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SummaryIn Cologne, Germany, over 20,000 residents were evacuated on Wednesday after three World War II-era bombs were discovered during exploratory work. The bombs, two American 2000-pounders and one 1000-pounder, were defused in an operation that lasted nearly 12 hours, marking the largest evacuation in the city since WWII. The incident disrupted local businesses, transportation, and essential services, with officials confirming the successful defusal and gradual reopening of the area shortly after 7 p.m. local time....

The U.S. Education Department announced that Columbia University has violated federal antidiscrimination laws, jeopardizing its accreditation status due to inadequate responses to antisemitism on campus following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Education Secretary Linda McMahon emphasized that the university's leadership showed "deliberate indifference" towards Jewish students' harassment, which could lead to a loss of eligibility for federal financial aid. Columbia acknowledged the concerns but asserts its commitment to combatting antisemitism and is working...

Coco Gauff Advances to French Open SemifinalsCoco Gauff defeated Madison Keys 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-1 at the French Open, overcoming 10 double-faults and dropping her first set of the tournament to reach the semifinals for the third time. The match featured 101 unforced errors by both players, but Gauff rallied from 4-all in the second set to win eight of the last nine games. She will face either No. 6 Mirra Andreeva or wild-card Loïs...

During the Run for Their Lives walk in Boulder, Colorado, Ed Victor witnessed a Molotov cocktail attack that injured 15 participants, including an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor. The suspect, 45-year-old Mohamed Soliman, was charged with attempted murder and a federal hate crime, reportedly targeting the group for its pro-Israel stance while chanting hate-filled slogans. This incident reflects a broader trend of escalating violence against the Jewish community amid rising antisemitism in the U.S. Full Article

Nebraska's Transgender Sports BanNebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed a law banning transgender students from participating in girls' sports, following a contentious legislative process that passed by a narrow vote. The measure, which was initially broader but stripped of provisions regarding bathrooms and locker rooms, was backed by proponents who argue it protects women's sports, while opponents, including the ACLU of Nebraska, claim it discriminates against transgender students. With fewer than 10 transgender students in the...

Dollar Tree Warns of Earnings Impact from Tariffs Dollar Tree, the discount retail chain, warned that President Trump's import tariffs could reduce its second-quarter earnings by up to 50% year-over-year, as the company heavily relies on Chinese imports for its inventory. Although tariffs were reduced from 145% to 30%, CEO Mike Creedon noted that the fluctuating tariff landscape complicates cost predictions. Despite these challenges, Dollar Tree anticipates a rebound in earnings later in the year,...