Harvard stares down Trump
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May 5, 2025

 
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION

CEO is 'greatest asset and gravest risk'

 
 

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Higher ed is on high alert as the nation's premier university prepares to take on the fight of its life

 
 
quote of the day

'The threats and harassment are attacks on our democracy, on our system of government. And they ultimately risk undermining our Constitution and the rule of law.' 

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson condemning Trump and his allies for going after judges who have blocked administration policies, while speaking at a judges' conference in Puerto Rico. Jackson urged her colleagues to show "raw courage" to dispense justice without fear of retribution. 

 
 
THE EXPLAINER

Sunoco and Parkland are two of the biggest fuel suppliers in the US and Canada, respectively

 
 
UNDER THE RADAR

The new species is sparking hope for environmental efforts

 
 
PICTURE OF THE DAY

Field of remembrance

Sergeant Daniel Benson, the Yeoman Warder, stands beside "The Tower Remembers" floral display in London. The art installation features nearly 30,000 ceramic poppies commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
Peter Nicholls / Getty Images

 
 
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