US President Donald Trump has threatened to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, escalating his administration’s standoff with the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university. The threat follows Harvard’s rejection of federal demands to alter its hiring, admissions, and academic policies. Just a day prior, the administration froze more than $2 billion in federal funding to the university.
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Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa overcame fatigue and nerves to secure his first Tata Steel Masters title by defeating world champion D Gukesh in a tiebreaker. This victory marks the first win for an Indian in the tournament since Viswanathan Anand in 2006, who praised Praggnanandhaa's resilience. The five-time Tata Steel Chess champion also used a viral phrase to playfully remind the world of his own past triumphs.
A 34-year-old Queensland influencer is charged with poisoning her baby to gain online donations and followers. Authorities allege she induced medical distress in the child, photographed the pain, and solicited funds, raising AUD 60,000. The woman faces charges, including administering poison and fraud. The child is now stable and no longer in her care.
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India and the US signed an MoU to enhance cooperation on cybercrime investigations, bolstering security against terrorism, violent extremism, and related threats. The agreement will facilitate collaboration on cyber threat intelligence and digital forensics. The MoU was signed by Indian ambassador Vinay Kwatra and US deputy secretary Kristie Canegallo, with respective agencies overseeing implementation.