An anonymous applicant reflects on their acceptance into Columbia University for a Master’s in sociology, a dream tied to their late father’s legacy, but now feels disillusioned by the threats to free speech and the implications of the Trump presidency, causing them to reconsider their plans to study in the U.S. After deferring their admission, they express concern over their safety and the changing American landscape that seems increasingly hostile to their aspirations.
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Details of the Manchester Synagogue Attack
Two Jewish individuals were killed in a stabbing and vehicle ramming attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, injuring several others, four seriously. The suspect was shot by police, who treated the incident as a terrorism act, and two people have been arrested in connection with the attack. Want More Context? 🔎
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