Protests roiled U.S. universities yesterday as pro-Palestinian demonstrators clashed with police officers and faced crackdowns from administrators. The tensions escalated as hundreds of officers in riot gear arrested demonstrators at Columbia University in Manhattan, City College of New York, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Meanwhile, disruptions seemed to be subsiding at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, and Brown University, where demonstrators agreed to dismantle their encampment.
The wave of student protests, which began with the arrests at Columbia on April 18, has led to more than 1,000 protesters being taken into custody. Prosecutors have identified new potential violations, and the court is set to discuss them at a hearing on Thursday morning.
In other news, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison for a money-laundering violation, a much lighter penalty compared to other crypto executives. Despite the sentence, Zhao still maintains a fortune estimated at $33 billion and is already planning his next venture.
In sports news, the nominees for the Tony Awards were announced, with “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Stereophonic” leading the pack with 13 nominations each. The theater community is buzzing with excitement and anticipation as Broadway continues to showcase a diverse range of shows.
Overall, the events of yesterday reflect the ongoing tensions and developments in various sectors, from student activism to cryptocurrency regulation to the arts and entertainment industry. Stay tuned for more updates on these evolving stories.
