Anuz Thapa
Anuz Thapa is a Lead Producer at CNBC. With roots in Nepal, he began his journalism career as a prime-time TV News Anchor at the esteemed News 24 Television. He gained valuable experience producing ground reports for BBC Media Action during Nepal's 2015 Earthquake.
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This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
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- Tech companies such as Google and Amazon, and defense contractors like Boeing and Lockheed are among the businesses named in these demands.
- Universities are reluctant to divest due to potential lower returns on their endowment which could affect their ability to cover tuition assistance and running costs.
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Recent Articles
Student Activism and University-Defense Industry Ties: The Complex Issue of Divesting from Israel and Defense Contractors at UC Berkeley and Beyond
Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024Student protests against the Israel-Hamas conflict have led to calls for university divestment from Israel and related companies, but the process is complex due to potential financial implications and historical ties between academia and defense industries. At institutions like UC Berkeley, Rutgers, and Brown University, students are pushing for ceasefires, scholarships for Palestinian students, and divestment votes. However, universities are hesitant due to potential lower returns on endowment funds that could impact tuition assistance and operations.