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U.S. Graduate Students Surge to Canadian Universities Amid Tensions
UBC Vancouver sees 27% spike in American applications as political climate and visa concerns drive students northward...
UBC Vancouver reports 27% more U.S. graduate applications for 2025, with Provost Gage Averill citing Trump's visa revocations and social media scrutiny. Currently hosting 1,500 U.S. students, UBC sees 20% more campus tours despite 2% undergraduate growth. University of Toronto reports increased U.S. applications amid antisemitism-related funding cuts, while Canada caps international enrollment.
300-Person Human Chain Moves Entire Bookstore in Michigan Town
Chelsea residents form volunteer book brigade to help local bookstore relocate, moving 9,100 books down Main Street in community-driven effort...
Serendipity Books, founded 1997 in Chelsea (pop. 5,300), relocated via 300-person book brigade organized by owner Michelle Tuplin (since 2017). Employee Kaci Friss praised neighbors helping neighbors as community members spent 2 hours moving 9,100 books 60 miles west of Detroit, arranging them alphabetically in the new Main Street location with 3 part-time staff.
IRS: Last Call for Unclaimed 2021 Stimulus and Tax Refunds
April 15 deadline approaches for 1.1 million Americans to claim $1 billion in unclaimed COVID-era payments and tax refunds...
IRS sets April 15 deadline for claiming 2021 refunds and Recovery Rebate Credits from three stimulus payments distributed 2020-2021. Maximum benefits: $1,400 per person, $5,600 for families with dependents. December 2024 payments reached many recipients. No penalties apply before April 15, 2025 deadline. E-filing recommended for 1.1 million eligible taxpayers seeking $1 billion unclaimed funds.
Russian Mother Jailed Over Anti-War Social Media Posts
St. Petersburg hairdresser sentenced to 5 years for sharing Ukraine war content on VKontakte, highlighting Russia's crackdown on military dissent...
St Petersburg hairdresser Anna Alexandrova, 47-year-old mother of two, received 5 years imprisonment plus 3-year posting ban for eight anonymous VKontakte posts. BBC's Steve Rosenberg covered the case from Korpikyulya village, where land dispute with neighbor escalated after Alexandrova allegedly sent Ukraine war pictures to neighbor's daughter, violating 2022's military fake news law.
Jackie Robinson: The Man Who Changed Baseball Forever
From UCLA athlete to MLB legend, Robinson's 1947 debut shattered racial barriers and sparked lasting change in American sports and society...
Jackie Robinson broke MLB's color barrier with Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Pasadena-raised UCLA athlete and Army veteran became 6-time All-Star, 1949 NL MVP, and 1962 Hall of Famer. His brother Mack won 1936 Olympic silver. MLB, now 6.2% Black players, celebrates annually Robinson's legacy of nonviolence and civil rights activism until his 1972 death.
AP Blocked from Trump Meeting Despite Court Order
News agency's Gulf of Mexico naming dispute leads to press access denial, sparking First Amendment legal battle in DC Circuit...
AP reporters, serving 4 billion daily readers, were barred from Trump-Bukele's Oval Office meeting despite Judge McFadden's order restoring press pool access. The ban stems from AP refusing to rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America in its global Stylebook, citing Trump's January executive order's U.S.-only jurisdiction. The administration's First Amendment violation faces DC Circuit appeal.
HELOC Rates Plunge to 8%, Offering Relief to Homeowners
Borrowers can explore refinancing options and flexible payment strategies during interest-only draw periods as market conditions improve...
HELOC rates have dropped 2 points to 8%, with further decreases possible. During the 5-10 year draw period, borrowers make interest-only payments. Opportunities include switching to lenders offering better rates, increasing payment amounts, or converting to fixed-rate loans. HELOC borrowing is dynamic, allowing optimization as market conditions improve.
IRS Sets 2024 Tax Deadlines, Expands Free Filing Options
Taxpayers earning under $73,000 eligible for free filing services, with extended deadline available through October 16...
2024 taxes due April 15, extendable to October 16. Required: W-2s, 1099s, verified Social Security numbers and legal names. IRS offers free filing under $73,000, VITA under $60,000, TCE for seniors. Create protection PINs, pay estimated taxes. Tax clinics provide multilingual assistance. Document gathering, credit verification, and proper identification essential.
Kennedy Panel Weighs Major Shift in US Vaccination Policy
Health Secretary's advisory committee considers moving from universal to risk-based approach for mpox, flu and COVID-19 vaccines amid controversy...
Health Secretary Kennedy's Advisory Committee discussed revising vaccination policies for mpox, flu, and COVID-19. Despite claiming non-antivaccine stance during Senate confirmation, Kennedy plans to investigate vaccine-autism links, already debunked by CDC researchers and numerous studies. The committee will vote in June on shifting from universal (6 months+) to risk-based recommendations for Americans.
DOGE Uncovers $382M Unemployment Fraud in Age-Related Claims
Platform reports millions paid to impossibly old recipients and unborn children, though findings overlap with previous federal investigations...
DOGE announced on Musk's X platform discovering $382M in fraudulent unemployment claims: $59M from 24,500 people over 115, $254M from 28,000 children under 5, and $69M from 9,700 future birthdates. Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer presented findings to Trump's Cabinet. Former Biden official Evermore noted federal investigators had previously identified these frauds, challenging DOGE's government inefficiency narrative.
Solar Storm Could Light Up Northern Skies Across 13 States
NOAA warns of potential power grid and GPS disruptions as intense solar activity approaches Earth during sun's 11-year maximum phase...
NOAA's Shawn Dahl forecasts northern lights across 13 states from approaching solar storm. These coronal mass ejections threaten power grids, satellites, and GPS during sun's 11-year maximum. NASA and NOAA monitor peak activity timing. Kelly Korreck advises dark-sky viewing with smartphones. Past events include 1859's global aurora and 1972's mine incidents.
Zuckerberg Defends Meta's Instagram, WhatsApp Deals in FTC Trial
Meta CEO faces antitrust scrutiny over billion-dollar acquisitions as FTC claims illegal monopolization despite company's TikTok competition defense...
Meta CEO Zuckerberg defends $1B Instagram and $22B WhatsApp acquisitions in FTC antitrust trial. Trump-era lawsuit claims illegal monopolization, while Meta cites TikTok competition. FTC prosecutor Matheson references threatening-network emails, Path mentions. Judge Boasberg oversees case examining transition from acqui-hires to platform retention strategy targeting mobile, youth markets.
Harvard Seeks $750M Loan as Trump Admin Freezes Funding
Elite university faces $2.2B federal funding cut threatening vital research programs, despite its $53B endowment...
Harvard University faces $2.2B federal funding freeze from Trump administration over campus policy demands. Despite $53B endowment, Harvard seeks $750M loan. T.H. Chan School's research on cancer, Alzheimer's, stroke, and HIV faces risk. Middle-class tuition aid, undergraduate research opportunities, and faculty retention threatened. Affiliated hospitals unaffected. Freeze impacts 10.5% of 2023 revenue.
US Visa Crisis Hits Hundreds of International Students
Over 600 students across 90 universities face sudden visa revocations, affecting primarily Indian and Chinese enrollees who contribute billions in tuition...
Over 600 international students across 90 US institutions face visa revocations since April 2024. From 1.1 million students, mainly from India and China, many paying full tuition without federal aid access, are losing legal status. Defense groups report hundreds more affected. Attorney Matthew Maiona handles six daily panic calls as the crisis impacts institutions nationwide.
Man in Court Over TikTok Gun Threats to Nigel Farage
Afghan national faces charges for making threatening gestures and 'pop pop' sounds toward Reform UK leader in social media video..
Afghan national Fayaz Khan, 25, appeared in Westminster court for threatening Reform leader Nigel Farage with gun gestures and 'pop pop' threats on TikTok in October. Prosecutor David Burns detailed the threats. Khan, detained at HMP Elmley after illegal UK entry, entered no plea and faces Southwark Crown Court May 13.
Harvard, MIT Defy Trump's $2bn Funding Freeze Threat
Elite universities resist pressure to change antisemitism policies amid Gaza protests, as former president Obama calls funding freeze demands 'unlawful.'..
Harvard and MIT rejected Trump's $2bn funding freeze demands over antisemitism policies following Gaza protests. Obama, Harvard Law '91 alum, termed it 'unlawful.' Yale faculty supported while Columbia partially conceded. Stanford faces research cuts. Trump threatens Harvard's tax-exempt status. President Garber opposes government control over university policies and research.
Private Equity Tightens Grip on UK Veterinary Care
Corporate ownership soars to 60% as vet prices outpace inflation, prompting competition watchdog investigation into industry practices...
Corporate ownership of UK vet practices rose from 10% (2013) to 60%, after 1999's ownership deregulation. IVC Evidensia's 8,000 staff across 900+ surgeries face gold/silver/bronze targets and performance monitoring. Prices increased 60% (2015-2023), doubling inflation. BVU survey shows targets affect 40% of nurses, 17% of vets. CMA investigates venture capitalist profits.
Canada's Sovereignty Struggle: Dancing with the American Giant
As Alberta's Bill 18 echoes historic tensions, growing US influence sparks debate over national identity and economic independence...
From Trudeau's 1969 elephant analogy through CRTC content rules to Smith's Bill 18, Canada battles US influence. While 15% of Albertans and 40% youth favor American union despite healthcare costs, Poilievre's Trump-style rhetoric and Smith's policies challenge sovereignty. Trudeau's Third Option for European-Asian partnerships offers escape from US economic dependence.
Green Party Absent from Third of Federal Election Ridings
Co-Leaders cite mix of administrative hurdles and strategic withdrawals as Greens field 232 candidates, sparking debate eligibility concerns...
Green Party fields 232 candidates across 343 ridings, prompting debate participation scrutiny. Co-Leaders May and Pedneault, with spokesperson Leggett, cite both Elections Canada challenges and strategic withdrawals. May points to signature-gathering difficulties in snap-election, while Pedneault confirms in Radio-Canada interview tactical decisions to prevent Conservative victories. Party directs supporters to progressive alternatives.
Carney Reviews $19B F-35 Deal During Montreal Stop
Liberal leader addresses defense contract for 88 fighter jets, weighs economic benefits while dismissing Pentagon control concerns...
During Montreal visit, Liberal Leader Mark Carney addresses $19 billion Lockheed Martin contract for 88 F-35s from Fort Worth. DND spokesperson Andrée-Anne Poulin confirms pending review of 16-jet initial commitment. Under caretaker government, Carney emphasizes maximizing economic benefits and defense capabilities, dismissing Pentagon remote deactivation concerns.
Xi Courts Southeast Asia with High-Stakes Diplomatic Tour
Chinese leader signs major economic deals in Vietnam and Malaysia while navigating regional tensions over South China Sea claims...
Xi Jinping's Southeast Asia tour promotes China's stability role amid South China Sea disputes. In Vietnam, welcomed by President Luong Cuong, Xi visited Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum and signed supply chain agreements. In Malaysia, meeting King Sultan Ibrahim and PM Anwar, Xi discusses ASEAN trade while advancing $11.2B Belt and Road projects.
Sudan War Creates Catastrophic Hunger Crisis for Millions
Two-year conflict leaves 25 million facing acute food shortages as fighting between military and RSF rebels devastates African nation...
Sudan's two-year civil war has killed 20,000 and displaced 13 million, with RSF controlling west/south and military holding north/east/center after recapturing Khartoum. Crisis includes 40% GDP drop, famine in 10 locations, 25 million facing acute hunger, 638,000 in catastrophic conditions, and 3.6 million malnourished children. Recent RSF attacks killed 300 in Darfur camps.
USS Carl Vinson Deploys as US-Iran Tensions Escalate
Aircraft carrier's Arabian Sea presence coincides with Yemen strikes and Iran nuclear talks, as Tehran's uranium enrichment capabilities raise global concerns...
USS Carl Vinson operates in Arabian Sea amid U.S. strikes on Yemen's Houthis. Trump pressures Iran through military action during nuclear talks, disputed between Rome and Oman locations. After half-century enmity, Trump threatens airstrikes if no deal reached. Despite Khamenei's positive assessment, Iran's weapons-grade uranium capability raises stakes.
Meta Fights to Keep Instagram as FTC Seeks Breakup
Zuckerberg defends $1B Instagram purchase in landmark antitrust trial, as regulators challenge Meta's social media dominance...
FTC's antitrust trial challenges Meta's market dominance through Instagram ($1B) and WhatsApp acquisitions. Zuckerberg testified Instagram's camera tech motivated purchase, though it'll generate 50%+ of US ad revenue by 2025. Sandberg, Systrom to testify before Judge Boasberg. Meta cites TikTok, X, YouTube competition. Two-phase trial could force breakup.
Lost Records Game Weaves 90s Nostalgia With Modern Mystery
Don't Nod's latest narrative adventure tackles LGBT themes and body image across two timelines, as friends unravel a decades-old secret...
Don't Nod's Lost Records, directed by Michel Koch, splits between Bloom and Rage episodes, following female friends across 1990s and present. The game features LGBT themes, body image discussions, and visible acne scars, garnering praise despite pacing criticism. Players' choices impact the darker second part investigating a 27-year package secret.
Gen X Faces Shattered Dreams of Post-Cold War Prosperity
Once witnesses to democracy's triumph, Generation X now grapples with political upheaval, market instability, and growing fears of economic downturn...
Generation X, who saw democracy and free markets triumph at the Berlin Wall's fall in 1989, now watches Trump align with Russia and manipulate global tariffs. Stuart Knetsch, an IT professional and father of two in Cambridge, Ontario, fears checking his plunging retirement savings. The 1990s' political nihilism seems mild amid current recession fears and mass unemployment threats.
South Korea Blocks 14 Apple Crypto Apps in Regulatory Crackdown
Financial regulators target unregistered operators including KuCoin and MEXC, continuing enforcement against illegal crypto services in the country...
South Korean FIU blocked 14 Apple apps from unreported crypto operators, including KuCoin and MEXC, on April 11. FIU targeted 16 companies in 2022 and 6 in 2023, requiring foreign operators to report or face criminal punishment. Regulators requested Google block 17 apps and websites, pledging continued action against unreported operators to prevent money laundering and user damage.
Trump Enters Gaming World with New Crypto City Builder
Former president expands digital portfolio with MONOPOLY-inspired crypto game, adding to family's growing blockchain ventures including NFTs and mining operations...
Donald Trump launches crypto game April 2024, developed by Bill Zanker featuring MONOPOLY GO!-style digital city building. Following 1989's Trump: The Game and Hasbro's rejection, DTTM Operations oversees this venture. Eric and Donald Trump Jr. expand family's crypto portfolio: NFTs, memecoin, DeFi platform, and Bitcoin mining. Kevin Mercuri represents project.
U.S. Explores Bitcoin Purchase Using Gold Certificate Revaluation
White House Digital Assets Director signals openness to Treasury gold revaluation from $43 to $3,100 per ounce to fund Bitcoin acquisition...
Bo Hines, White House Digital Assets Council Director, declared "Everything's on the table" for U.S. Bitcoin acquisition. Bitcoin Reserve Act of 2025 proposes revaluing Treasury gold certificates from $43 to current $3,100 per ounce. Strategy encompasses tariff revenue and creative funding methods to expand holdings without new debt, leveraging revalued gold reserves.
Bitcoin Rebounds After Trump Tariff News Sparks Market Panic
Cryptocurrency recovers to $85,750 following initial drop to $74,000, as markets stabilize and inflation data signals potential Fed rate cuts...
Bitcoin plunged to $74,000 after Trump announced 10% baseline and 145% China tariffs, causing $6.2 trillion market losses. Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq recovered after 90-day halt, with Bitcoin reaching $85,750. March's 0.1% CPI decline, first since May 2020, suggests Fed rate cuts. Higher rates impact crypto through risk appetite, non-interest bearing assets, and dollar strength.
Bitcoin Plunges 25% But Bulls See Buying Opportunity
Despite sharp correction from all-time high, cryptocurrency remains up 20% since Election Day as investors embrace its 'digital gold' status...
Bitcoin, created post-2008 crisis, dropped 25% from $109,000 to $83,500 but remains up 20% since Election Day. After five 75% crashes and 2022's 65% collapse, it delivered triple-digit returns in 2023-2024 as the best-performing asset. Its role as 'digital gold' strengthens amid potential U.S. investment reduction, prompting investors to buy the dip.
Crypto Lending Market Rebounds After 2021 Peak Plunge
DeFi sector surges 959% to $19.1B while CeFi drops 68%, as industry shifts toward automated, collateralized lending platforms...
Crypto lending ($36.5B in 2024) declined from $64.4B peak in 2021. CeFi sector fell 68% to $11.2B, with Tether, Galaxy, and Ledn holding 90% market share. DeFi borrowings grew 959% to $19.1B across 20 apps and 12 blockchains, offering 24/7 collateralized lending. Market poised for growth with improved risk management, institutional participation, and clearer regulations.
Bitcoin Giant CleanSpark Shifts from 'HODL' to Hybrid Strategy
Mining firm with $1B Bitcoin holdings expands credit line to $200M, balancing asset retention with strategic sales for sustainable growth...
CleanSpark, Nevada-based Bitcoin miner holding 12,000 BTC ($1 billion), shifts from complete HODLing strategy. Operating at 40.2 EH/s with 50 EH/s target, company expanded Coinbase Prime credit to $200 million. CEO Bradford prioritizes balanced approach: selling new bitcoin while maintaining holdings, leveraging debt markets for efficient, responsible growth without equity sales.
Google Tightens EU Crypto Ad Rules with New License Requirements
Digital asset advertisers must secure MiCA licensing and prove substantial capital reserves, as tech giant moves to prevent cryptocurrency fraud...
Google's April 23 EU crypto ad policy requires MiCA licensing and CASP certification across major EU states, mandating €15,000-€150,000 capital. Bitget's Hon Ng supports preventing 2023 ICO-boom-style frauds despite enforcement gaps. Orbs' counsel Mattan Erder sees it as liability protection, predicting December 2024 MiCA implementation favors large exchanges. Violators get 7-day remedy.
Three Tech Stocks Defy Market Turbulence with Strong Growth
Palantir, Take-Two Interactive, and MicroStrategy show resilience amid global uncertainties, with Palantir projecting 30% growth through 2025...
Despite market volatility from tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty, three companies show promise: Palantir Technologies, performing mission-critical operations in defense, healthcare, energy, and finance through Gotham, Foundry, and Apollo platforms, projects 30% growth through 2025 and 25% in 2026. Take-Two Interactive offers a textbook technical setup, while MicroStrategy holds 500,000+ bitcoins.
Bitcoin Soars Past $85K While AI Tokens Slump
Unusual options activity in Nvidia stock raises eyebrows as traders place bearish bets following AI supercomputer announcement...
Bitcoin hit $85,500 as AI tokens declined: TAO -3.6% ($239), RNDR ($3.93), FET/SEI/GRT (-2%). Nvidia's Santa Clara AI supercomputer announcement sparked unusual out-of-the-money put options activity at $50-$100 strikes, below $110 spot price, expiring April-May. Analysts suggest protective positioning, while Merlin Capital suspects insider knowledge.
Trump Tariffs Cast Shadow Over Holiday Shopping Season
Toy manufacturers warn of empty shelves as 25% China duties disrupt production cycles and threaten Christmas inventory...
Trump's China tariffs threaten holiday retail, disrupting global manufacturing. At Heckman's forum, Roustan detailed chaotic 25% duty shifts. XBTO's Comer warns Christmas disaster looms: 4-month toy production cycle requires early-year fair orders. Supply chains freeze amid policy uncertainty. Empty holiday shelves likely without immediate tariff reversal.
Bitcoin-Gold Ratio Signals Potential Reversal After Sharp Decline
Technical indicators suggest Bitcoin may bounce back against gold following 25% drop, as historical patterns point to delayed correlation...
CoinDesk analyst Omkar Godbole reports bitcoin may reverse its 8% decline against gold's 22% surge, driven by US Comex premium arbitrage. The bitcoin-gold ratio's 25% slide broke weekend trendlines from Jan 20 and March 3. Technical signals - MACD flip, 5-10 day SMA crossover, align with Consorti's 100-150 day bitcoin-gold lag theory.
Crypto Index Edges Higher as Bitcoin, BCH Lead Gains
CoinDesk 20 rises 0.1% amid mixed trading, with top cryptocurrencies showing strength while APT and NEAR decline...
The CoinDesk 20 index reached 2503.6, rising 0.1% (+3.51) since Monday 4PM ET. Eight assets traded higher, with Leaders BCH (+1.0%) and BTC (+0.7%) showing strength. Laggards included APT (-3.5%) and NEAR (-3.0%), demonstrating market divergence. The session highlighted varying performance across digital assets.
France-Algeria Tensions Soar Over TikToker Kidnapping Plot
Both nations expel diplomats after three Algerians charged in Paris kidnapping case, marking worst diplomatic crisis since 1962 independence...
France and Algeria expel diplomats after three Algerians, including a consular official, face terrorist conspiracy charges for kidnapping TikTok influencer Amir Boukhors in Paris. Despite Barrot-Tebboune talks suggesting normalized relations, tensions escalated over Macron's support for Morocco's Western Sahara plan and Sansal's jailing. This marks the first diplomatic expulsion since 1962.
US Demands Zero Nuclear Enrichment from Iran in Peace Talks
Trump envoy Witkoff reverses previous 3.67% threshold stance during Oman meeting, as Tehran maintains enrichment between 20-60%...
US envoy Witkoff demands Iran eliminate nuclear enrichment for Middle East peace framework, contradicting earlier 3.67% acceptance. Meeting FM Araghchi in Oman, Trump administration seeks verification beyond Obama's 2015 JCPOA. Islamic Republic News Agency quotes Khamenei's skepticism. Current enrichment at 20-60%, with missile verification required before April 19 talks.
US Abortion Numbers Rise Slightly Despite State Restrictions
Post-Dobbs landscape shows shifting patterns as interstate travel declines and telehealth options emerge, while access barriers disproportionately impact minority communities...
Guttmacher reports 1.04 million abortions in 2024, up 1%. Interstate travel dropped 9% to 155,000. Twelve states enforce total bans post-Dobbs. Florida's six-week ban shifted patients to Virginia, New York. Telehealth pills represent 10% of abortions. Birth rates increased in clinic-distant areas, particularly affecting minority and less-educated women. Black maternal mortality remains 3.5 times higher than white rates.
Gold Scam Targets Elderly, Stealing $1.5M Through Tech Tricks
Ottawa police alert public as fraudsters use fake Apple alerts and bank calls to pressure seniors into buying untraceable gold...
Ottawa police Const. Wahbeh warns of $1.5M gold scam targeting elderly in Ottawa and Norfolk County. Scammers exploit Apple device pop-ups, fake bank calls, and 48-hour ultimatums to obtain untraceable gold. CARP COO Quinn emphasizes seniors' vulnerability and supports Poilievre's proposed legislation, criticizing decade-long institutional inaction against scammers.
Funeral Home Owner Admits Storing Body in Hearse, Hiding Remains
Colorado mortician faces prison after pleading guilty to keeping deceased woman in vehicle for year, concealing 30 cremated remains in crawlspace...
Colorado funeral home owner Miles Harford, 34, pleaded guilty to corpse abuse and theft, facing 18 months prison. Originally charged with forgery and 12 counts, he stored Christina Rosales's body (63, Alzheimer's) in a hearse over one year and hid 30 cremated remains in his rental property's crawlspace. Case follows 200-body incident, prompting reforms.
Trump Freezes Harvard's $2.2B in Federal Funding Amid Tensions
Administration targets university over protests, DEI policies after President Gerber refuses demands on masks, admissions, and leadership reforms...
Trump administration froze Harvard's $2.2 billion grants and $60 million contracts after President Gerber rejected demands including face mask ban, leadership reforms, and admission changes. Action followed pro-Palestinian Gaza protests and targeted critical race theory and transgender content. Six Ivy League presidents testified to Congress regarding antisemitism allegations.
Trucker in Fatal NH Crash Takes Plea Deal for Prior DUI
Volodymyr Zhukovskyy accepts probation for Connecticut DUI that preceded 2019 motorcycle crash that killed seven riders...
Volodymyr Zhukovskyy entered an Alford plea in Hartford for a May 2019 East Windsor DUI, receiving 18 months probation and 100 hours community service. Massachusetts failed to suspend his license before his June 21 Randolph crash killed seven Jarheads MC members. Though acquitted in 2022, he faces 6 months jail if violating probation terms.
US Abortion Numbers Hold Steady Despite State Restrictions
New data shows slight 1% rise in procedures nationwide, while interstate travel drops 9% as telehealth options expand and clinic access shifts...
Guttmacher's 2024 survey shows 1.04 million U.S. abortions, up 1%, while interstate travel dropped 9% to 155,000. Post-Dobbs, 12 states banned abortion, with telehealth pills reaching 10% of procedures. Florida's six-week ban redirected patients to Virginia/New York. Wisconsin reopenings affected Minnesota, Kansas expanded capacity. Black maternal mortality remains 3.5 times higher than white rates.
China-EU Trade Ties Deepen as US-China Tariff War Escalates
Beijing shifts focus to European markets amid 145% US tariffs, while EU balances Chinese investment with protective trade measures...
Trump's 145% tariffs trigger China's 125% retaliation, pushing Beijing toward EU despite €304B deficit. Key meetings: Sánchez-Xi, Sefcovic-US, Meloni-US. Hungary welcomes CATL's €7.3B investment; Italy restricts Sinochem-Pirelli. EU imposes 43% EV tariffs, seeks balanced trade while Treasury Secretary Bessent warns against EU-China cooperation. Southeast Asia remains China's top market.
Trump Targets Harvard's Tax Status Over Campus Protests
Former president's threat comes amid $9 billion grant review, as Harvard leadership rejects demands for DEI and policy reforms...
Trump threatened Harvard's tax-exempt status via Truth Social, amid $9 billion grant review. Cambridge-based Harvard's President Garber rejected April 11 demands on DEI policies and leadership reforms. The dispute, triggered by pro-Palestinian protests and antisemitism concerns, impacts medical research. Professor Enos supports Harvard's $53 billion endowment institution, while Kestenbaum backs federal intervention.
Google Challenges OpenAI with New AI Video Generator Veo 2
Gemini Advanced users can now create 8-second videos with watermarks, as industry experts warn of significant job disruption in entertainment sector...
Google launches Veo 2 for Gemini Advanced, enabling 8-second 720p video generation with SynthID watermarks, competing with OpenAI's Sora. Users can share on TikTok and YouTube or download MP4s. Whisk Animate in Google Labs converts AI-generated images to videos. Animation Guild projects AI will disrupt 100,000 U.S. film, TV, and animation jobs by 2026.