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Faculty, students discuss effects of institutional neutrality on key issues

As universities navigate an increasingly polarized political landscape, many have adopted institutional neutrality policies, limiting official statements on social and political issues. Supporters say these policies preserve academic freedom and prevent institutions from endorsing particular viewpoints, while critics argue they suppress important discourse and leave students feeling unheard. The University of Michigan's Board of Regents unanimously approved a new policy - institutional neutrality for university leaders - on Oct. 17, 2024. This decision aligns with a broader trend among hig

Groundbreaking pathway found to combat Alzheimer's

Survey reveals Gen Z experiences burnout earlier

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LAPD reports drop in homicides, other crimes for 2024

The Los Angeles Police Department released its crime data for 2024 Monday, and indicated an across-the-board decrease in crimes from the year before. Headlining the report was a decrease in violent crimes, including a 14% drop in homicides and a 19% drop in persons shot, compared to 2023. “The 2024 crime data reflects the impact of our ongoing commitment to public safety and the strength of our partnerships with the community,” said LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell in a statement. “A 14% reduction in homicides and a 19% drop in shooting victims are significant strides in our efforts to re

Lawsuit raises concerns over disability rights for millions of Americans

UCLA, USC women’s teams take top seeds in March Madness bracket

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Eaton Fire Lawsuits: Can Southern California Edison Be Held Accountable?

Multiple lawsuits have been filed against Southern California Edison (SCE) and its parent company, Edison International, following January's catastrophic Eaton Fire. The blaze, which killed 17 people and destroyed 9,414 structures, has prompted legal action from Los Angeles County, neighboring cities, and affected residents who allege Edison's negligence sparked the incident. The Eaton Fire ignited on Jan. 7 near Eaton Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains quickly intensified amid powerful Santa Ana winds. The fire scorched over 14,021 acres across northeastern L.A. suburbs, including Alt

Holi celebrations in Los Angeles this weekend

California’s high-speed rail project faces major challenges

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A woman is charged with murder in the death of a Super Bowl reporter found in his hotel room

A woman has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a television reporter last month while he was on assignment to cover the Super Bowl in New Orleans, authorities said Tuesday. Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old reporter and anchor for Telemundo based in Kansas City, Missouri, was found dead Feb. 5 in his hotel room in the New Orleans suburb of Kenner. The next day, police arrested Danette Colbert, 48, on charges that she had stolen Manzano's cellphone and bank cards. Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley told a news conference streamed online Tue

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Jury convicts two men in smuggling operation that killed 53 migrants

Two men involved in a smuggling operation were convicted of federal charges Tuesday for their part in a 2022 border crossing attempt that left 53 migrants dead after they were trapped in the back of of an unairconditioned tractor trailer in the hot Texas summer.Felipe Orduna-Torres, 30, and Armando Gonzalez-Ortega, 55, were convicted of several charges, including conspiracy to transport undocumented immigrants resulting in death. They both face of life in prison when they are sentenced in June.The June 2022 disaster was one of the deadliest smuggling attempts in American history. The migrants,

Two men found guilty in smuggling conspiracy where 53 immigrants died in a hot tractor-trailer

Another raw pet food recall is tied to illness and death in cats

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Videos show vehicle pileup caused by dust storms in Texas

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Behind the story of the return of stuck NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, are finally on their way back home to Houston. Wilmore and Williams left the International Space Station in a SpaceX capsule early Tuesday with two others and are due to splash down in the evening off the Florida coast, weather permitting. On this episode of “The Story Behind the AP Story,” Associated Press space writer Marcia Dunn discusses their space odyssey. ___ Marcia Dunn, AP reporter: Almost all roads to space begin here in Cape

Woman accused of second-degree murder in death of sports reporter covering Super Bowl

US appeals court rejects copyrights for AI-generated art lacking 'human' creator

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Trump suggests Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant is on the line in talks with Putin. What’s next for Zaporizhzhia?

The fate of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been a concern since Moscow’s forces stormed the facility in March 2022.The UN’s nuclear watchdog has repeatedly warned about the security dangers facing the plant – the largest nuclear power station in Europe – which sits on the front line of Russia’s invasion.Now, the Zaporizhzhia plant is expected to be part of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, Trump administration officials said this week.The White House press secretary on Monday falsely asserted that the occupied nuclear power plant is “on the border,�

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Israel has resumed the war in Gaza. Why now?

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, just two months old, has been shaky for some time. But that was thoroughly shattered by Israel’s bombardment of Gaza overnight. Why now?Why did Israel return to war?The Israeli government has given different reasons.Overnight, Israel’s defense minister Israel Katz said that the attacks were “due to Hamas’ refusal to release the hostages and threats to harm IDF soldiers and Israeli communities.” If that sounds like the same reason Israel has given for attacking Gaza since October 7, 2023, that’s because it is. Israel’s war goals in Gaza are

Tennis-PTPA files lawsuit against sport's governing bodies

Peruvian fisherman rescued after 95 days at sea survived on diet of cockroaches, fish and turtle blood

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Behind the story of the return of stuck NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams

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Hungary's new anti-LGBTQ+ law bans Pride events and sparks protests

A new anti-LGBTQ+ law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial recognition software to identify those attending the festivities was passed in Hungary on Tuesday, leading to a large demonstration on the streets of Budapest. Several thousand protesters chanting anti-government slogans gathered after the vote outside Hungary’s parliament. They later staged a blockade of the Margaret Bridge over the Danube, blocking traffic and disregarding police instructions to leave the area. The move by Hungarian lawmakers is part of a crackdown on the country