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April 24, 2024 - US university protests
Pro-Palestinian protests are taking place at major American universities, prompting some officials to take extraordinary steps to confront the growing crisis. Follow for live news updates.CNN - Top stories -
Tensions rise as UK refuses to take asylum seeker returns from Ireland
The UK government wants the EU to accept that it can return asylum seekers to France.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Tensions rise at Columbia after deadline to clear encampment
Tensions rose on the Columbia University campus as pro-Palestinian protesters refused to comply with a deadline to pack up their encampment.CBS News - 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 -
April 25, 2024 - US university protests
Pro-Palestinian protests are taking place at major US universities, prompting some officials to take extraordinary steps to confront the growing crisis.CNN - Top stories -
New York City's Jewish Population Under 'Dark Cloud' as Tensions Rise
Many Jewish residents of New York City feel insecure, and in some cases are playing down their religious identity in public, as confrontations between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrators continue.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York -
Tensions Are Rising Over Israel-Hamas War. But How Should Employers Respond?
As the conflict continues, experts urge companies to proactively support employee well-being and create inclusive workplaces.Inc. - Business - Israel -
British and Irish officials meet as tensions rise over what to do with asylum seekers
British and Irish officials have met as tensions rise over the movement of asylum seekers from the U.K. to neighboring Ireland and Ireland’s proposal to send them backABC News - World -
Ancient Female Ballplayer from Huasteca Region on Exhibit
The statue will be part of “Ancient Huasteca Women: Goddesses, Warriors and Governors” at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago.The New York Times - Science -
Ancient Female Ballplayer from Huasteca Region on Exhibit
The statue will be part of “Ancient Huasteca Women: Goddesses, Warriors and Governors” at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago.The New York Times - Science -
Tensions ratchet up between China and the west
Also in this newsletter: new weapons for Ukraine, German recovery, the value of loyaltyFinancial Times - World - China -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Gold settled nearly 0.5% higher, up for three consecutive sessions, and silver rose 0.4%, up two of the past three sessions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Grizzly bears to be restored to U.S. region where they were wiped out
There has been no confirmed evidence of a grizzly within the North Cascades Ecosystem in the U.S. since 1996.CBS News - Top stories -
Fulton Financial acquires Republic First Bank after first U.S. bank failure of 2024
After struggling under the weight of higher interest rates, Republic First Bancorp on Friday found another regional lender willing to rescue it: fellow Pennsylvania-based bank Fulton Financial Corp.MarketWatch - Business -
A Hindu festival in southwestern Pakistan brings a mountainous region to life
More than 100,000 Hindus are expected to climb mud volcanoes and steep rocks in southwestern Pakistan as part of a three-day pilgrimage to one of the faith's holiest sitesABC News - World - Pakistan -
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TPG Telecom Agrees to Regional Network Sharing Deal With Optus
TPG Telecom will pay Optus about $653.2 million to use its rival’s mobile infrastructure in regional Australia after regulators blocked an earlier plan to share with Telstra.The Wall Street Journal - World -
TPG Telecom Agrees to Regional Network Sharing Deal With Optus
TPG Telecom will pay Optus about $653.2 million to use its rival’s mobile infrastructure in regional Australia after regulators blocked an earlier plan to share with Telstra.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Stocks Fall After GDP, Inflation Data
Stocks and government bonds fell sharply after fresh data showed the U.S. economy slowed in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Jordan Klepper on campus protests: ‘You’re not going to resolve tension by adding violence’
Late-night hosts discuss the crackdown on, and Republican criticism of, college campus protests against Israel’s war in Gaza. With other late-night hosts on vacation, The Daily Show guest hosts Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng dug into the ...The Guardian - World -
Biden speaks with Netanyahu as tensions over the Israel-Hamas war mount in the US
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden held a phone call on Sunday with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against the backdrop of growing U.S. college campus protests and a possibly imminent invasion of Rafah.NBC News - Politics - Israel -
Biden speaks with Netanyahu as tensions over the Israel-Hamas war mount in the US
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden held a phone call on Sunday with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against the backdrop of growing U.S. college campus protests and a possibly imminent invasion of Rafah.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Riot police drag away protesters at University of Texas as Gaza tensions flare
State troopers in riot gear moved on Monday afternoon to clear out students attempting to occupy a quad at the University of Texas at Austin. Dozens of protesters were arrested on site, escalating tensions that began on Wednesday when the ...The Hill - Politics -
Tensions grow as China ramps up mining for green tech
China has taken big stakes in mines across the world extracting minerals vital to the green economy.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Zendaya serves ‘tenniscore’ on ‘Challengers’ red carpet. Now fans are making it a trend.
Zendaya has served themed red carpet looks while promoting her tennis-centric film “Challengers.”NBC News - Top stories -
The rise and fall of a first minister
A profile of Humza Yousaf, who has announced his resignation as SNP leader and Scottish first minister.BBC News - Top stories -
United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ issues
United Methodist delegates have endorsed a constitutional amendment that could let the U.S. church — where support has grown for the ordination of LGBTQ people and same-sex marriage — authorize such rites, even as more conservative churches would ...NBC News - Top stories -
United Methodists OK change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ issues
If ratified, one effect of the change is that it could allow for the American church to authorize same-sex marriages within the church.CBS News - Top stories -
Regulators seized troubled Philadelphia bank Republic First Bancorp and sold it to fellow regional lender Fulton Financial.
Regulators seized troubled Philadelphia bank Republic First Bancorp and sold it to fellow regional lender Fulton Financial.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Breaking barriers: The rise of women's weightlifting
From improved mental health to enhanced confidence, women are reaping the benefits of weightlifting.BBC News - Top stories -
UK spending watchdog should probe Teesside freeport project, say MPs
Michael Gove urged to instruct the NAO to investigate concerns raised by review of flagship regeneration schemeFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Big asset managers adopt ‘vulture’ tactics in distressed debt fights
Loosening credit agreements mean traditional investors who once could avoid messy legal battles are having to evolveFinancial Times - Business -
Anglo American set to be bought or broken up after rejecting £31bn BHP offer, investors believe
UK-listed company says Australian miner’s takeover approach ‘significantly undervalues’ itFinancial Times - Business -
Sequoia commits to backing Musk’s xAI start-up
Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivalsFinancial Times - Business -
Sequoia commits to backing Musk’s xAI start-up
Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivalsFinancial Times - Business -
European commercial real estate deal making slumps to 13-year low
Seventh successive quarter of declining volumes dashes hopes for revival as high interest rates continue to biteFinancial Times - Business - Europe -
Is Britain suffering from a ‘sick note culture’?
Rishi Sunak has vowed to get people back to work but data indicates problems with the diagnosis — and proposed solutionFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Liz Truss Diagnoses Britain's Malaise
She’s the only one offering a coherent economic and political theory. Her critics might try to do the same.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
REPO Act Lets Biden Boost Ukraine
Congress’s aid package encourages the president to seize frozen Russian reserves to support Kyiv.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Weinstein Sex-Crimes Conviction Thrown Out by New York High Court
The court ruled the disgraced film producer didn’t receive a fair trial, ordering new proceedings in landmark #MeToo case.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York