A Massachusetts federal judge, William Young, ruled that the Trump administration’s termination of over $1 billion in NIH grants was illegal and discriminatory, notably against racial and LGBTQ communities, and ordered many grants to be reinstated. His ruling followed a lawsuit from researchers who claimed the cuts were ideologically motivated, impacting critical studies, and coincided with NIH director Jay Bhattacharya acknowledging the need to restore funding.
SINGAPORE: The private members' club 1880 announced its permanent closure and entry into liquidation due to declining member spending and unsuccessful investment negotiations. Founded in 2017, the club's abrupt shutdown follows the earlier liquidation of its Hong Kong branch, highlighting financial struggles and a failure to sustain operations despite prior expansion ambitions. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreMinnesota state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, are recovering after being shot by Vance Boelter, who posed as a police officer at their door. Boelter is also charged with killing Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband shortly after, with authorities investigating the motives behind these attacks. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreA supermarket in Reykjavik, Iceland, is seeking a feline thief named Guðmundur Pedro, who has been caught on CCTV repeatedly stealing dried fish, their most expensive item. After a humorous social media appeal, the store rewarded the cat with fish and applause for its discerning taste, highlighting the playful nature of the incident. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreA Surrey, B.C. business owner, who has experienced three extortion-related shootings targeting his properties, organized a public safety forum to address escalating violence and extortion threats against the South Asian community. He urged for increased government intervention to enhance safety and protect the community from these alarming trends. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe White House asserted that US forces in the Middle East are maintaining a "defensive" posture amid escalating tensions due to the Israel-Iran conflict, despite President Trump's warning to evacuate Tehran and his early return from the G7 summit. Pentagon officials confirmed the deployment of additional military resources, including the USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, aimed at safeguarding American personnel and enhancing defense capabilities in the region. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreFormer spymasters, military leaders, and politicians, including Baroness Manningham-Buller and Lord Evans, signed a letter urging Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to increase the UK's overseas aid for conflict prevention from 1-1.5% back to 4% of the reduced budget. They warn that failing to do so may exacerbate global conflicts, undermining national security and humanitarian efforts. Need More Context? 🔎
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