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A professor of medicine at UCSF, Rupa Marya, has filed a lawsuit against the university, claiming her freedom of speech was violated after she was suspended for her social media comments regarding Israel's war in Gaza. Marya expressed solidarity with healthcare workers in Gaza, leading to her being labeled a "possible imminent danger" by the UCSF Executive Medical Board, which resulted in her suspension and subsequent harassment, including threats. Her attorney argues that her dismissal...

Experts predict that by 2030, robotic butlers may become common among the wealthy, despite current humanoid robots being unprepared for mass adoption. Romain Moulin, CEO of Exotec, suggests that early adopters will purchase robots for tasks like floor cleaning and laundry folding, primarily as a status symbol, with limited functionality and battery life. Although humanoid robots could be useful in domestic settings, challenges such as safety, payload, and autonomy make their integration complex compared to...

Syria announced the closure of the Rukban camp for displaced people, marking the end of a significant humanitarian crisis, according to Emergency and Disaster Management Minister Raed al-Saleh. The camp, located in a demilitarized zone on the Syria-Jordan border, had housed thousands of Syrians awaiting entry into Jordan after the collapse of the Assad regime in December. Following this political shift, families began returning to their homes, with al-Saleh expressing hope that this closure will...

Israel's ongoing war in Gaza faces international condemnation, with Hamas signaling readiness for a ceasefire and a transition to a technocratic government. However, Prime Minister Netanyahu insists on Hamas's defeat as a prerequisite for any agreement, potentially using the war to divert attention from his legal troubles and accountability for security failures. Analysts suggest the conflict's deeper goal may involve ethnic cleansing, aiming to displace Palestinians rather than solely targeting Hamas, as Israel continues its...

Italians are voting in a referendum to shorten the residency requirement for citizenship from ten to five years for non-EU foreigners, a proposal opposed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's rightwing government. If approved, this change could enable about half of Italy's 5.4 million foreign residents to apply for citizenship, aligning Italy's immigration rules with those of Germany and France. However, low voter turnout is expected, as Meloni's government encourages abstention, potentially preventing the referendum from...

Bailey Rogers emphasized Claremont's determination to avoid another away final as their premiership hopes grow stronger. In a recent match against Subiaco, Rogers and Jye Bolton were standout performers, with Bolton achieving 39 disposals at age 33, while Rogers contributed 27 and the opening goal. Claremont's recent victory boosted them into the top three, with Rogers acknowledging the importance of securing a high ladder position to enhance their chances in finals, reflecting on past challenges...