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CNN  —  A picture of Dr. David Walt, a pioneering scientist whose research helped significantly lower the costs of DNA sequencing, greets visitors to Harvard University’s website right next to a large headline: Research Powers Progress. Since Harvard has become embroiled in an ideological battle with the Trump administration, Walt has become the face of a fight between the nation’s most prestigious university and the federal government. Harvard’s brawl with the Trump administration over academic autonomy and government control exploded on the national scene in recent weeks, with the White House accusing the school of tolerating antisemitic behavior and academic…

Rome CNN  —  A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite being listed as a “non-elector.” Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, once one of the most powerful figures in the Vatican, was ordered by Pope Francis in 2020 to resign the “rights and privileges” of a cardinal after he became embroiled in a Vatican financial scandal. The Sardinian cardinal previously held the position of “sostituto” (“substitute”) in the Holy See’s Secretariat of State – a papal chief of staff equivalent. The role offered Becciu walk-in privileges to see the…

CNN  —  From immigration fights to defending President Donald Trump’s federal government cutbacks, the Justice Department has responded to more than a hundred emergency lawsuits in the first hundred days of the presidency with surprising consistency. The approach: Defend whatever Trump wants. And when that’s not working, muddy the waters. At times, that includes skipping or fast-tracking the established order of when cases can be appealed in federal civil cases, with the Justice Department pushing some ongoing disputes from trial-level courts up to the Supreme Court or other appellate courts as soon as it can. At other times, it’s included…

CNN  —  Since the start of 2022, Russian influencer Egor Melo has been traveling around Europe. Last year, he went to Zurich to see Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, celebrated New Year’s Eve in Paris, and enjoyed the historical sights of Nuremberg, Germany. After Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, direct flights between Russia and the EU were suspended. In September of the same year, the EU suspended its visa facilitation agreement with Russia, making Russian citizens face a lengthier, more expensive visa approval process to enter the EU. Processing fees for Schengen visas — which allow non-EU citizens to travel…

CNN  —  Editor’s Note: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions. Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative has partnered with CNN to drive awareness and education around key sustainability issues and to inspire positive action. Pangolins have two claims to fame: first, that they are the world’s only scaly mammal, and second, they are one of the most trafficked animals globally. Beyond that, most people know very little about them. But the new Netflix documentary “Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey,” hopes to change that. The 90-minute film follows the…

New York CNN  —  Chicken has quickly become the fast-food menu item of choice for American consumers, putting McDonald’s in a tough spot. Chicken revenue at McDonald’s fell behind the explosive sales at Raising Cane’s, Wingstop and other chicken-centric chains, as well as new entrants like Taco Bell, which all sell crispy chicken tenders and nuggets. So McDonald’s revealed Thursday that it will bring back its eagerly anticipated chicken strips following a five-year disappearance. Beginning May 5, the chain will start selling McCrispy Strips, which are all-white chicken tenders coated in crispy, golden-brown breading. The tenders are an extension of…

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that there are direct talks between the US and China “every day” as the two countries negotiate on trade. “Yeah, of course, every day,” the president said when asked about direct contact between the US and China. As a tit-for-tat trade war escalated dramatically over the past couple months, Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports to at least 145%, alarming Wall Street and economists alike. Many major banks predicted the massive tariffs — as well as China’s major retaliatory tariffs on US goods — would plunge the US and global economies into a recession. Treasury…

Editor’s Note: President Donald Trump’s blitz against political norms sent shock waves through the federal government. Unlike his first term, he and his team arrived with extensive plans for bold action, some of which constitutional scholars have said may be illegal. This is Part 1 of an in-depth, contemporaneous look at the first 100 days of Trump’s second term. CNN  —  Bitter gusts are sweeping the frozen Potomac River, driving the wind chill into the teens. On the western front of the United States Capitol, rows of folding chairs are frosted and empty. Snow flurries howl above the iconic dome,…

New York CNN  —  US stocks soared Wednesday, but the S&P 500 is still trying to climb out of slump instigated by President Donald Trump’s trade war. After hitting a record high in February, the S&P 500 dropped into correction in March as Trump unveiled his plan for tariffs. The benchmark index as of Wednesday was still down 12.5% from its peak two months ago. (A 10% decline from a peak is considered a correction. A 20% decline from a peak is considered a bear market). The market has shed $6.5 trillion since its record high in February, according to…

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support. CNN  —  Legalization of cannabis products may be linked to growing use among teens, a new study found. Teen use of cannabis rose 26% in Canadian provinces that legalized the sale of edibles and extracts in October 2019, according to the study, which published Friday in the journal JAMA Network Open. Edible use increased 43%, raising concerns about youth-friendly forms of the drug, such as cannabis chocolates, candies, sodas and desserts — the same…