Why Trump’s university crackdown is driving professors off US campuses

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Brief: Trump rejects Iran's proposal, why doesn't Gaza have wheelchairs?

This week: 361 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,402 Palestinians in Gaza. Donald Trump rejected an offer from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel continues to block aid from entering Gaza. Israel is carrying out sectarian cleansing in southern Lebanon. ...  Show more

Brief: Iran's conditions for peace with US, what is in new US weapons shipment for Israel?

This week: 354 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,390 Palestinians in Gaza. Iran conveyed its conditions for a ceasefire to the US. Further escalation is likely between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement. The US has reportedly approved more weapons transfer ...  Show more

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