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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A watchdog investigation reveals the US department of health and human services' migrant grants significantly increased from 2020 to 2024, with $22.6 billion distributed. The grants supported vehicle purchases, housing, and business credit development, with over $10 billion allocated in fiscal year 2023 alone.
Elon Musk and Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski clashed online over the funding of Starlink, which is crucial for Ukraine's military. Musk asserted that the Ukrainian front would falter without Starlink, while Sikorski contended Poland pays $50 million annually for the service. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Musk, emphasising Starlink's vital role in Ukraine's defense.
A high school in Fairfax County, Virginia, created controversy with its Women's History Month display, featuring topics like 'A is for Abortion.' The project has sparked strong reactions, including parental concerns and student backlash, with criticism focusing on alleged political indoctrination. Fairfax County Public Schools defended the display as student-led learning.
The Social Security Administration, under pressure from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, briefly considered suspending its phone services for filing claims, alarming many elderly and disabled individuals. The agency then backtracked and dropped the idea as the agency's toll-free number is what many older customers have been relying on for ages.
A Delta Airlines flight from Atlanta to Chicago experienced a mid-air incident where the plane's interior ceiling detached. Passengers were compelled to physically support the roof until flight attendants temporarily repaired it with duct tape. The flight was diverted back to Atlanta, causing significant delays, and passengers were eventually rebooked on another aircraft with Delta offering 10,000 miles as compensation.
A federal judge reviews the Justice Department's motion to dismiss corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams, while Governor Kathy Hochul considers his removal. Adams, proclaiming his innocence, continues his mayoral duties. The charges allege conspiracy and bribery, with debate over priority for Adams to focus on city issues like illegal immigration and crime.
China's trade surplus approached $1 trillion last year due to massive exports and careful domestic spending on imports. This surpasses the previous record, indicating China's strong dominance in global manufacturing. Many countries have responded by increasing tariffs to protect their own industries. As President-elect Trump prepares to take office, further trade tensions may arise.
As Syria rebuilds after Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, survivors and families of the disappeared confront the horrors of his regime’s torture network. Former detainees recount harrowing stories of abuse, while mass graves and classified documents are unearthed, pointing to systematic repression. The pursuit of accountability has begun, but the scars left by years of brutality run deep.
Musk posted on X, questioning Starmer’s accountability for the CPS’s inaction, and criticized Labour MP Jess Phillips for her reluctance to push for further investigation. "Who was the head of the CPS when rape gangs were allowed to exploit young girls without facing justice? Keir Starmer, 2008–2013," Musk wrote. He implied that exposing these failings would reflect poorly on Starmer, now leader of the Labour Party as well the premier.