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Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University in New York have intensified anti-war demonstrations by occupying Hamilton Hall, barricading entrances, and displaying Palestinian flags. The protesters demand divestment, financial transparency, and amnesty, mirroring similar protests on other U.S. college campuses. The escalation led to New York police raids, arrests, and clashes with university administrators, with threats of academic expulsions for the protesters. The demonstrations draw attention to the broader Israel-Gaza conflict, reflecting a wave of protests and arrests at universities nationwide, prompting discussions on divestment and campus safety.

Recent headlines highlight the impact of tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, AMD, and Super Micro Computer Inc. on the stock market. Amazon's impressive first-quarter earnings, fueled by cloud computing success, exceeded expectations despite projecting lower net sales for Q2. Microsoft's beat in fiscal third-quarter earnings points to the strength of its Cloud and AI transformation, reflecting positively on the company's future. AMD reported strong Q1 earnings, but its stock dipped due to cautious guidance for the current quarter, focusing on Data Center and AI market competition with Nvidia. Super Micro Computer Inc. saw a tripling of quarterly sales, yet narrowly missed estimates, leading to investor disappointment and a share price drop. These earnings reports are central to recent market fluctuations, indicating the significance of tech giants in shaping investment trends.

Elon Musk has initiated another round of layoffs at Tesla, targeting senior executives and the Supercharger team, following a previous reduction of 10% of the workforce. Musk aims for the company to be more 'absolutely hard core' in its cost-cutting approach, with potential for additional layoffs. The decision to dismiss employees who do not meet reliability tests suggests Tesla is navigating challenges like competition and a dip in demand. Despite uncertainties arising from the dismantling of the Supercharger team and doubts about Tesla's charging network expansion, Musk's strategic realignment may hint at a shift towards focusing on artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous vehicles.

Bitcoin and Ethereum are experiencing declines fueled by renewed inflation fears, slow GDP growth in the US, and underwhelming performances of newly launched ETFs in Hong Kong. Bitcoin trades near $63,000, down 2.5%, while Ethereum is down 3% at $3,150. The crypto markets have been bleeding, with Bitcoin below $61,000 and Ethereum down 7% around $3,000, leading to a 4% decrease in the global market capitalization to $2.35 trillion. As Bitcoin tumbles below $60,000, concerns over interest rates, poor ETF debuts, and economic reports contribute to the market's worst month since the FTX crash. Additionally, Ethereum faces a 9.5% price correction due to broader market declines, high transaction fees, and decreasing total value locked (TVL), raising investor concerns. Market analysts are closely monitoring Bitcoin's price levels, with expectations of further drops to $30,000 or $32,000 amid regulatory uncertainties and ongoing market volatility.

The UK government's controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has sparked ethical concerns and political backlash. With worries about the safety and treatment of vulnerable individuals, including victims of violence and transgender persons, activists and legal bodies have denounced the scheme as unlawful. Despite facing resistance and criticism, the British government aims to deport thousands by the end of the year, with some cases already being executed under a voluntary displacement program. This policy shift highlights the increasing desperation in immigration enforcement and the need for civil society to oppose morally questionable practices.