Columbia University is making governance changes in response to pressure from the Trump administration, including centralizing student discipline and appointing a senior official to review regional studies programs. The move follows criticism and funding withdrawal from federal officials over alleged antisemitism on campus. The university’s measures have been met with concern from faculty and academic associations, who fear a threat to academic freedom and diversity in higher education.
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If you qualify for Social Security retirement benefits, you can start receiving payments at age 62, but doing so before your full retirement age will result in a reduced benefit. It's crucial to weigh the financial impacts of claiming early, even though there may be valid reasons for doing so. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: If you get money from Social Security when you're older, you can start getting it at 62, but...
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