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Bloomberg
an hour ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Abby Joseph Cohen Says Fed Likely on Hold, May Cut in 2H
Abby Joseph Cohen, a Columbia Business School professor, says she's concerned about the potentially disruptive economic impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs in the second half of the year. She speaks on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
Globe and Mail
3 hours ago
- Health
- Globe and Mail
South Carolina parents call for safety warnings after son killed by brain-eating amoeba in lake
Two weeks after Jaysen Carr spent the Fourth of July swimming and riding on a boat on one of South Carolina's most popular lakes, he was dead from an amoeba that lives in the warm water and entered his brain through his nose. His parents had no clue the brain-eating amoeba, whose scientific name is Naegleria fowleri, even existed in Lake Murray, just 15 miles (24 kilometres) west of Columbia. They found out when a doctor, in tears, told them the diagnosis after what seemed like a fairly regular headache and nausea took a serious turn. Jaysen, 12, fought for a week before dying on July 18, making him one of about 160 people known to have died from the amoeba in the U.S. in the past 60 years. As they grieve their son, the boy's parents said they were stunned to learn South Carolina, like most other U.S. states, has no law requiring public reporting of deaths or infections from the amoeba. The lake wasn't closed and no water testing was performed. If they hadn't spoken up, they wonder if anyone would have even known what happened. 'I can't believe we don't have our son. The result of him being a child was losing his life. That does not sit well. And I am terrified it will happen to someone else,' Clarence Carr told The Associated Press as his wife sat beside him, hugging a stuffed tiger that had a recording of their middle child's heartbeat. What is the brain-eating amoeba that killed an American boy swimming in a lake? Jaysen loved sports. He played football and baseball. He loved people, too. As soon as he met you, he was your friend, his father said. He was smart enough to have skipped a grade in school and to play several instruments in his middle school band in Columbia. 'He either loved you or he just didn't know you,' his father said. 'He was the type of person who could go to a jump park and five minutes later say, 'This is my friend James.'' Friends invited Jaysen and his family for the Fourth of July holiday weekend on the lake, where Jaysen spent hours swimming, fishing and riding on an inner tube that was being pulled by a boat. 'Mom and Dad, that was the best Fourth of July I've ever had,' Clarence Carr remembered his son telling him. A few days later, Jaysen's head started to hurt. Pain relievers helped. But the next day the headache got worse and he started throwing up. He told the emergency room doctors exactly where he was hurting. But soon he started to get disoriented and lethargic. The amoeba was in his brain, already causing an infection and destroying brain tissue. It entered through his nose as water was forced deep into his nasal passages, possibly from one of the times Jaysen jumped into the water. It then travelled along his olfactory nerve into his brain. The amoeba caused an infection called primary amebic meningoencephalitis. Fewer than 10 people a year get it in the U.S., and over 95% of them die. The last death from the amoeba in South Carolina was in 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The amoeba is fairly common. There is no science-based threshold for what level of the organism in the water would be safe or unsafe, and it would be difficult to test water regularly, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services said in a statement. Researchers are still trying to figure out why the infections are so rare. Some people have been found to have had antibodies, signalling they may have survived exposure. Others may die from brain swelling and other problems without the amoeba ever being detected. Last year, the CDC started a pilot program of giving infected patients an antibiotic approved for use in Europe that has killed the amoeba in lab studies The amoeba becomes dangerous in water that stays over 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius) and for years has been seen almost exclusively in the summer in the southern part of the country. But a few recent cases have popped up in Maryland, Indiana and Minnesota, scientists said. The CDC said 167 cases of the infection have been reported in the U.S. between 1962 and 2024, and only four people have survived. One infection in a body of water doesn't increase the chances of another infection in the same body of water, the CDC said. The amoeba cannot move from one person to another. Boys seem most susceptible, but researchers don't know if that is simply because they are more likely to jump and dive into the water or play in sediment at the bottom of lakes. The amoeba can show up in hot springs, rivers and, on rare occasions, in tap water. That's why doctors recommend using sterile water for cleaning nasal passages with a neti pot. The only way to be completely safe is to not swim in lakes or rivers and, if you do, keep your head above water. Pinching your nose or using nose clips when diving or swimming can keep water out of your nose. As he sat in an intensive care hospital room with his son, Clarence Carr couldn't help but think of all the people on the lake. He wondered if any of them had any clue about the microscopic danger in that water. 'There are entire families out there on pontoon boats, jumping off, just like our kids were having the time of their lives,' he said. 'It very well could be their last moments, and they are unaware of it.'
CNN
3 hours ago
- Business
- CNN
Columbia president defends $220 million deal with Trump administration
Columbia president defends $220 million deal with Trump administration Columbia University announced that it has reached a $200 million settlement with the Trump administration following months of negotiation to restore federal funding to the school. The Trump administration accused the university of violating anti-discrimination laws and froze federal funding to critical scientific research. Columbia did not admit to wrongdoing. Acting Columbia University president Claire Shipman discussed the settlement with CNN's Kate Bolduan. 01:16 - Source: CNN Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys lay out conditions to be met before she gives testimony to Congress Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell has offered to testify before Congress, but with major conditions, including immunity. CNN's Kaitlan Collins breaks down the list of demands sent to the House Oversight Committee by her attorneys. 01:20 - Source: CNN Trump and Netanyahu spar over starvation claims President Trump told reporters that the imagery out of Gaza was 'real starvation' and that 'you can't fake that' in a rare rebuke of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who claimed over the weekend that there is 'no starvation in Gaza.' A recent UN-backed agency alert, meanwhile, warned that the 'worst-case scenario of famine' is unfolding in Gaza. 01:12 - Source: CNN Preventing 'woke' AI is President Trump's latest target in an Executive Order. But can AI be 'woke?' The 'Preventing Woke AI in the Federal Government' executive order requires government-used AI large language models – the type of models that power chatbots like ChatGPT – adhere to President Donald Trump's 'unbiased AI principles.' Audie Cornish speaks with CNN Business Tech Editor Lisa Eadicicco on whether AI can be ideologically biased, or 'woke' to begin with. 01:27 - Source: CNN US reaches framework for trade deal with EU President Donald Trump announced that the United States and the European Union reached a framework for a trade deal, after talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Turnberry, Scotland. Hundreds protest Trump's visit to Scotland People across Scotland are protesting President Trump's visit to the country. CNN's Jeff Zeleny spoke with protesters at the US Consulate in Edinburgh about why they showed up to push back against the Trump administration. 01:07 - Source: CNN Five shady things you didn't know about Epstein's plea deal CNN's Jake Tapper shares five shady things you probably didn't know about Jeffrey Epstein's plea deal. 02:09 - Source: CNN FEMA describes risks to the US from $1B in grant cuts The Federal Emergency Management Agency has proposed cutting nearly $1 billion in grant funding that communities and first responders nationwide use to better prepare for disasters and to bolster security for possible terror or cyberattacks. CNN's Gabe Cohen reports. 01:13 - Source: CNN 'South Park' skewers Trump after signing new Paramount deal In their first episode of the season, the creators of "South Park" mocked President Donald Trump and Paramount after they just signed a new $1.5 billion contract. Paramount is looking to merge with Skydance Media and needs the Trump-influenced FCC to approve the deal. 01:24 - Source: CNN Erin Burnett on the significance of Trump knowing he's in the Epstein files CNN's Erin Burnett explains how reports that President Trump was briefed that he is named in the Epstein files shine a light on his recent denials of that exact claim. 02:13 - Source: CNN Judge declines to release Epstein grand jury documents A Florida federal judge declined to release additional grand jury documents from the criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, marking the first roadblock in the Justice Department's efforts to quell the public backlash over the handling of the case. CNN's Evan Perez reports. 02:43 - Source: CNN Kaitlan Collins asks Tulsi Gabbard if she's targeting Obama to improve her standing with Trump 00:51 - Source: CNN Trump announces US-Japan trade deal President Donald Trump announced a long-awaited trade agreement with Japan on Tuesday night, a framework between the allies and major trading partners that appeared elusive just weeks ago. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout breaks down what's in the deal. 00:46 - Source: CNN What's behind White House attacks on the Fed Chair? White House advisers are ramping up attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. CNN's Phil Mattingly explains why the Trump Administration could make Powell's life miserable, even as the President says he has no plan to fire him. 02:09 - Source: CNN Johnson shuts door on House vote before Sept. to release Epstein files Speaker Mike Johnson said he does not plan to allow votes on any measures related to the Jeffrey Epstein case before September, despite intense pressure from some of his own GOP members. 01:10 - Source: CNN Jon Stewart slams CBS for canceling 'Late Show' "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart slammed CBS during his first broadcast since Stephen Colbert announced "The Late Show" would not return beyond May 2026. Some critics alleged the cancellation of Colbert's show is an effort to smooth the parent company's desired merger with Skydance Media. CBS cited financial reasons for discontinuing the show. 01:49 - Source: CNN Epstein accuser recounts Trump's late-night visit to Epstein's office Jeffrey Epstein accuser Maria Farmer talks to CNN's Erin Burnett about an interaction she had with President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein when she was 25. The White House denies that President Trump visited Jeffrey Epstein's office 03:44 - Source: CNN Will Commanders' billionaire owners give in to Trump? President Donald Trump has threatened to restrict a stadium deal with the NFL's Washington Commanders if they don't change the team name back to 'Redskins.' CNN Contributor and Prime Video host of "The Cari Champion Show" Cari Champion says she has 'a hard time believing' the owners will capitulate. 02:10 - Source: CNN An inside look at one of the most coveted offices in the US Capitol Sen. Chris Coons (D-Delaware) gives CNN's Dana Bash a tour of his office once occupied by the late Senator John McCain, as well as a "hideaway" that offers an impressive view and backdrop for bipartisan discussions both senators are known for. 02:17 - Source: CNN Harvard takes on Trump administration in court Harvard University was back in court for a hearing in its funding fight case against the Trump administration, who froze more than $2 billion in federal funding for research this Spring. Harvard lawyer Steven Lehotsky argued the government is in 'blatant and unrepentant violation' of the First Amendment, as well as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. CNN's Betsy Klein reports. 01:51 - Source: CNN Democrats walk out before vote for controversial Trump nominee Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of Emil Bove, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, to a federal judgeship, over the loud protests of Democrats. 01:42 - Source: CNN Trump's 'Manosphere' problems Influential podcasters with large audiences of millennial and Gen Z men helped propel President Donald Trump to victory in 2024. Now some of those same voices are sharing criticisms of the current administration. CNN's Steve Contorno breaks it down. 01:56 - Source: CNN Trump DOJ fires federal prosecutor in Epstein case Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor in the case against accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, has been fired from her job in the Southern District of New York, according to people familiar with the situation. 01:56 - Source: CNN Bernie Sanders calls Trump's GOP 'cult of the individual' Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) tells CNN's Anderson Cooper that Republicans developed an almost Stalinist-type devotion to President Donald Trump. 00:45 - Source: CNN This Native American senator brings Oklahoma ranch style to Washington Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) gives CNN's Dana Bash a tour of his Capitol office, which showcases his Cherokee heritage and rancher lifestyle. 02:35 - Source: CNN Ex-Trump business associate on Trump's friendship with Epstein CNN's Erin Burnett speaks with former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino COO Jack O'Donnell about one of President Trump's previous interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. 02:27 - Source: CNN Fearing ICE crackdown, this family self-deports Fearing increased immigration enforcement, undocumented immigrant Julio Mendoza and his American wife, Sasha, made the difficult decision to self-deport to Mexico with their three children, all of whom are US Citizens. CNN's Priscilla Alvarez reports. 01:35 - Source: CNN
Economic Times
3 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Trump urges Harvard to pay more than Columbia in federal settlement talks
Agencies The White House is pushing Harvard University to pay a larger financial settlement than Columbia University to restore over $2 billion in frozen federal funding. According to a person familiar with the matter, US President Donald Trump is personally involved in the negotiations and wants Harvard to exceed Columbia's recent $221 million deal to set a precedent for other elite universities, as reported by The Harvard Crimson. Columbia finalized its settlement earlier this week, agreeing to pay $221 million, including $21 million related to a Title VII case, and accept several conditions. These included rolling back certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, adopting a federal definition of antisemitism, revising its Middle East curriculum, and tightening the vetting of international students. In return, the government restored over $400 million in research funding. Harvard has not publicly commented on the talks, though private sources confirm that negotiations with the Trump administration have been ongoing for weeks. The terms are still under discussion and a final deal has not yet been reached. The settlement talks follow a formal finding from the US Department of Education that Harvard violated Title VI for failing to act swiftly on reports of campus antisemitism. President Trump and his administration have since taken several actions against the university, including suspending billions in research grants, questioning its tax-exempt status, and increasing scrutiny of foreign donations and visa programs. As per The Harvard Crimson report, education Secretary Linda McMahon described the Columbia deal as a 'roadmap' for future agreements. 'We'd like to have a resolution [with Harvard] outside of the courts,' she said in a CNN interview on Thursday. Though Harvard has not acknowledged the negotiations publicly, the university has already adopted policies that align with the administration's demands. These include adopting the federal antisemitism definition, scaling back DEI programs, and closing identity-based student administration continues to press for further changes, including a third-party audit of campus ideological diversity. Harvard President Alan M. Garber has indicated in private that he shares concerns about political imbalance on campus. If a deal is reached, Harvard would become the third Ivy League university to settle with the Trump administration. The University of Pennsylvania resolved its case earlier this year without a financial penalty but agreed to ban transgender athletes from women's sports. Harvard has also filed a lawsuit challenging the freeze on federal funds. A ruling is expected before September 3, the deadline set by the White House to wind down obligations under cancelled grants. The outcome of the legal case may influence the final terms, or timing, of a settlement. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. Jane St: How an options trader smelt a rat when others raised a toast Regulators promote exchanges; can they stifle one? Watch IEX TCS job cuts may not stop at 12,000; its bench policy threatens more From near bankruptcy to blockbuster drug: How Khorakiwala turned around Wockhardt Stock Radar: SBI Life rebounds after testing 50-DEMA; could hit fresh record highs above Rs 2,000 – check target & stop loss These 10 banking stocks can give more than 25% returns in 1 year, according to analysts Two Trades for Today: A metals stock for an over 6% gain, a large-cap chemicals maker for about 7% upmove F&O Radar| Deploy Broken Wing in LIC Housing Finance to benefit from bearish outlook
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
UCLA reaches $6 million settlement with Jewish students and professor over campus protests
Advt Advt The University of California, Los Angeles, reached a $6 million settlement with three Jewish students and a Jewish professor whose lawsuit against the university argued it violated their civil rights by allowing pro-Palestinian protesters in 2024 to block their access to classes and other areas on settlement comes nearly a year after a preliminary injunction was issued, marking the first time a U.S. judge had ruled against a university over their handling of on-campus demonstrations against Israel's war in initially had argued that it had no legal responsibility over the issue because protesters, not the university, blocked Jewish students' access to areas. The university also worked with law enforcement to thwart attempts to set up new protest U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi disagreed and ordered UCLA to create a plan to protect Jewish students on campus. The University of California, one of the nation's largest public university systems, has since created systemwide campus guidelines on the university handled dispersing the encampment in the spring drew widespread criticism. One night, counterprotesters attacked the pro-Palestinian encampment, throwing traffic cones and firing pepper spray, with fighting that continued for hours, injuring more than a dozen people, before police stepped in. The next day, after hundreds defied orders to leave, more than 200 people were administration joins lawsuit filed by Jewish students In March, the Trump administration joined the lawsuit filed by the Jewish students and Jewish professor as it opened new investigations into allegations of antisemitism at Columbia University; the University of California, Berkeley; the University of Minnesota; Northwestern University and Portland State week, Columbia agreed to pay $200 million as part of a settlement to resolve investigations into alleged violations of federal antidiscrimination laws and restore more than $400 million in research Trump administration plans to use its deal with Columbia as a template for other universities, with financial penalties that are now seen as an expectation for future finds UCLA violated civil rights of Jewish students On Tuesday, the Trump administration announced the U.S. Department of Justice 's Civil Rights Division found UCLA violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, "by acting with deliberate indifference in creating a hostile educational environment for Jewish and Israeli students.""UCLA failed to take timely and appropriate action in response to credible claims of harm and hostility on its campus," said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department's Civil Rights university has said that it's committed to campus safety and will continue to implement recommendations."Today's settlement reflects a critically important goal that we share with the plaintiffs: to foster a safe, secure and inclusive environment for all members of our community and ensure that there is no room for antisemitism anywhere on campus," University of California Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly said in a agrees to granting students equal access As part of the settlement agreement, UCLA must ensure Jewish students, faculty and staff are not excluded from anything $6.13 million settlement will pay the plaintiffs' damages and legal fees. About $2.3 million will go to eight organizations that combat antisemitism, the university protesters also sue university A group of 35 pro-Palestinian students, faculty members, legal observers, journalists and activists also has filed a lawsuit against UCLA, alleging the university failed to protect those who participated in the demonstrations. Some Jewish students have also taken part in protests on campuses around the country against Israel's war in the 2014 protests at UCLA, at least 15 pro-Palestinian protesters were injured and the tepid response by authorities drew criticism from political leaders as well as Muslim students and advocacy groups.
