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Ivy League universities and other campuses have faced protests and demonstrations over Israel’s war with Hamas, leading to arrests, canceled classes, and усиленное security. The protests have sparked concerns about free expression, antisemitism, and the safety of students.

Elon Musk, owner of X, has criticized Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for asking the platform to remove graphic violence videos related to a stabbing incident. Musk claimed that Albanese is promoting censorship on X, sparking a debate about freedom of speech and online regulation.

PEN America has canceled its annual literary awards ceremony due to widespread criticism over its response to the war in Gaza. Nearly half of the nominees had withdrawn, accusing the organization of not more firmly condemning Israel’s actions. The organization had previously defended its position, calling for a ceasefire but not explicitly criticizing Israel. The cancellation of the awards ceremony marks an unprecedented moment for the organization and highlights the growing tensions within the literary community over the issue of Palestine.

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik is facing calls to resign for allegedly prioritizing pro-Palestinian protesters over the rest of the Columbia community. The protesters, who have grown in number and openly support Hamas, have created an encampment on campus and have made threats against Jewish students.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has accused President Biden of pushing for a ban on TikTok, warning voters to hold him accountable if it comes to pass. The bill, which aims to prohibit TikTok in the US, has passed the House and is now headed to the Senate. If it clears that chamber, Biden has indicated he will sign it into law. TikTok maintains that it does not share US user data with China and asserts that a ban would violate the First Amendment rights of its 170 million American users. The White House has expressed its preference for TikTok to be owned by an American company to safeguard sensitive data and prevent potential manipulation by China. Trump has suggested that a ban on TikTok would benefit Facebook, a platform he has criticized. Meanwhile, Biden’s re-election campaign has joined TikTok, while Trump’s has not.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has slammed Elon Musk’s claim that Australia is forcing censorship, saying the billionaire has chosen “ego and showing violence over common sense.” This comes after Australia’s online watchdog obtained an injunction to force Musk’s social platform X to hide videos of last week’s Sydney church stabbing. Musk has responded by thanking the PM for informing the public that X is the “only truthful one”. Albanese, however, said that Australians want the stabbing videos taken down.

Billionaire Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, criticized Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over the platform’s handling of violent content. Following a stabbing incident at a Sydney church, Australian authorities ordered X to remove certain videos depicting graphic violence. Musk defended X as a platform for free speech, while Albanese emphasized the dangers of spreading misinformation. X has complied with the removal order within Australia but is challenging the global takedown request, arguing it violates the principles of a free and open internet.

College campuses across the United States erupted in protests over Israel’s war in Gaza, leading to the cancellation of classes at Columbia University and arrests at other institutions. Protesters called for a ceasefire and condemned Israel’s actions, while some Jewish students expressed concerns about antisemitism and a lack of support. University officials have grappled with the tension between free speech and inclusivity, attempting to find resolutions to the ongoing crisis.

Republican Sens. Josh Hawley and Tom Cotton have called on President Biden to deploy the National Guard to colleges, especially Columbia University, where pro-Palestinian protesters have staged disruptive demonstrations. Hawley compared the situation to the 1957 Little Rock High School integration crisis and urged federal intervention to protect Jewish students. Cotton advocated for breaking up the protest groups if local authorities fail to control the situation.