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The IndependentColumbia’s senate calls for investigation into university president over reaction to Gaza protests
Columbia University’s senate has reportedly called for an investigation into president Namet Shafik and members of her administration, amid the ongoing protests on campus over the Israel-Gaza war. The sentate voted on Friday to approve the resolution, and accused the administration of violating established protocols, undermining academic freedom, and breaching the due process rights of both students and professors, according to The New York Times. Ms Shafik has faced heavy criticism for her decision to allow the New York Police Department (NYPD) to engage with the protesters on the campus, resulting in the arrest of more than 100 students.
- Business Insider
Walmart heir Rob Walton just retired from the retailer's board after 4 decades. He and his 2 siblings are worth a combined $228 billion — more than Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk.
Rob, Jim, and Alice Walton's fortunes have more than doubled to more than $72 billion each, making them richer as a trio than Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk.
- The Independent
Gen-Z sees the Gaza protests as their 1968 moment: ‘We built this on their legacy’
An anti-war movement is spreading on college campuses across America and beyond. Protests have been met with police violence, mass arrests and an unbending political class — all of which have only fuelled the demonstrations further. A hot summer of protest looms, and the stage is set for a showdown at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, writes Richard Hall
- The Independent
He called 911 and police killed him: Jury deadlocked on murder charges for officer who shot Christian Glass
Christian Glass was shot dead in June 2022 by then-Clear Creek Deputy Andrew Buen after calling 911 when his car was stuck: That much was never in dispute. On Friday, a jury found Buen guilty of reckless endangerment – but couldn’t agree if he was guilty of murder.
- The Canadian Press
Temporary farmworkers get more protections against retaliation and other abuses under new rule
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — Temporary farmworkers will have more legal protections against employer retaliation, unsafe working conditions, illegal recruitment practices and other abuses under a Labor Department rule announced Friday. Each year about 300,000 immigrants, mostly from Mexico, take seasonal jobs on U.S. farms. The new rule, which takes effect June 28, will target abuses experienced by workers under the H-2A program that undermine fair labor standards for all farmworkers. Labor Secreta
- Yahoo Sports
NFL Draft: Bills start the 2nd round by finally taking a receiver, Keon Coleman
The Bills found a new target for Josh Allen.
- HuffPost
Man Convicted After Father Drowned In 'Baptism' To Exorcise His Demons
Jack Callahan was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in Massachusetts following Scott Callahan's death in 2021.
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Cleveland councilman wants license plate readers at major border intersections with Parma
A Cleveland City Councilman wants more license plate readers in the city to help catch offenders, specifically, those crossing over the city line who are running from Parma police.
- Associated Press
Orca calf swims out of Canadian lagoon where it had been trapped more than a month
A young killer whale that was trapped for more than a month in a lagoon on Vancouver Island swam past a bottleneck at high tide early Friday, reaching an inlet that could take it to the open sea, officials said. The Ehattesaht and Nuchatlaht First Nations said in a statement that a team monitoring the 2-year-old calf saw it swim past the area where its mother had died, pass under a bridge and head down the inlet “all on her own.” The young orca still must leave the Little Espinosa Inlet to reach open ocean.
- MMA Junkie
Why Chael Sonnen thinks Tom Aspinall potentially facing Ciryl Gane at UFC 304 is a big risk
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to see Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane next.
- BBC
Trump VP contender Kristi Noem defends killing her dog
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem recalled shooting a dog and a goat in a soon-to-be released memoir.
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Meteorologist Trey Fulbright tracks large tornado from Neola to Harlan
Meteorologist Trey Fulbright tracks large tornado from Neola to Harlan
- KMGH - Denver Scripps
Soaking rains in Denver this weekend, winter storm warnings in mountains
Between 1.5” to 3” of rainfall were projected for the Front Range and the nearby plains with the passing of this storm, NWS meteorologists said in their latest forecast discussion, adding the rain should be over by Sunday morning for the Front Range, but may linger into the morning over the plains. Winter storm warnings are set to go into effect for Colorado's mountain communities.
- CBC
First Nations leaders disappointed Yukon's Health Authority Act is not yet law
Vuntut Gwitchin Chief Pauline Frost expressed disappointment that she did not get to see the proposed Yukon Health Authority Act become law this week.The legislation, which would create a new, arm's-length organization to carry out front-line health care in territory, was tabled last month and has yet to be passed in the legislature.Frost — a strong supporter of the proposed act — believes it should have been voted on this week, but that it was instead delayed by partisan politics. "I think the
- Local Journalism Initiative
St. Stephen warming centre warns of 'pressing dilemma' when it closes
The group operating St. Stephen's 24/7 warming centre has warned of a "pressing dilemma" once it closes at the end of the month. The Warming Centre Working Group, a collection of community members and non-profits who deal with issues of homelessness, said in a press release Thursday that the warming centre is closing April 30th, and there is "currently no solution in place" for what comes next. "This closure leaves many vulnerable individuals without refuge or shelter, and serves to exacerbate t
- WFTS-Tampa
The Florida Holocaust Museum undergoes major expansion project amid rise in antisemitism
Following a disturbing rise of antisemitism over the last few years, The Florida Holocaust Museum is undergoing its largest development project yet.
- WEWS-Cleveland Videos
Here's what you need to know about Jack Daniels, who is taking over disgraced Bob Young’s House seat
After a section of the Akron-Canton area hasn't had representation in the Ohio Statehouse for months, business owner Jack Daniels has been appointed to his seat.
- WKBW - Buffalo Scripps
Buffalo Bills get WR who has "that dog in him;" select Keon Coleman with 33rd pick
Keon Coleman is a Buffalo Bill. The big-bodied WR checks plenty of boxes for the Bills as they try and add new weapons for Josh Allen.
- The Canadian Press
J.D. Martinez makes his Mets debut after he was sidelined by back issues
NEW YORK (AP) — Six-time All-Star J.D. Martinez joined the New York Mets on Friday, more than a month after he signed and hopeful the back woes that delayed his debut are a thing of the past. “I made it,” Martinez said with a grin at his locker. Martinez batted fifth against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday night — in between former NL home run king Pete Alonso and former NL batting champ Jeff McNeil. The Mets are hopeful Martinez, whose 291 homers since 2014 are the fifth-most in the majors, can
- BBC
Ozone hole: Why Antarctic wildlife is being 'sunburnt’
A wildfire-fuelled ozone hole leaves Antarctic wildlife exposed to potentially damaging levels of UV.