Trump administration reviews billions in Harvard contracts and grants
Harvard is the latest Ivy League institution in Trump's sights, after Columbia University agreed to comply with demands.
Roof ripped off home as severe storms and tornadoes hit central US
Several states have been hit with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds, with storms expected to continue in some areas through Thursday.
Roof ripped off home as severe storms and tornadoes hit central US
Several states have been hit with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds, with storms expected to continue in some areas through Thursday.
‘Woke’ criticism of Doctor Who proves show on right track, says its newest star
Varada Sethu joining series as Doctor’s latest companion, marking first time Tardis team is wholly people of colour
Criticisms that Doctor Who has become too “woke” prove the series is doing the right thing by being inclusive, its new star Varada Sethu has said.
Sethu plays the Doctor’s latest travelling companion, Belinda Chandra, in new episodes airing next month. With Ncuti Gatwa returning as the Doctor, the pairing marks the first time a Tardis team will comprise solely people of colour.
Continue reading...US deports more alleged gang members to El Salvador
Officials said 17 alleged criminals were deported despite a court order.
US deports more alleged gang members to El Salvador
Officials said 17 alleged criminals were deported despite a court order.
US pledges $2 million for Myanmar quake, but China already filled the void – ABC News
- US pledges $2 million for Myanmar quake, but China already filled the void ABC News
- Deadly Earthquake Rocks Myanmar and Thailand JW.ORG
- ‘It’s beyond description’: Bodies pile up in mass graves as Myanmar grapples with quake toll The Guardian
- Thai official sees "something suspicious" in quake toppling Bangkok tower Yahoo
- As Rescuers Work at Collapsed Bangkok Building, Those Who Found Love There Await News The New York Times
Officials: 3 of 4 missing Fort Stewart soldiers found dead in Lithuania – WJCL
- Officials: 3 of 4 missing Fort Stewart soldiers found dead in Lithuania WJCL
- Army identifies 3 American soldiers that died in Lithuanian swamp: 'Simply devastating' Fox News
- Fourth U.S. Soldier Is Found Dead in Lithuania The New York Times
- Fundraisers set up to help families of Fort Stewart soldiers killed in Lithuania WJCL
- Bodies of three out of four US soldiers whose vehicle was submerged in Lithuania are recovered CNN
Advocates say flawed ‘checklist’ targets Venezuelans for deportation under archaic wartime act – NPR
- Advocates say flawed 'checklist' targets Venezuelans for deportation under archaic wartime act NPR
- U.S. Tied Migrants to Gang Based Largely on Clothes or Tattoos, Papers Show The New York Times
- Expert says Tesla's best way to rebuild its brand is to ditch Musk NPR
- Michael Jordan Jerseys, Tattoos: Trump's 'Alien Enemy' Guide Challenged by Lawyers Bloomberg.com
- Documents appear to show how Trump admin identifies Venezuelan gang members: ACLU ABC News
Palestinians flee Rafah after new displacement order
Israel has displaced Palestinians again with a new order to evacuate Rafah in southern Gaza.
BBC Verify: What satellite images reveal about Myanmar’s quake
Myanmar's military government says at least 2,000 people were killed in last week's 7.7 magnitude quake.
BBC Verify: What satellite images reveal about Myanmar’s quake
Myanmar's military government says at least 2,000 people were killed in last week's 7.7 magnitude quake.
BBC Verify: What satellite images reveal about Myanmar’s quake
Myanmar's military government says at least 2,000 people were killed in last week's 7.7 magnitude quake.
‘My Indian mum was willing to lose everything to support my trans identity’
A transgender woman who became the first to legally marry in India's Tamil Nadu state speaks of her mother's unwavering support.
Markets mixed as investors brace for Trump tariffs
The US president suggests the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries.
White House dismisses investigation calls, says ‘case closed’ on Signalgate
Trump administration attempts to turn page as it grapples with Houthi resistance and elusive Ukraine-Russia deal.
‘It’s weird’ – Nasa’s Butch and Suni adapt to life back on Earth
The duo's eight-day mission became a nine-month space odyssey after their Boeing Starliner had technical problems.
Search under way for girl, 11, who fell into Thames in east London
‘Large-scale’ emergency response launched but later scaled down, while girl’s next of kin given support
A search is under way to find an 11-year-old girl after she fell into the River Thames in east London, police have said.
Metropolitan police officers were called to reports that the child had entered the river close to Bargehouse Causeway, near London City airport, at about 1.15pm on Monday. Emergency services launched a “large-scale response” to the incident, the force said, but the search was later scaled down.
Continue reading...Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cyprus
The woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September, 2023.
Trump officials to review $9bn in Harvard funds over antisemitism claims
Administration accuses university of failing to protect students and plans to look into federal grants and contracts
The Trump administration announced a review on Monday of $9bn in federal contracts and grants at Harvard University over allegations that it failed to address issues of antisemitism on campus.
The multi-agency joint task force to combat antisemitism said it will review the more than $255.6m in contracts between Harvard University, its affiliates and the federal government, according to a joint statement from the education department, the health department and the General Services Administration. The statement also says the review will include the more than $8.7bn in multi-year grant commitments to Harvard University and its affiliates.
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