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New York State Police arrested more than 100 pro-Palestine protesters Thursday night at an encampment on the SUNY New Paltz Campus. On Friday afternoon students responded by walking out of class and demonstrated in front of the administration building.

New video taken inside Portland State University’s Millar Library shows a staggering amount of graffiti strewn throughout multiple floors of the building, which was occupied by pro-Palestinian protesters for more than two days before the Portland Police Bureau cleared the premises Thursday morning.

Experts say legislation is needed to address toxic social media content that too often turns into offline violence in Albania, but there are fears authorities will seek again to exploit the issue for political gain.

Your naiveté is showing.

Dave Kleis has built relationships and served the city well for nearly two decades.

Sam Ash Music, the renowned musical-instruments retailer that recently announced plans to shut down all 45 of its stores, is looking for a buyer to keep the chain and its online retail presence going, CEO Richard Ash said.

Shemar Moore was celebrating the renewal of S.W.A.T in a big way last night at the CBS Fall Schedule Celebration in Hollywood. Moore has portrayed series lead Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson across the show’s 7 seasons and serves as a producer. S.W.A.T is a procedural drama that follows Hondo, a Los Angeles S.W.A.T. lieutenant who balances […]

1. U.K. Local Elections Show Sharp Setbacks for Conservatives  The New York Times
2. Britain’s Conservatives suffer heavy losses in a sign that Rishi Sunak is in real trouble  CNN
3. UK local elections: Labour flips seats it hasn't held in decades  The Associated Press
4. U.K. voters looks set to punish ruling Conservatives in local elections  The Washington Post
5. Tories take refuge in fantasy as local election drubbing becomes clear  The Guardian

Alabama judges are standing by a decision that frozen embryos are children under a state law. The Alabama Supreme Court in a 7-2 decision rejected a decision to rehear the decision that drew international attention. Justices in February said couples could pursue wrongful death lawsuits for their “extrauterine children” after their frozen embryos were destroyed in an accident. Three providers ceased IVF services in the wake of the ruling because of concerns about civil liability. The clinics resumed... Читать дальше...

Fans watch hundreds of races every year, tens of thousands over a lifetime, but only a few performances are etched into the memory.

My Pillow founder and 2020 election result denier Mike Lindell claimed he was "attacked" in the parking lot before he took the stage as a warmup to former President Donald Trump's arrival during a rally in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

The Federal Communications Commission has revived regulations for “net neutrality.” According to FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, “the action we take here is good for consumers, public safety, national security and network investment.” The people have room for doubt and the “neutrality” concept requires some explanation.

U.S. stocks have swung to an upbeat start in May, with Wall Street’s “fear gauge” easing to its lowest level since the end of March as investor anxieties tied to inflation appeared to subside.

The Old-Fashioned, a whiskey stalwart, gets a makeover! This article explores using rum instead of whiskey, creating a unique and flavorful twist on the classic cocktail.

Endangered orangutans display remarkable intelligence, with deep insights into our own evolution

She is the second Mia curator to leave this year.

Police said they were called at around 8.40am on Thursday to reports of people obstructing a coach, which was parked outside a hotel in Peckham.

After a full day of jury selection Thursday, the aggravated murder trial of Brent A. Kohlhofer, 42, and Charles C. Walker, 34, who are accused of kidnapping and murdering two teenage boys in late 2022, started Friday in Lucas County Common Pleas Court.

Luton drew 1-1 at home to Everton on Friday night.

CNN's Paula Reid describes what ex-Trump aide Hope Hicks, once considered one of his closest confidantes, said during her testimony in the ongoing hush money criminal trial against the former president.

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1. In apparent first, an orangutan was observed using plant medicine to heal itself  Salon
2. Orangutan Seen Healing His Facial Wound With Medicinal Plant  The New York Times
3. A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, scientists say  The Associated Press
4. Orangutan shows human-like behavior: treats wound with medicinal plant  Business Insider

I’ll admit up front that one reason I’m writing this is that I am a disgruntled TSA customer. My tax dollars pay for the “service” I get from the TSA, and I’m not happy with the service. I don’t want to have to take off my shoes as a prerequisite for boarding an airliner. Travelers from European airports don’t have to and don’t seem more at risk because of it. I’ve been harassed by TSA employees that I’m sure fit the definition of sexual assault. Also, I’ve missed more than one flight because the TSA lines were backed up. Читать дальше...

Nordstrom's Half-Yearly Sale kicks off on May 22. Here's everything you need to know about the event, plus some early deals worth shopping now.