Universities seek to lure U.S.-bound students amid Trump crackdown

Universities around the world are seeking to offer refuge for students impacted by U.S. President Donald Trump's crackdown on academic institutions, targeting top talent and a slice of the billions of dollars in academic revenue in the United States.

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U.S. proposes 60-day ceasefire for Gaza and hostage-prisoner swap, plan shows

A U.S. plan for Gaza proposes a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 28 Israeli hostages alive and dead in the first week, in exchange for the release of 1,236 Palestinian prisoners and the remains of 180 dead Palestinians.

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Judge extends order blocking Trump's attempt to bar Harvard from enrolling foreign students

Harvard graduates celebrated commencement on Thursday at a pivotal time for the Ivy League school, as a federal judge extended an order blocking President Donald Trump administration's attempt to bar the university from enrolling foreign students.

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Xenon gas could speed Everest treks. There's concern it could also leave climbers dangerously unprepared

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Elon Musk leaves Trump administration after leading effort to slash U.S. government

Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy.

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