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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
House Democrat: Trump wants to follow Putin ‘model,' destroy institutions
Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) accused President Trump of trying to emulate Russian President Vladimir Putin by punishing Harvard University and other institutions Trump views as opposing his administration. 'He wants to follow the model of Vladimir Putin,' Meeks, the ranking member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told CNN's Sara Sidner in an interview Wednesday. 'He wants us to be similar to that.' Meeks said Trump is 'trying to destroy our institutions,' which he described as the 'fabric of America.' Trump has taken aim at Harvard by canceling federal contracts, threatening the college's ability to enroll students from other countries, launching multiple investigations and questioning the school's tax-exempt status, among other efforts. The university and the administration are in ongoing legal fights over the rifts. Trump accused Harvard of fostering discrimination and antisemitism on campus and said that's why he has gone after the nation's oldest and richest college. 'Harvard is an Anti-Semitic, Far Left Institution, as are numerous others, with students being accepted from all over the World that want to rip our Country apart,' Trump wrote in a recent Truth Social post. 'The place is a Liberal mess, allowing a certain group of crazed lunatics to enter and exit the classroom and spew fake ANGER AND HATE. It is truly horrific!' Meeks disagreed with Trump's claims. 'This is about retribution,' he told Sidner. 'This is about individuals, as we've seen again and again, universities, law firms, any individual that Trump perceives to be his enemy.' 'It's about him wanting to be a king,' Meeks added. Meeks said he views universities like Harvard as offering a valuable avenue for scholars to come to the U.S. and make the country better through research and other endeavors. 'That's what we should be about, not [Trump] trying to stand and look like a king and say, 'This is what I want; this against me, and so, therefore, I'm going after you,'' Meeks said. Trump has shown increasing hostility toward Putin in recent days after maintaining a friendly relationship with the Russian leader in the past. Trump lashed out this week over Russia's continued war against Ukraine. 'What Vladimir Putin doesn't realize is that if it weren't for me, lots of really bad things would have already happened to Russia, and I mean REALLY BAD,' Trump posted Tuesday on Truth Social. 'He's playing with fire!' Meeks has proposed legislation that would put new sanctions on Putin and Russia. 'There is no pressure on Russia at all, and I think it's time for the United States Congress to step up,' Meeks said on CNN. 'All along what Putin wanted to do was buy time and allow Trump to come in and do nothing so that they could do all that they wanted to do. And that's what's happening here.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
28-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
House Democrat: Trump wants to follow Putin ‘model,' destroy institutions
Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) accused President Trump of trying to emulate Russian President Vladimir Putin by punishing Harvard University and other institutions Trump views as opposing his administration. 'He wants to follow the model of Vladimir Putin,' Meeks, the ranking member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told CNN's Sara Sidner in an interview Wednesday. 'He wants us to be similar to that.' Meeks said Trump is 'trying to destroy our institutions,' which he described as the 'fabric of America.' Trump has taken aim at Harvard by canceling federal contracts, threatening the college's ability to enroll students from other countries, launching multiple investigations and questioning the school's tax-exempt status, among other efforts. The university and the administration are in ongoing legal fights over the rifts. Trump accused Harvard of fostering discrimination and antisemitism on campus and said that's why he has gone after the nation's oldest and richest college. 'Harvard is an Anti-Semitic, Far Left Institution, as are numerous others, with students being accepted from all over the World that want to rip our Country apart,' Trump wrote in a recent Truth Social post. 'The place is a Liberal mess, allowing a certain group of crazed lunatics to enter and exit the classroom and spew fake ANGER AND HATE. It is truly horrific!' Meeks disagreed with Trump's claims. 'This is about retribution,' he told Sidner. 'This is about individuals, as we've seen again and again, universities, law firms, any individual that Trump perceives to be his enemy.' 'It's about him wanting to be a king,' Meeks added. Meeks said he views universities like Harvard as offering a valuable avenue for scholars to come to the U.S. and make the country better through research and other endeavors. 'That's what we should be about, not (Trump) trying to stand and look like a king and say, 'This is what I want; this against me, and so, therefore, I'm going after you,'' Meeks said. Trump has shown increasing hostility toward Putin in recent days after maintaining a friendly relationship with the Russian leader in the past. Trump lashed out this week over Russia's continued war against Ukraine. 'What Vladimir Putin doesn't realize is that if it weren't for me, lots of really bad things would have already happened to Russia, and I mean REALLY BAD,' Trump posted on Truth Social on Tuesday. 'He's playing with fire!' Meeks has proposed legislation that would put new sanctions on Putin and Russia. 'There is no pressure on Russia at all, and I think it's time for the United States Congress to step up,' Meeks said on CNN. 'All along what Putin wanted to do was buy time and allow Trump to come in and do nothing so that they could do all that they wanted to do. And that's what's happening here.'
Epoch Times
27-05-2025
- Epoch Times
CCTV Footage Released in Sydney Childcare Centre Arson Probe
New South Wales (NSW) Police have released CCTV footage as part of an ongoing investigation into a suspected arson attack and anti-Semitic vandalism at a childcare centre in Sydney's east earlier this year. The footage shows two men and a black Audi sedan believed to be linked to the incident, which occurred just after midnight on Jan. 21. Both men are described as being of medium build, about 180 cm tall, with facial hair, and were wearing dark-coloured hooded jumpers. The vehicle was seen travelling along the M5 from Fairford Road before the incident, and later exiting the motorway at Kingsgrove Road. The black Audi was subsequently located in Kingsgrove and seized by police for forensic examination. Investigators have released still images of the suspects and the car, urging anyone with relevant information or dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. How the Childcare Centre Attack Unfolded Just after midnight, emergency services were called to the Only About Children childcare centre on Storey Street, Maroubra, following reports of a fire. Related Stories 4/7/2025 3/13/2025 Fire and Rescue NSW crews arrived to find the ground floor alight. The blaze was extinguished, but the building sustained significant damage. Anti-Semitic graffiti, including offensive language, was spray-painted on an external wall. No one was inside the building at the time, and no injuries were reported. Although the childcare centre has no known ties to the Jewish community, it is located just a few doors down from a synagogue with its own early learning facilities. Officers from the Eastern Beaches Police Area Command established a crime scene and launched Strike Force Pearl to investigate the suspicious fire and hate-related vandalism. Authorities Condemn Hate Crimes Only About Children CEO Anna Learmonth said the organisation was 'shocked and horrified' by the attack. The incident occurred during a broader surge in anti-Semitic acts across Sydney. NSW Police reaffirmed their commitment to tackling hate-fuelled violence. Operation Shelter was established in October 2023 to gather intelligence and respond to hate-related threats following the Israel-Gaza conflict. Since then, 181 arrests have been made and more than 450 charges laid. Strike Force Pearl, created to focus specifically on incidents targeting the Jewish community, has led to eight people being charged with a total of 59 offences. In response to the rising threat, the Australian Federal Police also launched a dedicated task force in December 2024 to investigate hate crimes against the Jewish community and federal parliamentarians. Police have called for public cooperation, stressing the importance of community vigilance and unity in addressing targeted violence. 'It's vital that we all work together to keep New South Wales a safe place for every community,' NSW Police said.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested after large amount of cash and luxury watch found in raid
A 52 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering after police found £15,000 and Rolex watch during a raid yesterday, May 15. Officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Money Laundering team, part of GMP's Economic Crime Unit, carried out a warrant at a business premises on Bury New Road, Cheetham Hill as part of an operation to tackle money laundering in Greater Manchester. During a search, £15,000 in cash and a Rolex watch were seized. One man, 52, was arrested on suspicion of money laundering and remains in custody ahead of being questioned. The arrest was a result of an intelligence-led investigation designed to disrupt and dismantle serious and organised criminal finances say police. (Image: GMP) Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to the Bury Times morning newsletter as well as our breaking news alerts. Detective Inspector Sarah Langley from GMP's Economic Crime Unit, said: 'The Money Laundering Team conducted the warrant today which was a culmination of complex proactive policing to tackle criminal finances. "The result today will significantly disrupt this kind of activity that lines the pockets of organised crime groups. "This is money and assets that we think have been obtained through criminal means and we are determined to ensure that anyone found to be responsible for this offence will be brought to justice and have anything of value in their name seized. 'We utilise all powers available to us to seize assets from those who we suspect are involved in organised crime. We hope the activity today sends a message to anyone engaged in this activity to expect a robust and relentless response from us. READ NEXT: Crews back in town for second day of filming major TV drama READ NEXT: Office block vandalised with red paint in 'Anti-Semitic' attack 'Last year through activity that occurred across the force, a total of £17,715,283.24 was seized and recovered from criminals and through the Asset Recovery Incentivisation Scheme (ARIS), a proportion of the money that is seized from criminals as a result of policing activity is given back to the community. 'Already this tax year since 1 April 2025, the teams in the unit have already forfeited over £1 million of cash and the work continues to strip those who are blighting our communities of their assets that are used to further criminality.' (Image: GMP) Anyone with information about suspicious financial activity can report it to police online through the online crime reporting for or by calling 101. You can also report via the GMP Live Chat service on their website. Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
NZ Herald
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
AI ‘book thieves' copied Holocaust survivor's memoir, says author
She said this computer-generated reworking was then put up for sale on platforms Amazon and Goodreads. Thompson said it was 'clearly the dark side of AI' and expressed shock that someone thought the 'very personal story was fair game for anyone with a reasonable knowledge of AI and what books were selling well on Amazon'. Following pressure from Thompson, the AI memoir was removed from Amazon and Goodreads. Anti-Semitic pseudonyms However, Thompson was shocked to find another manipulated version of the Holocaust survivor's life story was uploaded to the platforms. This time it was given the altered title From Darkness To Light: The Remarkable Journey of Holocaust Survivor Renee Salt. Whoever had altered the text using AI, in order to change it just enough to avoid copyright claims, put the book on sale for £8.99 ($20). The person who took and manipulated the text also appears to have used mocking pseudonyms, Thompson said. One AI book thief went by the name Jude, German for 'Jew', while the other went by 'Penny Pincher'. Thompson said: 'Creaming profit off the hard work of a 95-year-old who escaped the gas chambers is about as low as it is possible to get. 'I suppose therefore the problem isn't AI. The problem is the humans who use it.' Amazon told The Times, which first reported on the claims, that it invests 'significant time and resources to ensure our guidelines are followed' and would remove books that did not adhere to them. A spokeswoman said: 'We have content guidelines governing which books can be listed for sale, and we have proactive and reactive methods that help us detect content that violates our guidelines, whether AI-generated or not.'
