Responding to Trump, Ventura proposes protections for LGBTQ+ people, immigrants

Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil faces deportation, which his attorneys argue could endanger his life. Detained since March, Khalil, who has been a pro-Palestinian activist, testified in court about his fears of persecution if returned to Syria or Algeria, emphasizing that he has only spent an hour with his newborn son. His legal team presented extensive evidence, including expert testimonies and letters from organizations like Amnesty International, asserting that deportation would pose serious risks to...

SummaryHannah Moody's body was discovered off a trail in central Arizona approximately 16 hours after she was reported missing, prompting an investigation by Scottsdale police, who noted no immediate signs of foul play. Moody was last heard from by friends, leading to a search that involved multiple agencies, including the Phoenix Police Department and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Her body was found near the Gateway Trailhead, and the medical examiner's office will determine the...

Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, staff members at the Israeli Embassy, were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., with reports suggesting a targeted attack. The couple, who were about to get engaged, had promising careers; Lischinsky worked as a researcher and Milgrim in public diplomacy, both deeply engaged in fostering connections between communities. Tributes describe them as passionate individuals dedicated to their work and communities, leaving a significant impact on...

SummaryA jury in Brooklyn convicted Svetlana Dali, a 57-year-old Russian citizen, for sneaking onto a flight from New York to Paris without a boarding pass after evading security at JFK Airport. Dali, who had previously been turned away at a TSA checkpoint, managed to blend in with airline staff and hid in a bathroom on the plane until nearing Paris, where she was apprehended. Facing up to six months in prison, Dali had been in...

Researchers have developed nanotechnology contact lenses that allow humans to see in the dark and even with their eyes closed by converting invisible infrared light into visible images, as detailed in a study published in *Cell*. The lenses, infused with nanoparticles, enable wearers to see infrared images in color, enhancing visual perception, particularly in low-light conditions. Future research aims to test these lenses on a more diverse population and explore their potential applications in various...

A federal judge in Boston has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's efforts to significantly reduce the workforce of the Department of Education and transfer federal student loan management to the Small Business Administration. U.S. District Judge Myong Joun, appointed by Biden, ruled that the administration's actions were unlawful and would hinder the Department's ability to fulfill its statutory functions. The ruling, which came after challenges from state attorneys general and nonprofits, affirms...