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The US government’s round-up of student protesters is genuinely shocking | Jameel Jaffer
These are the kinds of scenes we expect to see in the world’s most repressive regimes. And they won’t stop at foreign students. The defining feature of American democracy, you could be forgiven for ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trans leaders seek hope, action this Trans Day of Visibility
The International Transgender Day of Visibility, recognized globally for more than a decade, is, for many trans Americans, taking on a new weight this year as President Trump and his administration ...The Hill - 4d -
More than 1,900 scientists write letter in ‘SOS’ over Trump’s attacks on science
Members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine warned Americans of ‘real danger in this moment’. More than 1,900 members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering ...The Guardian - 3d -
United Microelectronics shares close up 9% on report of potential GlobalFoundries deal
The combined entity would aim to secure American access to mature chips amid potential risks from China competition and tensions between China and Taiwan.CNBC - 3d -
Trump administration cutting some funds to Planned Parenthood
The Trump administration will withhold some federal funding from Planned Parenthood beginning Tuesday, potentially making it harder for Americans to access birth control, cancer screenings, and ...The Hill - 3d -
Temple gymnast Kyrstin Johnson inspiring fans long even after viral routine
Four-time All-American gymnast Kyrstin Johnson's routine went viral in January, but her journey to success on and off the mat at Temple University is just as inspiring.CBS News - 3d -
Hank Steinbrecher, Who Helped Elevate Soccer in the U.S., Dies at 77
He was also a key figure in raising American soccer’s profile on the world stage. Earlier, as a marketer, he saw opportunities in the football ritual of dousing coaches with Gatorade.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump tariffs: Smart money moves to make during times of economic uncertainty
President Donald Trump has announced tariffs for a variety of political and economic reasons. Here's how Americans can prepare for potential price swings.CNBC - 2d -
Israel executes unarmed Red Crescent paramedics with the west’s blessing | Ahmed Moor
American and European leaders are the authors of this latest atrocity by their Israeli colleagues in Gaza. The Guardian reports that Israeli troops “killed 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue ...The Guardian - 2d -
This Is How You Get a Chinese EV Into the United States
While almost no Chinese EVs are legally sold in the US, these are the workarounds that could allow eager enthusiasts to get them onto American roads—at a price.Wired - 2d -
Breaking down the Eagles' picks in Field Yates' latest 2-round NFL mock draft
The Eagles landed a dynamic All-American linebacker, and a powerful defensive tackle in Field Yates latest 2-round NFL mock draft for ESPNYahoo Sports - 1d -
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Kansas City Royals: Score; live-game-updates; TV channel; lineups
The Milwaukee Brewers go for a series win Wednesday afternoon against the Kansas City Royals at American Family Field. Follow our updates.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump says his tariffs could bring in trillions. Economists disagree.
Experts estimate far lower figures in tariffs revenue, warning that President Trump's tariffs could drive up prices for American consumers.CBS News - 1d -
ACLU sues National Institutes of Health for 'ideological purge' of research projects
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging that the National Institutes of Health has conducted an “ongoing ideological purge of critical research projects” that violates ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump Unveils a 10 Percent Blanket Tariff and a 34 Percent Reciprocal Tariff for China
The president just launched a global trade war that he says will restore American manufacturing. His critics say it will send the country into recession.Inc. - 1d -
Lithuanians bid farewell to 4 US soldiers who died during training exercise
A procession carrying the coffins of four American soldiers who died during a training exercise in Lithuania will proceed past the capital’s cathedral square ThursdayABC News - 1d -
Lithuanians bid farewell to 4 U.S. soldiers who died during training exercise
A procession carrying the coffins of four American soldiers who died during a training exercise in Lithuania will proceed past the capital’s cathedral square Thursday.NBC News - 1d -
Blues Send First-Round Pick Back To AHL
The St. Louis Blues have announced that forward Dalibor Dvorsky has been assigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Trump’s Fight Against Antisemitism Has Become Fraught for Many Jews
American Jews have watched with both alarm and enthusiasm as strong-arm tactics, including arrests of activists, have been deployed in their name.The New York Times - 21h -
Former U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra enters California governor's race
Becerra, who's Mexican American, enters the race with a lengthy resume including stints as California attorney general, a U.S. House member and a state legislator.NBC News - 21h -
Putin Envoy Says He’s in U.S. for Talks With Trump Administration
The meeting between Kirill Dmitriev and Steve Witkoff was apparently the first time in years that a senior Russian official had traveled to the U.S. for talks with an American counterpart.The New York Times - 17h -
Signalgate scandal has long distance legs
The "Signalgate" scandal has raised concerns about the competence of the national security apparatus and the trust of the American people, as officials were caught on a call discussing classified ...The Hill - 17h -
Why a stock market selloff may trigger a US recession
The American economy is increasingly reliant on the spending of high-income households, which could pose a risk to the economy if the stock market experiences a correction.The Hill - 15h -
Mortgage rates tumble on tariffs, but housing costs still near record high
Mortgage rates fell sharply Thursday, following the Trump administration's tariff announcement, but a huge share of Americans still can't afford to buy a home.CNBC - 16h -
Central Michigan fires basketball coach Tony Barbee after fourth season with MAC team
Central Michigan fired basketball coach Tony Barbee on Thursday after the Chippewas failed to advance to the Mid-American Conference Tournament for the second time in three years.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Tariffs Destroy What Makes America Great
Trump’s tariffs erect a wall between Americans and other people, obstructing the flow not only of goods but also of ideas, contacts, technology and friendships.The New York Times - 12h -
The history of Voice of America
The Congressionally funded broadcaster is both a global information source and an American foreign policy tool. Now, with an executive order, the Trump administration silenced VOA for the first ...CBS News - 13h -
C.E.O. Choked Man Who Danced Barefoot on Cruise Ship, U.S. Says
Kenneth D. DeGiorgio, the chief executive of First American Financial, was charged with assault. His lawyers say that the other man was harassing the executive’s wife.The New York Times - 9h -
John Thornton, Venture Capitalist Who Founded The Texas Tribune, Dies at 59
He founded The Texas Tribune, a model for nonprofit grass-roots news organizations nationwide, and the American Journalism Project, which supports them.The New York Times - 5h -
China Retaliates Against Trump With 34% Tariff on U.S. Goods
The Chinese government said it would match President Trump’s tariff, and also barred a group of American companies from doing business in China.The New York Times - 26m -
China Retaliates Against Trump With 34% Tariff on U.S. Goods
The Chinese government said it would match President Trump’s tariff, and also barred a group of American companies from doing business in China.The New York Times - 8m -
UNAIDS director proposes that President Trump make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV
The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the sudden loss of American money has been “devastating” for efforts to stop HIV and will cost many lives of the world’s most vulnerable peopleABC News - Mar. 24 -
TikTok Ads Portray App as Force for Good as US Ban Looms
The popular video app, which could be banned in the United States next month if it is not sold to a non-Chinese owner, is portraying itself as a savior of Americans and a champion of small ...The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
After 120 Years Stored in a Museum, an Indigenous Shrine Returns Home
Taken from a First Nation community in Canada, the shrine recently began a more than 3,000-mile journey back from the American Museum of Natural History in New York.The New York Times - 5d -
Oliver Stone to testify at House hearing on JFK files
American filmmaker Oliver Stone — whose political thriller, “JFK,” made waves more than 30 years ago — will testify on Tuesday before a House committee on the release of new documents related to ...The Hill - 4d -
Democratic group to track state impacts of Trump agenda
A major Democratic super PAC on Monday launched a new database to track the state-by-state impacts of the Trump administration’s agenda. American Bridge 21st Century, which is the Democratic ...The Hill - 4d -
Traveling to Finland for Lessons on Happiness
Can forest walks, cold plunges and talking to trees make you happier? An anxious American went to Helsinki to see if what she learned there could lift her spirits back home.The New York Times - 4d -
Missing U.S. soldiers' vehicle recovered from Lithuania swamp
A U.S. armored vehicle that went missing in a swamp Lithuania has been retrieved from a swamp after a six-day search but there's no word on the four American soldiers in it, Lithuanian officials say.CBS News - 4d
