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Top stories - The New York Times
Professors in Trouble Over Protests Wonder if Academic Freedom Is Dying
Universities have cracked down on professors for pro-Palestinian activism, saying they are protecting students and tamping down on hate speech. Faculty members say punishments have put a “chill in ...9 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Broadcasters' group president: Trump threats against networks undermine 'basic press freedom'
The president of the leading trade group representing broadcast journalists is blasting former President Trump over his continued threats against some of the nation's largest news networks. Curtis ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
‘We were banging our heads against a wall – the wall won’: the genius pop and tragic demise of Boys Wonder
They swaggered into the late 1980s, a potent brew of punk, glam and classic rock. But they went nowhere, then had to watch as their recipe conquered the charts. Now they’ve returned – so are they ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats urge Biden to push Israel for press freedom in Gaza
Dozens of House Democrats are pressing the Biden administration to get tougher on Israel when it comes to press freedoms in Gaza, warning that a lack of media access in the war-torn territory has ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - BBC News
'Wonderful message of hope' - Chris Hoy praised as he reveals terminal cancer
Sir Chris Hoy has received well-wishes after revealing his cancer diagnosis is terminal.3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris, Stevie Wonder to attend Souls to the Polls event in Georgia
The Harris campaign on Sunday will fan out across battleground states to mark Souls to the Polls, a push centered on reaching Black voters through their churches and religious communities. Vice ...3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Rail to the Reef: an easy train journey to one of the greatest natural wonders
A sleeper train with ‘thoughtful touches’ along the Queensland coast offers diverse and diver-friendly access points to the Great Barrier Reef. Stretching from south-east Queensland to the tip of ...4 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Deadly drug overdoses are plummeting, and public health officials don't know why
After years of rising, the tide may finally be turning on deadly drug overdoses in America.Drug overdose deaths fell 12.7% in the 12 months ending in May, the CDC said.5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Whelan says Brittney Griner was 'great help' in advocating for his freedom
Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan said WNBA star Brittney Griner was of “great help” in advocating for his freedom after being detained in Russia since 2018. Whelan, who was freed alongside Wall ...5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Paul Whelan says Brittney Griner was "a great help" in advocating for his freedom from Russia
Paul Whelan reflects on how WNBA star Brittney Griner helped lend support and advocated for his freedom after he was left behind in a one-for-one prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia in ...5 days ago - Russia -
Politics - The Hill
Pro-Palestinian college protests lose some steam in new academic year
The pro-Palestinian protests that roiled university life last year have been much quieter in the first few weeks of the fall semester, as a combination of activist turnover, fatigue and new rules ...5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Menendez brothers' family to rally support in a public plea for their freedom amid new evidence
Family members and supporters of Erik and Lyle Menendez will gather outside a Los Angeles courthouse Wednesday to push for the brothers to be resentenced on lesser charges. They've been in prison ...October 16 -
World - The Guardian
‘Music, friendship, opportunity, freedom’: the rise in clubs and gigs for neurodivergent people
Autistic people and those with ADHD can feel stressed at regular gigs, prompting a wave of carefully tailored new events. But can they cater to incredibly diverse needs?. On a grey Sunday in ...October 16 -
World - The Guardian
‘Now I only do dick jokes when I want to’: how Texan standup Kemah Bob found freedom in Britain
Their Miss Fortunate show – which takes in bipolar disorder, financial ruin and a shocking scamming in Thailand – will ‘take the charge paddles to the chest’ of a comedy career that began with an ...October 14 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Booms and Busts: Fantasy football's biggest surprise in Week 6 could end up being a one-hit wonder
Scott Pianowski takes a closer look at Sean Tucker's shocking game, which nearly no fantasy managers benefited from, and more from Week 6.October 13