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Jerry Seinfeld heckled by pro-Gaza protester at stand-up comedy gig

Earlier this month, dozens of students walked out as the comedian delivered the commencement speech at Duke University

The Independent UK

I served as a college president for nearly two decades – I know choosing the right commencement speaker can be fraught with risks

The 2024 commencement season has been one of the most contentious in recent memory. Amid pro-Palestinian protests at campuses nationwide over the war in the Gaza Strip, some universities – such as Columbia University and the University of Southern California – have canceled their commencement ceremonies. Others, such as Duke…

The Conversation

Former Congresswoman Mia Love Battles Brain Cancer With Immunotherapy

Former Congresswoman Mia Love shares her journey battling brain cancer with faith and immunotherapy, defying grim prognosis.

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Did Duke University students walk out of graduation because speaker Jerry Seinfeld is Jewish?

Approximately 100 students at Duke University have been accused of anti-Semitism after staging a walkout during Jerry Seinfeld’s graduation speech. Organisers of the walkout states the reason for the protest has nothing to do with Seinfeld’s religious identity, but rather his open pro-Israel stance. We tell you more in this…

France 24

'Dozens' of Duke Students Walking Out of Seinfeld's Commencement Speech Is Not a Story

The media's habit of highlighting fringe voices out of context continues to create distorted pictures of reality.

Reason

Duke students walk out of Jerry Seinfeld graduation speech in Gaza protest

Dozens leave university commencement ceremony to protest comedian, who has vocally supported Israel since 7 October

The Guardian - US

Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt U.S. University Commencements

Protests over Israel-Hamas conflict impact U.S. university commencements, leading to disruptions and demonstrations.

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Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt Several U.S. Graduation Ceremonies

Pro-Palestinian protests disrupt U.S. university graduations, sparking debates on activism and free speech.

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Students walk out ahead of Jerry Seinfeld's Duke University graduation speech

There have been moments of pro-Palestinian protest at several commencements this weekend, which have passed largely peacefully.

Axios

Duke University Ends Full Ride Scholarship Program For Black Students

Duke University discontinues Reginaldo M. Howard Memorial Scholarship for Black students, replacing it with a new leadership program open to all undergradu...

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Check out Jayson Tatum’s college highlights at Duke

Check out the best plays from Jayson Tatum's time at Duke University.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Researchers Find A Way to Use Radar to Make Cars Hallucinate

A new hack can disguise a car from a radar system or create a phantom vehicle.

Motor1

We used AI and satellite imagery to map ocean activities that take place out of sight, including fishing, shipping and energy development

Humans are racing to harness the ocean’s vast potential to power global economic growth. Worldwide, ocean-based industries such as fishing, shipping and energy production generate at least US$1.5 trillion in economic activity each year and support 31 million jobs. This value has been increasing exponentially over the past 50 years…

The Conversation

How a former IRS boss optimizes his charitable trust to support his alma mater–and give assets to his children tax-free

Former IRS Commissioner John Koskinen knows the tax code inside out. Here are his estate planning secrets.

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The Rise of Collegiate Athletics in North Carolina: Unveiling the Sports Culture

Duke University as well as the University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill, both located in North Carolina, have a renowned rivalry, especially in the sport of basketball.

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The first Republican presidential debate is nearly here. But why so early?

First Republican debate comes amid so-called ‘invisible primary’, when candidates shore up support ahead of state votes.

Zenger

Newly-Identified Fat Molecule In Breast Milk Could Help Treat Cerebral Palsy,

Breast Milk Fat Molecule Shows Promise in Reversing Cerebral Palsy Effects,

The Hindu

Evidence, not narratives, should guide discussions about statistics

In a recent opinion article, Economic Advisory Council member Shamika Ravi article raised concerns about the quality of data that India’s national surveys – the NSS, the PLFS, and the NFHS – collect. Ravi raises two main issues: overestimation of rural populations and different response rates across wealth groups proxied…

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Young Blood Infusions Extend the Lifespan of Old Mice, New Study Finds

A new study out of Duke University found transfusing blood of young mice into older mice resulted in rejuvenation and lifespan extension by 10 percent.

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2023 Lakers draft prospect profile: Dereck Lively II

A look at Dereck Lively II, a center from Duke University.

The Guardian - US

The professor trying to protect our private thoughts from technology

Prof Nita Farahany argues in her new book, The Battle for Your Brain, that intrusions into the mind are so close that lawmakers should enact protections

Tribune News Service

This ‘electronic tattoo’ can tell when you’re stressed out

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a temporary “e-tattoo” for the palm that can track excitement and stress using the skin’s electrical conductivity. The e-tattoo could be a reliable way for people with conditions such as anxiety or depression to track their emotions.

Tribune News Service

Duke comes out against Ph.D. student union in letter, students respond

On Friday, Duke University doctoral students filed to form a federally recognized union, one with the power to negotiate wages and benefits on their behalf. Three days later, the school administration announced its position on the union — and it wasn’t favorable.

The Guardian - UK

Prof Nita Farahany: ‘We need a new human right to cognitive liberty’

The author of The Battle for Your Brain has serious reservations about neurotechnology, from the surveillance of mental experiences to ‘brainjacking’

Zenger

Actress And Special Envoy Noa Tishby Speaks At Duke University Regarding Semantics

Noa Tishby, Israel’s inaugural special envoy, is not known for holding punches but talks about the meaning of the Jewish identity.

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