Following a federal judge’s blocking of an administration effort to bar Harvard from enrolling international students, Donald Trump demanded the names and countries of origin of all international students enrolled at the university. This request, made via Truth Social, follows a Homeland Security letter threatening to terminate Harvard’s participation in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. Harvard subsequently sued the administration, citing First and Fourteenth Amendment violations, a suit which a judge temporarily ruled in favor of the university. Trump’s actions are part of a broader pattern of targeting elite universities, particularly regarding their endowments and diversity initiatives.
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Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis urges teenagers to embrace artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing its transformative role akin to the internet’s impact on millennials. He advises developing strong STEM skills, particularly coding, coupled with crucial “meta-skills” like adaptability and creativity to thrive in the AI-driven future. Hassabis highlights the importance of understanding AI’s functionality and proactively exploring its applications, advocating for a “learn-to-learn” approach to navigate the rapidly changing technological landscape. This proactive engagement, he argues, will be key to success in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent machines.
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India’s monsoon rains, a lifeline for the nation’s agriculture and economy, arrived eight days early this year—the earliest arrival in sixteen years. This unprecedented timing has sparked both excitement and concern, highlighting the increasing unpredictability of global weather patterns and the challenges posed by climate change.
The early arrival, while initially welcomed, raises questions about the long-term implications for India’s agricultural sector. Many summer crops don’t require as much water as they’ll now receive, risking potential damage or even crop failure from over-saturation. This early deluge could lead to a cascade of negative consequences, affecting not only farmers’ yields but also impacting the overall economy and potentially global food supplies.… Continue reading
In response to Russia’s widespread airstrikes on Ukrainian civilians, Keith Kellogg, President Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, condemned the attacks as a blatant violation of the 1977 Geneva Peace Protocols. Kellogg highlighted the horrific targeting of innocent women and children, emphasizing the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire. This condemnation contrasts with Representative Don Bacon’s proposed response of escalating military aid and sanctions against Russia. President Zelenskyy has also called for increased international pressure on the Kremlin.
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Senator Ron Johnson, along with other Republican senators, strongly opposes President Trump’s proposed bill due to its significant impact on the national debt, projected to increase by $3.3 trillion over the next decade. The bill, narrowly passing the House, faces substantial opposition within the Senate GOP, with Johnson asserting that sufficient votes exist to block its passage unless substantial spending cuts are implemented. Key Republican concerns include the bill’s effect on the deficit and a $4 trillion increase to the debt ceiling. Without significant changes addressing these concerns, the bill’s future in the Senate remains uncertain.
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Speaking at the Australian Real Estate Conference, Kamala Harris addressed concerns about current global trends, drawing parallels to the 1930s and emphasizing the importance of international cooperation. She criticized a prevalent disregard for empathy, implicitly referencing Elon Musk’s views, highlighting the need for global interconnectedness and trust. Further, Harris discussed the importance of celebrating innovation while mitigating the risks of AI, particularly concerning vulnerable populations and the spread of misinformation. Finally, she shared personal anecdotes emphasizing perseverance and the importance of ambition.
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While speculation arose regarding Barron Trump’s application to Harvard following a legal dispute between the university and the Trump administration, no confirmation exists that he applied, or was rejected. Instead, Barron chose New York University’s Stern School of Business, deviating from the family’s pattern of attending University of Pennsylvania or Georgetown University. His father, Donald Trump, is a Wharton School alumnus, while his siblings attended either Wharton or Georgetown. The rumors linking Barron’s purported rejection to the legal conflict remain unsubstantiated.
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Following a fire at a Nice substation, approximately 45,000 homes experienced a power outage due to suspected sabotage. The incident, mirroring a similar event in Cannes the previous day, involved a broken door and visible tire tracks at the affected facility. This second act of suspected vandalism disrupted services including Nice Airport and the local tramway network. Power was eventually restored later in the morning.
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Donald Trump, citing Harvard’s high percentage of international students (27.2%), demanded the university disclose their identities and home countries, questioning why those nations don’t contribute financially to their education. This follows the Trump administration’s attempts to block Harvard from enrolling foreign students and revoke its federal funding, actions a federal court temporarily halted. The administration’s actions stem from a broader effort to review universities’ federal funds and have been criticized as a politically motivated attack on higher education. Harvard has countered these accusations, emphasizing the significant contributions international students make to the university and the nation.
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After quitting his job and liquidating his retirement savings, Oliver Widger, a 29-year-old Oregon man, completed a weekslong solo sail to Hawaii with his cat, Phoenix. His journey, documented extensively on social media, garnered him over 2.7 million followers and national media attention. Upon arrival in Waikiki, he was greeted by cheering fans and Governor Josh Green, who presented him with a proclamation. Widger’s voyage, undertaken after a health scare prompted a reevaluation of his life, resonated with many who felt similarly trapped in unfulfilling careers.
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