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Astronomers realize mysterious TV signal in their data bounced off an airplane

By tracking the TV signal back to the plane that was reflecting it towards the Murchison Wide-field Array, astronomers will be able to learn how to remove it from their data.

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Cecile Richards, Former Planned Parenthood Leader, Dies At 67

Remembering Cecile Richards, a dedicated advocate for women's rights and reproductive freedom, who leaves behind a lasting legacy in the ongoing fight for ...

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Brown University transfers ownership of a portion of its land to Pokanoket Indian Tribe

Brown University has transferred ownership of a portion of its land in Bristol, Rhode Island to a preservation trust established by the Pokanoket Indian Tribe

The Independent UK

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Research and news relevance key factors driving the future of The Conversation – edition founder

I took a walk through the beautiful campus of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island recently, as I was in the city for the annual gathering of the various editions of The Conversation.

The Conversation

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Sex Trafficking Laws

An interview with sex work researcher Tara Burns.

Reason

Brown rejects calls to divest from companies in connection with pro-Palestinian protests on campus

Brown University has rejected a proposal to divest from 10 companies that protesters say were facilitating the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory

The Independent UK

A Year of War in the Middle East Cost Americans Nearly $23 Billion

U.S. taxpayers are underwriting wars in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, and Iraq.

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As US colleges raise the stakes for protests, activists are weighing new strategies

The stakes have gone up for students protesting the war in Gaza as U.S. colleges roll out new security measures and protest guidelines this fall in hopes of avoiding disruptions like last spring’s pro-Palestinian demonstrations, which led to some 3,200 arrests

The Independent UK

The Elevate Leadership Group: Bridging Cultures And Markets With Strategic Expertise

The Elevate Leadership Group has established partnerships with leading organizations across various sectors, including one of Asia's top consulting firms, a prominent export company from Vietnam, and one of Southeast Asia's leading energy drink brands.

International Business Times

Glenn Loury on Economics, Black Conservatism, and Crack Cocaine

The Brown University economist's new memoir Late Admissions covers capitalism, addiction, race, and the academy.

Reason

Department of Education and Brown University reach agreement on antidiscrimination efforts

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced that it entered an agreement with Brown University to make sure the school's in compliance with federal law barring discrimination and harassment against students of Jewish, Palestinian, Arab and Muslim ancestry

The Independent UK

EF Education-Cannondale’s Veronica Ewers to take remainder of season off to address mental and physical health

EF Education-Cannondale’s Veronica Ewers announced today that she will not be racing for the remainder of 2024.

Cycling Weekly

Only 2 Ivy League schools land grads a six-figure salary 10 years out

New data shows that studying at an Ivy League schools won't guarantee a six-figure salary.

Fortune

India election outcome: Is Modi still a strongman or humbled at home?

In this edition of Access Asia we're dissecting the results of the world's largest election. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won a historic third term in office. However, things will be markedly different this time around as he finds himself with his wings clipped. Modi has been forced into…

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Protests Disrupt Brown University Commencement Address

Protesters disrupt Brown University commencement over Gaza conflict divestment demands, leading to agreements and plans for divestment recommendations.

The Conversation

Campus protests are part of an enduring legacy of civil disobedience improving American democracy

They didn’t illegally camp out in local parks or on college campuses, as many protesters did across the U.S. recently. But back in 1773, the Boston Tea Partiers broke the law when they protested British Colonial taxes by throwing tea into Boston Harbor.

The Conversation

Student anger over the Vietnam War erupted into violence in the ’60s − a terrorism expert explores if the same could happen today

Following a wave of pro-Palestinian protests led by students at universities across the country, a few schools, like Brown University, say they are considering divesting from companies that support or work in Israel.

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‘It’s the brand speaking to you’: the scent firms making smells for Subway, Abercrombie and more

As brick-and-mortar retail stores compete with e-commerce, chains are spending heavily to immerse customers in bespoke fragrances

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What we can learn from 4 schools that have reached agreements with Gaza protesters

Northwestern, Brown, Rutgers and University of Minnesota are among the handful of schools that have reached agreements with student protesters. Here's how they did it, and what could come next.

Al Jazeera

Pro-Palestine protests: How some universities reached deals with students

Many campus protesters have taken down Gaza encampments after colleges agreed to consider divestment from Israel.

The Guardian - US

The US universities that allow protest encampments – and even negotiate

While semesters at other schools speed toward a violent close, several universities have sought a more amicable solution

The Guardian - US

Rutgers and University of Minnesota reach resolutions with Gaza protesters

Schools join Northwestern and Brown in arriving at agreements with students to dismantle pro-Palestinian encampments

The Guardian - US

Union plans strike vote over crackdown on University of California Gaza protests

UAW Local 4811, largest union of academic workers, also says it will file unfair labor charges over university use of LAPD on protesters

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Brown University Agrees To Vote On Divestment From Israel

Brown University's compromise with anti-Israel protesters leads to dismantling of encampment and commitment to divestment vote in October.

The Guardian - US

Four students on why they’re protesting against war in Gaza: ‘Injustice should not be accepted’

Students demonstrating and hunger-striking face arrests and hospitalization – but they think they can make a difference

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