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Houthis and Iranian university welcome expelled US students to join ranks
Protests across U.S. college campuses have captured the attention of many, including universities in Iran and Yemen. Now, those universities are reaching out to students and professors who may have been expelled over their activism. “Students and even professors who have been expelled or threatened with expulsion can continue their studies in Shiraz University and…
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Biden’s ‘xenophobic’ comments about Japan spark backlash at home, overseas
President Joe Biden’s comments on Wednesday, May 1, are drawing criticism after lumping Japan with China and Russia, calling the group “xenophobic.” Speaking at a campaign fundraiser marking Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Biden credited the United States’ economic strength to immigrants, using these countries as contrast. In his comments, President…
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Police warn of outside agitators, ‘chaos professionals’ co-opting college protests
Violent riots have erupted on American college campuses in the last week, with young adults protesting Israel and its ongoing war with Hamas. Police have arrested hundreds of protesters and new reports are shedding light on who is being arrested. Police say they’re not just arresting students but also “chaos professionals.” Protesters have set up…
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New poll: 4 in 10 Americans view China as enemy, highest in five years
About 4 in 10 Americans now label China as an enemy, marking the highest level in five years, according to new research. A Pew Research Center survey published on Wednesday, May 1, revealed the significant shift in Americans’ attitude toward China. Additionally, only 6% of poll respondents said they consider China a partner. These findings…
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Second Boeing whistleblower claiming safety issues were ignored dies suddenly
A Boeing whistleblower has died suddenly after developing a severe infection, according to The Seattle Times. Josh Dean, 45, was a former quality auditor for Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems since 2019. Dean’s aunt, Carol Parsons, spoke with The Seattle Times and said Dean was living a healthy lifestyle before he died on the morning of…
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Universal, TikTok strike new deal to end feud that kept Taylor Swift off the platform
Artists from Universal Music Group (UMG), including Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, are set to return to TikTok following a new licensing agreement that resolves a three-month dispute. Announced Wednesday, May 1, the deal addresses past concerns over artist compensation, the use of AI and user safety on TikTok. This agreement…
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Violence on UCLA campus over war in Gaza forces cancellation of classes
Officials canceled classes at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), on Wednesday, May 1, after violent clashes between opposing groups of protesters erupted overnight. The confrontation began when pro-Israel protesters allegedly attempted to take apart barricades around a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. The escalation followed the university declaring the camps illegal on Tuesday night.…
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Major newspapers sue OpenAI, Microsoft over copyright infringement
Eight major newspapers, including the New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune and Denver Post, have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft. Owned by Alden Global Capital, the newspapers allege the tech giants illegally used millions of their copyrighted articles to train sophisticated AI models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot. The newspapers contend that…
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Biden announces $6.1B student loan debt relief for Art Institutes attendees
The Biden administration announced Wednesday, May 1, that it will be canceling $6.1 billion in student loan debt for 317,000 people. The debt forgiveness targets people who attended the now-defunct for-profit Art Institutes. In a statement President Joe Biden said the Art Institutes “falsified data, knowingly misled students and cheated borrowers into taking on mountains…
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Report: Biden administration in talks to allow some Gazan refugees to enter US
The Biden administration is considering admitting certain Palestinians to the United States as refugees, according to documents obtained by CBS News on Wednesday, May 1. These documents revealed discussions among senior officials from various U.S. agencies on the possibility of resettling Palestinians from Gaza. Eligible Palestinians include those who have immediate family members who are…
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Report: DEA set to reclassify cannabis as support for legalization grows
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is on the brink of a historic move that could reshape American drug policy. On Tuesday, April 30, The Associated Press reported that the agency is preparing to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug, recognizing its medical uses and low potential for abuse. Five sources familiar with the matter,…
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NYPD: Felony crimes are down, arrests are up on NYC subway system
Through the first four months of 2024, the New York City subway system saw a notable decrease in major felonies compared to the same period last year. The data corresponds to an intensified presence of New York Police Department (NYPD) officers throughout the system since the start of this year. The NYPD released new numbers…
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Experts warn world is running out of time to regulate AI in warfare
Civilian, military and technology officials from over 140 countries met in Vienna on Monday, April 29, to address the integration of artificial intelligence with military technologies. At this inaugural international conference on autonomous weapons systems, attendees were warned about the urgent need to manage AI’s role in modern warfare. Federal Minister for European and International…
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