NYU College Republicans’ president Kaya Walker resigned after backlash from her remarks about Barron Trump. Her comments were deemed inappropriate by the national College Republicans of America. CRA President Will Donahue invited Barron to join the group, praising his qualities. Barron, who attends NYU's Stern School of Business, remains a private figure amidst curiosity about his routines.
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Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, was detained by ICE agents in March over alleged antisemitism. Ozturk describes the detention facility as inhumane, citing unsanitary conditions, inadequate medical care, and mistreatment, including a nurse forcibly removing her hijab. While the department of homeland Security claims she supported Hamas, a judge has questioned the legality of her detention.
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Gayle King and Katy Perry joined an all-female crew on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, marking the first such flight since 1963. The 10-minute journey, watched by celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Kris Jenner, reached above the Karman line. While celebrated by some, the space tourism venture faced criticism for its exclusivity and perceived lack of meaningful purpose.
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King Charles III expresses deep sorrow over the death of Edward Pettifer, a British relative of his sons' former nanny, in the New Orleans truck-ramming incident. Prince William and Princess Kate also conveyed their condolences. The Pettifer family described Edward as a beloved family member tragically lost.
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