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Mystery Death of Texan Who Fought for MoscowSparks Outrage in Russia
Russell Bentley, a fixture of Russian propaganda who moved to Russian-occupied Ukraine in 2014, was found dead after being held by Russian soldiers.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Mexican president claims that criminal groups are 'respectful' and 'respect the citizenry'
Mexico's president says the country's violent criminal gangs and drug cartels are essentially “respectful people” who “respect the citizenry” and mostly just kill each otherABC News - World -
Angry farmers in a once-lush Mexican state target avocado orchards that suck up too much water
As Mexico’s drought drags on, angry subsistence farmers have begun taking direct action against thirsty avocado orchards and berry fields of commercial farms that are drying up streams in the mountains west of Mexico CityABC News - World -
The Crackdown on Student Protesters
Columbia University is at the center of a growing showdown over the war in Gaza and the limits of free speech.The New York Times - Top stories -
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Brown University students join pro-Palestinian protests
Students at Brown University have formed a "Gaza Solidarity Encampment," joining similar protests at schools across the nation. WJAR's Allegra Zamore reports.NBC News - Politics -
Dozens arrested in California and Texas as campus administrators move to shut down protests – live
More than 60 people, including a journalist, arrested at University of Southern California and University of Texas at Austin. Campus protests: full storyMike Johnson, the Republican House speaker, will visit Columbia University today to speak to ...The Guardian - World - California -
College encampments grow nationwide: What students are saying
Protests calling for the divestment from Israeli military operations have continued to spread on college campuses throughout the country.ABC News - Top stories -
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 be expelled if they engage in unsanctioned protests on campuses. “At places like Columbia and Yale, Hamas protesters rule the roost, and the universities are ...The Hill - Politics - Florida -
No, a Shadowy Figure Is Not Buying Tents for Columbia Student Protesters
Conspiracies about outside forces funding and orchestrating the university protests at Columbia and NYU have taken hold online, primarily on X.Wired - Tech -
Americast on campus: Students protest over Gaza
Police have been called into several universities across the US.BBC News - Top stories -
Argentine students and professors protest university budget cuts under Milei
Thousands of students and professors filled the streets of Buenos Aires and other cities to demand university funding amid President Javier Milei's harsh budget cuts.NBC News - Top stories -
Netanyahu Calls Student Protests Antisemitic and Says They Must Be Quelled
“What’s happening in America’s college campuses is horrific,” the Israeli prime minister said in a televised statement. “Antisemitic mobs have taken over leading universities.”The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Johnson: 'There is an appropriate time' for National Guard if student protesters don't disperse
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday said there could come a time when the National Guard is needed to quell pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University and other universities experiencing unrest. The comments from Johnson came during a ...The Hill - Politics -
Boston police arrest 100 as crackdown on campus Palestine protests ramps up
At least 93 students detained at USC and 34 arrested in Austin while House speaker faced jeers at Columbia University. More than 100 people were arrested at Emerson College in Boston early on Thursday in the latest crackdown against the rising ...The Guardian - World -
Palestinians thank U.S. students for support as Netanyahu condemns them
As Israel's leader equates U.S. university protests to rallies in Nazi Germany, Palestinian students tell CBS News what the support means to them.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Palestinians thank U.S. students for support as Netanyahu condemns them
As Israel's leader equates U.S. university protests to rallies in Nazi Germany, Palestinian students tell CBS News what the support means to them.CBS News - World - Israel -
High schooler accused of killing fellow student on campus in Arlington, Texas
Police say a 17-year-old has been arrested on a murder warrant after fatally shooting a schoolmate on the campus of an Arlington, Texas, high schoolABC News - Top stories -
Student killed and another arrested after a shooting at a high school in Texas
An 18-year-old student was killed and another student arrested following a shooting Wednesday afternoon at Bowie High School in Arlington.NBC News - Top stories -
Student protesters are demanding universities divest from Israel. What does that mean?
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are calling on universities to sell investments in companies they say are complicit in war in Gaza. As protests against Israel’s offensive in Gaza are spreading throughout American campuses, one demand made by ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
DC students, faculty launch combined pro-Palestine protest at GWU
Students and faculty from colleges and universities around the D.C. area launched a combined demonstration at the George Washington University (GWU) campus early Thursday, continuing national protests against the Biden administration’s response to ...The Hill - Politics -
House speaker condemned for remarks on pro-Palestine student protests
Republican Mike Johnson accused of ‘wilfully spreading misinformation’ and ‘inciting violence’ after CNN interview. Progressive activists have condemned Mike Johnson, the speaker of the House of Representatives, for “willfully spreading ...The Guardian - World - House -
Column: The crackdown on student protesters shows exactly why we need them
As has happened throughout U.S. history, student demonstrations over Israel's war in Gaza are a prism of the wider world. Their activism must be taken seriously, for all our sakes.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Pro-Palestinian Columbia students file civil rights complaint against school
Pro-Palestinian students at Columbia University filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the school for discrimination against Gaza protesters and students from Palestine. Palestine Legal filed the complaint with the U.S. Department of ...The Hill - Politics -
Texas prosecutor declines to charge student protesters arrested at UT Austin
University of Texas (UT) at Austin demonstrators arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest Wednesday will not be charged, Travis County Attorney Delia Garza’s office confirmed Thursday. The prosecutor’s office said it has decided not to move ...The Hill - Politics -
As USC cancels commencement, Columbia students worry theirs could be disrupted
After the University of Southern California canceled its main commencement, students at other campuses with protests wonder if theirs will be next.NBC News - Top stories -
BHP-Anglo American: a quick Q&A
Why now, why not earlier, why ever, at what price, and what it might mean for fertiliser production in North YorkshireFinancial Times - Business -
American Airlines Gives Upbeat Guidance
The carrier’s shares climbed more than 4% premarket as it swung to a loss in the first three months of the year but provided a positive second-quarter forecast. The airline reduced its total debt by nearly $950 million.The Wall Street Journal - World - Travel -
Why is BHP bidding for Anglo American?
The £31bn deal would be the biggest in the mining sector on record but faces many hurdlesFinancial Times - Business -
Forget Trump — the American media is on trial in New York
Back during the Trump years, the media spent an inordinate amount of time dissecting every last detail of this tabloid journalism fodder we’re now seeing play out in a New York City courtroom — which is meaningless to the lives of nearly every ...The Hill - Politics - New York -
Hamas Releases Video of Wounded American-Israeli Hostage
The family of the hostage, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, gave permission for the video to be published and used after it was released by Hamas, underscoring the plight of relatives who are lobbying for a cease-fire deal after more than six months of war.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Pentagon rushes $1bn in weapons to Kyiv after Biden signs aid bill
US president says ‘we need to move fast’ as Ukrainian troops falter on front linesFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Mining giant BHP proposes buyout of Anglo American
The UK-based mining giant Anglo American says it has received a takeover proposal from Australia's BHP.BBC News - Top stories -
Anglo American shares rally after BHP takeover approach — could lead to biggest deal of the year
BHP said it’s looking to offer 0.7097 of its shares for each Anglo American share. It now has a month to make a formal offer.MarketWatch - Business -
Mining Giants Weigh $39 Billion Megadeal
Mining giant BHP has offered to buy longtime rival Anglo American in a deal that could reshape the global industry.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Video released of Israeli American hostage captured by Hamas
Hersh Goldberg-Polin is one of five Americans still believed to be alive and in Hamas captivity since fighting broke out in the regions last year. His parents speak to NBC’s Raf Sanchez after the release of an undated video in which he's seen ...NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
BHP will have to dig deeper for Anglo American’s copper
Any deal would need South African government’s approval while cost savings are another issueFinancial Times - Business -
Two American pastimes: Baseball and theft by government
It would be fitting for Clemente to hit yet another home run — this time for freedom — a full five decades after his last at bat.The Hill - Politics -
More Americans have little, no confidence in Netanyahu: Poll
An increasing number of Americans have little to no trust in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netaynahu's handling of world affairs, according to a new poll. A new report, issued Thursday by Pew Research Center, found 53 percent of U.S. adults said ...The Hill - Politics -
American Leaders Need to Close the Cookie Jar
They seem to have forgotten how. Fortunately, readers have some suggestions.The Wall Street Journal - World