstrators targeted by the government, which has demanded records from the university. He joined seven unnamed students in the case.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
U.S. records most measles cases in single year since record 2019 wave
Most cases have been from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, the CDC says.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
This Is the Greatest Threat to Free Speech Since the Red Scare
Mahmoud Khalil’s detention is a frightening sign of an authoritarian slide.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
There can be no ‘Israel exception’ for free speech | Kenneth Roth
Trump should reverse his misguided effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil. The Trump administration’s threatened deportation of Mahmoud Khalil seems to reflect a dangerous disregard for freedom of ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Government seeks to move Khalil case
The U.S. government is seeking to move Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil’s case from New York, where a hearing into his status happened Wednesday, to Louisiana or New Jersey. Khalil is a ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Stefon Diggs is on a free agent visit in New England
Several veteran wide receivers remain free agents a week into free agency.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Kings beat Bruins 7-2, set franchise record with 14th straight home game without regulation loss
Quinton Byfield scored for the seventh straight home game, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Boston Bruins 7-2 on Sunday night to set a franchise record with their 14th straight home game without ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Lewis-Skelly sets England record with debut goal
Myles Lewis-Skelly made history on Friday by becoming the youngest player to score on his senior debut for England when he found the back of the net in the Three Lions' victory over Albania at ...ESPN - 3d -
Judge orders pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil should get phone calls with lawyers
A federal judge heard arguments and issued orders in Mahmoud Khalil's deportation case. The pro-Palestinian activist helped lead the 2024 Columbia University protests against Israel's war in Gaza. ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Trump administration moves to drop Idaho emergency abortion case with national implications
The Trump administration is dropping an emergency abortion case in Idaho in one of the administration’s first moves on the issue since President Donald Trump's second term beganABC News - Mar. 5 -
Interpol issues global alert for missing Pitt student
Interpol has issued a global alert for University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki who went missing in the Dominican Republic more than a week ago. Police say they're now investigating all ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Meghan Sussex? Even Meghan Markle’s Last Name Inspires Debates.
The Duchess of Sussex caused a stir on “With Love, Meghan” when she said Sussex was her last name. But does that break from royal tradition?The New York Times - Mar. 13
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