Universities Are Standing Up to Trump

A White House proposal for special funding treatment crossed a line for several schools. Some say it feels like a turning point in the federal government’s battle with higher education.

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What We Know About the Latest ‘No Kings’ Protests Amid Government Shutdown

The nationwide protests are playing out as a federal government shutdown lingers and troops are being deployed in cities.

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U.S. Says Louisiana Man Joined Hamas-Led 2023 Attack on Israel

A man was in custody after federal prosecutors accused him of joining Gazan militants in attacking Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. He was also accused of lying to obtain a U.S. visa.

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Vivienne Westwood Show Opens Riyadh Fashion Week, as Saudis Highlight Creative Side

Some Saudis see the provocative brand’s appearance as one more example of the kingdom’s pursuit of cultural cachet. But some critics see incongruity in such pairings.

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For Zelensky’s Fashion Adviser, It’s All About the Suit

Viktor Anisimov, one of Ukraine’s top fashion designers, first met Volodymyr Zelensky about 20 years ago, when the future president was a comedian. He didn’t want to wear a suit then either.

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After ‘Horrors,’ Israeli Hostages Taste Freedom and Savor Family Reunions

Some former captives have been sent home from the hospital. But a doctor said they all had “endured untold adversity,” as details emerge of their time in Gaza’s tunnels.

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Zelensky to Meet With Trump to Discuss Weapons and Peace Prospects for Ukraine

President Trump is energized after the Mideast deal between Israel and Hamas. But President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is seeking more weapons to force Russia to negotiate.

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Save the Whales. But Save the Microbes, Too.

Conservation biologists propose a daunting task: protecting Earth’s diversity of bacteria and other microbes.

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An Army of Robot Telescopes in Texas Makes the Stars Feel Closer Than Ever

Starfront Observatories allows amateur astronomers to rent a spot for their telescopes and photograph the cosmos over a high-speed data connection.

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For 3 Years, the Bull Market Defied Inflation, Tariffs and Gravity

Born during the Biden administration, the market’s bull run almost ended in April, but stocks got a second wind with the artificial intelligence boom.

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