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  • CRIMEJul 8 · 20:23 UTCSCMP CHINA
    US man Jeffrey Ying jailed for stealing rare Chinese manuscript from UCLA

    Jeffrey Ying was jailed for stealing a rare 17th-century Chinese manuscript from UCLA by replacing it with a fake. He used multiple aliases to access and swap the manuscript at the university library.

  • HEALTHJun 30 · 16:11 UTCWHYY
    Why certain medications can increase your risk in the heat

    Certain medications for heart disease, high blood pressure, and kidney issues can impair the body's ability to manage heat, increasing risks of dehydration, overheating, and severe health complications during heatwaves. Experts advise continuing medication use but emphasize proactive cooling measures like air conditioning, hydration, and avoiding sun exposure.

  • SECURITYJun 23 · 18:00 UTCAMNY
    Op-ed | We must figure out what to do with terror groups and the American-based organizations that finance and support them

    The article highlights the presence of U.S.-based organizations, such as the Islamic Association of Palestine and Holy Land Foundation, which provided material support to Hamas, leading to legal actions including a $156 million civil lawsuit against these groups. It also addresses ongoing campus protests linked to antisemitic rhetoric and terrorism glorification following the 2023 Hamas attacks.

  • POLITICSJun 23 · 13:19 UTCWPLN NASHVILLE
    Tennessee schools rank as some of the most racially segregated in the U.S.

    Tennessee public schools are ranked sixth in the U.S. for racial segregation, with an index of .46, according to a study by Stanford and UCLA researchers. The report highlights deep segregation in both Southern and Northeastern states, urging policymakers to address the issue through measures like equitable funding and district boundary reforms.

  • SCIENCEJun 14 · 10:00 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Chinese materials scientist Pei Qibing takes up new post in Macau

    Chinese materials scientist Pei Qibing has been appointed chair professor and director at the University of Macau's Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering after 30 years in the United States. He began his studies at a rural school on an island in the Yangtze River.

  • POLITICSJun 12 · 08:45 UTCGRIST
    What’s driving up your expenses? Many Americans say climate change.

    Many Americans attribute rising expenses to climate change, with households paying $400–$900 annually due to extreme weather events. A Yale survey found two-thirds of voters link global warming to higher costs for groceries, utilities, and insurance, while political groups like the LCV Victory Fund target energy bill concerns ahead of midterms.

  • POLITICSJun 5 · 14:00 UTCGUARDIAN US
    Trump’s justice department is weaponizing civil rights laws against students of color | ReNika Moore

    The Trump administration's Justice Department is accused of misusing civil rights laws to target UCLA and Yale for admitting high-achieving Black and Hispanic students, claiming the schools discriminated against white and Asian applicants. The article argues the department's findings ignore comprehensive applicant data and rely on statistically insignificant score differences.

  • HEALTHJun 4 · 21:19 UTCGUARDIAN US
    DoJ investigates 15 medical schools over alleged discrimination in admissions

    The US Department of Justice’s civil rights division is investigating 15 medical schools for alleged race discrimination in admissions. This follows the DoJ’s recent determination that the medical schools at UCLA and Yale University illegally used race in their admissions processes.

  • HEALTHJun 4 · 21:19 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    DoJ investigates 15 medical schools over alleged discrimination in admissions

    The US Department of Justice’s civil rights division has launched investigations into 15 medical schools over allegations of potential race discrimination in their admissions processes. This follows recent findings that the medical schools at the University of California, Los Angeles and Yale University illegally used race in their admissions.

  • SECURITYJun 4 · 17:31 UTCFOX NEWS
    Man found with zip ties and duct tape charged with assaulting five women on UCLA campus in under an hour

    A man found with zip ties and duct tape has been charged with assaulting five women in less than an hour on the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) campus. Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, 29, faces multiple felony counts including attempted kidnapping to commit a forcible rape and assault with intent to commit a forcible rape.

  • POLITICSJun 4 · 15:23 UTCAP NEWS
    Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they’re rewriting the rules for all of academia

    The Trump administration is shifting from targeting individual colleges with investigations to rewriting federal rules governing higher education. New regulations aim to address diversity, equity and inclusion policies, transgender athlete participation, and perceived anti-white discrimination, affecting thousands of institutions. The approach includes proposals for accreditation changes and restricting federal grants from supporting 'anti-American values.'

  • POLITICSJun 4 · 11:02 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia

    The Trump administration shifted from targeting individual colleges with investigations and funding cuts to proposing broad federal rules affecting all higher education. New regulations from the Education Department, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and General Services Administration (GSA) aim to influence funding, grant allocations, and institutional policies, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Federal judges previously blocked funding cuts at Harvard and UCLA, but the administration continues its efforts to reshape academic policies.

  • HEALTHMay 31 · 12:53 UTCAP NEWS
    Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer

    A new experimental pill, daraxonrasib, nearly doubled survival time for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer compared to chemotherapy in a clinical trial. The drug targets a mutated protein present in over 90% of pancreatic cancer cases and showed fewer severe side effects, with patients reporting better quality of life.

  • HEALTHMay 31 · 12:07 UTCWTOP DC
    Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer

    A novel pill, daraxonrasib, nearly doubled survival time for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer compared to chemotherapy in a study of 500 patients. The drug, which targets a mutated protein common in pancreatic cancer, showed fewer severe side effects and is being considered a new standard of care. The FDA plans to expedite its review, and the Food and Drug Administration is allowing expanded access for eligible patients.

  • HEALTHMay 31 · 12:05 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer

    A new experimental pill, daraxonrasib, nearly doubled survival time for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer compared to chemotherapy, with fewer severe side effects. The drug, which targets a mutated protein common in pancreatic cancer, is being fast-tracked for FDA review and has shown improved quality of life for patients.

  • SECURITYMay 30 · 02:02 UTCKTLA 5
    Suspect arrested for series of violent assaults targeting students on UCLA campus

    A suspect was arrested for a series of violent assaults targeting students on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. The suspect, Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, 29, was identified by the UCLA Police Department after a robbery incident on Bruin Walk on May 28.

  • POLITICSMay 28 · 00:56 UTCNY POST
    UCLA must be held accountable for antisemitism and violating free speech

    The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is facing a lawsuit from the US Department of Justice over allegations of fostering a 'hostile educational environment' due to antisemitism and violations of free speech. The legal action highlights ongoing concerns about campus climate and institutional accountability.

  • POLITICSMay 27 · 18:49 UTCFOX NEWS POLITICS
    DOJ sues UCLA over alleged ‘Judenrein’ conditions during anti-Israel encampment

    The Justice Department sued UCLA for allegedly violating Title VI by allowing a hostile environment for Jewish students during anti-Israel protests, including physical assaults and exclusion from campus. The lawsuit claims UCLA's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion office ignored over 100 antisemitic complaints, with the Trump administration linking the case to broader efforts to address campus antisemitism.

  • POLITICSMay 27 · 18:49 UTCFOX NEWS
    DOJ sues UCLA over alleged ‘Judenrein’ conditions during anti-Israel encampment

    The Justice Department sued UCLA, alleging the university allowed a hostile environment for Jewish students during anti-Israel protests, including physical assaults and exclusion from campus. The lawsuit claims UCLA violated Title VI by showing 'deliberate indifference' to antisemitic harassment, part of a broader Trump administration effort to address campus antisemitism linked to anti-Israel activism.

  • POLITICSMay 27 · 17:00 UTCFOX NEWS
    Jewish UCLA students beaten with sticks, pepper sprayed and knocked out by anti-Israel campus mob: lawsuit

    The U.S. Department of Justice sued UCLA over alleged anti-Israel protests in 2024, during which Jewish and Israeli students were reportedly physically assaulted, pepper-sprayed, and blocked from academic buildings by demonstrators. The lawsuit claims UCLA failed to address the violence and discrimination, violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

  • POLITICSMay 26 · 21:11 UTCNYT US
    Trump Administration Sues U.C.L.A. Again Over Antisemitism

    The Trump Administration has filed another lawsuit against the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) over allegations of antisemitism. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators established a tent encampment on UCLA's campus in 2024 in support of Gaza.

  • TECHNOLOGYMay 21 · 20:30 UTCCNBC TOP
    Meta, Broadcom and others to launch $125 million semiconductor research hub at UCLA

    Five major semiconductor companies—Broadcom, Meta, Applied Materials, GlobalFoundries, and Synopsys—are collaborating to establish a $125 million Semiconductor Hub at UCLA. This research initiative aims to advance semiconductor technology and innovation through industry-academic partnership.

  • HEALTHMay 20 · 22:00 UTCNBC NEWS
    Los Angeles-area wildfires left lead in soil, but how much and where remains contentious

    Wildfires in the Los Angeles area have left lead in soil, but the extent and location of the contamination are unclear. The issue is contentious, with some parties disputing the levels and distribution of lead. Further investigation is needed to determine the full impact.

  • POLITICSMay 15 · 08:30 UTCSTAT NEWS
    DOJ accuses Yale and UCLA medical schools of discriminating against white and Asian applicants

    The US Department of Justice accused Yale School of Medicine and UCLA medical school of discriminating against white and Asian applicants. The accusation follows a 2023 Supreme Court ruling prohibiting affirmative action in admission decisions. The DOJ cites differences in test scores and GPAs between students of different racial groups.

  • HEALTHMay 11 · 17:53 UTCHACKER NEWS
    UCLA discovers first stroke rehabilitation drug to repair brain damage

    UCLA has discovered a new stroke rehabilitation drug that can repair brain damage, marking a significant breakthrough in medical research. The discovery is expected to improve treatment options for stroke patients. This innovation has the potential to greatly impact the field of neurology.

  • POLITICSMay 6 · 21:53 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions, justice department finds

    The US Department of Justice found that the University of California, Los Angeles medical school illegally considered race in admissions. The university claims its admissions are based on merit and comply with state and federal laws. The finding escalates the Trump administration's ongoing standoff with UCLA.

  • HEALTHMay 6 · 20:34 UTCDAILY MAIL US
    UCLA medical school DID discriminate against white and Asian students, DoJ investigation reveals, as two woke staffers are named and shamed

    A Department of Justice investigation found that the UCLA medical school discriminated against white and Asian students. The investigation named two staffers who were involved in the discrimination. The findings suggest that the medical school's admissions process was biased.

  • SECURITYMay 5 · 02:49 UTCKTLA 5
    UCLA's sorority row gets private security amid harassment reports

    UCLA's sorority row on Hilgard Avenue has increased security measures due to reports of harassment and aggressive behavior targeting sorority members. The nightly private security patrols operate from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily, starting in early April. This enhanced security aims to protect UCLA students and sorority sisters.

  • POLITICSApr 25 · 02:26 UTCFOX NEWS
    Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: UCLA mob mess, veiled threats of violence and a major win over DEI

    The article highlights protests and threats of violence at UCLA involving a DHS lawyer, a crackdown on DEI policies under Trump, and campus incidents including a Utah Pride event displaying a severed Trump head painting and Texas Tech freezing gender programs. It also mentions Harvard investigating a Republican Club and UC Berkeley hosting a controversial anti-Israel group linked to a failed suicide bomber.

  • POLITICSApr 22 · 16:42 UTCFOX NEWS POLITICS
    WATCH: Chaos erupts as leftists interrupt conservative group's UCLA event featuring DHS lawyer

    A chaotic event unfolded at UCLA when left-wing activists disrupted a speech by Department of Homeland Security attorney James Percival at a Federalist Society event. Protesters outside chanted anti-Trump slogans, while attendees inside booed, displayed profane signs, and yelled 'Nazi' during the talk. Organizers condemned the disruptions as threats to academic freedom.

  • HEALTHApr 14 · 21:36 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    UCLA gynecologist pleads guilty to 13 sexual abuse charges and is sentenced to 11 years in prison

    James Heaps, a former UCLA gynecologist, pleaded guilty to 13 sexual abuse charges and received an 11-year prison sentence. His original 2023 conviction was overturned due to a fair trial issue involving a juror's English proficiency.