Federal Education Crackdown: Five Universities Investigated for Alleged Antisemitic Activities Post-Terrorist Attack

WASHINGTON — Following a surge of antisemitic incidents on U.S. college campuses, the Department of Education has launched investigations into five universities. These investigations come in the wake of deadly attacks in Israel by the terrorist group Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, which ignited a chain of anti-Israel protests across various academic institutions. Columbia University, Northwestern University, Portland State University, University of California, Berkeley, and University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, are under scrutiny amid reports …

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Apalachee High School Suspends Activities After Another Student Arrested for Gun Possession

Winder, Ga. — Classes and extracurricular programs at Apalachee High School were abruptly suspended Thursday following the arrest of a 14-year-old student caught with a firearm on campus grounds. This incident strikes a sensitive chord in the community, still reeling from a tragic shooting at the same school in September that resulted in the deaths of two teachers and two students. Authorities reported that the teenager was taken into custody without any disruptive incidents Wednesday …

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Hospital in Darfur Attacked by Militia Forces, Forces Suspension of Activities

El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, found its hospital in turmoil after a violent attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led to a suspension of its operations. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reported that the RSF stormed the hospital, assaulting patients, staff, and visitors while looting valuables such as money, mobile phones, and an ambulance. The attack was eventually repelled by the army and allied armed movements after a fierce confrontation. Ibrahim Abdallah, director …

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Authorities Crack Down on Criminal Activities in Teesside: Drug Dealers, Arsonists, and More Brought to Justice

Teesside, England – In a recent series of court cases in Teesside, individuals involved in various criminal activities, ranging from drug trafficking to violent assaults, have faced justice. The month of February witnessed a significant crackdown on crime, with courts handing out sentences to those convicted of offenses such as assault and drug trafficking. Among those who received sentences was Anthony Baron Palmer, who was given a 22-month jail term for a violent attack on …

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Explosion in Cameroon’s Anglophone region leaves two dead and 20 injured during National Youth Day activities

YAOUNDE, Cameroon – A tragic explosion in the Anglophone region of Northwest Cameroon took the lives of at least two people and left 20 others injured on Sunday. The blast occurred in the town of Nkambe as school children were participating in activities to mark National Youth Day, a significant event celebrated in the country every February 11th. Many of the victims were schoolchildren who sustained very serious injuries, and health workers have been working …

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Escalating Violence Forces Shutdown of Scientific Activities in Ecuador

QUITO, Ecuador – A surge of violent protests in Ecuador has resulted in the closure of scientific institutions, hindering research and development in the country. The unrest has been fueled by a variety of issues, including cuts to fuel subsidies and rising fuel prices. As a result, many of the country’s scientific facilities have been forced to shut down, disrupting important scientific work and progress. The protests that have swept across Ecuador have had a …

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Wander Franco Accused of Unlawful Activities, NBA Experiences Monumental Points Explosion, and More Sports News

Tampa, FL: Dominican prosecutors have accused Rays shortstop Wander Franco of commercial sexual exploitation and money laundering following allegations that he had a relationship with a minor. The Portland Thorns have been sold to California-based RAJ Sports for $63 million, marking the largest sale in NWSL history. NFL QBs such as Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford, and Joe Flacco are among those sitting out this weekend. During Wednesday’s Thunder-Hawks game, officials needed 12 minutes …

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