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Protests erupt in Israel after PM Netanyahu fires Defense Minister citing ‘trust deficit’ in handling wars in Gaza and Lebanon

Chanting anti-government slogans, tens of thousands of Israelis including families of people taken hostage by Hamas in its October 7 attack last year marched on the streets of Tel Aviv on Nov 5 night to condemn the sacking of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Police used water cannons to disperse protesters from the Ayalon freeway and arrested over 40 in Tel Aviv, according to Israeli Ynet News.

Over 100 students suffer food poisoning at New Zealand University

The source of the illness has not yet been identified. Students at the UniLodge-run University Hall and Ilam Apartments reported feeling unwell on the night of Nov 3 after consuming the provided chicken souvlaki dinner.

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Princeton researchers close major Internet Security Gap, launch Global Standard with Industry Leaders

Princeton engineers have closed a critical internet security loophole by introducing a new standard for verifying website identities. This method, adopted globally, requires certification authorities to validate websites from multiple locations, preventing attackers from easily creating fraudulent sites. This breakthrough, developed with industry leaders, strengthens online security for billions of daily internet transactions.

IDF kills senior Hezbollah leader Abu Ali Rida in airstrike

Israel and Hezbollah have been at war since late Sep of this year, and Israeli forces have been increasingly bombing Hezbollah targets across Lebanon.

Trump Vs Harris: Tightly contested race for White House

Anticipation builds as Americans go to polls on Nov 5 to determine the next president of the United States.

Canadian cop seen waving Khalistan flag at recent protest suspended

The officer, recognized as Harinder Sohi, a sergeant in the Peel Regional Police, was seen on camera holding a Khalistan flag while other protesters screamed anti-Indian slogans. Sohi was off duty and not in uniform.

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NYU Silver Professor Dr. Briana Barocas to lead $8M study on restorative practices for Domestic and Sexual Violence

NYU Silver’s Dr. Briana Barocas has received an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to evaluate restorative practices addressing domestic and sexual violence. The study will assess victim-centered, trauma-responsive alternatives to punitive justice, aiming to improve healing, accountability, and community safety. Insights will guide practitioners and policymakers on effective methods for supporting survivors and holding offenders accountable.