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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

Columbia University in the Spotlight: Antisemitism Concerns and Leadership Under Fire

Columbia University is facing serious questions about how its leaders handled concerns over antisemitism on campus. The House Education Committee is looking into messages from university officials that seemed to dismiss fears about growing antisemitic sentiment. Republicans in Congress want answers

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Jun 30 2025POLITICS

Campaign Finance Rules Face Supreme Court Scrutiny

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could reshape campaign finance rules. Republicans are pushing to remove limits on how much party committees can spend in coordination with candidates. This isn't new; the Court has been chipping away at campaign finance restrictions for years, especially si

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Jun 29 2025SPORTS

A New Champion Rises: Topuria Dethrones Oliveira in UFC 317

In a thrilling night at UFC 317, Ilia Topuria made a bold statement by knocking out Charles Oliveira in the first round to claim the lightweight title. Topuria, known for his quick finishes, lived up to his reputation with a powerful left hook that ended the fight in just 2 minutes and 27 seconds. T

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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

A New York Victory Rooted in Palestine Solidarity

In a surprising turn of events, Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic socialist, won the first round of the Democratic primary for New York City mayor. His victory is notable because he openly supports Palestinian liberation, a stance that has historically been a tough sell in mainstream politics

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Jun 28 2025CRIME

Scientists in Handcuffs: A Growing Concern at US Borders

The recent arrests of scientists over smuggled samples have raised eyebrows and sparked discussions about border security and scientific research. This is not just about a few individuals breaking the rules. It's a bigger issue that touches on how we balance safety with the free flow of knowledge an

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Jun 26 2025EDUCATION

MIT Faces Legal Action Over Campus Antisemitism

A lawsuit has been filed against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) by a former student and an instructor. They claim the university did not take action against antisemitism on campus after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel. The instructor, Lior Alon, and the former student,

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

New York's Mayor Race: A Fresh Take on Elections

New York City is showing the rest of the country how elections can be run better. The way they are picking their mayor is different. It's called ranked-choice voting. This method lets voters pick more than one candidate. They can list their top choices in order. This way, the winner has more support

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Jun 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Vampires in Video Games: A New Twist on an Old Tale

Vampires have always been a popular topic in video games, but a new game called The Blood of Dawnwalker is changing the way we think about them. This game is being developed by a team that worked on The Witcher 3, and it's set in a world where humans and vampires are at war. The main character, Coen

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Leg Risks: A Closer Look at Diabetes Drugs

People with type 2 diabetes often take special medicines. Two of these are GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors. Both help control blood sugar. But do they affect the risk of leg amputations differently? A big study looked at this question. It compared new users of these two types of drugs.

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Jun 24 2025POLITICS

New York City's Mayoral Race: A Battle Against Trump's Influence

In the heat of a New York summer, the city's mayoral race is heating up. With temperatures soaring, voters are facing more than just the weather. The city's Democratic candidates are framing the election as a fight against the current administration. Andrew Cuomo, the former governor, is leading the

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