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US Education Department Secretary Linda McMahon halts funding in escalation of dispute centred around anti-Semitism claims.US Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced that Harvard University will no longer receive federal funding, intensifying a dispute over alleged anti-Semitism on campus. This decision follows a funding freeze of nearly $2.3 billion after Harvard rejected demands for external audits to ensure viewpoint diversity. Harvard, which is contesting the funding freeze in court, criticized McMahon's actions as threats to higher...

A seven-year-old boy in Ogden, Utah, took his mother’s SUV on a quest to McDonald’s with his five-year-old sister inside, driving nine miles from home before crashing. Police pursued him but halted the chase due to his age and public safety concerns, finding the children uninjured at the scene. The boy's mother, Whitney Bush, expressed shock and concern, noting that while her son had behavioral issues, she was not proud of his actions, and although...

Westpac CEO Catherine McGrath intervened on behalf of elderly customer Andrew Che Sit Bong, who mistakenly sent $158,000 to the wrong account due to a digit error while attempting an international transfer. The funds ended up in an Auckland woman's account, who reportedly spent the money on luxury items, including two cars, and transferred large sums to others. McGrath directly contacted Barclays Bank in the UK to escalate the situation, emphasizing the need for customers...

The investigating officer in the Free State asbestos removal "scam" case stated that he was merely presenting facts when he informed Moroadi Cholota, the former assistant to ex-premier Ace Magashule, that her lack of cooperation as a State witness would lead to her being treated as a suspect. This statement underscores the pressure on Cholota in the ongoing investigation related to the alleged corruption within the asbestos removal project. The case has garnered significant attention...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to address dissatisfaction among caucus members regarding the campaign's operational missteps, particularly those attributed to campaign manager Jenni Byrne. Insiders have criticized Byrne for her control over internal decisions, which led to issues such as messy nominations, media restrictions, and an inability to adapt to political changes. Despite this, the caucus remains supportive of Poilievre, though it's acknowledged that Byrne will likely bear the brunt of the blame as...

A migrant boat capsized off San Diego, resulting in three deaths, four injuries, and seven missing, including two Indian children whose parents are hospitalized. The US Coast Guard is actively searching for the missing individuals and has received assistance from the Consulate General of India. This incident highlights the ongoing dangers of maritime smuggling along the US West Coast, with a recent rise in fatalities among migrants attempting perilous crossings. Full Article