Royals including the King and Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales, and other family members attended a Christmas Day church service at Sandringham, with excited crowds gathered to witness the event. Prince Andrew did not attend following reports of an alleged Chinese spy linked to him, while Princess Beatrice and her family were present. The King’s Christmas message, recorded in a different location this year, is expected to focus on healthcare and community support, as he continues treatment and plans a busy schedule for 2025.
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MIT bans class president from graduation commencement after pro-Palestinian speech
MIT banned 2025 class president Megha Vemuri from the graduation ceremony after she delivered a pro-Palestinian speech at the OneMIT event, which was not pre-approved. In her speech, Vemuri criticized MIT's ties with Israel, called for an arms embargo, and expressed solidarity with Palestinian people amid ongoing violence in Gaza. MIT President Sally Kornbluth emphasized the importance of scientific thinking and did not address the incident during her commencement remarks, leaving uncertainty about Vemuri's graduation...
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