Topics include Google firing anti-Israel protestors, rise in gas prices, settlement for Nassar victims, Trump's Hush Money Trial, Starbucks legal battle over unionization, heroic rescue story on a Minnesota highway.
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Google faced employee protests over a lucrative project with Israel, resulting in terminations.
Calls for resignation of Columbia's President arose from House Republicans, escalating tensions within the institution.
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Arrests at New York University and Columbia University
Over 150 individuals were arrested at New York University, including students and staff, following previous protests at Columbia University where over 100 students were also arrested. In response to safety concerns, Columbia University announced a shift to a hybrid teaching model, met with criticism and demands for tuition refunds. Calls for resignation of Columbia's President arose from House Republicans, escalating tensions within the institution.
Legal Developments and Corporate Confrontations
Legal updates included the Department of Justice agreeing to pay over $138 million to Larry Nassar's victims, acknowledging failures in investigating his conduct. Former President Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial featured David Pecker's testimony, revealing insights into his relationship with Trump and dealings with Michael Cohen. Google faced employee protests over a lucrative project with Israel, resulting in terminations. Starbucks challenged a court order to rehire fired unionizing baristas, with potential Supreme Court ramifications for company-union disputes.
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