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Palestinians have always been passionate about learning. During the Ottoman era, Palestinian students travelled to Istanbul, Cairo, and Beirut to pursue higher education. During the British Mandate, in the face of colonial policies aimed at keeping the local population ignorant, Palestinian farmers pooled their resources and established schools of their own in rural areas. Then came the Nakba, and the occupation and displacement brought new pain that elevated the Palestinian pursuit of education to an entirely different level. Education became a space where Palestinians could feel their presence, a space that enabled them to claim some of their rights and…

The Trump administration on Saturday released the rap sheets and photos of alleged Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang members detained in Texas who the administration is trying to deport.The suspects of the violent Venezuelan gang were going to be deported using the recently reinstated Alien Enemies Act of 1798 before the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled Saturday morning against deportations under the 18th century law.In a decision in favor of the American Civil Liberties Union, the administration was barred from removing Venezuelans held in Texas’ Bluebonnet Detention Center “until further order of this court.”Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented…

The Spotify logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 4, 2023.Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersSpotify was down Wednesday, with about 50,000 reports of an outage on Downdetector.The company posted an all-clear to social media site X just after noon EDT, thanking listeners for their patience.”Spotify experienced an outage today beginning around 6:20am EDT. As of 11:45am EDT, Spotify is back up and functioning normally,” the company said in a statement.The music-streaming giant did not provide additional details about the scope of the outage.Users peppered the replies to the company’s outage announcement…

Community members in the Pacific Palisades area in Los Angeles County returned on Good Friday to the site of a 103-year-old church that burned down in January during the Southern California wildfires.And while the Community United Methodist Church’s building is nothing but rubble and ashes at the moment, Pastor John Shaver told Fox News Digital Saturday it will remain a “community without walls” until it’s rebuilt. “As many share familiar ancient words worldwide, ‘Christ is Risen!,’ we know these words of hope are for the Pacific Palisades Community United Methodist church family, the people of Pacific Palisades, the Altadena community and all…

Dedicated car lovers in Saskatoon took in rare and vintage rides during the 63rd annual Draggins car show. More than 270 unique vehicles were on display, each one with its own compelling story told by proud owners. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Saskatoon British Car Club members Mark Millard and Barry Anderson both own a make of Jaguar from two distinct eras, which they hope will continue to stand the test of time out on the road.“If we can keep…

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Western brands have been hit by boycotts and other forms of protests in Muslim-majority countries due to the Gaza war.Police have arrested close to 200 people in Pakistan in recent weeks after more than 10 group attacks on outlets of the United States-based fast-food chain KFC, sparked by anti-US sentiment, unconditional US backing for Washington’s close ally Israel and opposition to Israel’s war in Gaza, officials say. The fast-food chain has become a target of protest and boycott calls by Islamist parties since the start of the war in Gaza as they link the brand to US support for Israel.…

Car buyers say they are not racing to the dealership amid tariffs – CBS News Watch CBS News Car manufacturers are already reviewing their 2026 lineup. However, President Trump’s tariffs are giving buyers some pause. Industry experts say even if you’re not buying a car yourself, it will cost you. CBS News New York’s Ali Bauman explains why. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

LAS VEGAS – Oba Femi and Stephanie Vaquer walked into NXT Stand & Deliver at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Saturday as champions and exited the arena with their belts still strapped around their waists.In high-octane, multi-person matches, Femi and Vaquer remained dominant.Femi defeated Trick Williams and Je’Von Evans in a triple-threat match. Femi somehow managed to power through Evans’ high-flying style and survive multiple cutters and splashes. The champion showed his strength and managed to throw Evans through the barricade at one point in the match. Stephanie Vaquer retains the Women’s NXT championship during NXT Stand & Deliver…

A handful of residents in the southeast neighbourhood of Belvedere said they were frustrated with the excessive noise being made when the air-handling unit for a nearby condo complex was turned on in early April. According to Kent Henry, who lives near the development, the system was running 24 hours a day. Kent Henry is frustrated by the excessive noise made by a nearby condo complex. Drew Stremick / Global News “A lot of us went out individually and talked to the builder,” explained Henry. “We all got the same message. The engineers knew of the sound, they looked at…