A US university president has quit after her comments about antisemitism on campus during a Congressional hearing triggered a major backlash.

US Antisemitism row: UPenn President Liz Magill resigns after Testimony backlash

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has stepped down from her position in the wake of criticism surrounding her handling of antisemitism on campus. This decision follows her testimony before a congressional hearing on the rise of antisemitism in universities after the Israel-Hamas conflict in October, reported Reuters.

US: University of Pennsylvania president steps down amid antisemitism backlash on campus

The US lawmakers have launched an investigation into antisemitism at the Ivy League colleges after their leaders received backlash for shaky testimonies during a congressional hearing on antisemitism, concerning the Israel-Hamas war.

US Congress launches antisemitism probe against elite universities as three varsity chiefs face backlash

Billionaire Elon Musk has criticised the presidents of Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for their shaky testimony during a congressional hearing on antisemitism.

'Calling for genocide...': Elon Musk slams heads of Harvard, MIT, Penn universities for antisemitism on campus

Lawmakers on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Tuesday grilled the leaders of Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology about their responses to protests that erupted after the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas.

Harvard, Penn, MIT heads face Congress over campus Antisemitism

Elon Musk has hit out at advertisers who have pulled their advertisements from X (formerly known as Twitter) citing increased antisemitism on the platform. An unusually charged-up Musk told the advertisers to go 'f**k' themselves whilst giving a special mention to Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger.

'Go f**k yourself': Elon Musk's profanity-laden answer to advertisers suspending ads on X - WATCH

In pics | Pro-Palestinian and march against antisemitism draw nearly 100,000 in London

US President Joe Biden, expressing shock over the shooting rampage that claimed the lives of three university students of Palestinian descent in the state of Vermont, said that he and the first lady were "horrified", the White House released a statement saying on Monday (Nov 27).

President Joe Biden 'horrified' by shooting rampage that killed US Palestinian students, says White House

During a meeting with Israel's President Isaac Herzog, tech mogul Elon Musk received a call to combat antisemitism allegedly proliferating on his social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter.

'You have a huge role to play': Israel president urges Elon Musk to fight antisemitism

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to meet visiting billionaire Elon Musk on Monday (Nov 27), focusing on addressing the surge of anti-Semitism online. Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), has faced criticism for the alleged increase in hate speech on the platform since his takeover.

Elon Musk set to meet Israeli president, hostage families amid rising antisemitism on social media platform X

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi flew a sortie in the indigenously designed, developed and manufactured Tejas Twin Seat Light Combat Fighter aircraft at Bengaluru. During the 30-minute sortie, the capabilities of fighter aircraft Tejas were demonstrated to the PM. Watch the story to know why Tejas is a big sort in the arm for India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan' (Self-reliant India campaign).

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Actress Melissa Barrera has issued a statement for the first time since her exit from the Scream franchise. Barrera was fired by the Spyglass Media Group over her pro-Palestine posts on social media.

Melissa Barrera reacts after being fired from Scream over her pro-Palestine posts

Just days after X owner Elon Musk agreed to post brandishing a "hideous" antisemitic conspiracy theory on the platform, several major advertisers have paused their ads on the site.

Commercials run beside X post praising Hitler: Apple, Disney, other majors pause ads

The White House condemned billionaire Elon Musk on Friday (Nov 17) over the "abhorrent promotion" of antisemitism. White House spokesman Andrew Bates, referring to a post by Tesla CEO on his social media platform X, where Musk endorsed an antisemitic conspiracy theory, said that it was "unacceptable" to repeat such a "hideous lie.

White House condemns Elon Musk for 'abhorrent promotion' of antisemitism

American Muslim organizations assert that the defense of Gaza's population against Israel's retaliatory strikes against Hamas must coexist with the Biden administration's attempts to counteract the nation's growing Islamophobia. Numerous Palestinians have died as a result of the attacks.

Antisemitism, hate speech soars on social media platform

In pics | Thousands march against antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war in Washington after Paris

The Joe Biden administration has warned schools and colleges in the United States that the nation is witnessing an "alarming rise" in antisemitism and Islamophobia.

Explained | Islamophobia, antisemitism, Xenophobia: The many faces of hate in the US

The US Department of Education has issued a warning that educational institutions, including schools and colleges, may face funding cuts if they do not effectively address issues related to antisemitism and Islamophobia.

US schools, colleges at risk of funding reduction if they fail to address antisemitism, Islamophobia on campus

The US House of Representatives late Tuesday (Nov 7) passed a resolution with a 234-188 tally to censure Democratic leader Rashida Tlaib (Michigan) for her ‘antisemitic’ rhetoric.

US: House votes to censure Michigan Democrat Rashida Tlaib for ‘antisemitic’ remarks

Russia has beefed up security in the Muslim-majority North Caucasus region after the massive anti-Semitic riots over the weakened. The decision was taken following an emergency meeting held between President Vladimir Putin and top security officials on Monday evening.

Russia beefs up security in Muslim-majority region after anti-Semetic riots, Israel asks citizens to leave

For years, Hollywood has been a stronghold of progressive values, where the left-leaning Democratic Party finds resounding support. It's a place where liberal ideologies are championed, and where celebrities have used their platform to endorse causes like Black Lives Matter.

Explained | How Israel-Hamas war is dividing Hollywood and celeb world

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called upon X (formerly known as Twitter) boss Elon Musk to 'roll back' anti-Semitism on the platform, during an in-person conversation.

'I hope you...': Israeli PM Netanyahu urges Musk to fight anti-Semitism

On a seemingly ordinary Monday (September 4) afternoon, tech mogul Elon Musk, known for his controversial Twitter presence, made a surprising statement on his verified Twitter account.

Musk points finger at anti-defamation league for X's ad sales slump, threatens legal showdown

Jamie Foxx is currently recovering from an undiscovered health scare. Nonetheless, Foxx became a hot topic due to a cryptic Instagram post that has since been deleted.

Why Jennifer Aniston is facing backlash for Jamie Foxx's antisemitic post?

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