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A panel at the University of British Columbia discussed the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports, highlighting concerns about biological males competing with female athletes.

A study by the University of British Columbia reveals that artificial turf fields pose a danger to coho salmon due to harmful chemicals leaching from crumb rubber.

Lee C. Bollinger, former president of Columbia University, emphasizes the critical role of free speech in universities amidst ongoing protests.

A new method for extracting lithium has been developed that could significantly improve lithium production efficiency, crucial for the electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors.

Masood Masjoody, an Iranian dissident and former Simon Fraser University instructor, was murdered in British Columbia, leading to the arrest of two individuals linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who had prior associations with him.

Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist, continues to live in fear a year after his release from prison, facing deportation threats from the Trump administration despite asserting that his criticisms of Israel are not antisemitic.

A Columbia University freshman discusses his experiences and perspective on integrating AI into college writing classes.

Elmina Aghayeva, a Columbia University student, was arrested by ICE but released shortly after intervention from New York's mayor.

New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman criticized a Columbia University group for posting 'Death to America' following the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, calling for them to leave the country.

Researchers from Columbia University have discovered that a sugar-rich diet adversely affects gut bacteria, leading to metabolic disorders.

A New York judge has overturned disciplinary actions against students who occupied Hamilton Hall during protests, ruling that the university improperly used sealed arrest records as evidence.

A Columbia University doctor raises concerns about the ethical implications of legalizing assisted suicide, emphasizing that it could normalize the notion of life being disposable.

Physicists have discovered an unprecedented phase transition in a superfluid liquid that suddenly freezes, challenging established theories of quantum mechanics.

A recent study reveals that audiences prefer using AI tools like ChatGPT for news despite knowing the potential inaccuracies of the information.

A Columbia University student detained by federal immigration authorities was released following intervention from President Trump after protests erupted on campus.

ICE agents impersonated police to gain access to a Columbia University dormitory where they arrested a student.

US President Trump consented to release a detained Columbia University student following an intervention by New York Mayor Mamdani.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani reports that Donald Trump authorized the release of a Columbia University student detained by ICE under dubious circumstances.

A student at Columbia University reported being detained by fake police under the pretext of searching for a child, before a meeting with former President Trump led to her release.

Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva was released after being detained by DHS agents who allegedly posed as police officers to enter her apartment.

Columbia University has reported that federal agents allegedly used false pretenses to enter a campus building and detain a student.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani claimed that President Donald Trump promised the immediate release of a detained Columbia University student after their meeting at the White House.

A Columbia University student detained by ICE will be released following a surprise announcement by President Trump during a meeting with Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

The DHS confirmed the arrest of Columbia University student Elmina Aghayeva, who was detained for being in the U.S. illegally after her student visa expired in 2016.

A Columbia University student was detained by federal immigration agents who gained access to a residence hall under false pretenses, leading to concerns about the conduct of federal authorities.

ICE agents detained a Columbia University student in a dorm by providing false information about looking for a missing person.

A Columbia University student was detained by federal immigration agents on campus, raising concerns about their methods and the university's response.

Columbia University revealed that a student was detained by ICE agents who reportedly misrepresented themselves to access a university residence for the arrest.

Dr. Richard Axel resigns from Columbia University following revelations of his past association with Jeffrey Epstein.

Nobel laureate Richard Axel has resigned from his role as co-director of Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute following revelations about his association with Jeffrey Epstein.

Nobel laureate Richard Axel withdraws from his position at Columbia University due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein, stating it was a significant misjudgment.

Samsung SDI has developed a new electrolyte composition that enhances the lifespan and safety of lithium-metal batteries, seen as the next generation of battery technology.

New research suggests that some massive stars may collapse into black holes without going through a supernova explosion, challenging established astrophysical theories.

A federal judge has prevented the Trump administration from deporting pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi due to procedural errors made by federal authorities.

A US court has halted the deportation of a Palestinian student at Columbia University who participated in protests against the Israeli war in Gaza.

A court has blocked the U.S. government's attempt to deport Palestinian student Mohsen Mahadawi, who was previously arrested for leading pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University.

An immigration judge has halted a deportation case against Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi due to procedural errors by the U.S. government's lawyers.

A U.S. immigration judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to deport Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi, who was arrested last year for protesting against Israel at Columbia University.

A Palestinian activist who faced deportation for alleged antisemitic statements has won his case in U.S. immigration court after the government failed to provide sufficient evidence for his removal.

An immigration judge has prevented the deportation of Mohsen Mahdawi, a pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University student, following his arrest during a citizenship interview.

An immigration judge in the U.S. has rejected the Trump administration's attempt to deport Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University student detained for participating in pro-Palestine protests.

Columbia University has retracted its promotion of a DHS-sponsored career expo following faculty pushback against perceived endorsement of authoritarianism.

Columbia University has fired two administrators after revelations that they accepted Karina Chulyak, Jeffrey Epstein's friend, through non-standard admission processes.

Columbia University has dismissed two administrators for improperly admitting a student connected to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

New research from Columbia University reveals that unintentional drug overdoses are the leading cause of death among women during and shortly after pregnancy in the United States.

Recent research from Columbia University highlights alarming causes of maternal mortality in the U.S., notably drug overdoses and violence.

The article investigates how Jeffrey Epstein used his influence and donations to facilitate the admission of his girlfriend, Karina Suliak, into Columbia University's dental school.

More than a dozen anti-ICE demonstrators were arrested by the NYPD for allegedly defying orders during a protest outside Columbia University in New York.

Columbia University students have taken to the streets to protest against the violent actions of immigration agents in response to a campaign aimed at deporting alleged undocumented immigrants in the U.S.

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