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Columbia University’s New Leader Responds to Antisemitism Hearings

News Summary Columbia University welcomes Claire Shipman as its new acting president amid Congressional hearings on campus antisemitism. Shipman criticizes…

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International Graduate Student Detained by ICE Shocking University Community

News Summary The detention of an international graduate student from the University of Minnesota by ICE agents has sparked significant…

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Mass Firings Hit the U.S. Institute of Peace During Restructuring

News Summary The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) faces significant upheaval as the Trump administration lays off nearly 200 to…

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Massive Protests Against Elon Musk’s Government Role Spark Global Attention

News Summary On March 29, 2025, widespread protests broke out across the U.S. and parts of Europe against Elon Musk's…

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Federal Judge Restores Funding for Fair Housing Advocacy

News Summary A federal judge has reinstated grants for four fair housing organizations, including one from Western Massachusetts. This ruling…

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