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2.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Berkeley Bay Area

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake shook the Berkeley and Oakland areas, awakening residents and testing California's early warning systems. The USGS reports the quake struck at shallow depth near the Hayward Fault.

Farewell to Philosophy Giant John Searle

Tributes pour in for John Searle, the revolutionary philosopher of mind and language, as colleagues and admirers reflect on his profound impact on modern thought.

California voters approve historic electoral map overhaul

California voters have delivered a stunning blow to the political establishment, approving Proposition 50 to strip lawmakers of redistricting power and hand it to an independent commission in a landmark democratic reform.

Earth's inner core rotation slows dramatically

Groundbreaking research reveals Earth's solid inner core has been slowing its rotation since 2010, potentially altering day length and affecting global magnetic fields in unprecedented ways.

California storm forces mass evacuations, flooding

A catastrophic atmospheric river unleashes unprecedented flooding across Southern California, triggering emergency evacuations and widespread destruction as officials declare a state of emergency.

Mitt Romney's daughter-in-law dies in California car crash

Carrie Elizabeth Romney, daughter-in-law of former US presidential candidate Mitt Romney, has died following a single-vehicle collision in Valencia, California. The 45-year-old mother of five was pronounced dead at the scene.

Child molester murdered in California prison

A convicted California child molester serving a 400-year sentence has been murdered in prison, highlighting the dangers sex offenders face behind bars. Lawrence Joseph Sharpe was attacked at Wasco State Prison.

University strike threat over pay could lock students out

British universities brace for unprecedented disruption as academic staff threaten nationwide strikes over pay disputes and massive job cuts, potentially locking students out of courses during critical academic periods.

Newsom halts Republican crime bill in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom blocks Republican-led legislation that would have made certain drug and theft crimes more severe, sparking renewed debate about criminal justice reform in the state.

Oxford Tops Global University Rankings 2024

Oxford University reclaims the top spot in Times Higher Education World University Rankings, with Cambridge and Imperial maintaining elite positions in global top 10.

Pro-Palestinian student protests sweep UK universities

Student protests demanding university divestment from Israel continue to grow across British campuses, with encampments now established at multiple institutions including Bristol, Leeds, and Newcastle.

University blunder led to student's tragic death

Exclusive: Ben Corfield's parents break their silence after Cardiff University missed crucial warnings about their son's deteriorating mental health, leading to unimaginable tragedy weeks before his graduation.

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