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CNN — Columbia University President Minouche Shafik is stepping down, months after protests against the war between Israel and Hamas engulfed the campus, according to a letter Shafik sent to the Columbia community, obtained by CNN and confirmed by a university spokesperson. Shafik, an Egyptian-born economist, former senior official at the World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Bank of England, and former president of the London School of Economics, has faced pressure over his response to an encampment on the Columbia University campus protesting Israel’s war with Hamas. In his letter on Wednesday, Shafik said progress had been made during…

Colorado’s Largest Antique Store: Colorado Antique Gallery By Tori Jane | Published on August 15, 2024 Bargain hunters and antique shopping enthusiasts, this is for you. We’ve found quite possibly the best antique store in Colorado. Tucked away in Littleton, this shop is one of the largest antique stores in Colorado, and to say it’s an adventure is an understatement. With thousands of rave reviews across the web, this shop is a shining example of our epic thrift game, a must-see sight, and a complete experience. The size of this shop makes it worth at least a day trip. When…

Weekend Preview – August 15, 2024August 14, 2024 8:03:30 p.m. Miles McQuigganRICHMOND, Va. (Aug. 15, 2024) – The Coastal Athletic Association’s 2024-25 season kicks off Thursday with 11 of 20 women’s soccer matches being played during the sport’s lone weekend to kick off fall competition. Women’s Soccer | ScheduleThursday’s 11-game series kicks off with a daytime matchup between perennial mid-major Northeastern contenders, as Hofstra visits MAAC defending champion Quinnipiac (2:30 p.m., ESPN+). The evening games include three teams visiting Power 4 opponents: defending CAA champion Towson opens the season at #RV/23 Virginia (6 p.m., ACCNX), Campbell University travels to…

A new school year can bring a lot of stress and anxiety for students, and health experts say parents can help by starting a simple conversation. MINNEAPOLIS — While many parents are busy right now buying school supplies for the new school year, health experts say it’s also a good time to start conversations with their kids about mental health. This summer, the U.S. Attorney General called for warning labels on social media platforms similar to those on cigarettes. Dr. Joshua Stein, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at PrairieCare, said for many kids, mental health concerns center around school. “School…

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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — The city of Fayetteville has formalized an agreement with Fort Liberty to build a sports complex on part of the military installation’s land, in a move city officials say will create a major new attraction for families and military personnel in the nearby College Lakes area.The baseball fields clustered at New Century International Elementary and Middle School provide a good visual idea of ​​what city officials are hoping to build at the new sports complex.The sports complex will be built on the right side of MacArthur Road as you drive off I-295. Organizers with Fayetteville City…

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(WIFR) – School reopenings are bringing germs back into classrooms across the country, but health experts say simple planning can help reduce children’s risk of becoming seriously ill. Healthy habits like hand hygiene are key to keeping your child healthy this school year. Doctors recommend that children get 9 to 11 hours of sleep each night and eat a nutritious diet that includes fruits, vegetables and protein. These simple habits combined can help strengthen your child’s immune system, according to health experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts say up to 80 percent of infectious diseases are…

Bradford Rand and his team, including Andrew Levitt, of world-renowned events company RAND Luxury, produced the private charity brunch and concourse. The event is a collaboration with Ferrari of Long Island, Manhattan Motor Cars, Morgan Stanley, Rémy Martin/Louis XIII, and more. This exclusive, invitation-only concours sold out well in advance and was held at the Bridgehampton estate of Kenneth and Maria Fishel. The event benefited the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF).This annual event features the largest display of collectible vintage and new Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, McLaren and Rolls-Royce automobiles ever held in the Hamptons, with a total value estimated…