First Thing: Mpox outbreak in Africa is public health emergency, says WHO Experts urge accelerated access to vaccines and testing. Plus, Columbia University president resigns The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2024
Columbia University President Resigns Amid Campus Turmoil Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigns amid protests and controversies, succeeded by interim president Katrina Armstrong. Top News · Aug 15, 2024
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik Steps Down Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigns amid campus protests, Dr. Katrina Armstrong appointed as interim president. University focuses on aca... Top News · Aug 15, 2024
The president of Columbia University has resigned, effective immediately Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned after a brief, tumultuous tenure The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024
Columbia University president Minouche Shafik resigns after year of protests over Israel-Hamas war Year-long tenure was defined by chaotic response to protests over Israel-Hamas war and resignation of top officials The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024
Columbia University president Minouche Shafik resigns in wake of Gaza protests Shafik, criticized for handling of student demonstrations, says ‘this period has taken a considerable toll on my family’ The Guardian - US · Aug 15, 2024
Columbia University deans resign after sending disparaging text messages with ‘antisemitic tropes’ The text messages were exchanged while Jewish campus leaders discussed their concerns about antisemitism at the New York school The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024
Columbia University Considers Adding Police To Enhance Campus Security Columbia University considers adding police officers to enhance campus security in response to recent incidents. Top News · Aug 6, 2024
Chinese-American Physicist Tsung-Dao Lee Dies At 97 Tsung-Dao Lee, Nobel laureate in physics, passed away at 97. Known for groundbreaking work in particle physics. Top News · Aug 6, 2024
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Tsung-Dao Lee dies at age 97 Chinese-American physicist Tsung-Dao Lee, who in 1957 became the second-youngest scientist to receive a Nobel Prize, has died at age 97 The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024
Barack Obama: 44Th President Of The United States Learn about Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, his background, political career, and legacy as a historic figure. Top News · Aug 4, 2024
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against 'Squad' Members For Inciting Protests Far-left 'Squad' members face lawsuit for inciting anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, leading to disruptions and harassment of Jewish students. Top News · Aug 4, 2024
A federal utility assistance program favors cold-weather states, giving less money to hot places like Texas The program helps low-income people with heating and cooling bills, but advocates say it disadvantages Texas and other warm-weather states, even though extreme heat is a key cause of weather-related deaths. The Texas Tribune · Jul 22, 2024
Ruth Westheimer obituary American therapist, author and broadcaster known as Dr Ruth who talked openly about sex on her radio and TV shows The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2024
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2024 Dr. Ruth death: What was sex therapist’s net worth? Dr. Ruth Westheimer appeared on several television programs and authored nearly 50 books before her death at age 96
The Guardian - US · Jul 9, 2024 Columbia removes three deans over text messages with alleged ‘antisemitic tropes’ University president says private text exchange during school event was ‘unacceptable and deeply upsetting’
Al Jazeera · Jul 9, 2024 Columbia University ousts 3 deans over texts with ‘anti-Semitic tropes’ US university says it will introduce a ‘vigorous’ anti-discrimination training programme after the incident.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024 Columbia University removes three deans after texts ‘touched on antisemitic tropes’ Text messages became focus on congressional questioning about antisemitism on US campuses
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024 3 Columbia University officials lose posts over texts that 'touched on ancient antisemitic tropes' Columbia University has removed three administrators from their positions and will keep them on indefinite leave after finding that text messages they exchanged during a campus discussion about Jewish life “touched on ancient antisemitic tropes.”
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2024 3 Columbia University administrators put on leave over alleged text exchange at antisemitism panel Columbia University says it is putting three administrators on leave while it investigates allegations that they exchanged unprofessional text messages while attending a panel about antisemitism on campus
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2024 Three Columbia University deans placed on leave over insulting texts sent during antisemitism debate The latest controversy involving the administrators comes after the university president faced heavy scrutiny over her handling of the student protests over the Israel-Gaza war
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024 Prosecutors drop most charges against student protesters who occupied Columbia University building Dozens of Columbia University students who were arrested for occupying a campus building as part of a pro-Palestinian protest will have their criminal charges dropped
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024 Prosecutors drop charges against Columbia students arrested at pro-Palestinian protests At least 46 students were arrested in campus protests on 30 April
Top News · Jun 21, 2024 Charges Dropped For Anti-Israel Protesters At Columbia University Charges dropped for 30 anti-Israel protesters at Columbia University due to lack of evidence.
Top News · Jun 20, 2024 Dismissed: Trespassing Charges Dropped For Columbia University Protesters New York judge dismisses trespassing charges against 30 individuals arrested during pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University. Legal action ongoing fo...