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Trump, Who Has Celebrated Violent Protests, Cheers Campus Crackdowns
The former president’s calls for order in college unrest contrast with how he talks about Jan. 6.
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TikTok Sues U.S. Government Over Law Forcing Sale or Ban
The social media company and its Chinese parent, ByteDance, sued to challenge the new law, saying it violated users’ First…
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Scientists Find an ‘Alphabet’ in Whale Songs
Ever since the discovery of whale songs almost 60 years ago, scientists have been trying to decipher their lyrics. Are…
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‘You’re a Go’: How Miscues and Confusion Delayed the National Guard on Jan. 6
New testimony underscores how a critical miscommunication between top military officials contributed to a four-hour delay in deploying troops to…
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In London, a Houseboat Used to Be the Affordable Option. Not Anymore.
With land-based home prices increasingly out of reach, more Londoners are taking to the water. But as the canals fill…
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House Republicans’ Next Target: Reports of Antisemitism in K-12 Schools
After helping topple two college presidents, Congress will grill school district leaders from New York City; Berkeley, Calif.; and Montgomery…
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In Berkeley Public Schools, a War Gives Rise to Unusual Tensions
Accusations of antisemitism in K-12 schools have fractured a city long known for its progressive ideals and inclusiveness.
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Can Philadelphia Fix One of the Most Drug-Plagued Neighborhoods in the Country?
The vow was unequivocal: The city of Philadelphia was finally going to root out the drug trade that has long…
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M.I.T. Will No Longer Require Diversity Statements for Hiring Faculty
Applicants were required to explain how they would enhance diversity. Free-speech advocates and others said that requirement enforced groupthink.
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Lawsuit Claims Widespread Sex Abuse at Illinois Youth Detention Centers
Dozens of former juvenile inmates, now adults, say they were abused by Illinois correctional workers. Lawsuits in other states have…