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Columbia University agreed to changes in protest rules, security policies, and Middle Eastern studies department in response to the Trump administration's threat to withhold $400 million in federal funding. The university will hire special officers, ban face masks on campus, and appoint a senior vice provost to oversee the department. This move could set a dangerous precedent for academic freedom and has sparked concerns among other elite colleges facing similar pressure from the administration. Full...

More than 1 million Minnesotans own Tesla shares in their retirement funds, but Governor Tim Walz mocked Tesla and CEO Elon Musk for its stock market decline at a Wisconsin town hall, despite the state holding 1.6 million shares of Tesla stock in its pension fund. Trump's team criticized Walz's comments, while investor Kevin O'Leary called them "beyond stupid" and questioned Walz's concern for his constituents' financial well-being. Walz did not respond to requests for...

The family of German national Fabian Schmidt alleges he was subjected to a violent interrogation, stripping, and a cold shower while detained at Boston Logan International Airport by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Schmidt, a green card holder with over two decades of residency in the U.S., was detained after returning from Luxembourg due to a missed hearing notice. Despite denial of the allegations by CBP, Schmidt was hospitalized and later transferred to a detention...

In Ford Heights, five candidates, including interim Mayor Freddie Wilson and former Mayor Annie Coulter, are vying for the position after the previous mayor's embezzlement conviction. Issues such as high water bills, property tax problems, and lack of economic opportunities are central to the campaigns. The village is in debt to Chicago Heights for water supply, and candidates are proposing solutions to address the financial challenges and improve the community's overall well-being. Full Article

A fire at a nearby electrical substation has caused the closure of London's Heathrow Airport for a full day, affecting up to 291,000 passengers and 1,351 flights. Airlines are rerouting travelers or canceling operations due to the shutdown, caused by a fire at the North Hyde Electricity substation. While airlines are not required to provide financial compensation for cancellations due to extraordinary circumstances like fires, they must offer care and assistance, including meals, accommodation, and...

Brooke Shields shared a story about an awkward encounter with former President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush in their Maine home during a visit. Shields was invited by the Bushes and stayed at their $13.5 million home with her daughters, where she had to inform the couple about flooding in the living room, leading to a memorable moment of watching TV together. The actress expressed gratitude for the special relationship she had with the...