Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's recent funding cuts, arguing that it violated its constitutional rights. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / David Adam Kess, Nov. 5, 2019)

Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding freeze

By Zo Terrana | May. 4

Harvard University, in its fight against the Trump administration, filed a lawsuit on Apri 21. against the administration's actions to terminate the university’s funding. Harvard argued that the administration violated its constitutional rights and endangered its “academic independence,” according to the Wall Street Journal. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court in Massachusetts, NPR reported.

At least 54 Christians were killed at the hands of Islamic Fulani herdsmen on a Nigerian Christian farming community in North-Central Nigeria. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / MissyMooooo, Aug. 15, 2024)

54 murdered in Nigerian village by Muslim extremists after deadly Palm Sunday attack

By Zo Terrana | Apr. 28

The theme of this week’s Good News Lions article is Good samaritan recognition and sustainable conversion of methanol. (Graphic by Sandra Abrantes)

Good News Lions: Good Samaritan saves woman from drowning, and sewage becomes sustainable marine fuel

By Brinda Patel | Apr. 24

Japan became the first country to build a 3D-printed train station in Arida, Japan. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / y.ganden, April 21, 2015)

Japan builds 3D printed train station in 6 hours

By Brinda Patel | Apr. 23

The 266th pope, Pope Francis, passed away at age 88 from a stroke and heart failure. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Pope Francis, ‘The People’s Pope,’ has died

By Abigail Holliday | Apr. 23

Hawaii faces a steep decline in tourism following rising vacation costs, among other factors. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Dana Hutchinson, Feb. 23, 2017)

Hawaii’s tourism industry is suffering

By Parisa Burton | Apr. 22

President Trump’s senior advisor Elon Musk has clashed with top trade advisor Peter Navarro pertaining to tariffs. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Gage Skidmore, Feb. 20, 2025)

Elon Musk and top trade advisor Peter Navarro clash over tariff plans

By Zo Terrana | Apr. 17

Tech billionaire and President Trump’s senior advisor Elon Musk has recently clashed with top trade advisor Peter Navarro pertaining to the tariff sector. Navarro drew the ire of Musk in an CNBC interview, stating that Elon Musk is a car assembler that wants cheap foreign parts. Navarro also criticized multinational auto company Tesla, stating that the company is “not a car manufacturer,” according to USA Today. Navarro ultimately ended the interview by stating that “all is good with Elon,” according to NBC News.

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services sees large-scale job cuts following President Trump’s orders. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Solomon Navarro, March 11, 2021)

Trump administration set to purge thousands of Department of Health and Human Service jobs

By Zo Terrana | Apr. 13

The United States Department of Health and Human Services has seen a drastic cut in the agency's number of jobs due to the efforts of President Donald Trump’s administration. The HHS, a cabinet-level executive branch department of the federal government, may see up to 10,000 employees laid off, according to CBS News. This number was doubled as another 10,000 employees took “early retirement and voluntary separation offers,” CBS news reported.

Tesla's electric vehicle sales have plummeted following CEO Elon Musk's recent political decisions. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Paul Goyette, March 22, 2025)

Tesla sales plummet amid Elon Musk backlash

By Brinda Patel | Apr. 9

After Elon Musk voiced his support for President Donald Trump’s administration and far right parties in Europe, Tesla has now become a subject of boycotts and political protests. Musk’s right-wing shift is not sitting well with Tesla shareholders and potential buyers, a majority of whom identify as liberal, according to PBS.

Thousands anti-Trump demonstrations emerge in cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Can Pac Swire, April 5, 2025)

Nationwide anti-Trump protests emerge in response to controversial executive actions

By Parisa Burton | Apr. 9

A series of mass anti-Trump protests emerged in cities nationwide on April 5 in response to Social Security, healthcare, tariffs and education slashes, as well as crackdowns on immigration. Organizations including the grassroots movement Indivisible and public policy advocacy group MoveOn spearheaded the “Hands Off” protests, according to the The New York Times.

The theme of this week’s Good News Lions article is animals’ vital contributions. (Graphic by Sandra Abrantes)

Good News Lions: 100-year-old tortoise ensures species survival, ‘Hero Rat’ sniffs out record number of landmines

By Andrea Kuruc | Apr. 9

Good News Lions is the Nation & World section’s bi-weekly news segment, highlighting positive news in the country and around the world. The theme of this article is animals’ vital contributions.

Cory Booker sets new record for the longest speech on the Senate floor. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / U.S. Senate, 2025)

Sen. Cory Booker officially breaks 68-year record for longest speech on the Senate floor

By Kylie Macallister | Apr. 9

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker has set a new record for the longest speech on the Senate floor as a form of protest against the agenda of the Trump administration.

Artificial intelligence has successfully been used to repurpose drugs to treat life-threatening illnesses. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Mohamedgu123, March 4, 2025)

AI saves life of man who previously thought he was going to die

By Brinda Patel | Apr. 3

Joseph Coates, a man suffering from POEMS syndrome, found himself paralyzed from his arms to his legs after continuous, ineffective medical treatments in 2024.

The Black Lives Matter street mural in Washington, D.C. began dismantlement on March 10. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / G. Edward Johnson, March 10, 2025)

Black Lives Matter Plaza dismantled in Washington, D.C.

By Brinda Patel | Mar. 31

After President Donald Trump pledged to eliminate “wokeness” in America, construction workers began removing the city’s Black Lives Matter street mural in Washington, D.C., on March 10. The Trump administration also recently revived congressional efforts to put Washington back under direct federal control, according to AP News.

The theme of this week’s Good News Lions article is human-wildlife interactions. (Graphic by Sandra Abrantes)

Good News Lions: Bees protect farms from elephants, fishing bans save African penguins

By Parisa Burton | Mar. 27

Good News Lions is the Nation & World section’s bi-weekly news segment, highlighting positive news in the country and around the world. The theme of this article is human and animal collaborations.

Forever 21 will be closing its stores after filing for its second bankruptcy. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Raysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler, Nov. 17, 2019)

Forever 21 is closing its doors

By Brinda Patel | Mar. 27

After filing for bankruptcy six years ago, Forever 21 is ready to close its doors in shopping malls after filing for bankruptcy again earlier this month.

An executive order signed by Trump aims to dismantle the Department of Education. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / ajay_ suresh, June 21, 2024)

Trump issues executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education

By Briana Keenan | Mar. 27

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 20 with the goal of dismantling the United States Department of Education, according to AP News.

A Newark, New Jersey police detective was fatally shot on duty. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Oct. 21, 2016)

Detective killed, officer injured by 14-year-old suspect during Newark shootout

By Zo Terrana | Mar. 23

A Newark, New Jersey detective was killed and another officer critically injured after being engaged in a shootout with a 14-year-old suspect on March 7. The teenage suspect has been taken into custody on murder charges, according to USA Today.

Target shoppers are boycotting the company following its rollback on various DEI programs. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / WhisperToMe, May 13, 2021)

Americans boycott Target after company removes several DEI initiatives

By Brinda Patel | Mar. 15

After the Trump administration enacted an executive order to remove diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from the workplace on Jan. 21, several prominent corporations have announced plans to scale back from their respective DEI initiatives.

Czech leaders condemn President Trump’s meeting with Zelenskyy. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Jitka Tomečková, May 14, 2024)

Czech leaders respond to rising Trump-Ukrainian tensions

By Andrea Kuruc | Mar. 14

President Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has triggered a fury of responses from the Czech Republic. The Feb. 28 meeting was expected to discuss ongoing United States involvement in Ukraine’s defense against Russian invasion. However, talks ended abruptly after contentious debate, much of which focused on Zelenskyy’s gratitude for U.S. financial and military assistance.

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