Judge blocks Trump administration from preventing foreign students from traveling to Harvard

Washington — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's significant personnel cuts to the Pentagon's Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) have halted all operations and jeopardized funding for the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), which provides crucial support. The cuts, reducing the DOT&E staff from 118 to 30, were deemed necessary for saving over $300 million annually but raised concerns about the office's ability to fulfill its oversight obligations for over 230 weapon...

At a high school graduation in Michigan, a fistfight escalated into a potential mass shooting, prompting Oakland County authorities to apprehend two suspects linked to the incident at the Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac. Sheriff Michael Bouchard announced the recovery of two fully-loaded firearms, including an AR-style pistol and a Glock, which were found concealed under vehicles in the parking lot, with one suspect previously on probation for a weapons offense. Despite the chaos,...

Washington — The Supreme Court has allowed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access sensitive data from the Social Security Administration (SSA) while ongoing legal challenges proceed, overturning a lower court's injunction. Justices Kagan, Sotomayor, and Jackson dissented, expressing concerns over privacy risks associated with granting DOGE access to personal information of millions of Americans. The lawsuit, initiated by labor unions and advocacy groups, claims that this access violates federal privacy laws, highlighting the...

The National Park Service and U.S. Park Police have closed Dupont Circle Park from Thursday to Sunday during WorldPride, despite it not being on the parade route. This closure aims to enhance security amid concerns over potential violence, following a history of unofficial celebrations and incidents in the park. The Capital Pride Alliance expressed frustration, noting the park's significance to the LGBTQ community and criticizing the lack of consultation prior to the decision, which was...

SummaryCommunity Notes on X, aimed at combating misinformation, has seen a decline in submissions attributed to natural fluctuations and changes in the platform's algorithm, which may reduce the need for notes. This decline poses regulatory risks for X in Europe under the Digital Services Act, as maintaining Community Notes is crucial for compliance. Since its inception as Birdwatch in 2021, the system has expanded significantly, but dwindling user engagement could undermine trust in its effectiveness,...

SummaryRecent studies on taurine, a supplement linked to aging, present conflicting findings. While earlier research suggested taurine levels decline with age and could serve as a marker for healthy aging, a new study published in Science indicates that taurine levels remain stable or increase in older adults, questioning its role as an anti-aging remedy. This discrepancy highlights the need for further research, considering genetic diversity and dietary factors, as scientists continue to investigate taurine's potential...