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Pro-Palestinian protests continue to spread on American campuses for one simple reason: They are working. You do not have to agree with the protesters’ politics and demands — which in most cases involve universities divesting from firms that contribute to the Israeli war effort — or their methods, which include setting up tent encampments on shared spaces, to acknowledge that the demonstrations are doing exactly what student demonstrations almost always do. That is, force this country to face issues that many would prefer to ignore or dismiss. Including if, and how, students should be allowed to gather and make their feelings known. Let’s settle that last issue right now: Of course students are allowed to protest. This country is quite literally built on protest and we take pride in the many student demonstrations that have regularly contributed to changes in policy and cultural attitudes. In 1960, student sit-ins at the segregated Woolworth lunch counters of Greensboro, N.C., became one of the most famous actions of the civil rights movement. In 1968, a months-long demonstration at San Francisco State led to the creation of African American

Shortly after a New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein’s conviction on rape charges in Manhattan, a defense attorney in the disgraced movie mogul’s Los Angeles case said the same should happen in California. If Weinstein’s lawyer Mark Werksman has any doubts about whether the same legal strategy will work in both states, he didn’t betray them in his comments after Thursday’s victory for his client. “We faced the same fundamental unfairness in the Los Angeles case, where the judge let the jury hear about four uncharged allegations of sexual assault,” said defense attorney Mark Werksman. “Harvey was subjected to a firehose of uncharged and incredible allegations which destroyed his right to a fair trial on the charges in the indictment. The case here should be reversed for the same reasons the New York case was reversed.” Not all legal experts are as convinced. In its 77-page decision, the New York appellate court ruled that a Manhattan judge robbed Weinstein of a fair trial when he let prosecutors put three women on the stand who accused the Miramax co-founder of sex crimes that he had

Cal Poly Humboldt will remain closed through the weekend, with classwork continuing remotely as the Northern California university struggles with Gaza protests and what it calls “hateful graffiti” on campus, officials said. Administrators at the public university in Arcata are weighing whether to keep the campus closed beyond then as protesters occupy Siemens Hall, an academic and administration building, and another building. “Unidentified non-students with unknown intentions” are occupying Siemens Hall, the university said, which creates an “unpredictable environment.” Campus administrators said there are also reports that protesters broke into the president’s office and accessed sensitive materials. The university said there is a risk of other buildings being occupied, as protesters have “shown a willingness to enter unlocked buildings and either lock themselves in or steal equipment,” and the occupation has a “negative impact” on other students who are trying to complete classwork in the last weeks of the semester. Officials said “hateful graffiti” also has been painted on university property in recent days, citing at least two areas that have been “tagged with language that is harmful to the Jewish community.” Administrators estimate damage

A man was shot at a park in downtown Los Angeles Thursday morning. The man, whose identity has not been released, was shot a few minutes after 10:30 a.m. in the 800 block of East 6th Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. He sustained a single gunshot wound and was taken to a nearby hospital, police said. His condition is unknown. Aerial footage from Sky5 showed a large amount of blood alongside a basketball court at Gladys Park. While officers are on scene investigating, the intersections of Stanford Avenue and 6th Street and San Pedro and 5th streets are closed. Nancy Fontan contributed to this report.

Knott’s Berry Farm has extended the duration of its annual Boysenberry Festival. The festival will now run until May 12. The event was initially scheduled to end on April 28. The food-centric event, available on the weekends, features unique boysenberry-infused food and drinks. This year, festival offerings include the chicken tikka masala with boysenberry curry sauce, boysenberry chicken tinga nachos and pickle pizza, among others. Knott’s Berry Farm adding new rides and more during Camp Snoopy renovation Along with the boysenberry-infused foods, guests can enjoy musical performances and interactive gameplay, participate in the Boysenberry Pie Eating contest, or visit the Boysenberry Festival Craft Fair and more. More information about the Boysenberry Festival can be found on the Knott’s Berry Farm website.

By Megan Cerullo Edited By Aimee Picchi April 25, 2024 / 2:58 PM EDT / CBS News Garisenda, Italy’s other leaning tower Garisenda, Italy’s other leaning tower 05:40 On Thursday, Venice, Italy became the first city in the world to charge day tourists a fee  just to visit its historic canals and other attractions on peak days.  The measure is designed to counter over-tourism and mitigate the deleterious impact large crowds can have on some of the city’s fragile sites, while also persuading some tourists to visit during less busy times of the year.   The roughly $5.37 fee only applies on 29 days that are deemed to be the busiest between April 25, a holiday in Italy, and July 14, in a trial phase of the reservation-and-fee system.  A tourist displays a QR code used to enter the Venice, Italy on the first day of a pilot program charging visitors a 5 Euro entry fee. Getty Images Most people entering the city must register and obtain a QR code, or a ticket for visitors without smartphones, but some tourists are exempt from paying the

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. By Joshua Rodriguez Edited By Matt Richardson April 25, 2024 / 2:52 PM EDT / CBS News There are multiple ways to pay $7,500 in credit card debt off.  Getty Images/iStockphoto Today’s economic environment can be a challenging one if you have credit card debt. The cost of living is climbing as inflation continues unabated , which can make it difficult to budget for your credit card payments. Moreover, the Federal Reserve’s federal funds rate target currently stands at a 23-year high . And since that’s the primary benchmark for consumer interest rates, your credit card interest rates may be higher today than they were just a couple of years ago, pushing your minimum payments higher, too.  This can quickly result in thousands of dollars in accumulated credit card debt. So, what should you do if you have $7,500 (or more) in credit card debt? Since $7,500 is often the minimum amount of debt that debt relief companies are willing to help with, you may

By Olivia Gazis, Margaret Brennan Updated on: April 25, 2024 / 3:05 PM EDT / CBS News Wife of American held by Taliban speaks out Wife of American held captive in Afghanistan says husband’s condition is worsening 07:34 Attorneys for Ryan Corbett, an American who has been imprisoned without charge by the Taliban in Afghanistan since August 2022, filed urgent petitions on Thursday with the United Nations in the latest push for his release.  The petitions include testimonies from two recently released, non-American detainees who described Corbett’s deteriorating mental and physical condition as well as descriptions of torture and other cruel and degrading treatment by the Taliban. Filed before the U.N. Special Rapporteur on Torture and the U.N. Working Group for Arbitrary Detention, the petitions said the individuals who were jailed with Corbett expressed concerns that the 40-year-old father of three could die soon, due to medical problems, maltreatment or self-harm. The former detainees described Taliban holders’ threats of physical violence against Corbett, who they said was forced to listen to the torture of other prisoners in a cell where blood was visible on the

An outage cut power to more than 1,800 Imperial Irrigation District customers in the Coachella and Thermal area Thursday for about two hours after a vehicle came in contact with the district’s infrastructure. The utility alerted the public shortly after 6:30 a.m. Thursday that a power outage was affecting areas in Coachella and Thermal and that troubleshooters were responding to the scene. “The outage, affecting approximately 1,900 customers, started at 6:18 a.m. due a heavy equipment vehicle making contact with district infrastructure,” IID officials wrote in a statement shortly after 10 a.m. It was not immediately known where exactly contact was made. Power was restored to all customers by 8:20 a.m., IID officials said. Anyone who continued to have issues was asked to call the utility at 800-303-7756. The IID provides electricity to more than 150,000 customers in parts of Riverside and San Diego counties, and to all of Imperial County.

Calling her allegations a “thinly veiled attempt to extend her fame and to rebrand herself as the victim,” Tom Sandoval is seeking dismissal of most claims brought by former “Vanderpump Rules” cast member star Rachel Leviss, who alleges he and Ariana Madix produced and distributed revenge porn involving the plaintiff. In court papers brought Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Sandoval’s attorneys urge judge Daniel M. Crowley to toss out Leviss’ claims for eavesdropping, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The motion, scheduled to be heard May 24, does not challenge Leviss’ revenge porn claim. The 40-year-old Sandoval’s lawyers also are asking that the 29-year-old Leviss’ request for punitive damages be denied. “After thrusting the vicissitudes of her life into the limelight for ongoing public consumption and critique from 2016-23, Leviss has now filed the instant action against Sandoval and Madix, his 38-year-old former girlfriend, complaining of being an object of public scorn and ridicule,” Sandoval’s attorneys state in their pleadings. In reality, Leviss’ complaint is a “thinly veiled attempt to extend her fame and to rebrand herself as the victim instead