Protests against the war in Gaza have sparked tensions on college campuses across the US. Students at Columbia, Yale, and NYU have been arrested, and Columbia has shifted classes to remote mode to ease tensions. Meanwhile, Gaza solidarity encampments have emerged at UC Berkeley and the University of Michigan.
The UK has approved a controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. Supporters argue that it will deter illegal immigration, while critics denounce it as inhumane.
Starbucks is facing a Supreme Court challenge over its firing of seven employees in Tennessee who were organizing a union. The case centers on the government’s authority to protect workers during labor investigations.
The United Nations has released a mixtape featuring remixed songs with nature sounds. Proceeds from the project will support conservation organizations.
Scientists are exploring the potential of metformin, a diabetes drug, to extend human lifespan by reducing inflammation.