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The administration of United States President Donald Trump has launched a new investigation against Harvard University, this time targeted at an exchange programme that allows foreign scholars to visit the elite school. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement on Wednesday saying the probe was necessary to ensure US… Read Details ⇢

Dash cams are becoming increasingly popular, as astute drivers look for an extra pair of unbiased eyes in the unfortunate case of an accident or incident on the road. In fact, one of the best dash cams can help protect motorists during a collision, in the event of a fraudulent… Read Details ⇢

Protesters, including journalists, march against hunger in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City, on July 19, 2025. OMAR AL-QATTAA / AFP Is indignation France’s only weapon? On Tuesday, July 22, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot once again expressed outrage over the massacres taking place in the Gaza Strip, calling the “new… Read Details ⇢

A leading deep-sea mining company in the paradisal Cook Islands is aiming to start commercial production by 2030, spurred on by Donald Trump’s recent backing for the much-maligned industry.Moana Minerals wants to mine a swathe of deep ocean in the South Pacific nation for polymetallic nodules, golf-ball sized lumps studded… Read Details ⇢

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Trump administration revealed details of its highly anticipated artificial intelligence plan of action ahead of President Donald Trump’s major speech later on Wednesday, which is expected to also include the president signing at least one executive order related to the U.S.’… Read Details ⇢

I followed a similar approach for the yellow and blue version, which also uses complementary colors. The red dress, on the other hand, uses an analogous color scheme for the pattern, staying within a narrower range of hues. There was a lot of back and forth between Substance 3D Painter… Read Details ⇢

The United States’s prestigious Columbia University has punished nearly 80 students who took part in protests against Israel’s war on Gaza with expulsions, one-to-three-year suspensions, and degree revocations. The University’s Judicial Board stated on Tuesday that it had completed disciplinary hearings for the May 7, 2025, Butler Library demonstration on… Read Details ⇢

Proton has announced its successful completion of a SOC2 Type II audit The rigorous audit verifies the proper implementation of security controls It’s further proof that Proton can help businesses meet compliance Proton AG has announced its completion of another independent audit, further demonstrating the seriousness with which it takes… Read Details ⇢

“Push and Pull” by Lai Hung-chung, from the contemporary dance company Hung Dance. FRANCO WANG The departure for Europe was fast approaching, and the artists’ excitement was palpable. At the Taiwan Traditional Theatre Center in Taipei, cultural representatives and several European diplomats gathered on Friday, June 20, to give a… Read Details ⇢