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Hillel, the Campus Jewish Group, Is Thriving, and Torn by Conflict
The war in Gaza brought more students into the Hillel fold, but has sown divisions among Jewish students over the group’s mission.The New York Times - 3d -
Jewish scholars condemn cancelation of federal funding to Columbia
A group of 400 Jewish professors and students have written a letter condemning the cancelation of some $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University, a move the Trump administration says ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
Education Secretary Linda McMahon warns 60 colleges over antisemitism on campus
Dozens of universities across the country received a federal government warning on Monday over their obligation to protect Jewish students on campus, just as President Donald Trump's administration ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi will withdraw troops from conflict-torn eastern Congo
African leaders have announced the withdrawal of thousands of troops from South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi who were sent to fight insurgents in mineral-rich eastern Congo, where M23 rebels have ...ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Advocacy groups condemn Trump for using 'Palestinian' as a slur
Jewish and Muslim advocacy groups condemned President Trump for calling Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) a “Palestinian,” arguing he used it as a slur against the long-time lawmaker. ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Congo and Rwanda Called for a Cease-Fire in Their Deadly Conflict. What Now?
After talks in Qatar, the two countries’ presidents said they were committed to an unconditional truce between Congo’s army and a rebel group that Rwanda denies backing.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
At Columbia, Trump's crackdown chills a fervent campus
At Columbia University, Trump's international student protest crackdown chills a fervent campusNBC News - 1d -
Protesters Back Mahmoud Khalil at Trump Tower: ‘Fight Nazis, Not Students’
Demonstrators led by a progressive Jewish group gathered to support Mahmoud Khalil, the Palestinian activist whom the Trump administration wants to deport.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
The Seahawks Spent $100 Million on a New Quarterback. It Might Not Matter.
The only way to justify a change is to reallocate savings to position groups that can help Sam Darnold thrive, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Israelis moving to live in Europe ‘rejuvenating’ Jewish communities
Research shows dramatic reversal of decades of net outflow to Israel, as new arrivals bring cultural influences. Israelis making a new home in Europe have become vital to previously declining ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Vance rips 'hit piece' in Jewish Insider
Vice President Vance publicly bashed the news outlet Jewish Insider and its top editor in a scathing social media post Thursday over an article about Republican lawmakers' responses to comments ...The Hill - 1d -
Vance rips 'hit piece' in Jewish Insider
Vice President Vance publicly bashed the news outlet Jewish Insider and its top editor in a scathing social media post Thursday over an article about Republican lawmakers' responses to comments ...The Hill - 1d -
USMNT, Seattle winger Arriola suffers torn ACL
USMNT winger Paul Arriola suffered a torn ACL in the Seattle Sounders' Concacaf Champions Cup loss at Cruz Azul on Tuesday, the MLS club has confirmed.ESPN - Mar. 15 -
Steelers getting conflicting reports about Aaron Rodgers future
Steelers get conflicting updates on Aaron Rogers' futureYahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
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 saysFinancial Times - 3d -
Chuck Schumer Isn’t Jewish Like the Pope Isn’t Catholic
Derided by the MAGA right and yelled at by the far left, the Senate Democratic leader is inhabiting a very Jewish place right now.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Clarksons shares dive after warning of threat to shipping deals
Shipbroking group blames military conflicts for fall of more than 20% despite record resultsFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Mavs' Irving has successful surgery on torn ACL
Mavericks All-Star Kyrie Irving underwent successful surgery to repair his torn left ACL on Wednesday at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, the team announced.ESPN - 1d -
DOJ says Mahmoud Khalil didn't disclose pro-Palestinian groups involvement in green card application
The Trump administration filed new allegations against Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate student detained due to his pro-Palestinian activism on campus, while trying to dismiss his ...NBC News - 4d -
Leo Terrell, Trump’s antisemitism chief, shares post by prominent neo-Nazi
Tweet was from Patrick Casey, ex-head of a defunct racist group, who said Trump can ‘revoke someone’s Jew card’. The leader of a prominent Jewish group has condemned Leo Terrell, the head of ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
How 'free spirit' Raducanu is thriving without coach
Emma Raducanu has never been afraid to do things differently. Without a full-time coach, the "free spirit" is thriving in Miami - and BBC Sport analyses why.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How 'free spirit' Raducanu is thriving without coach
Emma Raducanu has never been afraid to do things differently. Without a full-time coach, the "free spirit" is thriving in Miami - and BBC Sport analyses why.BBC News - 3d -
At a hearing on campus antisemitism, Democrats question gutting of civil rights staff
Senators at a hearing on campus antisemitism said the Trump administration will be hamstrung by recent firings in its efforts to fight discrimination.NBC News - 1d -
Almost 100 arrested during protest occupying Trump Tower over Mahmoud Khalil
Demonstrators led by Jewish Voice for Peace demanding release of Palestinian activist stood in US president’s New York City building. Protesters organized by a progressive Jewish group occupied the ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Does Notre Dame have another lacrosse player that can star for the football team?
There very well could be another lacrosse and football star on Notre Dame’s campus, as Matt Jeffrey could join Jordan Faison in that group.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Trump Administration Deflects Blame for Leak at Every Turn
President Trump and other officials have given shifting, varied, implausible and sometimes conflicting explanations for how highly sensitive military information was shared in a group chat.The New York Times - 2d -
Notre Dame is trying to flip a FSU commitment, will be on campus today
Notre Dame football is looking to flip 2026 Florida State safety commit Karon Maycock, who will be on campus later to day for an unofficial visit.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
GOP lawmakers conflicted over Trump’s clash with judiciary
Republican lawmakers are conflicted over how to respond to President Trump’s confrontational standoff with the federal judiciary, which drew a rare public rebuke Tuesday from Chief Justice John ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Harvard negotiation expert: People who are good at handling conflict do this 1 thing
Trying to solve conflict strips the interaction of its value, experts say.CNBC - Mar. 15 -
Hundreds in Gaza take to streets to protest Hamas
Hundreds of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip took to the streets on Tuesday for a rare protest against the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which has controlled the war-torn strip for nearly two ...The Hill - 3d -
Kirsty Muir interview: I made podium in ski final – with a torn ACL
With one run to go in a Freeski Big Air World Cup in late 2023, Kirsty Muir decided to go for it, despite minor knee pain, and claimed a place on the podium. Two days later she discovered she had ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
'Volatility and conflict’: Business leaders sound warnings over Trump's tariffs
Ray Dalio warned of "fighting" between countries over tariffs, while Marc Benioff said reciprocity needs to be consistent or risk "volatility and conflict."CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree treaty terms to end almost 40 years of conflict
Armenian and Azerbaijani officials said they had agreed on the text of a peace agreement to end nearly four decades of conflict between the two countries.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Trump's civil rights cuts undermine his push to fight campus antisemitism, Democrats say
Senators at a hearing on campus antisemitism said the Trump administration will be hamstrung by recent firings in its efforts to fight discrimination.NBC News - 1d -
All's unfair in love and identity politics in Echo Theater Company's 'One Jewish Boy'
Echo Theater Company artistic director Chris Fields directs the West Coast premiere of 'One Jewish Boy,' Stephen Laughton's two-hander starring Sharae Foxie and Zeke GoodmanLos Angeles Times - 2d -
Trump’s Attempts to Resolve Global Conflicts Quickly Face Diplomatic Reality
Allies say the foreign policy version of “flood the zone” is working. But critics argue that the hurry-up approach in Israel, Ukraine and Iran may not lead to stable, durable solutions to conflicts ...The New York Times - 6d -
Watch live: Progressives hold press conference on Mahmoud Khalil's detention
A group of progressive House Democrats will hold a press conference Tuesday morning on the ongoing detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columba University graduate who led campus protests against ...The Hill - 3d -
Watchdog requests probe into FAA business with Musk's Starlink
A watchdog group has asked the Transportation Department’s inspector general to investigate whether the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) business with Elon Musk’s Starlink violates conflict ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has surgery for torn ACL in his left knee
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving had surgery on the torn ACL in his left knee, starting a process of recovery that's likely to continue into next season. The team said Wednesday night further ...Yahoo Sports - 2d
