Columbia cancels commencement after campus protests
Columbia University scrapped its main May 15 commencement after weeks of pro Palestinian demonstrations on campus. Smaller school based ceremonies will proceed. Emory moved its ceremony to Duluth, Georgia, while other universities held events with minimal disruption.
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Hamas Accepts Cease-Fire as Rafah Strikes Continue
Hamas accepted an Egyptian Qatari cease-fire proposal while Israel pressed with strikes on Rafah. Israel says the deal fails its core demands but will continue negotiations. Biden reiterated U S concerns on an invasion. Egyptian officials outline a staged cease-fire leading to hostage releases and broader Israeli withdrawal.
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Russia tests battlefield nuclear drills over West role
Russia warned of drills simulating battlefield nuclear weapons in response to Western officials’ comments on Ukraine. After summoning Britain’s ambassador, Moscow cautioned that Ukrainian strikes using UK weapons could trigger retaliatory strikes on UK facilities or equipment. The move comes ahead of Putin’s new term and Victory Day, with U.N. concerns over rising nuclear risk.
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Trump Penalized $1000 in Hush Money Case Gag Order
New York Judge Juan Merchan fined Donald Trump $1000 for gag order violations as jurors heard key testimony about $130,000 hush payments to Stormy Daniels and how reimbursements were logged as legal expenses. Prosecutors seek to link corporate records to concealing the payment while warning of possible jail if violations continue.
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