Campus protests: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations spread as some schools crack down Columbia protestors agree to dismantle some tents. Gaza war protest encampments spread across U.S. universities. Columbia says 'alternate options' would be considered to clear the encampment. 04/25/2024 - 6:52 pm | View Link
Deputy shot and killed man witnesses said pointed long gun at them A Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man who was allegedly pointing a gun at people in Lake Worth Beach on Thursday morning, the agency said. Multiple people called 911, ... 04/25/2024 - 2:56 pm | View Link
Florida allows permitless concealed carry. Here’s where to safely bring a concealed gun DeSantis signed a bill allowing those to carry concealed weapons and firearms without background checks, training or a concealed license. 04/25/2024 - 6:52 am | View Link
Florida lawmaker proposing new law to let students carry guns on college campuses MELBOURNE, Fla. - College students could soon be allowed to carry guns at universities in Florida. Jewish Republican lawmaker Randy Fine says he plans to file the new legislation in Florida because ... 04/24/2024 - 11:04 am | View Link
US School Violence Fast Facts September 13, 2017 - Freeman High School - Spokane, Washington. Caleb Sharpe, a sophomore at the school, opens fire killing one student and injuring three others. Sharpe later pleads guilty and is ... 04/17/2024 - 7:30 am | View Link
HANOI, Vietnam — The head of Vietnam’s parliament has resigned, according to state media, making him the latest senior member of government to leave office amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign that’s shaken the country’s political and business elites.
The resignation of National Assembly Chair Vuong Dinh Hue adds to growing instability in the country.
For months, Fujikawaguchiko, a Japanese resort town, has been swarmed with tourists eager to soak in the views of Mount Fuji, the country’s tallest mountain. The visitors have also taken a particular interest in one specific parking lot, which offers a picturesque view of the famed volcano in the background of a convenience store.
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As the spot surged in popularity after earning a reputation on social media for being “very Japanese,” a local official told AFP, throngs of tourists have wreaked havoc, sometimes parking their cars without permission, leaving litter behind, and even climbing onto the roof of a nearby dental clinic in hopes of a better vantage point for the perfect shot.
More than 400 guests—including actors, scientists, advocates, and musicians—gathered for the 2024 TIME100 Gala at New York City’s Jazz at Lincoln Center on Thursday for a ceremony recognizing this year’s TIME100 honorees. The star-studded night brought together a wide range of influential figures, from singer-songwriter Dua Lipa to actor Colman Domingo to journalist and author E.
Motaz Azaiza spoke to TIME on the red carpet at this year’s TIME100 Gala in New York City. The Palestinian photojournalist is honored on this year’s list for his work showing the world what is going on in the Gaza Strip during the Israel-Hamas war. He spoke about the Gaza solidarity encampments that are popping up at universities in New York and across the country.
A “foreign actor” is likely behind deepfake content that made Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sound like he’s urging military action against China, according to his communications office.
The government is investigating the spread of the manipulated video and will file cases against those responsible, the communications office said in a statement Friday.
TIME 100 honorees and guests gathered at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Thursday night for the 2024 TIME 100 Gala. Many of the honorees, including actors Colman Domingo and Da’Vine Joy Randolph as well as musicians Jack Antonoff, Kylie Minogue, and 21 Savage, were present for the night’s festivities.
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