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Nearly 80 criminal trespass cases stemming from a pro-Palestinian protest at the university of texas were dismissed due to legal burdens and concerns over free speech rights. This follows similar actions at Columbia University, where charges against pro-Palestinian demonstrators were also dropped. The decisions reflect ongoing tensions over campus protests and law enforcement responses in the context of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Geologists, often mocked by the fictional physics Nobel Laureate Sheldon Cooper of The Big Bang Theory believe the presence of oceans, continents and plate tectonics on Earth is the most likely reason why there is no evidence of advanced extraterrestrial civilisations, according to new research by university of texas at Dallas and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.

Protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict have spread to various US university and college campuses, leading to disruptions and arrests. Pro-Palestinian protesters have been advocating for divestment from companies linked to Israel and have engaged in chants, flag-waving, and occasional disruptions during commencement events. Despite tensions, most commencement exercises proceeded peacefully, with some speakers addressing the conflict and calls for peace in Gaza.

From the East Coast to Texas and the capital, protesters are calling on educational institutions to cut financial connections with Israel and provide amnesty to students who have violated regulations, among other demands. The standoffs have elicited both criticism and backing from elected officials, academic staff, and wealthy benefactors. As graduation ceremonies draw near, administrators find themselves under mounting pressure to address the situation.

Harris, a student at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, disappeared on March 4 while walking near his apartment complex in the early morning hours.

Columbia University started suspending activists supporting Palestine who declined to remove a tent camp on its campus in New York City after the prestigious Ivy League institution announced a deadlock in discussions aimed at resolving the divisive protest. University President Nemat Minouche Shafik mentioned in a statement that despite days of discussions between student organizers and academic leaders.

Tesla shareholders have voted to reinstate CEO Elon Musk's $44.9 billion pay package. This decision comes after a Delaware judge had previously invalidated the compensation earlier this year. Tesla has said that it would appeal the decision but requested that shareholders reapprove the package at the company's annual meeting in Austin, Texas.

At around 10 am on Wednesday, a barge collided with a pillar of the Pelican Island bridge in Galveston, Texas. This collision resulted in an oil spill into the waters adjacent to busy shipping channels and necessitated the closure of the sole road connecting to the neighboring small island. This led to the closure of a section of the waterway for cleanup efforts.

Elon Musk plans to invest in creating his own university in Austin, Texas. The university will focus on STEM subjects and aims to expand from an elementary school to a university. It will apply for affiliation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The school will be tuition-free and offer need-based scholarships. This is not Musk's first venture into education, as he has previously opened a small private school and expressed interest in other educational projects.

This article discusses a Texas lab's discovery of a method to sustain a human brain's life without the body, using an EPCC device. The experiment aimed to understand brain function and the cardiopulmonary system. It revealed that the brain functioned normally and provided insights into the effects of sugar intake. The study also made a breakthrough discovery related to a device for pumping blood into arteries, with implications for bypass technologies

Elon Musk, who moved to Texas during the pandemic, is planning to start a university in Austin. The university, seeded with a $100 million gift from Musk, will begin with a STEM-focused primary and secondary school. It aims to expand and become a university dedicated to education at the highest levels. The institution will have experienced faculty and a traditional curriculum, as well as hands-on learning experiences. Musk's new STEM school is expecting an initial class of 50 students and is looking to hire staff.

A barge carrying fuel crashed near Galveston, spilling up to 2,000 gallons of oil, causing a bridge collapse and road closure. The US Coast Guard is investigating the incident, with no impacted wildlife reported. Cleanup efforts have recovered oily water mixture. The tugboat's disconnection is under investigation.

Texas' plans to arrest migrants were put on hold after legal battles. The law sparked uncertainty and tensions with Mexico. GOP lawmakers supported the law, while concerns were raised about enforcement challenges and state resources.

Tragic hunting incidents in Mississippi and Texas result in the loss of two young lives. In Mississippi, a 12-year-old sister accidentally shoots her 11-year-old brother in the head while aiming at a rabbit. The incident occurs when the brother passes a .22 caliber rifle to his sister, who fires a round into his head. The boy is taken to Forrest General Hospital and later transferred to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he dies. In Texas, a 15-year-old boy sustains a fatal gunshot wound to the chest while preparing rifles for a hunting trip.

Post a major win at Sundance, Girls Will Be Girls" was selected for South by South West Film Festival.

Montana Jordan and Emily Osment star in a half-hour comedy spinoff series about the Cooper family in Texas. The series is helmed by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, and Steve Holland. CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach describes it as a continuation of a wonderful journey with relatable, heartwarming stories.