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Another COVID-19 variant is rising abroad. Doctors say theres no need to panic

Thursday, May 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Cases of the new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1, a descendent of the Omicron variant, are on the rise in some parts of the world, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).Currently, there are not enough cases in the United States to register... Read More.

Original Hamilton cast members reuniting for Tony Awards performance

Thursday, May 29 by ABC News

They are not throwing away their shot to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hamilton.Members of the original cast of the hit Broadway musical will be reuniting for a special performance at the 78th annual Tony Awards next month.Among the cast members participating are the show’s... Read More.

Trump administration backtracks on Harvard foreign student policy

Thursday, May 29 by ABC News

(CAMBRIDGE, Mass.) -- Ahead of a federal hearing over Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, the acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued a letter Thursday giving the school 30 days to challenge the administration's revocation of that certification.The... Read More.

On graduation day, Harvards lawyers head to court to defend foreign students from Trump administration policy

Thursday, May 29 by ABC News

(CAMBRIDGE, Mass.) -- As thousands of Harvard University students and their families gather this morning for commencement, a legal battle that could affect the school's future is playing out a few miles away in a Boston federal courthouse.A federal judge set a hearing Thursday... Read More.

DNI Tulsi Gabbard leading US delegation to major security summit in Singapore

Thursday, May 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is leading a U.S. delegation to Singapore this week to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier security summit, another signal of the Trump administration's intensified focus on the Indo-Pacific region.The summit will convene more than... Read More.

In brief: Hacks renewed for season 5 and more

Thursday, May 29 by ABC News

Hacks has been renewed for a fifth season. The comedy series has scored the renewal for season 5 on Max ahead of the season 4 finale, which debuts on Thursday. The show won the Emmy for outstanding comedy series for its third season... Read More.

At least 350 Harvard medical grants were terminated by the Trump administration. Here are some of them

Thursday, May 29 by ABC News

Amid the Trump administration's battle with Harvard University, hundreds of grants worth millions of dollars for medical research have been canceled.The White House has accused Harvard of allowing antisemitism to go unchecked on campus and of not ending diversity, equity and inclusion practices.In a... Read More.

Tourists at beach house find human remains dating back 200 years

Thursday, May 29 by ABC News

Tourists at a beach property in South Carolina who initially thought they found fossils have accidentally discovered they found human remains at a forgotten burial site dating back 200 years, authorities said.The incident occurred last Friday when the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office in South... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 5/28/25

Thursday, May 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONTimberwolves 94, Thunder 124 (West Finals, Game 5, OKC wins series 4-1)NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEPanthers 5, Hurricanes 3 (East Final, Game 5, FLA wins series 4-1)MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLWhite Sox 9, Mets 4Dodgers 4,... Read More.

Jenna Ortega says her life changed after Wednesday: I was an unhappy person

Thursday, May 29 by ABC News

Jenna Ortega found superstardom thanks to the Netflix series Wednesday. In a recent interview with Harper's Bazaar, the actress is opening up about how her life changed after the hit show.“To be quite frank, after the show and trying to figure everything out,... Read More.

Another COVID-19 variant is rising abroad. Doctors say theres no need to panic

Another COVID-19 variant is rising abroad. Doctors say theres no need to panic

Original Hamilton cast members reuniting for Tony Awards performance

Trump administration backtracks on Harvard foreign student policy

On graduation day, Harvards lawyers head to court to defend foreign students from Trump administration policy

DNI Tulsi Gabbard leading US delegation to major security summit in Singapore

In brief: Hacks renewed for season 5 and more

At least 350 Harvard medical grants were terminated by the Trump administration. Here are some of them

Tourists at beach house find human remains dating back 200 years

Scoreboard roundup — 5/28/25

Jenna Ortega says her life changed after Wednesday: I was an unhappy person

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