Columbia Expels and Suspends Students Involved in Library Takeover

The occupation of Butler Library in May represented an effort by a pro-Palestinian student protest group to regain momentum on campus.

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Oxygen Machine Played Role in Fire That Killed 10 in Massachusetts, Officials Say

The fire began in a resident’s room in an assisted living facility in Fall River, where investigators found an oxygen machine and “smoking materials.”

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Wednesday Briefing: Israel Expands Gaza Offensive

Plus, the death of Ozzy Osbourne.

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Canada Won’t Accept a Trade Deal With the U.S. at ‘Any Cost’

Prime Minister Mark Carney, after a meeting with Canada’s political leaders, downplayed the chances of success in talks aimed at reaching a trade deal with President Trump.

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What to Know About the $250 Visa Integrity Fee for U.S. Tourists

A newly enacted “visa integrity fee” will apply to millions of foreign visitors, including travelers from Mexico, India, Brazil and China.

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Rip Current Survival Tips: What to Do if You Get Caught in One

From land, a rip current can appear relatively calm, as a strip of water that extends out between breaking waves. Its appearance can be deceiving.

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Chinese Cars, Brazil Style

China wants to dominate the market for the cars of the future, and it has set its sights on Brazil’s giant auto market.

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William H. Neukom, Microsoft Lawyer Who Led Antitrust Fight, Dies at 83

In the 1990s, the U.S. called Microsoft a bullying monopoly and sought to rein it in. The company lost in a landmark decision, but emerged intact.

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Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Restricting Associated Press Access to Trump

The earlier decision found it legal for the president to restrict access to a news organization in invite-only places like the Oval Office or Air Force One.

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Film Forum Director to Step Down

Sonya Chung, who assumed the role in 2023, is leaving after just over two years. No reason was given for her departure.

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