The US Department of Education mandates the implementation of Trump-era policies for handling sexual misconduct investigations in schools and universities, following a federal court ruling. Critics argue that these rules, particularly live hearings, may deter victims from reporting assaults, while proponents claim they ensure fair treatment for all students involved.
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Amid hysteria over mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey, former CIA operations officer Laura Ballman presented her theory that probably this is a classified operation being executed by the Biden administration otherwise why the White House would assert that it was nothing illegal, she asked. ​​The first mystery aircraft were spotted flying above northern New Jersey in mid-November and then several of them were reported hovering over crucial establishments. The FBI said there was no... Expand
Sudan's military has recaptured the Republican Palace in Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking a significant gain in the ongoing conflict. However, the RSF still control key territories, and the war is anticipated to continue, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
Donald Trump launched a meme coin called $TRUMP, which started dominating the market within hours. “Trump Memes are intended to function as an expression of support for, and engagement with, the ideals and beliefs embodied by the symbol “$TRUMP†and the associated artwork, and are not intended to be, or to be the subject of, an investment opportunity, investment contract, or security of any type,†the fine print on the site said.
The US pledged to recognize and support a new Syrian government committed to renouncing terrorism, destroying chemical weapons, and protecting minority rights. Following the collapse of the Assad regime, the US will collaborate with Syrian groups and regional partners to ensure a smooth transition, potentially including dialogue with the former rebel group HTS, despite its terrorist designation.
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Tehran's Evin prison, returned home to Rome after diplomatic efforts from the Italian government. Sala was held in harsh conditions for three days before her release. Her detention occurred shortly after Italy arrested Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini, leading to suspicions of political motivations.
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