University of Minnesota says graduate student was detained by ICE
A graduate student at the University of Minnesota was detained by U.S.
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‘Invincible’ Malinin repeats as world champion with six quadruple jumps
American star romps to second world figure skating title Malinin lands six quadruple jumps including quad axel Kazakhstan’s Shaidorov second, Japan’s Kagiyama third He’s been called the Quad God, skating’s great innovator, the next Olympic champion. On Saturday night, in front of a roaring crowd at TD Garden, Ilia Malinin made it official: he is … Read more
Trump news at a glance: anti-Musk protesters target Tesla showrooms around the world
More than 200 demonstrations take place from Australia to Switzerland; senior FDA official resigns citing RFK Jr’s ‘misinformation and lies’ – key US politics stories from 29 March 2025 People around the world joined protests against Elon Musk and his attempts to dismantle the US federal government on Saturday, gathering outside Tesla showrooms from Australia … Read more
Report: Pete Hegseth’s wife attended sensitive meetings with foreign leaders
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing a new controversy on Saturday after the Wall Street Journal reported that his wife, who is not a Pentagon employee, attended sensitive Defense Department meetings that included foreign leaders. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor has the details.
Most employees at US Institute of Peace mass-fired over late-night email
Congressionally created and funded thinktank taken over by ‘Doge’ seeks to prevent and resolve global conflicts Most employees at the US Institute of Peace, a congressionally created and funded thinktank now taken over by Elon Musk’s unofficial “department of government efficiency”, received email notices of their mass firing late Friday, the latest step in the … Read more
Tesla Takedown: Anti-Musk protesters mobilize for Global Day of Protest at hundreds of Tesla locations
Amid a wave of violence against Tesla vehicles, showrooms and charging stations, anti-Musk protesters could see their biggest show of force yet as the decentralized movement known as Tesla Takedown is planning a “Global Day of Protest” targeting more than 500 Tesla locations worldwide. The protests slated for Saturday have been promoted by actors, filmmakers, … Read more
US Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions: ‘Implementing all directives’
A U.S. Court of Appeals ruled the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) can no longer consider race, ethnicity or sex in admissions to the Annapolis, Maryland, service institution, following orders from President Donald Trump. Vice Adm. Yvette Davids made the policy change Feb. 14, noting “neither race, ethnicity nor sex can be considered as a factor … Read more
Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if automakers raise prices due to tariffs
In a wide-ranging interview with NBC News on Saturday, Trump said he “couldn’t care less” if automakers raise prices on foreign cars following his imposed auto tariffs.
Governor signs ban on DEI in Ohio public colleges despite opposition by students and teachers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs and make other sweeping changes to public colleges and universities in Ohio.
AI promises to free up time. But what if it spares us from learning, writing, painting and exploring the world? | Joseph Earp
If I reduced my existence to a series of ChatGPT prompts, the act of my living is only shorter – not better As much as I have the general vibe of a luddite (strange hobbies, socially maladjusted, unfathomable fashion choices, etc) I have to hand it to automation: it’s nice that computers have made some … Read more