Columbia bows to Trump demands endangering research work
Research teams at Columbia University and its Irving Medical Center face funding cuts after the Trump administration tied restored funding to policy changes. Faculty groups allege free speech violations while researchers fear suspended projects in cancer trials and COVID related studies, with some funding partially offset by NIH grants.
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Macron sketches European force to deter Russian attack
French President Emmanuel Macron said a proposed European armed force could respond if Moscow launches a generalized aggression against Ukraine. After meeting Ukraine’s leader he noted the force could be deployed in key towns and other areas to react under a commander in chief’s orders during a conflict.
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Trump imposes 25 percent tariffs on auto imports
President Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on auto imports aimed at boosting U.S. manufacturing and closing the cross border supply chain. The White House says the move could raise about 100 billion dollars a year in revenue while pressuring automakers reliant on global parts.
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Protesters in Gaza denounce Hamas amid war weariness
Thousands of Palestinians marched among wreckage in Beit Lahiya and other towns in northern Gaza on Wednesday, urging an end to 17 months of fighting with Israel. The demonstrations voiced rare public anger at Hamas, with many chanting that the people want the fall of Hamas.
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Douglas County Approves Housing Funds and Bond Plan
County plans over 316000 for rental aid 105000 for utilities and 41000 flexible funds via LDCHA Bert Nash to aid tenants through housing self-sufficiency plans. The board also advances a May bond sale of about 55 million for Judicial Center and Public Safety Building with 25 million cash, and discusses Vet Erans Treatment Court funding and agency contracts.
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