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UCLA has dismissed head coach Chip Kelly after a 0-3 start, with interim coach Tim Skipper taking over. The team struggles with poor defense and player legal issues, including arrests of Pierce Clarkson and Clark, impacting the season's outlook.
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Federal courts have ordered the US government to restore over $2.6 billion in research funding to Harvard and UCLA, reversing previous freezes amid allegations of civil rights violations and antisemitism. The rulings highlight ongoing legal battles over federal funding and university policies, with implications for academic independence and civil rights enforcement.
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A federal judge has ordered the US government to restore over $500 million in federal research grants frozen at UCLA. The ruling finds the administration violated procedural laws in suspending funding over allegations related to antisemitism and protests. The case highlights ongoing legal battles over federal support for universities amid political interference.
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As of November 2025, US schools and universities face escalating conflicts over antisemitism and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. California confronts a federal lawsuit challenging a new law aimed at combating antisemitism in schools. Universities like UVA and UCLA negotiate with the federal government over DEI bans and antisemitism probes, while K-12 schools report rising antisemitic harassment since 2023.
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Multiple rare bird sightings on Long Island include a juvenile common cuckoo, likely blown off course from Europe, and a captive barn owl that escaped from a nature center. Birders and locals are actively searching for these birds, which are attracting significant attention due to their rarity and unusual presence in the region.