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Approximately 1,300 Israeli academics have publicly called for an end to the Gaza war, criticizing the moral collapse associated with ongoing violence and urging the academic community to oppose the conflict. The letter highlights concerns about Israel's military-industrial complex and the broader societal implications of the war, reflecting a rare internal dissent within Israeli academia.
Deion Sanders, head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, received a letter from a University of Colorado professor expressing frustration over some players' lack of commitment to academics. Sanders emphasized the importance of excelling in the classroom and warned players about the reality that most of them will not make it to the NFL. He stressed the need to prioritize education and life beyond football, especially since the majority of the roster won't go pro. The Buffaloes, with high expectations for the upcoming season, will play their first season in the Big 12 after leaving the Pac-12 Conference.
Malia Obama, daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama, has been leading a private and successful life since leaving the White House. She graduated from Harvard University with an Art History degree and is now pursuing a career in the TV industry as a writer, producer, and director. On her 25th birthday, she is set to direct her first production, a short film from Donald Glover's production company Gilga.