Cornell University to pay $30 million to federal government in deal with Trump administration to restore funding

Cornell University to pay $30 million to federal government in deal with Trump administration to restore funding

Washington — Cornell University has reached an agreement with the Trump administration to restore federal funding, with the university to pay $30 million directly to the federal government to put an end to claims by the Justice Department. Cornell will also invest $30 million in U.S. agriculture research.  Cornell is one of the many universities the…

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New U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean kills 3 people, bringing campaign's death toll to at least 70

New U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean kills 3 people, bringing campaign’s death toll to at least 70

U.S. forces on Thursday struck another alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, killing three people, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said, bringing the death toll from Washington’s controversial anti-narcotics campaign to at least 70. The United States began carrying out such strikes — which experts say amount to extrajudicial killings even if they target known…

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Trump’s Strange Love Affair With Pakistan

Trump’s Strange Love Affair With Pakistan

A year ago, the idea that Pakistan would get on America’s good side and dramatically improve its international standing would have seemed far-fetched. Yet that’s exactly what has happened. Under its army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan has thus far navigated President Trump’s second term with more aplomb than most countries, including rival India….

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Prop. 50 wins big: California voters pass new U.S. House map to boost Democrats in 2026

Prop. 50 wins big: California voters pass new U.S. House map to boost Democrats in 2026

CALIFORNIA VOTERS APPROVED new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state redistricting battle that will help determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026 and, with it, the power to thwart or advance President Donald Trump’s agenda. The approval of Proposition 50 gives Democrats a shot at…

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A U.S. Troop Exit From Eastern Europe?

A U.S. Troop Exit From Eastern Europe?

WSJ Published on: Nov 03, 2025 06:21 am IST Pulling back a combat brigade from Romania is a bad message for Putin. It’s a safe bet that most Americans won’t notice if the U.S. pulls an Army brigade out of Romania, but you can bet Vladimir Putin will. Behind a reshuffling of U.S. forces abroad…

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US tariffs on heavy trucks, buses come into effect

US tariffs on heavy trucks, buses come into effect

Fresh US tariffs on imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks took effect Saturday, although with partial relief for vehicles entering the country under a key North America trade agreement. Commercial trucks cross into Canada from the US.(AFP) The 25-percent tariff on trucks, alongside a 10-percent duty on buses, comes into place after President Donald Trump’s…

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