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  • NewsThe Independent

    Columbia’s senate calls for investigation into university president over reaction to Gaza protests

    Columbia University’s senate has reportedly called for an investigation into president Namet Shafik and members of her administration, amid the ongoing protests on campus over the Israel-Gaza war. The sentate voted on Friday to approve the resolution, and accused the administration of violating established protocols, undermining academic freedom, and breaching the due process rights of both students and professors, according to The New York Times. Ms Shafik has faced heavy criticism for her de

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  • NewsThe Independent

    Gen-Z sees the Gaza protests as their 1968 moment: ‘We built this on their legacy’

    An anti-war movement is spreading on college campuses across America and beyond. Protests have been met with police violence, mass arrests and an unbending political class — all of which have only fuelled the demonstrations further. A hot summer of protest looms, and the stage is set for a showdown at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, writes Richard Hall

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    He called 911 and police killed him: Jury deadlocked on murder charges for officer who shot Christian Glass

    Christian Glass was shot dead in June 2022 by then-Clear Creek Deputy Andrew Buen after calling 911 when his car was stuck: That much was never in dispute. On Friday, a jury found Buen guilty of reckless endangerment – but couldn’t agree if he was guilty of murder.

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  • NewsStoryful

    Tornado Spotted in Waverly, Nebraska

    At least two tornadoes touched down in eastern Nebraska on Friday, April 26, local media reported.This footage was filmed by Tim Stimbert, who said they filmed it from their home in Waverly on Friday afternoon.Elsewhere in the area, tornadoes were confirmed in Elkhorn and west of Blair on Friday afternoon.A tornado warning was in place for parts of the region until Friday evening, the National Weather Service said. Credit: Tim Stimbert via Storyful

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    Tornado Sirens Blare Amid Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Near Fort Worth

    Tornado sirens wailed in Arlington, Texas, as severe thunderstorms swept through the region on April 26.This footage, filmed by X user @LoneStarLeft shows rain hitting Arlington as sirens blare in the distance.The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the area on Friday. A tornado watch was also in effect for much of Dallas and Fort Worth. Credit: @LoneStarLeft via Storyful

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  • NewsThe Guardian

    ‘Enough’: thousands to join protests across Australia opposing violence against women

    Organisers of the No More rallies say number of attacks keeps rising amid calls for prime minister Anthony Albanese to declare ‘epidemic’ a national emergency

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    Siren Blares as Large Tornado Moves Through Lincoln, Nebraska

    Sirens blared in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, April 26, as a large tornado moved through the area.Footage filmed by storm chaser Adam Cuker shows the tornado swirl on the outskirts of the state capital on Friday afternoon.Elsewhere in the area, tornadoes were confirmed in Elkhorn and west of Blair on Friday afternoon.A tornado warning was in place for parts of the region until Friday evening, the National Weather Service said. Credit: Adam Cuker via Storyful

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