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May 3, 2024
Associated Press

More Than 2,200 Have Been Arrested

Nearly 2,200 have been arrested in a series of pro-Palestinian protests at U.S. college campuses, involving police in riot gear and tactical responses, including at Columbia University and UCLA.
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The White House

What Biden Said About Protests

Biden emphasized that while peaceful protest is a protected and valued American tradition, violence and disruption on campuses, such as vandalism and threats, are unlawful and unacceptable.
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The New York Times

Protestors Choose Anonymity

Amid rising fears of doxxing and professional repercussions, many student protesters at U.S. universities are increasingly choosing anonymity by wearing masks and keffiyehs.
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The Wall Street Journal

Inside RFK Jr.'s Chaotic Bid

RFK Jr.'s presidential campaign is reported to have a cult like environment, financial troubles, and inexperienced aides, leading to high staff turnover and raising questions about its viability.
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CBS News

IRS Audits About To Surge

The IRS will increase audits on wealthy individuals and large corporations, supported by new funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, while not raising levels for those earning under $400K.
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NBC News

The Difficulty of Divestment

Pro-Palestinian activists are demanding more transparency in university investments, which are often opaque and make it difficult to identify specific investments related to Israel.
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Vox

How Can You Stop Deepfake Nudes?

AI-generated deepfake nudes are emerging as a new form of sexual abuse, with high schoolers using apps to create fake explicit images of their peers, prompting legislative actions to address this issue.
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Philadelphia Magazine

Smerconish: The PhillyMag Interview

Loved Rizzo and Reagan. Voted for Obama. Ten years into his CNN show, Michael Smerconish remains an independent voice in what is set to be the most contentious election in American history.
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Daily Bruin

UCLA Chancellor Explains Closure

Chancellor Gene Block stated that the closure of the Palestine Solidarity encampment was due to unsafe conditions and disruptions to UCLA’s educational activities following violence and over 200 arrests.
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New York Post

Knicks Fans Leave Philly Happy

Despite efforts to limit their presence, Knicks fans celebrated as their team pulled off a comeback victory in Game 6 at Wells Fargo Center, eliminating the 76ers with a 118-115 win.
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