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President Trump discussed recent tariffs on Canadian, Chinese, and Mexican imports, accusing China of "running the Panama Canal" during a gaggle with reporters at Joint Base Andrews. Trump's announcement to cut off all foreign aid to South Africa due to alleged land confiscation and human rights violations sparked a strong reaction from the South African presidency and commentators. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa denied land confiscation claims and expressed willingness to engage with the Trump...

A new study published in Science Advances challenges the long-held belief that dog breeds are uniquely suited to specific tasks due to structural adaptations. Analyzing 117 skulls from domestic dog breeds and wild canids, the research found that the shape of dogs' skulls across breeds overlaps significantly, suggesting that certain breeds may not have distinctive physical traits that enhance their abilities. The study also revealed that factors such as individual personality play a larger role...

Andy Archer, a doctoral student at the University of Chicago, successfully negotiated a new union contract that included a raise and improved benefits for graduate students, just in time for the birth of his first child. Despite the progress made by graduate student unions, the Trump administration's policies pose a threat to their rights and protections. However, graduate student unions are better prepared to navigate these challenges and continue fighting for their rights and recognition....

Demonstrators in Arizona protested against President Trump's mass deportation plan, leading to police officers being assaulted and a patrol vehicle being stolen before being recovered. Anti-deportation protests were also held in other cities across the country amid the administration's efforts to increase deportation numbers. Despite the administration's push for removal of all immigrants in the country illegally, studies show that both legal and illegal migrants commit crimes at lower rates than U.S. citizens. Full Article

As St. John’s continues to excel and hold the top spot in the Big East with their best record in decades, doubts linger about their legitimacy. The upcoming matchups against No. 9 Marquette and No. 25 Connecticut will be crucial in determining if the 15th-ranked Johnnies are truly a top contender in college basketball this season. The games against elite teams like Marquette and UConn will test St. John’s and provide clarity on their standing...

North Korea criticized Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calling it a "rogue state", stating his remarks won't benefit U.S. interests. The country's refusal to negotiate on its weapons programs, despite Trump's desire for talks, was highlighted in the statement. North Korea's recent weapons testing and confrontational rhetoric indicate a continued defiance towards U.S. pressure. Full Article