UPenn donors were furious about the Palestine Writes Literature Festival. What about it made them pull their funds?
The University of Pennsylvania's administration faces an overwhelming backlash from donors, many of whom are pulling their funds and calling on the Ivy League institution's president to resign. The root of their anger: A Palestine Writes Literature Festival that took place on campus last month that donors and Penn's administration both say included speakers with a history of making antisemitic statements, a characterization organizers and attendees reject.
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Carbon Removal Isn't Just for Corporations. Individuals Are Paying For It, Too
Alban Wesly drives an electric car and eats a vegetarian diet in an effort to live a climate-friendly
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Qatar's PM hopes for breakthrough on hostages' release 'soon'
DOHA Qatar's prime minister said on Wednesday there was some progress on hostage negotiations after Palestinian militant group
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Oil Tycoon, Art Collector Cut London Mansion Price on Low Demand
Fatima and Eskandar Maleki have reduced the asking price of their Mayfair property as high financing costs and
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EU’s Push on Hydrogen Infrastructure Alarms Green Groups
The European Union is backing its commitment to spur a nascent hydrogen market in the region by unlocking
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Jude Bellingham injury concern addressed ahead of El Clasico
Carlo Ancelotti plays down any notion that Jude Bellingham will be injured for El Clasico at the weekend. Real Madrid take on Barcelona looking to stretch their lead at the top of the La Liga table.
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China announces plan for a new space telescope as it readies to launch its next space station crew
China has announced plans to send a new telescope to probe deep into the universe as it prepared to launch the country's next three-member crew for its orbiting space station
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Adani Auditor EY Faces Inquiry by India’s Accounting Regulator
One of the Adani Group’s longtime auditors is being scrutinized by India’s accounting regulator, according to people familiar
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Lubrizol and Grasim Industries Limited Break Ground on World’s Largest CPVC Resin Plant*
VILAYAT, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 25, 2023--
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BYD Showcases Electric Prowess at Japan Mobility Show 2023: A First for Chinese Automakers
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 25, 2023--
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Kering shares fall 4% after sales drop, dragging down luxury sector
PARIS (Reuters) -Shares in French group Kering fell on Wednesday to their lowest since March 2020, dragging down other luxury
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Hong Kong cuts taxes for foreign home buyers and stock traders as it seeks to maintain global status
Hong Kong’s leader has cut taxes for some homebuyers and stock traders to boost markets as the city seeks to maintain its reputation as a global financial hub
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