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Editorial: Popping the bubble: Columbia makes the SAT and ACT test-optional

Columbia University — which is either the second or 18th best college in the country, if you go by the data-dependent, and some say data-distorted, U.S. News rankings — has just made the two big tests high schoolers take, the SAT and ACT, optional. That’s the school’s right, but it’s…

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Food consumption may add nearly 1 degree of warming by 2100

Greenhouse gas emissions from the way humans consume food could add nearly 1 degree of warming to Earth’s climate by 2100, according to a study out Monday in Nature Climate Change

The Independent UK

A Connecticut Native Caught In The Line Of Fire In Israel Murdered By Palestinian Terrorist

Connecticut native, Elan Ganeles, was shot to do death during his vacation in Israel attending a friend's wedding.

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Columbia University graduate gunned down in Israel; 2 Palestinians arrested

NEW YORK — A Jewish graduate of Columbia University was gunned down while visiting Israel for a friend’s wedding, and two Palestinian suspects were arrested Wednesday in the killing.

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Fossil fuel companies donated $700m to US universities over 10 years

Funding at 27 universities can shift not just research agendas, but also policy in the direction the industry prefers, report says

The Guardian - US

People more likely to save money if they have 'nasty' personality, study reveals

Researchers have found that 'more agreeable' people find it harder to save funds.

Daily Record

The educational background of the top-4 state executives in each state

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Air pollution speeds bone loss from osteoporosis: Research

According to a new study headed by scientists at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, elevated levels of air pollution are linked to bone deterioration in postmenopausal women. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Liverpool Council appoints new development boss

Nuala Gallagher will be first permanent figure in key position since dismissal or Nick Kavanagh in 2021

Liverpool Echo

An activist group is spreading misinformation to stop solar projects in rural America

An NPR/Floodlight investigation found that a longtime Republican insider is stoking solar opposition by spreading bad information about health and environmental risks. Her influence is growing.

WEKU

How Older People May Produce Younger Blood To Keep Them Healthier

Rejuvenating effects of keeping blood young could soon be taken in a pill to help people maintain their health as they grow older.

Zenger

Gas stove pollution: will air purifiers or even plants make your home safer?

Air quality experts weigh in on different methods to keep air pollution out of the home and refute commonly held beliefs

The Guardian - US

'Loophole' excuses WHO officials accused of misconduct

A confidential U_N_ report into the alleged missteps by senior World Health Organization staffers in how they handled a sexual misconduct case during an Ebola outbreak in Congo found their response didn't violate the agency’s policies because of what some officials described as a “loophole.”

The Independent UK

Former gynecologist is behind bars for first time since patients accused him of sex abuse nearly 30 years ago

NEW YORK — Former Columbia University gynecologist Robert Hadden was remanded to jail Wednesday after a Manhattan federal court judge heard from nine women the doctor sexually abused during his 30-year career.

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These homes replaced their gas stoves – and saw a huge drop in indoor pollution

Pilot program in the Bronx, New York, found striking differences in the levels of harmful indoor chemicals after the switch

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Ex-Columbia University gynecologist Robert Hadden found guilty of luring women to his office to abuse them

NEW YORK — A Manhattan jury on Tuesday found former Columbia University gynecologist Robert Hadden guilty of enticing patients to New York City to sexually abuse under the guise of giving them medical care.

The Conversation

As US-EU trade tensions rise, conflicting carbon tariffs could undermine climate efforts

Rising trade tensions between the U.S. and the European Union, two of the most important global leaders when it comes to climate policy, could undermine key climate initiatives of both governments and make it harder for the world to put the brakes on climate change.

WEKU

Nemat Shafik is named the first woman to be president at Columbia University

Shafik, who was born in Egypt and grew up in the United States, has extensive experience across global financial institutions and higher education.

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Columbia University names Nemat 'Minouche' Shafik as first woman president

NEW YORK — Columbia University has named Nemat “Minouche” Shafik its 20th president — and the first woman to run the school in its 268-year history, the university announced Wednesday.

Inverse

Scientists recommend 5 minutes of walking to combat your worst habit

Sitting for too long, whether on your couch or working at a desk, is very bad for your health. Here's how to combat it.

360info

What it takes to stop misinformation

Much like the US Capitol riots, Brazil’s violent uprising shows how quickly misinformation can degrade a democracy.

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Former Columbia gynecologist motivated by ‘sexual desires,’ prosecutors say at abuse trial

NEW YORK — Disgraced former Columbia University gynecologist Robert Hadden was motivated solely by “his own sexual desires” when he abused vulnerable patients, prosecutors charged at the start of his Manhattan Federal Court abuse trial Monday.

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Former Columbia gynecologist motivated by ‘sexual desires,’ prosecutors say at abuse trial

NEW YORK — Former Columbia University gynecologist Robert Hadden was motivated solely by “his own sexual desires” when he abused vulnerable patients, prosecutors charged at the start of his abuse trial Monday.

WEKU

Hillary Clinton joins Columbia University as a professor and fellow in global affairs

The former secretary of state will teach in the School of International and Public Affairs as well as work on global policy initiatives with Columbia World Projects.

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