Harvard University is facing a financial crisis after President Trump froze $2.2 billion in federal aid and threatened its tax-exempt status due to the university's perceived 'woke' policies and handling of antisemitic incidents. Trump's actions, supported by the GOP Congress targeting endowments, leave Harvard with limited options. Harvard's...
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appointed Hussein al-Sheikh as the new vice-president of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO), a move seen as designating a successor. Al-Sheikh, a veteran politician with close ties to Abbas and good relations with Israel and Arab allies, is now the frontrunner to succeed Abbas. ...
Former US President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden both attended Pope Francis' funeral Mass at the Vatican on April 26, 2025. Photos show Trump interacting with various world leaders, including Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and Finland's President Stubb. Biden was also photographed with his wife, Jill...
Alexis Herman, the first Black U.S. Secretary of Labor, passed away at age 77. Appointed by President Bill Clinton, she served from 1997 to 2001. A prominent figure in civil rights and Democratic politics, Herman's career spanned decades, including leadership roles at the Women's Bureau and the Democratic...
Fired and reinstated federal Department of Commerce employees are facing unexpected healthcare lapses. Despite assurances, their coverage ended April 8th, leaving some with substantial medical bills after surgeries. Employees were initially told coverage would end 31 days after their first termination, but reinstatement created confusion. The Commerce...
President Trump, Prince William, and President Biden's attire at Pope Francis' funeral sparked debate. Trump and William wore blue suits, deviating from the Vatican's required black suit and tie. William's choice drew both praise and criticism. Biden also wore a blue tie. The article suggests their non-Catholic...
Bill Nye, the Science Guy, was a prominent figure at pre-White House Correspondents' Dinner events. This year's dinner faced disruptions: President Trump's absence and the cancellation of comedian Amber Ruffin's hosting duties, with the association prioritizing journalism over partisan politics. Despite the changes, numerous parties featuring canapés, cocktails,...
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended Pope Francis' funeral, seated in the front row among other world leaders. Despite reports suggesting otherwise due to Vatican protocol, Trump's seating was determined by alphabetical order of countries in French. Trump notably wore a blue suit, unlike most attendees...
A federal judge in West Texas temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelan immigrants under the Alien Enemies Act, echoing similar rulings in other courts. Judge David Briones ordered the release of a Venezuelan couple accused of gang affiliation, citing a lack of lawful basis for detention under the act....
A US judge ordered a hearing after a 2-year-old US citizen, V.M.L., was deported to Honduras with her undocumented immigrant mother. The government claims the mother requested the child's deportation, but the judge questions this, stating it's illegal to deport a US citizen. Lawyers filed an emergency petition...
