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Cornell Car Incident Highlights a Deeper University Governance Crisis

The piece recounts Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff backing his car into two students after a protest; video evidence contradicts his account and the board’s response blames the students. It uses the incident to critique how university governance—dominated by business-minded trustees—often silences student voices and curtails free expression, arguing for a stakeholder model that rebalances power toward students and faculty.

8 days ago•Source: The Ringer

Oil Prices Explained: Supply, Speculation, and the Strait of Hormuz

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17.555 min•2 months ago

Oil Prices Explained: Supply, Speculation, and the Strait of Hormuz

An accessible explainer on why oil prices surge: crude is formed from ancient plankton and refined into fuels, but the price is driven by a mix of physical supply and demand plus traders’ moods in the futures market. OPEC and strategic reserves influence available supply, while geopolitical shocks in the Middle East—especially around the Strait of Hormuz—can trigger sharp price moves as flow is threatened and fear rises, with wider effects on inflation and the global economy.

via The Ringer

DeSantis dismisses court order to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration jail

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2.16 min•9 months ago

DeSantis dismisses court order to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration jail

via Salon.com

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