Columbia Professor Says He Was Racially Targeted by School’s Security
A professor at Columbia University said he was the victim of targeted harassment from campus security officers after the school beefed-up safety protocols in response to the ongoing pro-Palestinian encampment.
Dr. Carl Hart, a psychology professor at Columbia University, spoke to The Daily Beast about an “explosive interaction” he had with security personnel on Thursday, which he also briefly described on X.
Hart and his wife were entering campus on Thursday afternoon, when a security guard chased him down, claiming he hadn’t properly checked in.
19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested for trying to occupy UPenn building
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The University of Pennsylvania said 19 protesters were arrested for trying to occupy a campus building on Friday night.
PM Update: Rain intensity and coverage lowers into tonight. Much lower rain chance Sunday.
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Clouds may still dominate skies tomorrow, with showers or a storm remaining slightly possible.
Member of Israeli war cabinet threatens to quit if Gaza plan doesn't change
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Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel's three-member war cabinet, threatened to resign from the government if it doesn't adopt a new plan within three weeks.
Juan Soto Responds to Yankees Owner Wanting to Keep Him in New York Long Term
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Yankees star outfielder Juan Soto opened up about the team wanting to keep him in New York long-term.
Unbearable: US to say goodbye to its last remaining Chinese pandas — for now
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America's panda-monium is coming to an end.
Benjamin Netanyahu Confronted With Ultimatum and Deadline
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Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz demanded Israel's prime minister create a six-point plan by June 8.
London mayor urges foreign leaders to condemn Trump as racist, sexist, homophobic
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan branded former President Trump a racist, a sexist and a homophobe while urging his own party to do more to “call him out" ahead of the 2024 election.
5/18: Saturday Morning
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Trucks carrying desperately needed aid are rolling across a newly U.S. built pier into Gaza; Chef Salil Mehta introduces diners to Malaysian food after eatery earns Michelin star
Family of slain NYC hero fights cop killer’s parole every two years: ‘We’re forever in our life sentence’
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The state is poised to spring a cop killer from prison as the officer’s family fights to keep the career-criminal who stole their hero away behind bars, The Post has learned.
Critical flaw that allowed terrorists to storm the cockpits of four jetliners on 9/11 finally fixed after 23 years
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Nearly 23 years after 9/11, a critical flaw that helped terrorists hijack four jetliners, murder the pilots and turn the planes into weapons of mass destruction is finally being corrected.
AMC slaps ‘Goodfellas’ with trigger warning for ‘offensive’ content that includes ‘cultural stereotypes’
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AMC Networks added a trigger warning to the classic mob movie "Goodfellas" -- rankling those who were in the film and wiseguys alike.
Scottie Scheffler gets support from popular golf influencer after arrest
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Golf influencer Grace Charis offered her support for Scottie Scheffler on Friday after the PGA Tour star was arrested at the PGA Championship.
Ukraine waiting on U.S. ammo, weapons as Russia gains ground in east
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Last month, the U.S. Congress approved a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine, but has yet to deliver the weapons and ammunition as promised.
Billy Joel spends over $10M for sprawling East Hampton pad with horse farm, neighbors other A-listers
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Billy Joel purchased a pricey pad in East Hampton for a whopping $10.7 million dollars, according to a source and public records.
Pakistani nationals studying in Kyrgyzstan asked to stay indoors after attacks
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According to local media, the violence began last week following a clash between Kyrgyz people and foreigners in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Slovakia's prime minister in serious condition; suspect in assassination attempt appears at hearing
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The man accused of attempting to assassinate Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico appears at hearing. Premier in serious condition after shooting.
Caitlin Clark does it all in her best WNBA quarter yet for Fever
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Caitlin Clark went out and pieced together the best quarter of her career to start the Fever’s rematch against the Liberty on Saturday.
Ukraine asks US for more help attacking Russia — moves that would clearly escalate war
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The requests come as Russia steps up its incursion into Kharkiv, the country's second-largest city.
Bare breasts, suicides and Flaco: NYC can’t handle public art
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A good rule of thumb for those planning public art displays in New York City is: If you build it, they will come and deface, defile and vulgarize it.
Playoff-tested Panthers will be Rangers’ biggest challenge yet
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The last time the Rangers faced the Panthers, their minds were already on the playoffs.
Noncitizen voting becomes a centerpiece of 2024 GOP messaging
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It has erupted into a leading election-year talking point for Republicans.
Funeral home to the stars celebrating 125 years protecting high-profile clients
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Funeral home to the stars Frank E. Campbell allows the families of celebrities to bring in their famous loved ones' own makeup artists, hairdressers and stylists to make A-Listers look their best for their next chapter.
With assaults up in NYC, community activist offers pepper spray in Chinatown
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Over the past two Thursdays, a community activist handed out nearly 100 cannisters of pepper spray in Chinatown to vulnerable New Yorkers.
Former San Diego sheriff's deputy faces federal charges in killing of unarmed man
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A former San Diego sheriff's deputy who has already pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for the 2020 fatal shooting of an unarmed suspect has been indicted on two federal charges that could put him in prison for life.
1600-year-old mystery discovered in ancient ruins
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The origin of the remarkable Iron Pillar, part of the world-heritage-listed Qutub funerary complex in India’s Delhi, is lost to time.
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch a missile that strikes an oil tanker in the Red Sea, US military says
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Ballistic missile damaged a Panama-flagged, Greek-owned vessel.
Thousands expected to rally in Washington in support of Palestinian rights
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Protesters are rallying in the nation’s capital in support of Palestinian rights and an end to Israeli military operations in Gaza.
Climate activists glue themselves to Munich airport runway, pausing traffic
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A half dozen climate protesters broke into the Munich airport on Saturday and glued themselves to the runway, disrupting traffic and temporarily shutting down the facility.
3 killed in western New York after vehicle hit by Amtrak train
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Amtrak Train 281 was traveling from New York City to Niagara Falls.
Lying ex-Rep. George Santos enjoys ‘epic’ day at Universal Studios ahead of looming trial
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Santos hung up on The Post after being reached by phone.
Tom Brady picked Greg Olsen’s brain in preparation to replace him in Fox booth
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Even though Tom Brady is ousting Greg Olsen from Fox Sports' top NFL broadcasting desk, he still reached out for Olsen's advice as his replacement.
Influencers are giving their babies bizarre names to ‘stand out’ on Instagram: Heart, Afternoon and Stone are hot monikers
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Once reserved for A-list newborns — like Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter Apple — the eccentric, and occasionally absurd, monikers are no longer only assigned to nepobabies.
No body cam footage of Scottie Scheffler's incident with officer, mayor says
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The mayor of Louisville said Saturday the officer involved in Scottie Scheffler's arrest did not have bodycam turned on during the incident.
Bronx ER nurse Chris Hernandez put on leave after saying Jews should ‘shut the f–k up’
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A Bronx ER nurse and influencer was put on leave and is being investigated after video of him saying Jewish people should "shut the f--k up" about their fears surfaced.
Don McLean blasts Prince Harry, accuses him of failing to understand US culture: ‘Shut your mouth’
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The "American Pie" crooner blasted the British royal in a new interview.
Israel, Hamas battle as first aid delivery arrives at US-built pier
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The pier-routed aid delivery has begun to arrive as Israel wages fierce battles against Hamas fighters in the north and south of the war-torn territory.
Thousands are expected to rally in Washington in support of Palestinian rights
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The event commemorates the 76th anniversary of what is called the Nakba.
Michael Cohen Was 'Devastating' to Alvin Bragg's Case—Legal Analyst
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"Without Cohen there is no case against Donald Trump, nobody else ties him to any of the bogus crimes alleged in the indictment," Gregg Jarrett said.
Thousands Expected to Rally on Washington’s National Mall in Pro-Palestinian Demonstration
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Thousands of protesters are expected to turn out for a pro-Palestinian rally in the nation's capital on Saturday.
Many Jewish students, anxious and fearful, hiding their religion on campus: survey
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Anti-Israel protests on campuses have left a majority of Jewish students feeling less safe at school and 72% are hoping their universities quash encampments and demonstrations threatening their graduations, a new survey found.
Angel Reese claps back at critics while celebrating LSU graduation: ‘What was said?’
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Angel Reese didn't forget.
Former Shohei Ohtani Teammate Reportedly Bet With Same Bookie As Ippei Mizuhara
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A former teammate of Shohei Ohtani's has reportedly used the same bookie as Ippei Mizuhara.
New book details Sports Phone’s impact on launching some of broadcasting’s biggest names
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Put simply, not until the cell phone explosion that began 35 years ago was there a more immediate option for immediate info than Sports Phone — oddly enough inspired in some part by the “Dial Santa” sell of the 1960s.
In ‘Furiosa,’ Chris Hemsworth steals the spotlight
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Though “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is named after the female character played by Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth’s Warlord Dementus arguably has the best part.
Suspected protester spotted scaling George Washington Bridge causing traffic delays
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A person was spotted scaling the George Washington Bridge Saturday afternoon -- causing traffic delays as the NYPD attempted to coral the climber.
Colorado's Shedeur Sanders warns former teammate after critical comments
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Colorado Buffaloes star quarterback Sheduer Sanders fired back at a former teammate who took issue with the player on his way out of the program.
Gerrit Cole could soon face live batters in massive step in injury recovery
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Gerrit Cole is starting to feel the itch as he continues to build his rehab workload.
Why young people become woker and woker
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We are in a cultural emergency. Future generations are unlikely to value freedom and reason as we do.