Khalil, a lawful permanent U.S. resident, was detained by immigration authorities last year because of his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University in the spring of 2024.

Mr. Khalil had recently graduated from Columbia when he was arrested by ICE agents and became the face of the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

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Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University demonstrator who became a flash point in the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian foreign college students, asked the Supreme Court on Monday to take up his case, his lawyers said.  Khalil was jailed for months last year, and he has long asserted his detention was retaliation for his protected speech.  The…

Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University demonstrator who became a flash point in the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian foreign college students, asked the Supreme Court on Monday to take up his case, his lawyers said.  Khalil was jailed for months last year, and he has long asserted his detention was retaliation for his protected speech.  The…

The whereabouts of Amelia Earhart’s plane remain a mystery after a team of archaeologists and filmmakers failed to locate the pilot’s Model 10E Electra aircraft on a remote, uninhabited atoll in the Western Pacific.

The whereabouts of Amelia Earhart’s plane remain a mystery after a team of archaeologists and filmmakers failed to locate the pilot’s Model 10E Electra aircraft on a remote, uninhabited atoll in the Western Pacific.

Among its key milestones is the experimental confirmation of the pion, a subatomic particle.

Bolivia is promoting the candidacy of the Chacaltaya Cosmic Physics Laboratory for UNESCO World Heritage status. The scientific center is considered the highest in the world, located at 5,220 meters above sea level.

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The laboratory belongs to the San Andres High University and is situated on Chacaltaya mountain in the Andes Mountains, about 30 kilometers from the city of La Paz.

According to researchers at the institution, the main reason for the nomination lies in the historical significance of the scientific discoveries made at this site over several decades.

Among its key milestones is the experimental confirmation of the pion, a subatomic particle whose existence was predicted in 1935 by Japanese physicist Hideki Yukawa and confirmed at Chacaltaya in 1947.

🏔️¡Una nueva cima para las Cholitas Escaladoras de Bolivia 🇧🇴!

Con apoyo de OIT, la Asociación Cholitas Escaladoras Khunu obtuvo personalidad jurídica.

Un paso clave para fortalecer su organización, avanzar en su formalización y ampliar sus oportunidades de trabajo decente. pic.twitter.com/K9UUIpRWxv

— OIT Países Andinos (@OITAndina) October 15, 2026

The text reads, “A new milestone for the Cholita Climbers of Bolivia! With support from the ILO, the Khunu Cholita Climbers Association has obtained legal status.

This is a key step in strengthening their organization, advancing their formalization process, and expanding their opportunities for decent work.”

The work carried out at the laboratory was linked to internationally renowned scientists such as Hideki Yukawa, Cecil Frank Powell, and Cesar Lattes, whose contributions were recognized as significant advances in modern physics.

In addition to particle physics research, the center expanded its activities into areas such as astrophysics, astronomy, and atmospheric physics, establishing itself as an international scientific leader.

The mountain also houses a station of the World Meteorological Organization’s Global Atmosphere Watch network, dedicated to monitoring greenhouse gases, aerosols, and radiation.

The University is managing the nomination to UNESCO with the support of countries such as Brazil and Japan. The process requires prior recognition by Bolivian regional and national authorities.

#FromTheSouth News Bits | In Bolivia, the indigenous march arrived in La Paz, where they are demanding that the government repeal a new land law passed on April 8. pic.twitter.com/J9JryjZKvv

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About 11% of graduate students hostile toward Israel, 9% toward Jews; humanities PhDs are most antagonistic group, Brandeis University research finds; 21% say violence at protests sometimes acceptable

The moratorium is among the safety measures that the university put in place following the uproar over a former student’s sexual assault lawsuit.

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Hedge fund manager's gift will go toward department of engineering and expanding biomedical research, as he hails school for 'providing top-tier higher education to generations of students'

Campus rape investigations are often riddled with problems — but eliminating them would be much worse.

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While the powerful board appeared to back campus administration, some students protested against the backdrop of homecoming weekend.

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After a former student named seven men in a lawsuit saying they had sexually assaulted her, a movement gained steam online to reveal her identity.

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In our first edition of The Backstory, a new newsletter about Times journalism, we’re diving into coverage of a rape allegation and talking to a critic who says we’re not tough enough on Trump.

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The Fields Medalist Terence Tao is on the front lines of a debate about artificial intelligence and the future of his field.

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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand called for the passage of the Campus Accountability and Safety Act to address systemic failures in protecting students following allegations of sexual assault at Cornell University.

The alleged Cornell University gang rape has put a spotlight on programs and educational initiatives at colleges that address sexual violence.   But as Cornell’s president promises more student education on the issue after uproar on campus, the effectiveness of these efforts has come under nationwide scrutiny.  Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff said the university wants…

In an interview with a right-wing influencer, the new White House press secretary also described the harried process that led to her hiring.

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The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration.