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May 31, 2025 |
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Front Page Magazine: No Actual Worthwhile Research Was Lost in Columbia Funding Cuts
Columbia University has laid off nearly 180 staff due to the revocation of federal grants by the Trump administration, impacting various research projects. The media has largely focused on the layoffs without delving into the specifics of the research being affected, which includes climate change studies and social equity initiatives.
Critics argue that the canceled grants, which funded projects like NASA's Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center and climate research in East Africa, do not represent essential medical or scientific work. The lack of media scrutiny on the nature of these projects raises questions about the priorities in funding and research focus.
The Economist: American cities are criminalising homelessness. Will that help?
American cities are increasingly criminalizing homelessness, with Fresno enacting a law that makes camping in public a misdemeanor. This policy aims to reduce homeless encampments but raises questions about its effectiveness and the treatment of individuals like Davina Valenzuela, who lost her belongings.
The Supreme Court decision has paved the way for such punitive measures, reflecting a broader trend in urban areas grappling with homelessness. Critics argue that these policies may not address the root causes of homelessness but instead exacerbate the struggles of those affected.
#foreignaffairs
Le Monde: France and Germany vow to cooperate more closely on defense
French President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz met in Paris to enhance security cooperation amid ongoing concerns over Russia's war in Ukraine and US commitments to Europe. They announced the creation of a French-German defense council to address strategic challenges.
Merz emphasized the necessity of continued US involvement in resolving the Ukraine conflict, stating that any peace deal requires American engagement. Both leaders acknowledged the need for a collaborative European defense strategy while expressing skepticism about Russia's commitment to peace.
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Le Monde: Algeria issues two international arrest warrants for French-Algerian writer Kamel Daoud
Algeria has issued two arrest warrants for French-Algerian writer Kamel Daoud amid rising tensions with France. The warrants follow a complaint from Saâda Arbane, who claims Daoud's novel "Houris" is based on her life experiences during Algeria's civil war, which he denies.
Daoud's novel, banned in Algeria, won the Prix Goncourt in 2024. His publisher, Gallimard, defends him against what they describe as orchestrated attacks following the book's ban. A preliminary hearing regarding Arbane's lawsuit is scheduled in Paris.
GB News: Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin hails 'monumental day' after being sworn in: 'It's an incredible party!'
Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin criticized the "disappearance" of British culture while defending her party's initiative to ban "woke" flags in local authorities. In her first interview since being elected, she expressed enthusiasm for joining the party.