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 The Trump Administration's actions on international student visas have created a turbulent landscape. Earlier in 2025, about 1,200 students had their visas abruptly canceled, causing widespread confusion. However, the Department of Justice later reinstated these visas due to various factors. More recently, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to revoke visas for certain Chinese students with alleged Communist Party connections or studying in "critical fields." Additionally, the State Department paused new student visa interviews globally to enhance social media vetting. These policies have led to increased uncertainty for international students, who significantly contribute to US universities' revenue and the broader economy. 

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 Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" concludes the acclaimed series with Tom Cruise returning as Ethan Hunt. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the film features intense action, including impressive underwater and aerial stunts performed by Cruise himself. The plot centers on stopping a rogue AI called The Entity and the villain Gabriel, though some critics find it overly complex and dialogue-heavy. Despite mixed reviews on the story, the film delivers spectacular visuals and heart-racing sequences, making it a must-see on the big screen. With high audience approval, it offers thrilling entertainment rooted in high-stakes espionage and jaw-dropping action. 

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 The full trailer for James Gunn’s Superman gives a detailed look at the reboot, starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. The story centers on Superman navigating political scrutiny after intervening in a war, while being interviewed by Lois. He faces multiple villains: Lex Luthor, The Engineer with nanotech powers, the Hammer of Boravia, and a mysterious masked figure—possibly Ultraman. Superman also fights a massive kaiju. DC heroes like Mister Terrific, Hawkgirl, and Green Lantern appear, hinting at early Justice League formation. The film promises intense action, heart, and humor, releasing July 11, 2025. 

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 Former President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a $400 million Boeing 747-8 luxury jet from Qatar’s royal family as a temporary Air Force One replacement. Trump criticized the current presidential aircraft as outdated and inferior to jets used by Gulf leaders. The Qatari plane, boasting opulent features, would later be displayed at his presidential library. However, the proposal has sparked backlash over potential violations of the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause and national security concerns, including surveillance risks. Critics argue the gift appears personal, despite White House claims it’s for military use. The ongoing delay in Boeing’s new Air Force One adds fuel to the debate. 

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 The $100 million New Jersey deli fraud involved Peter Coker Jr., Peter Coker Sr., and James Patten, who orchestrated a stock manipulation scheme to inflate the value of Hometown International—a tiny deli—and a shell company, E-Waste. Despite minimal or no business activity, the companies’ market caps soared due to coordinated trades: Hometown’s rose over 900%, E-Waste’s nearly 20,000%. The goal was to attract reverse mergers. The scam gained notoriety in 2021 after investor David Einhorn flagged the deli’s absurd valuation. All three men pleaded guilty. Coker Jr. was sentenced to 40 months; Coker Sr. received six months; Patten awaits sentencing. 

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 Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old cardinal from Chicago, has been elected Pope Leo XIV, making him the first American-born pope. A member of the Augustinian order, he also holds Peruvian nationality and spent 20 years as a missionary in Peru. Elevated to cardinal in 2023 by Pope Francis, he led the Vatican office responsible for appointing bishops. Known for progressive stances on immigration, climate change, and gun control, Prevost has drawn criticism from the MAGA right. Fluent in multiple languages, he addressed the public in Spanish and Italian after his election. He is viewed as a reformer aligned with Pope Francis' priorities. 

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 The Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon is a Chinese multirole combat aircraft developed by Chengdu Aircraft Corporation. Designed for air-to-air and strike missions, it features a delta wing-canard layout and first flew in 1998, entering service in 2004. Key variants include the J-10A, J-10S trainer, J-10B, and advanced J-10C, which boasts AESA radar and PL-10/PL-15 missiles. It is operated by China and Pakistan, with the latter flying the J-10CE. In May 2025, Pakistan claimed its J-10Cs shot down five Indian jets, including Rafales—a claim denied by India but emphasizing the jet’s potential in modern air combat. 

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 India and Pakistan have a deeply strained relationship rooted in the 1947 partition and shaped by the Two-Nation Theory, the Kashmir conflict, and events like the 1999 Kargil War and 2008 Mumbai attacks. Media in both countries is often accused of “narrow nationalism” or “jarhead journalism,” which fuels misinformation and heightens tensions. Recent incidents, including the 2025 Pahalgam attack and India’s ban on Pakistani YouTube channels, underscore the ongoing hostility. Geopolitical shifts and mutual distrust further complicate the situation. Despite occasional efforts toward peace and dialogue, the relationship remains tense, fragile, and riddled with historical and ideological divisions. 

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 Richard Clayderman, born Philippe Pagès in 1953 in Paris, is a renowned French pianist known for his romantic style. Trained at the Conservatoire de Paris, he left due to financial hardships and worked as an accompanist. His breakthrough came in 1976 with Ballade Pour Adeline, composed by Paul de Senneville, which sold over 22 million copies worldwide. To appeal internationally, he adopted his great-grandmother’s surname as his stage name. With over 1,300 recorded pieces and global acclaim—especially in Asia—he is recognized by Guinness as the most successful pianist in the world. Nancy Reagan dubbed him “the prince of romance.” 

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 A groundbreaking collaboration between VML, Lab-Grown Leather Ltd., and The Organoid Company is underway to create the world's first T. rex leather. Targeting the luxury market with eco-friendly, biodegradable alternatives, the team plans to engineer leather using synthetic DNA modeled on fossilized Tyrannosaurus rex collagen. Products like handbags and car seats are in development, with a flagship item expected by late 2025. However, paleontologists remain doubtful, citing the absence of preserved T. rex DNA and the degraded nature of fossilized collagen. Critics argue the leather will likely resemble that of modern animals, questioning whether the project is more hype than science. 

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