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Government says funding freeze is due to the university’s alleged failure to address anti-Semitism on campus.The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has said it is terminating $60m in federal grants to Harvard University, further escalating an ongoing feud between the Ivy Leave institute and President Donald Trump’s administration over alleged anti-Semitism, presidential control and the limits of academic freedom. “Due to Harvard University’s continued failure to address anti-Semitic harassment and race discrimination, HHS is terminating multiple multi-year grant awards – totalling approximately $60 million over their full duration,” the department said on X on Monday. It…

OYSTER BAY, N.Y. (AP) — Some places seem to communicate with you when you visit. Not audibly, of course, but they somehow impart the echo of a life lived long ago. That’s the feeling I get at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park.The 409-acre remnant of Long Island’s grand Gold Coast is one of the region’s last surviving estates with its original acreage intact, which is remarkable when you consider how many of its cohorts have been divided up into housing developments or golf courses.But it isn’t frozen in time. Recently, the site has been undergoing a multi-million dollar revitalization…

WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. (AP) — Some people thought the 1925 Scopes monkey trial marked a cultural defeat for biblical fundamentalism.But a century after what was dubbed the Trial of the Century, the issue is far from settled. Many American adults still embrace creationism — a belief in the literal truth of the Genesis account of the origins of the Earth and humanity.To be sure, Tennessee public schoolteacher John Scopes was convicted in 1925 for violating a state law against teaching human evolution. But it appeared to be a pyrrhic victory for creationists.That’s because the star of the prosecution team — populist…

WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. (AP) — As the colossal replica of the biblical Noah’s Ark rises incongruously from the countryside of northern Kentucky, Ken Ham gives the presentation he’s often repeated.The ark stretches one and a half football fields long — “the biggest freestanding timber-frame structure in the world,” Ham says. It holds three massive decks with wooden cages, food-storage urns, life-size animal models and other exhibits.It’s all designed to argue that the biblical story was literally true — that an ancient Noah really could have built such a sophisticated ship. That Noah and a handful of family members really could have…

Acera Insurance, a Canadian-owned and employee-controlled insurance brokerage, has appointed Hugh Watt as its new chief operating officer.He joined on 1 May 2025 and will support the firm’s national growth strategy through acquisitions and operational improvements.The company is a leading Canadian brokerage offering insurance and risk management solutions. It focuses on employee ownership, strategic partnerships, and long-term client value.Watt brings over 20 years of leadership experience, having held senior roles at Intersure, Foster Park Brokers, and most recently NFP.His alignment with Acera Insurance’s culture and values was key to his appointment.Acera Insurance CEO Lee Rogers said, “Hugh has extensive experience…

Yaspa, a London-based FinTech company specialising in real-time payment and account verification solutions, has announced its membership of The Payments Association, a prominent UK-based network of over 230 corporate members including Mastercard, Visa, and Worldpay.The partnership aims to enhance Yaspa’s engagement with policymakers and key industry leaders, underlining its commitment to strengthening fraud prevention efforts and advancing innovation in the payments sector, according to FF News.Through its membership, Yaspa seeks to play a more active role in influencing policy and collaborating on strategic industry initiatives.Yaspa delivers cutting-edge payment solutions by leveraging open banking technology to enable fast and cost-effective Pay…

Currencyflow, a newly launched FinTech company, has made its debut with the introduction of a personalised international money transfer service.Founded by financial services veterans Andy Dyer and Stuart Pritchard, alongside product and marketing specialist Freddie Smith, the company is positioning itself as a relationship-driven alternative to traditional remittance services, according to FF News.The launch of Currencyflow comes in response to growing demand for more transparent and supportive cross-border payment solutions.The company aims to address the uncertainties and frustrations that many individuals and businesses face when transferring money abroad.Currencyflow specialises in secure, fast international payments, offering competitive exchange rates and a…

On Sunday, a key congressional committee in the United States approved President Donald Trump’s new tax cut bill, which could pass in the House of Representatives later this week. The bill extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts and may add up to $5 trillion to the national debt, deepening worries after a recent US credit ratings downgrade by Moody’s on Friday, which cited concerns about the nation’s growing $36 trillion debt. The US has the highest amount of national debt in the world and is facing growing concerns about its long-term fiscal stability. What is US debt? Debt is simply the…

Former United States President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis has rekindled questions about whether he deceived the public about his health while in office, with his successor, Donald Trump, adding his voice to those suggesting a coverup. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, President Trump cast doubt on the timing of Biden’s advanced cancer diagnosis amid renewed scrutiny of the former president’s physical and mental fitness during his tenure. “I’m surprised that the public wasn’t notified a long time ago,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “Why did it take so long? This takes a long time,…

Last year, Klarna announced a significant initiative to leverage its internally developed AI systems, powered by OpenAI, across its operations. This wasn’t empty talk for the buy now, pay later giant. The company not only ended its pricey contract with Salesforce CRM, but also curtailed its hiring efforts, allowing AI to do some of the work previously performed by humans. Klarna announced Monday its reliance on AI is driving significant efficiency for the company, and it’s on track to reach $1 million in revenue per employee, up from $575,000 per worker a year prior, according to the company’s latest financials.…