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Tsipras Explains English Pronunciation, Denies Columbia Attendance
Politicsnewsbeast5d ago

Tsipras Explains English Pronunciation, Denies Columbia Attendance

Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras published a video from a discussion with journalists, where he explained his English pronunciation by stating he learned English in a language school, not at Columbia University. He also emphasized that he does not come from a political dynasty.

Columbia University Acknowledges Protecting Abusive Doctor
Worldobservador3mo ago

Columbia University Acknowledges Protecting Abusive Doctor

Columbia University has admitted to protecting a doctor accused of abuse, leading to the departure of two physicians from Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals after a report found an institutional culture that discouraged reporting against Robert Hadden.

US judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi
PoliticsThe GuardianAl Jazeera3mo ago2 sources

US judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi

Mahdawi, arrested last year during US citizenship interview, says he is ‘grateful to the court for honoring the rule of law’ An immigration judge has blocked the Trump administration from deporting Mohsen Mahdawi, a 34-year-old Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist who was arrested by federal agents last year during a US citizenship interview in Vermont. Lawyers for Mahdawi gave details of the decision in a court filing on Tuesday with a federal appeals court in New York, which had been reviewing a ruling that led to his release from immigration custody in April. Continue reading...

New York Mayor Receives Edin Džeko Jersey
Politicsklix-ba2d ago

New York Mayor Receives Edin Džeko Jersey

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani received a special gift, an Edin Džeko jersey, from Columbia University professor Amra Šabić El-Rayess, highlighting the Bosnian footballer's success story.

Columbia Student Released After Trump-Mamdani Talks
PoliticsFrance 243mo ago

Columbia Student Released After Trump-Mamdani Talks

US President Donald Trump agreed to release a Columbia University student detained by immigration agents after a direct appeal from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House. Elmina Aghayeva was arrested earlier that day.

New Research Links Sleep to Faster Aging
Healthmkd-mk1mo ago

New Research Links Sleep to Faster Aging

A new study led by Junhao Wen from Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons suggests a connection between sleep patterns and accelerated biological aging, based on analysis of half a million participants.

Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia released from ICE custody after a year
PoliticsBBCThe GuardianAl Jazeera+1The Independent3mo ago4 sources

Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia released from ICE custody after a year

Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia, 33, has been released from an ICE detention facility in Texas after being held for over a year, with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reportedly appealing for her release. Kordia was arrested at a pro-Palestine protest and held despite court rulings for her release.

Columbia University Student Released After ICE Detention
Politicsmorocco-world-news3mo ago

Columbia University Student Released After ICE Detention

A Columbia University student was released from federal custody after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The agents allegedly posed as local police officers to gain access to a student residence.