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Rwanda denies entry to senior human rights researcher
Human Rights Watch says Clementine De Montjoye’s case raises fresh questions about UK’s asylum seeker scheme. The Rwandan government has barred a senior human rights researcher from entering the country, prompting accusations that officials are ...The Guardian - World -
On Her Second Chance to Swipe, She ‘Finally Got It Right’
Alexandra Voyatzakis was initially reluctant to connect with Pontus Henriksson, but a few months later, when she had the opportunity again, she took it.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Graduate workers in California to strike over treatment of Gaza protesters
Widespread disruption expected after workers vote to hold series of strikes, starting Monday with UC Santa Cruz. California’s huge university system is facing widespread disruption after workers voted to hold a series of strikes in protest of its ...The Guardian - World - California -
In the shadow of the college protests is a generation’s collective identity crisis
The West is struggling with a collective identity crisis.The Hill - Politics -
President Biden greeted by protesters at Morehouse College commencement
Some students and faculty at Morehouse College greeted President Biden with a silent protest by wearing Palestinian scarves or the color of the flag as the president delivered the commencement at the all-male historically Black university. Nikole ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
1 in 10 young college graduates is 'idled'—it could affect their earnings long-term
While the job market for recent college grads recovered quickly from the brief Covid-19 recession, the downturn could still spell trouble down the line.CNBC - Business -
Don’t be fooled by college protests, Gen Z wants dialogue on Israel and Palestine
We can’t let a vocal minority control the narrative that universities and its students aren’t equipped for political discussion, or that they don’t want it.The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Biden to deliver commencement speech at Morehouse College, protests possible
Sunday, President Biden is set to deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College, but some members of the historically Black institution are considering protests over Biden's handling of the war in Gaza. CBS News chief White House ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Did colleges give away the store in deals with student protesters?
Colleges that used police force to end their recent on-campus student protests are facing criticism for their handling of the situation, but so are the small handful that cut deals to end the demonstrations. The few universities that successfully ...The Hill - Politics -
5 steps colleges should take after the Palestine protests
What should campus leaders do? Is there a better course than dithering, kowtowing, and then issuing panicked calls to local police?The Hill - Politics -
Colleges, police blame 'outside agitators' for campus protests. Experts say it's not so simple
As the dust settles and the number of pro-Palestinian student encampments dwindle, claims of “outside agitators” among the protesters are being put under the microscope as colleges say those unaffiliated with them caused most of the trouble, an ...The Hill - Politics -
What Some Colleges Promised Pro-Palestinian Protesters Over Israel-Hamas War
Several universities struck agreements with pro-Palestinian demonstrators to end disruptive encampments on their campuses. But some of those agreements are already under fire.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
College students who protested and those who didn't share in disappointment at response from schools
After a semester marked by sweeping protests on college campuses across the nation that raised questions about freedom of speech, how universities confront allegations of antisemitism and Islamophobia and how they invest, some students who ...NBC News - Top stories -
The graduating class of Morehouse College heard Biden call for an immediate cease-fire to address a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and appeal to Black voters after a season of unrest across U.S. campuses.
The graduating class of Morehouse College heard Biden call for an immediate cease-fire to address a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and appeal to Black voters after a season of unrest across U.S. campuses.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Democrats' Last Chance to Dump Biden?
If Kennedy is permitted on the debate stage he could audition for Democrats before their nominating convention.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Social Security’s annual report is terrible news for seniors
The revised forecast doesn’t mean we can worry lessMarketWatch - Business -
Senior Republican criticizes Biden in speech to Israeli parliament
Stefanik is seen as a candidate to be Donald Trump’s running mate.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Legalized Weed is Landing More Seniors in the E.R.
In Canada, cannabis poisonings rose sharply among people 65 and older after the country legalized the drug, a new study found.The New York Times - Top stories -
Norah O'Donnell's advice to Georgetown graduates
"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell shared advice, including a lesson she learned from her mom, during a commencement address at Georgetown University.CBS News - Top stories -
Bracketology: UConn chance to three-peat is amazing
The last time anyone saw a three-peat, the heroes were John Wooden, Bill Walton and the UCLA Bruins.ESPN - Sports -
Grandparents deny murdering two-year-old
The grandparents of a two-year-old that died have denied the murder charges.BBC News - Top stories -
Seize the Grey wins Preakness, denies Mystik Dan
Seize the Grey won the 149th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, denying Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan a Triple Crown bid and giving trainer D. Wayne Lukas, 88, his seventh win at the race.ESPN - Sports -
Nuggets denied repeat by team 'built to beat us'
The Nuggets saw their bid to repeat as NBA champions disintegrate in stunning fashion, as they blew a 20-point third-quarter lead on their home floor in Game 7, a defeat that left them both shell-shocked and frustrated.ESPN - Sports - NBA -
Apple has a chance to change investors’ minds
Apple’s hardware events are usually most exciting to investors. But this time, Wall Street is highly anticipating the company’s annual software preview.MarketWatch - Business - Apple -
Midwest preparing for intense storms with high chance of tornadoes
Severe weather, with a high chance of tornadoes, is expected in parts of eastern Iowa as intense storms move through the Midwest into the evening. NBC News’ Angie Lassman gives the forecast which includes hail and strong winds.NBC News - Top stories -
EU election debate: Ursula von der Leyen, Nicolas Schmit, Anders Vistisen and Sandro Gozi face off over economy – Europe live
European leaders gather for debate hosted by Bruegel and the Financial Times. Karl Nehammer, the Austrian chancellor, hosted the British prime minister, Rishi Sunak.. “The leaders committed to implementing stronger frameworks to deal with ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Trump to campaign in Minnesota after son's graduation
Former President Donald Trump heads to Minnesota to campaign Friday after his son Barron Trump's high school graduation. Trump obtained permission to attend the ceremony in a break from his "hush money" criminal trial in New York. CBS News ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
America’s class of 2024 graduates into an uncertain job market
US employers say they will cut their hiring of freshly-minted graduates by 5.8% this yearFinancial Times - Business -
Computer-Science Majors Graduate Into a World of Fewer Opportunities
New grads from top schools can still get jobs. They’re just not all going to Facebook or Google. In fact, many are finding it harder than they ever thought it would be to even land a job.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden to Morehouse Graduates: America Hates You
As his black support erodes, he plays up racial resentments to the class of 2024.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
1 in 3 high-profile athletes threatened by bettors
The NCAA reports that nearly one in three star athletes receive abusive messages from people with "betting interests," with some college basketball players getting death threats during championship tournaments.ESPN - Sports -
Erdoğan accuses Eurovision song contest of ‘threatening the family’
Turkey’s president hit out at event, saying it encourages ‘gender neutralisation’ and ‘social corruption’. Turkey’s president has taken a swipe at the Eurovision song contest, accusing the annual event of allegedly encouraging “gender ...The Guardian - World -
David Copperfield denies 16 women's 'entirely implausible' sexual misconduct allegations
Famed illusionist David Copperfield is denying accusations made by 16 women alleging decades-spanning sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Ray Dalio believes there’s a 35% or even 40% chance of a civil war in the U.S.
Hedge-fund billionaire can foresee people moving to states that align with their political views while refusing to abide by rules made by federal authorities whose politics they disagree with.MarketWatch - Business -
Binance executive denied bail in Nigeria over money laundering charges
Tigran Gambaryan faces allegations of ‘serious criminality’ on behalf of world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. A Nigerian court has ruled that Tigran Gambaryan, the Binance executive detained on charges of tax evasion and money laundering, can ...The Guardian - World - Nigeria -
Billionaire investor sees 1 in 3 chance of civil war
Ray Dalio, the billionaire investor and founder of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, said he sees a growing likelihood that the United States will plunge into a civil war. In an interview with Financial Times, Dalio, 74, detailed his research in ...The Hill - Politics -
Ex-teacher accused of sex abuse denies offences in South Africa
Iain Wares was arrested in Cape Town last year after a man alleged he was inappropriately touched by the former teacher.BBC News - Top stories -
No ‘cop on the beat’: Why the SEC may deny new ether ETFs this month
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to make a key decision on approving ether ETFs.CNBC - Business -
How a chance encounter with Steve Austin set Kevin Owens on a path to WWE
'Stone Cold' and KO's careers are now intertwined but the seeds were planted before Owens became a WWE superstarCBS Sports - Sports -
Arsenal denied Premier League title despite late victory over Everton
For a few seconds, the miracle that Mikel Arteta and Arsenal fans so craved seemed as if it might happen. As Takehiro Tomiyasu was slamming home an emphatic equaliser against Everton, rumours that West Ham had scored a second goal to peg back ...The Guardian - World - Premier League