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USC Cancels Jon M. Chu and Billie Jean King as Featured Guests for Graduation
Jon M. Chu, the director of “Crazy Rich Asians,” and Billie Jean King were set to be among the featured guests.The New York Times - Top stories -
UT Austin students protest layoffs over new DEI ban
Students at the University of Texas at Austin protested Thursday after the school laid off more than 60 staff members to comply with Texas’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ban that went into effect earlier this year. About 200 students at ...The Hill - Politics -
More Than 100 Columbia University Students Arrested as Protests Intensify
The university called in the police to empty an encampment of demonstrators. But students have vowed to stay, no matter the consequences.The New York Times - Top stories -
'30 Rock' actor says his 'heart goes out' to students after visit canceled over 'lifestyle'
A “30 Rock” actor said his “heart goes out” to students at a middle school in Pennsylvania after a scheduled event with him was canceled by the local school board. Maulik Pancholy, who is openly gay, said in a Thursday Instagram post he “learned ...The Hill - Politics -
USC cancels all commencement speakers after canceled valedictorian speech
The University of Southern California announced on Friday all commencement speakers are being eliminated from the commencement ceremony next week.ABC News - Top stories -
At Columbia, the Protests Continued, With Dancing and Pizza
Will more stringent tactics subdue protests? Or fuel them?The New York Times - Top stories -
Progressives, Columbia and the Anti-Israel Protesters
The university finally calls in the cops to remove an anti-Israel mob on campus, in a lesson for Democratic mayors.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
108 arrested at pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University
Over 100 people were arrested and issued summonses for trespass — including Rep.NBC News - Top stories -
Columbia Sends In the N.Y.P.D. to Arrest Protesters in Tent City
The university president broke with a decades-long tradition and called in the police to quell the pro-Palestinian protest. The encampment was then dismantled.The New York Times - Top stories -
Protester sets himself on fire outside Trump trial
Police said the man, who was in a critical condition after the incident, had pamphlets on a "conspiracy theory".BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
FBI Warns on Chinese Cyberattacks as Texas Towns Report Russian Hacks on Water Systems
State-backed attacks on U.S. infrastructure are increasing, and federal law enforcement calls out China's "Volt Typhoon" hacking campaign.Inc. - Business - Russia -
Texas fined $100,000 per day for failing to act on foster care abuse allegations
Texas is being fined $100,000 a day by a federal judge for neglecting investigations into abuse and neglect allegations raised by some of the 9,000 children it has in foster careABC News - Health -
College football spring games schedule, storylines: New era at Michigan, Texas replacing key playmakers
A look at the top storylines and spring game information for this weekend's scrimmagesCBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
10-year-old boy confesses to fatally shooting a man in his sleep 2 years ago, Texas authorities say
Authorities in Texas say a 10-year-old boy has confessed to an unsolved 2022 killing, telling investigators that he shot a man he did not know while the victim sleptABC News - Top stories -
Pennsylvania school district cancels actor's speech over his activism and 'lifestyle'
A Pennsylvania school district has canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik PancholyABC News - Entertainment -
WSL: Reaction as Bergsvand own goal gives Everton win at Brighton
Follow live text and listen to BBC Radio Sussex commentary as Brighton face Everton in the Women's Super League.BBC News - Top stories -
Michigan school district cancels lesson on gender identity and pronouns after backlash
A Michigan school district canceled its plan for an elementary classroom mini-lesson on gender identity and pronouns after receiving backlash from community members, the district's superintendent announced Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
USC cancels guest speakers, honorees at main commencement after valedictorian decision
Following the publicized decision to cancel a commencement speech by a Muslim valedictorian, the University of Southern California said Friday it will have no outside speakers or honorees at the main stage commencement event.NBC News - Top stories -
USC Removes Commencement Speakers, Honorees After Canceling Valedictorian's Speech
University says it is redesigning its commencement program amid the “highly publicized circumstances” surrounding it.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The 47 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now
From 3 Body Problem to Ripley, these are our picks for the best streaming titles to binge this week.Wired - Tech - Netflix -
South Korea slows plan to hike medical school admissions as doctors' strike drags on
South Korea's government says it will slow down a plan to admit more students to the country’s medical schools from next year, in a bid to end a weeks-long strike by thousands of doctorsABC News - Health - South Korea -
South Korea slows plan to hike medical school admissions as doctors' strike drags on
South Korea's government says it will slow down a plan to admit more students to the country’s medical schools from next year, in a bid to end a weeks-long strike by thousands of doctorsABC News - World - South Korea -
Nvidia dragged to worst day since March 2020 after Super Micro plunge
Super Micro Computer shares plunged on Friday as investors peeled back their holdings of one of the stock market's hottest names.CNBC - Business -
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ breaks ‘Asian curse,’ crowning first Taiwanese American queen
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” crowned its first Taiwanese American drag queen Friday, breaking what the winner recently called the competition series’ “Asian curse.”NBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Columbia University calls in police to break up pro-Palestinian protest
Clampdown on ‘disruptive’ demonstrations leads to more than 100 arrests as US campus tensions intensifyFinancial Times - World -
Google Fires 28 Employees Who Protested an Israeli Cloud Contract
The dismissals escalated longstanding tensions between company leaders and activist employees opposed to supplying technology to Israel’s government.The New York Times - Tech - Google -
Columbia protests continue after more than 100 arrested
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have reoccupied Columbia University's main lawn for a third day of protests in Upper Manhattan.CBS News - Politics -
Columbia University protesters resume demonstrations after mass arrests
Pro-Palestinian student protesters resumed a third day of demonstrations Friday at Columbia University, saying their resolve has strengthened despite mass suspensions and arrests.NBC News - Top stories -
Columbia University Protests Over Gaza War Continue and Spread to Other Campuses
The campus chapter of a faculty organization said it would “fight to reclaim our university.” Students were undeterred by the crackdown on their protest.The New York Times - Top stories -
Online threats against pro-Palestinian protesters rise after Cotton's comments
GOP Sen. Tom Cotton, of Arkansas, has been encouraging people to "take matters into your own hands" against pro-Palestinian protesters.CBS News - Politics -
Graydon Carter Opens Air Mail Newsstand in New York’s West Village
Shoe horns, lampshades and CBD-infused elixirs are among the goods Graydon Carter is selling at a new newsstand-style shop in New York.The New York Times - Lifestyle - New York -
US sanctions two groups over fundraising for Israeli extremists in West Bank
The Biden administration announced Friday that it is imposing sanctions on two groups accused of fundraising for Israeli extremists in the West Bank and the leader of an organization that has assaulted Palestinians. According to the Treasury ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
U.S. sanctions 2 entities over fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers
The Treasury Department announced sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians.CBS News - Politics -
EFL: Leicester 0-0 West Brom - Johnston effort cleared off line for Albion
Follow live text updates from the EFL, starting with West Brom's trip to Leicester City in today's early Championship kick-off.BBC News - Top stories -
Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say
The superintendent and several other top officials of a Pennsylvania school district say their school board's cancellation of a gay actor's visit to a middle school was premature and ill-advisedABC News - Entertainment -
Iranian television airs reporters purportedly in Isfahan showing life as normal
Reporters on semi-official and government-controlled channels in Iran were purportedly on air from Isfahan showing life carrying on as usual.NBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Forbidden to Watch Films as a Child, He Now Directs Somalia’s Top Shows
Abshir Rageh had to sneak out from home to see bootleg Indian films and “Rambo” at a makeshift cinema. Now, he’s creating dramas that draw millions of online views in a country inching toward stability.The New York Times - World -
Bowen: Crisis shows how badly Iran and Israel understand each other
After decades of rivalry, the rival Middle East powers have both miscalculated, writes Jeremy Bowen.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Trump trial resumes after man sets himself on fire outside court
Police say the man threw "conspiracy based" pamphlets into the air, before dousing himself in an accelerant.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
What a Reporter’s Awkward Exchange With Caitlin Clark Shows About Sports Media
Journalists are parachuting in to cover the Clark phenomenon. But that doesn’t excuse a lack of tact, a columnist from The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Sports