Obama urges universities to defy federal funding pressures following Harvard’s funding freeze
Former President Barack Obama criticized the Trump administration for freezing $2.3 billion in federal funds to Harvard University after it rejected demands related to alleged antisemitism and civil rights violations. Obama commended Harvard for standing against what he termed unlawful attempts to stifle academic freedom, encouraging other institutions to follow its lead. In contrast, South Korea is set to invest an additional $4.9 billion in its semiconductor industry amid uncertainties over U.S. tariffs, highlighting the global tensions surrounding this critical sector.
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