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Joe Biden vs Donald Trump: Less disliked will win the US presidential election
Trump's court drama and conviction have not significantly impacted the upcoming election, with supporters rallying behind him despite felony charges. The focus remains on the least disliked candidate for the presidency.
IIT Guwahati, Columbia University team up to develop optical driving process for nanopatterns
Emphasizing the significance of this breakthrough, Dr. Rishi Maiti, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, IIT Guwahati and co-author of this work, said, "This novel nano-patterning technique using optically induced strain opens doors to a myriad of possibilities in nanoscience and technology. Its simplicity and effectiveness mark a significant advancement in the field, with far-reaching implications across various industries.”
'Unusual' form of cell death underlies lung damage in Covid patients, finds study
Ferroptosis, a less common cell death type, is linked to severe lung damage in Covid patients, causing inflammation and respiratory complications. Columbia University research highlights ferroptosis as a key factor in Covid-19 lung disease, with implications for treating neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. The study was published in the journal Nature Communications.
Biden tells Morehouse graduates that scenes in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war break his heart, too
President Joe Biden directly acknowledged U.S. students' distress over the Israel-Hamas conflict in a speech at historically Black Morehouse College. He expressed support for peaceful protests and called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. Biden also addressed domestic issues, reflecting on democracy and reaching out to Black constituents in Detroit.
Angry Israeli envoy shreds UN Charter over resolution supporting full membership of Palestine
Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan shredded the UN Charter at the United Nations General Assembly in protest of a resolution supporting Palestine's full UN membership. The resolution, passed with 143 votes in favor, 25 abstentions, and 9 against, including the US and Israel, was called a "clear violation" of the UN Charter by Erdan. He accused the UN of supporting terrorism by granting privileges to Hamas. The Palestinian Authority plans to request full UN membership from the Security Council, despite likely US opposition.
Police arrest dozens as they break up pro-Palestinian protests at several US universities
Pro-Palestinian protest encampments were dismantled at the University of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Arizona, leading to dozens of arrests. The protests demanded universities stop doing business with Israel or its supporters. At MIT, police arrested ten students after giving protesters 15 minutes to leave. The protests are part of a broader movement across the US and Europe, with students calling for an end to Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. The UN has raised concerns about a "plausible risk of genocide" in Gaza, a charge Israel denies.
Police clearing pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University, 33 arrested
"While the university is committed to protecting students' rights to free expression, the encampment had evolved into an unlawful activity, with participants in direct violation of multiple university policies and city regulations," the university said in a statement.
US campus protests: Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony
Columbia University has decided to cancel its university-wide commencement ceremony scheduled for May 15, opting instead for smaller, school-based events. This decision follows weeks of pro-Palestinian protests that disrupted the Ivy League school.
Striking deals to end campus protests, some colleges invite discussion of their investments
After weeks of anti-war protests at U.S. universities, some schools, including Brown, Northwestern, and Rutgers, reached agreements with pro-Palestinian protesters to avoid disruptions during final exams and graduation ceremonies. These deals, amid nationwide campus unrest and over 2,400 arrests since April 17, included commitments to review investments in Israel. While universities agreed to discuss divestment, they made no promises to change investments. The protests, which disrupted classes at some schools, have raised questions about academic freedom and led to discussions on divesting from companies linked to the Israeli military.
Police move in to clear NYU encampment, US campus arrests grow to 2,200 in pro-Palestinian protests
Pro-Palestinian protests lead to arrests at NYU and Columbia. UCLA saw clashes and arrests. President Biden defends peaceful protests. Antisemitic allegations surround demonstrations. Israel launched offensive after Hamas attack.
Police officer fired gun while clearing protesters from Columbia building, prosecutors say
A police officer fired his gun inside Columbia University's Hamilton Hall while clearing pro-Palestinian protesters barricaded inside. No injuries were reported, and the district attorney's office is reviewing the incident. The protesters had been occupying the hall for over 20 hours. The incident is part of a wave of protests across US college campuses against the Israel-Hamas conflict. In Los Angeles, over 200 people were arrested after police clashed with protesters at UCLA, leading to a chaotic scene.
Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA
Students have rallied or set up tents at dozens of universities in recent days to protest Israel's war on Gaza. Demonstrators have called on President Joe Biden, who has supported Israel's right to defend itself, to do more to stop the bloodshed in Gaza and demanded schools divest from companies that support Israel's government.
Israel supporters attack pro-Palestinian camp in Los Angeles, 300 Gaza protesters arrested in New York
Witness footage from UCLA, verified by Reuters, showed people wielding sticks or poles to hammer on wooden boards being used as makeshift barricades to protect the pro-Palestinian protesters before police were deployed to the campus.
Violence flares at UCLA as police end protests at New York's Columbia
The university canceled classes for the day on Wednesday, and UCLA Chancellor Gene Block said the school would conduct an investigation "that may lead to arrests, expulsions and dismissals."
University of California cancels classes after clashes on campus over Gaza
Hours earlier, police burst into a building occupied by anti-war protesters at Columbia University, breaking up a demonstration that had paralysed the school. After a couple of hours of scuffles between demonstrators at UCLA, police wearing helmets and face shields slowly separated the groups and quelled the violence. The scene was calm as day broke.
Large numbers of New York City police officers begin entering Columbia University campus
Protests have spread to campuses from California to Massachusetts as May commencement ceremonies near, putting added pressure on schools to clear protesters. More than 1,000 protesters have been arrested over the last two weeks on campuses in states including Texas, Utah, Virginia, North Carolina, New Mexico, Connecticut, Louisiana, California and New Jersey, some after violent clashes with police in riot gear.
Activists occupy Columbia building as US campus protests flare
Pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University intensified as demonstrators barricaded themselves inside a campus building, clashing with school officials. The protests, part of a broader wave across US colleges, aim to pressure institutions to divest from Israel. President Biden's administration criticized the building seizure, calling it unacceptable. The protests, marked by clashes and arrests, have sparked debates on free speech and anti-Semitism. The demonstrations reflect global outrage over the Gaza conflict, with protesters demanding justice for Palestinians.
Columbia University begins suspending Israel-Hamas war protesters after ultimatum to disband camp
At Columbia, student activists defied a 2 p.m. deadline to leave an encampment of around 120 tents on the school's Manhattan campus. Instead, hundreds of protesters marched around the quad, clapping, chanting and weaving around piles of temporary flooring and green carpeting meant for graduation ceremonies that are supposed to begin next week.
As some universities negotiate with pro-Palestinian protesters, others quickly call the police
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations led by students at Columbia University have sparked protests nationwide, with some campuses facing scuffles and arrests. Students at Columbia have maintained their encampment for 10 days, demanding schools sever financial ties with Israel. Jewish students claim the protests verge on antisemitism, prompting calls for police intervention. Negotiations have been ongoing, but tensions remain high as May commencement ceremonies approach. Similar protests and arrests have occurred at universities across the country, highlighting the complex challenges faced by both students and administrators.
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