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British Wartime Rationing Reveals a Shocking Truth About Sugar

British sugar rationing during World War II created a population of babies who grew up with reduced sugar consumption, revealing lower risk for chronic conditions.

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California bans universities from admitting students based on ‘legacy’

The rule, in effect from September 2025, will block colleges from giving preference to pupils close to alumni and donors

The Guardian - US

Childhood air pollution directly linked to adult lung health, study says

Connection found between early exposure and bronchitic symptoms in adults without previous lung problems

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Bugs thrive in urban Los Angeles – volunteers’ traps reveal biodiversity hot spots for city insects and spiders

The most significant predictors of bug biodiversity in Los Angeles are proximity to the mountains and temperature stability throughout the year, according to a study we co-authored with Brian V. Brown of the Los Angeles Natural History Museum and colleagues at the University of Southern California and California State University.

The Conversation

Healing at Home: How NeOnc's Innovative Treatment Brings Brain Cancer Care to Patients' Doorsteps

Dr. Thomas Chen, a renowned neurosurgeon and professor at the University of Southern California, has spent his life working with patients with brain cancer.

Medical Daily

Civil disobedience and calls for financial divestments ‘have an important place in democracy’—but many schools also have donors to worry about

Faced with student protestors’ demands, donors, and managing their reputations, educational institutions are finding themselves between a rock and a hard place.

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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…

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Why are US campuses facing an orgy of state repression in the ‘land of the free’?

The right has painted nonviolent protests against the war on Gaza as hotbeds of ‘woke’ terrorism. It’s a pretext for repression

The Guardian - US

As pro-Palestinian protests spread, more university leaders weigh police involvement

As college administrators face growing unrest on campuses, a growing number are grappling with whether to bring in law enforcement to quell the demonstrations.

WEKU

Hundreds of students arrested in US Gaza war protests, scuffles at UCLA

Police out in full force, using chemical irritants and Tasers to disperse students, as more universities join movement.

Al Jazeera

Columbia University calls for inquiry into leadership as student protests sweep 40 campuses

Professors at Emory University arrested as 40 campuses follow Columbia’s lead in demanding ceasefire and divestment

The Guardian - US

USC Professor Loses Trust In University Leaders Amid Campus Demonstrations

USC journalism professor criticizes university leaders for mishandling campus demonstrations and endangering student safety.

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Anti-Israel Protesters Dispersed By Police At USC And UT Campuses

Protests at USC and UT Austin over Israeli-Palestinian conflict lead to arrests. Authorities monitor impact on campus and community.

International Business Times

Pro-Palestinian Protests Spread At US Universities

Spiraling pro-Palestinian protests that are rocking universities across the United States spread to more campuses Wednesday, triggering suggestions from House Speaker Mike Johnson that the National Guard could be brought in. More than 20 people have been detained.

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USC cancels Jon M Chu keynote speech in wake of valedictorian controversy

University says it is ‘redesigning’ commencement plans days after it decided to prevent Asna Tabassum from speaking on 10 May

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Will the ‘cancel culture’ crowd speak up about the silencing of Asna Tabassum? Don’t hold your breath

The University of Southern California canceled its valedictorian’s planned speech after pro-Palestinian posts. It’s no surprise

Medical Daily

Junk Food Diet In Teens May Lead To Long-Term Memory Damage: Study

A high-fat, high-sugar diet in teenagers may lead to long-term memory damage, according to the results of a rat study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California.

WEKU

USC says it is canceling its valedictorian speech because of safety concerns

Asna Tabassum received some backlash about her social media content on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Tabassum said she questions the university's reasoning for canceling the speech.

International Business Times

O.J. Simpson: All-American Hero Who Fumbled It All

Good looks, fame and fortune: O.J. Simpson appeared to have it made after rewriting the record books as an American football star.

The Guardian - UK

Steven Spielberg denounces antisemitism and makes first comments on Gaza

Schindler’s List director says in speech marking 30th anniversary of the USC Shoah Foundation that he is alarmed that ‘we may … once again have to fight for the very right to be Jewish’

WEKU

A new Kobe Bryant statue has multiple errors. It's not the first memorial with typos

Officials say they will correct the misspellings on a recent 19-foot bronze statue of the late Kobe Bryant at Crypto.com Arena. Several other prominent monuments have had similar issues.

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