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Trump moves to cut Harvard funding by $100M as feud escalates

Trump admin seeks to pull $100M in Harvard contracts

Harvard fires professor amid data fraud scandal

President Donald Trump's administration intensifies conflict with Harvard University, moving to cancel all remaining federal contracts worth around $100 million and revoking tenure of a professor amid allegations of antisemitism and data fraud. This marks an escalation in the ongoing legal and political battle between the administration and the Ivy League institution.

Judge blocks Trump order on NYC congestion pricing

Federal judge halts Trump’s NYC funds cut over congestion pricing

Judge slams Trump admin for chaos in migrant deportations

Federal judiciary challenges Trump administration policies with judges blocking efforts to halt New York's congestion pricing program and criticizing deportation practices, highlighting ongoing legal battles over federal mandates and immigration enforcement.

Trump warns Putin he’s playing with fire

Trump criticizes Putin as Russia strikes Ukraine

Trump slams Putin: ‘Playing with fire’ after attacks

President Trump escalates rhetoric against Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning that he is 'playing with fire' amid intensified drone and missile attacks in Ukraine, and signaling potential new sanctions as tensions increase.

SpaceX sets Starship for pivotal ninth test flight

Starship launch scheduled as SpaceX eyes Mars mission next year

SpaceX Starship launching Tuesday amid past mishaps

SpaceX prepares for a critical ninth test flight of its massive Starship rocket from Texas, aiming to correct past failures and advance hopes for future Moon and Mars missions, with the launch drawing significant attention amid aerospace challenges.

CDC drops COVID vaccines for healthy kids and pregnant women

RFK Jr ends COVID vaccine recommendation for kids, pregnant women

COVID vaccine dropped from CDC schedule for healthy children, pregnant women

US health officials under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. remove COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for healthy children and pregnant women, marking a significant policy shift amid ongoing pandemic debates.

NPR sues Trump over funding cuts

NPR and stations sue Trump over public broadcast funding order

NPR sues Trump administration for cutting funding

National Public Radio and Colorado public stations sue the Trump administration over executive orders slashing their federal funding, claiming the cuts violate the First Amendment’s free speech protections, escalating a political and legal battle over government media support.

Thousands overrun US-backed Gaza aid center

Crowds overwhelm US-backed Gaza aid site amid blockade

Starving Gazans swarm new U.S. and Israel-backed aid center

Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza overwhelmed a new US and Israeli-backed aid distribution site amid ongoing humanitarian crisis and blockade, leading to chaos as desperate crowds surged forward in search of food and supplies.

Trump freezes student visa interviews as social media checks considered

Trump pauses student visa appointments worldwide

US halts student visa scheduling pending social media vetting plan

The Trump administration pauses and reviews all student visa interviews globally amid plans to implement expanded social media vetting for applicants, affecting universities and students worldwide.

Two suspects arrested in NYC crypto kidnapping and torture

Second suspect surrenders in Bitcoin torture case NYC

Second crypto kidnapping suspect charged in NYC

A high-profile kidnapping and torture case in New York City involves two suspects arrested in connection with holding a cryptocurrency investor hostage in a luxury townhouse, highlighting growing concerns over crypto crimes.

King Charles warns Canada of unprecedented challenges

King Charles hails Canada as strong and free amid Trump threats

King Charles defends Canadian sovereignty in Parliament speech

King Charles III addresses the Canadian Parliament warning of unprecedented challenges facing the nation amid President Trump's threats of annexation, stressing Canada's strength, sovereignty, and alliance commitments.

Trump threatens to pull California funding over trans athletes

Trump blasts California over transgender athlete policy

Trump orders California to stop trans girl in girls’ sports

President Trump threatens to strip federal funding from California if the state does not stop transgender girls from competing in girls' sports, escalating the political battle over transgender participation in athletics.

Supreme Court rejects 'only two genders' shirt case

Justices Alito, Thomas dissent on gender shirt case denial

SCOTUS lets stand ruling barring two-genders shirt

The U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear appeals on student free speech cases involving 'only two genders' shirts, drawing criticism from conservative justices who dissent, signaling deep divisions over free speech and transgender issues.

Chemical plant blast kills 5 injures 19 in China

Five dead as Chinese chemical plant explodes

A chemical plant explosion in eastern China kills at least five, injures 19, and leaves six missing, causing widespread damage including shattered windows miles away, as authorities investigate the incident and search for missing workers.

US consumer confidence surges after tariff pause

Consumer confidence rebounds on trade optimism

Consumer optimism jumps amid easing tariff fears

Consumer confidence in the United States rebounds sharply in May after months of decline, boosted by Trump’s tariff delay with the European Union and easing trade tensions, signaling improved optimism among American consumers.

NPR sues Trump over funding cuts claiming free speech violation

Public radio sues Trump over funding order

NPR and Colorado stations sue Trump administration

NPR and several local stations have filed lawsuits against President Trump and his administration over executive orders that cut federal funding, arguing the moves violate the First Amendment and hinder public broadcasting.

Driver arrested in Liverpool parade crash injuring 50

Liverpool driver held for attempted murder after parade crash

Liverpool car ramming leaves dozens hurt, suspect detained

A car ramming incident during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade injures dozens. The suspect has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, reckless and dangerous driving, casting a dark shadow over celebrations.

Trump Media secures $2.5B for Bitcoin purchase

Trump’s media firm plans $2.5 billion Bitcoin buy

Trump Media aims $2.5B raise to build Bitcoin reserve

President Trump’s media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, announces plans to raise $2.5 billion through stock sales to invest heavily in Bitcoin, marking a significant push into cryptocurrency by the administration.

Missouri court signals possible abortion ban return

Missouri Supreme Court’s recent ruling could lead to a halt in abortions despite previous voter rejection of an abortion ban, indicating ongoing legal turmoil over reproductive rights in the state.

3 shooters in Philadelphia Memorial Day mass shooting

Memorial Day boat explosion sends 11 to hospital in Florida

Memorial Day weekend events marked by various incidents including a deadly mass shooting in Philadelphia involving multiple shooters and a boat explosion in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, injuring several including critically.

New COVID variant NB.1.8.1 spreads from China to US

Highly infectious COVID strain detected in US cities

New COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 spreads in China and has been detected in multiple US locations including NYC, prompting ongoing health monitoring and recommendations for vaccination and precautions.

ICE ramps up nationwide Memorial Day arrests

Federal immigration enforcement cracks down nationwide with multiple ICE arrests during the Memorial Day weekend, targeting illegal immigrants amid broader immigration policy enforcement efforts.

King Charles reaffirms Canada ‘strong and free’ amid Trump feud

King Charles shields Canada from Trump’s annexation threat

King Charles opens Canadian Parliament with veiled Trump message

King Charles III delivers a speech in Canada, emphasizing the country's strength and autonomy while subtly addressing President Trump's annexation threats, reinforcing the nation’s sovereignty amid international tensions.