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May 2024
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Berkeley’s bet, Weinstein re-trial and G...

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As campus protests flare over the war in Gaza, some universities, such as Berkeley, are taking a different approach. Harvey Weinstein faces a New York re-trial after his conviction for rape was overturned. And police in Georgia crack down on protesters angry about a proposed bill that may soon become law.   Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for in ... Show More
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