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  • USA: Trump v Harvard so far…. (30 Apr 25)

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    The conflict between Harvard University and the Trump administration has intensified sharply in recent weeks, revealing deep divides over campus governance, academic freedom, and the federal government’s role in shaping higher education. What began as a dispute over antisemitism policies has since ballooned into a sweeping standoff involving billions in federal funding, legal challenges, and…

  • USA: Trump vs Harvard

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    Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, his administration, alongside Vice President JD Vance and influential advisor Elon Musk, has pursued an aggressive agenda that critics argue includes politically motivated actions against perceived adversaries. Among the most prominent and contentious of these is the administration’s…

  • USA: Recent Detentions

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    Rebecca Burke: British Graphic Artist Background: Rebecca Burke, a 28-year-old from Portskewett, Monmouthshire, UK, was on a four-month backpacking trip across North America when her journey derailed on February 26, 2025. After being denied entry into Canada from Washington state due to her plan to perform domestic chores for a host family (deemed work requiring…

  • News-Today: FTC Removes Guidance Blogs

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    The reported removal of over 300 business guidance blogs by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under the Biden ((NOTE: This was recent, so under Trump admin!)) administration is not merely an administrative housekeeping exercise but a seismic shift in regulatory philosophy that reverberates through the political, cultural, and ethical landscapes of contemporary America. These blogs,…

  • News Today: 28/01/25

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    A fossil of vomit In a remarkable paleontological discovery, a 66-million-year-old fossilized regurgitation has been unearthed along Denmark’s Stevns Klint coastal cliff, a site renowned for its rich Cretaceous-period deposits. Local fossil hunter Peter Bennicke made this unusual find after splitting open a piece of chalk, revealing a compact mass of sea lily fragments—marine invertebrates…

  • News Today: 27/01/2025

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    Somerset Flooding In late January 2025, Somerset experienced severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall from Storm Herminia, prompting local authorities to declare a major incident. The deluge brought widespread disruption, with several communities severely affected. Over 100 residents were evacuated from flood-prone areas, including South Petherton, where Burnworthy House care home had to be cleared.…