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USC closes campus 'until further notice' following anti-Israel protest, 93 arrested for trespassing
The University of Southern California announced its campus will remain closed “until further notice” following a large anti-Israel protest on Wednesday that ended with 93 arrested.
The Los Angeles Police Department arrived at campus around 4 p.m. after agitators refused to follow the university’s request to leave the area, Capt. Kelly Muniz said on X, formerly Twitter, Wednesday night.
After hours of clashing with campus police and the LAPD, the protest ended with 93 people arrested for trespassing.
“We haven’t determined if they’re going to be cited out or not. If and when, it is a misdemeanor offense. They are going, and they will be going through the booking process,” Muniz said, adding that the process is “lengthy.”
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The University of Southern California closed its campus to unauthorized visitors “until further notice” after a large anti-Israel protest, the “Gaza Solidarity Occupation,” caused clashes with police and resulted in a total of 94 arrests on Wednesday. (Robert Hanashiro/USA TODAY)
Muniz said there was an altercation in a portion of the protest area that resulted in one arrest for assault with a deadly weapon. She did not clarify what the weapon was or give any details on the incident, but said the rest of the agitators in the area dispersed after the arrest.
When asked if anyone was hurt during the demonstration, Muniz said she was not aware of any injuries to agitators or officers.
USC requested the LAPD to come on campus and arrest agitators in a large anti-Israel protest for trespassing after they refused to leave the area. (REUTERS/Zaydee Sanchez)
The university announced at 11:58 p.m. that the protest was declared over, but campus would be closed “until further notice.”
“The protest on the UPC has ended. However, the campus remains closed until further notice. Students, faculty, staff, and people with business on campus may enter with proper identification,” USC posted on X.
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The protest, called the “Gaza Solidarity Occupation,” began Wednesday morning and was one of many such demonstrations taking place on college campuses across America.
Los Angeles police arrested 93 people for trespassing and one for assault with a deadly weapon following an anti-Israel protest at USC on Wednesday. (REUTERS/Zaydee Sanchez)
In a letter to the campus community Wednesday afternoon, USC Provost Andrew Guzman said while the university supports freedom of expression for students, there are guidelines that must be followed in order for a demonstration to take place.
“We have well-established policies regarding limits on the time, place, and manner of free expression,” Guzman wrote. “These include a prohibition on erecting tents or other encampments, use of loudspeakers, signs on poles or stakes, and the disruption of classes and other essential functions of the university.”
He added that the protest outside of Doheny Library, which is “in the center of academic buildings,” appeared to involve many people who are not affiliated with the university.
Guzman said USC’s guidelines on protests do not allow for “tents or other encampments, use of loudspeakers, signs on poles or stakes, and the disruption of classes and other essential functions of the university.” (REUTERS/Zaydee Sanchez)
When the agitators were asked “repeatedly” by security to remove their tents and other prohibited items, and then relocate to a “compliant location,” they refused – ultimately leading the university to contact LAPD for reinforcements.
“Their actions have escalated to include acts of vandalism, defacing campus buildings and structures, as well as physical confrontation that threatens the safety of our officers and campus community,” Guzman wrote.
He said the decision to close the gates to campus to unauthorized visitors “until further notice” was made in an effort to “restrict growth of the protest and keep the rest of the campus calm.” The closure does not affect students, staff or others with proper USC identification.
USC Provost Andrew Guzman said the decision to close campus to unauthorized visitors was made in an effort to “restrict growth of the protest and keep the rest of the campus calm.” (REUTERS/Zaydee Sanchez)
Guzman wrapped up the letter by reminding students that USC “reject[s] speech that is hateful and that causes harm to others.”
“In these challenging times, we call on the Trojan Family to remember that every member of our community is deserving of respect, has the right to be safe on campus, take classes, and participate in other campus activities without fear of harassment or bullying. It should be everyone’s priority to treat each other with kindness and care,” he wrote.
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MISSOULA, Mont. — Amid recent flooding and ahead of wildfire season, Montana State Auditor James Brown is urging homeowners to make sure their homes are properly insured.
Brown said flooding is the leading cause of insurance peril in the nation and can happen year-round in Montana.
He said homeowners should not wait until flooding is imminent to seek coverage because there is typically a 30-day waiting period before flood insurance takes effect.
“Number one, by far the number one source of confusion related to flood insurance is the basic homeowners policy doesn’t cover flood damage, most Montanans may not know that,” said Brown.
Brown said some private flood insurance options exist, but the National Flood Insurance Program remains the main way Montanans can get covered.
He also said wildfire coverage is becoming less common in standard homeowners insurance policies and increasingly expensive.
Brown encouraged homeowners to be careful when shopping for the lowest-cost policy, because cheaper plans may offer less coverage or come with higher deductibles.
“That may not be enough to cover the loss if their house were to burn down, so one of the things we encourage as well is to talk to your agent about what the level of coverage that you have for your home to make sure that it’s fully insured so if you do have a fire or flood or some sort of peril, you’re able to replace your home,” said Brown.
Lower-cost policies may leave homeowners responsible for the first several thousand dollars in losses before insurance coverage begins.
Brown said homeowners should speak with their insurance agents to make sure their policies covers damages if a disaster occurs.
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, one chapter of American history was written in the Nevada desert, where the Nevada Test Site became the center of the country’s nuclear testing program during the Cold War.
The National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas preserves that history, telling the story of what happened at the site roughly 65 miles northwest of the city.
From Truman’s order to 928 nuclear tests
President Truman established the Nevada Test Site in 1950. It was formally activated in 1951 at the height of the Cold War and ultimately served as the location for 928 nuclear weapons tests.
Scott Wade, chairman of the board of trustees for the National Atomic Testing Museum, said the program emerged from unanswered questions following the Manhattan Project.
“After the atomic bomb was developed by the Manhattan Project and the two weapons were used in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, there were still questions about how to safely utilize them — even as a weapon of war, this was emerging technology, something that had never been done before,” Wade said.
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A family legacy tied to the site
Wade’s connection to the site is personal. His father began working there in 1958 and eventually rose through the Atomic Energy Commission, retiring as the Assistant Secretary for Defense Programs in charge of the nation’s nuclear weapons program.
In the 1990s, Wade’s family, along with six other families of former employees, worked with state and federal partners to establish the Atomic Testing Museum.
“There are a lot of feelings about nuclear weapons, and that’s actually the wonder and beauty of a museum,” Wade said.
Impact beyond weapons testing
Supporters of the program argue its influence extended well beyond military strategy. Wade said the testing program advanced scientific research with applications that reach into medicine today.
“I don’t think as a nation, maybe as a world, we would be anywhere near as far as we are with nuclear material separation even for medical uses,” Wade said.
Supporters also argue the program’s greatest impact was helping deter a global nuclear conflict during the Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
Nevada’s role continues today
The Nevada Test Site is now known as the Nevada National Security Site and continues to operate. Wade said Nevada’s role in nuclear security remains active.
“Right now, nuclear weapons are still a very big topic. So we’re saying it’s history, but really, Nevada is still playing a very critical role in our everyday lives,” Wade said. “Everything still contributes to making sure that the weapons that are within the stockpile are safe and secure. And because you can’t do an underground nuclear weapons test, you do it with pieces and parts so you understand those pieces and parts.”
The Nevada National Security Site continues to play a role in maintaining the safety, security, and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile.
The National Atomic Testing Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – License plate readers remain a controversial law enforcement tool. During this past legislative session, New Mexico lawmakers passed a bill that puts limits on how police use a controversial piece of technology.
The Driver Privacy and Safety Act implements safeguards on how the data collected by license plate readers is shared. It comes after instances where the technology was found to be used for non-law enforcement reasons, like people seeking abortions and immigration enforcement.
The lawmakers behind the bill said they want to ensure private information remains private. Santa Fe Police Interim Chief Ben Valdez says they are already restricted from sharing data collected from license plate readers, but he says it’s still important to have the law on the books.
“As a state, I think it puts us on the same page, which I think is very helpful. The data is the property of the City of Santa Fe. So if there’s going to be any sharing of that data. It has to be given with the express permission of the City of Santa Fe. It can’t just be used for any purpose, including being sold to a third party,” said Interim Chief Ben Valdez, Santa Fe Police Department.
Chief Valdez also emphasized that the plate readers can only be used in public spaces. “So it’s on a street that is a public road. It may be in a shopping area where that’s again within the public purview. We’re not doing plate reads in private areas that people have an expectation of privacy,” said Chief Valdez.
There are some cases where the license plate reader data would be shared, including homicide investigations that cross state lines or kidnapping. “They’ve been able to find children that were taken either by a custodial parent or another person, or even missing persons where their plate read came back as a missing person,” said Chief Valdez.
Under the new law, agencies are also required to submit annual reports to the Department of Public Safety on how the tech is being used.
In all, 15 new laws went into effect on Wednesday, including shifting “aggravated battery on a peace officer inflicting great bodily harm” from a third-degree felony to second degree and creating an Office of Special Education in the Public Education Department.
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