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The Trump administration plans to block $510 million in federal contracts and grants to Brown University due to alleged anti-semitism on campuses. Brown received $184 million in federal grants last year and could face significant impacts if funding is cut. University officials reaffirm commitment to academic freedom and potential legal action.
Joe and Jill Biden are stepping up to support the Democratic Party amidst its leadership crisis, with offers to fundraise and campaign. However, their potential return has met scepticism within the party, still reeling from the 2024 election loss blamed on Joe Biden's indecisiveness and Kamala Harris's limited campaign opportunities.
A Tesla dealership in Tigard, Oregon, was hit by gunfire for the second time in a week, causing significant damage but no injuries. Investigations involve federal agencies, including the FBI and ATF. The attacks come as hostility towards Tesla and CEO Elon Musk increases, partly due to his role in the Trump administration's new department.
In an attempt to curb soaring prices, the Croatian government has introduced price controls on essential supermarket items like bread, pork, and shampoo, allowing fines up to €30,000 for non-compliance. The move mirrors Emperor Diocletian's failed price edict from AD 301, raising concerns about potential market disruptions.
A French court is set to deliver verdicts in a mass rape trial involving 51 men, including Dominique Pelicot, accused of drugging and raping his wife, Gisèle, over nine years. Pelicot used an online website to invite men to his home to assault his unconscious wife. He also filmed his daughters-in-law and is suspected in other cold cases.
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