news2shortsAs mass protest surges against Trump and Musk, how can we show up as effectively as possible? On Saturday I was heartened to be one of millions of Americans who took to the streets in cities and towns across the United States to stand against “the most brazen power grab in modern history”. While no … Read more
European markets slip into red after China ups ante by increasing retaliatory tariffs on US goods to 125% China raises tariffs on US goods to 125% Business live – latest updates Stock markets slid further on Friday amid growing fears of an escalating trade war between the world’s two biggest economies as China announced it … Read more
Library commission says state ‘in dire shape’ and has ‘had a reconsideration of everything with regard to’ Doge The Mississippi library commission, which offers services such as specialized research assistance to libraries in the state, has ordered the deletion of two research collections: the race relations database and the gender studies database. The collections were … Read more
Case related to Atlanta project raises issue of state open record laws, and whether they apply to police foundations A legal case in Atlanta stemming from the controversial “Cop City” project is being closely watched because it has the potential to cast a spotlight on the activities of police foundations nationwide. The case raises the … Read more
Advocates braced for revamp of certification system as experts warn of political pressure being brought to bear Advocates for academic freedom are bracing for what they expect to be the next phase of the government’s effort to reshape higher education: an overhaul of the system accrediting institutions of higher learning. Donald Trump has made no … Read more
We’d like to hear from small business owners in the UK and elsewhere about any impact of changing tariffs China has raised tariffs on US imports to 125% in an escalation of the trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies. US tariffs on Chinese goods now total 145%, while most other countries, including the … Read more
The Chinese leader Xi Jinping made the move after urging the EU to resist Trump’s ‘bullying’. Plus, the supreme court orders the US to help return a Salvadorian man it wrongly deported Good morning. China has hiked its tariffs on US goods to 125% as the trade war between Washington and Beijing continues to escalate, … Read more
Col Susannah Meyers removed amid reports she distanced base from Vance’s criticism of Denmark’s oversight of territory • Europe live – latest updates The head of the US military base in Greenland, a Danish territory coveted by Donald Trump, has been fired for criticising Washington’s agenda for the island. Col Susannah Meyers, who had served … Read more
Supreme court upholds earlier order that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be released after being improperly sent to prison The head of the US military base in Greenland, a Danish territory coveted by Donald Trump, has been fired for criticising Washington’s agenda for the island. Col Susannah Meyers, who had served as commander of the Pituffik … Read more
Beleaguered UK universities have a golden opportunity. If the government passes it up, it risks billions in revenue Shocking stories told at a US universities conference in San Diego described Donald Trump’s assaults on research grants, academics and students. Foreign students face deportation for infractions as minor as parking or speeding tickets. A reported 500 … Read more
