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Columbia University's Minouche Shafik resigns amid backlash against anti-Israel protests

August 15, 2024

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has just resigned amid mounting pressure over her handling of anti-Israel protests at the prestigious New York university. Shafik announced his decision Wednesday in a letter to the Columbia community. Your resignation is effective immediately. He is stepping down after facing a growing backlash over… Read More »Columbia University's Minouche Shafik resigns amid backlash against anti-Israel protests

Donald Trump is asking his supporters to “save the vote” in cities governed by Democrats

December 4, 2023

Former US President Donald Trump, the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, has asked his supporters to “protect the vote” in Democratic-led cities such as Philadelphia, Detroit and Atlanta during the 2024 presidential election. Trump did those remarks at a campaign event in Iowa, and reiterated his baseless claims of… Read More »Donald Trump is asking his supporters to “save the vote” in cities governed by Democrats

Pro-Palestinian demonstration at University of Maryland sparks controversy and investigation

November 11, 2023

In a show of solidarity with Palestine, hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of Brooklyn, New York City, as the conflict between Hamas and Israel enters its second month. Meanwhile, a pro-Palestinian rally at the University of Maryland has sparked controversy and an investigation by both the university… Read More »Pro-Palestinian demonstration at University of Maryland sparks controversy and investigation