Ancient Trees, Dwindling in the Wild, Thrive on Sacred Ground
Buddhist temples in China are home to trees from dozens of endangered species, a new study shows. Some of them are almost 2,000 years old. Source: Original News
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A How-To for the Self-Sacrificing Samurai, Now Translated into English
A gory set of manuals, one dating to the 17th century, advised Japanese warriors in the secret ways of seppuku. Source: Original News
Millions Would Lose Their Obamacare Coverage Under Trump’s Bill
Though Republicans are not explicitly trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act, a series of small, technical changes would substantially reduce enrollment and increase the cost of coverage. Source: Original News
Biden’s I.R.S. Doubled Audits on the Wealthy, Data Shows
At the same time, the audit rate for those making under $500,000 declined slightly in 2024, fulfilling a promise by the Biden administration. Source: Original News
Trump Pushes to Restrict Harvard’s International Students From Entering U.S.
The university called it “yet another illegal retaliatory step” from an administration that has sought ways to circumnavigate the courts in its push to bar foreign students. Source: Original News
Who Does Trump’s New Travel Ban Include and Exclude?
World Cup players, dual citizens and people with existing visas would still be allowed to enter the U.S. Source: Original News
Who Is Johnnie Moore? Here’s what to Know About a Gaza Aid Group’s Chairman.
Johnnie Moore, a former Trump campaign adviser, was appointed to the board of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation after the aid rollout was hit by chaos and the deadly shootings of Palestinians. Source: Original News
Trump Travel Order Bans People From 12 Countries From Entering U.S.
The president’s proclamation barred travel from countries including Afghanistan, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Source: Original News
‘Carol,’ Whose Detention Rattled Her Small Missouri Town, Is Released
Ming Li Hui’s detention by the immigration authorities brought the reality of President Trump’s immigration crackdown to rural Missouri, where supporters rallied for her freedom. Source: Original News
Trump Restricts Harvard’s International Students From Entering U.S.
The Trump administration has sought a workaround to the courts, which have largely blocked his efforts to restrict foreign students. Source: Original News