Thousands Detained in France Protests
Summary
Cornell University appointed former Deputy AG Sally Yates to lead an independent review of its handling of 2024 gang rape allegations, following a faculty vote of no confidence. Meanwhile, President Trump signed an executive order waiving restrictions on cheaper red-dyed diesel to lower prices for truckers and farmers. New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency due to a measles outbreak, while France struggled to contain its largest student protests in decades. Finally, the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger took effect, with CEO David Ellison emphasizin…
Topics discussed
Cornell appoints Sally Yates to lead independent review
Details on the Cornell investigation scope
Faculty vote of no confidence against school leaders
Trump executive order on red-dyed diesel prices
New York declares disaster emergency over measles
Measles case numbers and historical context
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France student protests and police clashes
Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger
Skydance's tech strategy and AI investment
Viral story: Lesbian bar masking policy debate
Skydance hiring and AI impact on jobs
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