Harvard and Trump admin. face off in court. And, Texas seeks new congressional map

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At this time's high tales Harvard College's attorneys will argue in court docket immediately that the federal authorities's freeze of over $2 billion in grants and contracts is unlawful and needs to be overturned. The Trump administration says the funds have been frozen as a result of Harvard allegedly violated civil rights legislation for antisemitism on campus. In trade for getting the funds again, the federal government mentioned the college has to make modifications, together with to the way it hires workers and admits college students. The federal government can be demanding entry to scholar recordsdata with out subpoenas.

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Jesse Costa/WBUR 🎧 Harvard says it has made errors in permitting antisemitism on campus and has made modifications to guard Jewish college students, however argues the Trump administration did not undergo the correct procedures earlier than pulling funds, NPR's Elissa Nadworny tells Up First. A number of authorized specialists instructed Nadworny that Harvard has a powerful case; nevertheless, whichever facet loses is more likely to attraction. Persons are carefully watching the case as there are worries concerning the extent the federal authorities is looking for to regulate the upper schooling sector, says Jodie Ferise, a lawyer who represents a number of Midwest schools and universities.

Texas lawmakers will start a particular session immediately that's more likely to have an effect on the congressional make-up. Republicans who dominate the state legislature wish to redraw congressional voting districts so Republicans can win extra seats and protect GOP management of Congress. President Trump is in favor of the thought.

🎧 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says his reasoning for looking for a brand new map has to do with a letter he obtained from the Justice Division this month, in response to NPR's Hansi Lo Wang. The letter claims that Texas' congressional map handed in 2021 is unconstitutional. Many authorized specialists are skeptical of the declare as a result of Trump has been vocal about wanting a brand new map that he thinks can get the GOP 5 extra Home seats in Texas. In idea, Texas lawmakers can cross a brand new map, however there's a threat of overreaching, Lo Wang says. Mapmakers within the particular session may make some out-of-date assumptions about the place voters are and the way they vote. Gaza well being officers say greater than 100 Palestinians died after Israelis opened hearth yesterday as individuals tried to select up meals and different provides at designated areas. Sunday was the deadliest day but for individuals looking for to gather primary provides. Israel disputes the variety of deaths and contends it fired warning pictures at individuals.

🎧 Many of the deaths occurred in a single incident when United Nations World Meals Programme vehicles drove meals into northern Gaza, says NPR's Daniel Estrin. A big group of individuals have been there determined to retrieve meals after they got here beneath hearth by Israeli tanks and troops, the WFP mentioned. Dr. Nour Sharaf, who works at Gaza Metropolis's principal hospital, Shifa Hospital, spoke with NPR's Anas Baba. Sharaf says she had by no means seen something like this in her whole life. She noticed younger youngsters with gunshot wounds to the pinnacle, chest and stomach and a few individuals with extreme malnutrition. Dwelling higher <img src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3456x2304+0+0/resize/1100/quality/50/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F7c%2F95%2F890bd7eb40949ddf904e717bcf50%2Fgettyimages-140442630.jpg" data-template="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3456x2304+0+0/resize/{width}/quality/{quality}/format/{format}/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F7c%2F95%2F890bd7eb40949ddf904e717bcf50%2Fgettyimages-140442630.jpg" class="img" alt="Wrapped healthy granola bar isolated on a white background." loading="lazy"/> Wrapped wholesome granola bar remoted on a white background. winterling/iStockphoto/Getty Photos cover caption

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winterling/iStockphoto/Getty Photos Dwelling Higher is a particular collection about what it takes to remain wholesome in America.

Protein has gained vital consideration lately with the rise of keto and different high-protein diets. Well being and health influencers have inspired everybody to include extra muscle-building meals into each meal. Consequently, high-protein and protein-packed labels have come to dominate the snack meals aisles. However do you actually need further protein in your chips and muffins? Here is the right way to consider that:

🍫 Simply because packaging emphasizes a product's high-protein content material doesn't suggest it's wholesome. The sugar content material listed on the again could be increased than the protein itself.🍫 To find out if a protein declare is worth it, have a look at the proportion of the Day by day Worth (DV) for protein listed on the Diet Info label on the package deal. Based on the FDA, merchandise containing 20% or extra of the DV for protein could be thought of excessive in protein.🍫Assembly protein minimums could be simple with complete meals. Greek yogurt and cottage cheese fulfill your protein wants whereas additionally offering calcium. Image Present <img src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4210x2807+0+0/resize/1100/quality/50/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc4%2Fdd%2Fd527142f4e728ea1aab1951858b2%2Fsite-1431-0013.jpg" data-template="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4210x2807+0+0/resize/{width}/quality/{quality}/format/{format}/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc4%2Fdd%2Fd527142f4e728ea1aab1951858b2%2Fsite-1431-0013.jpg" class="img" alt="Orango National Park on the Bijagós Archipelago off of the coast of Guinea-Bissau is a newly designated World Heritage Site." loading="lazy"/> Orango Nationwide Park on the Bijagós Archipelago off of the coast of Guinea-Bissau is a newly designated World Heritage Website. Hellio & van Ingen/IBAP/UNESCO Nomination File cover caption

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Hellio & van Ingen/IBAP/UNESCO Nomination File This yr, UNESCO added 26 new websites to its World Heritage Record, bringing the overall to 1,248 areas acknowledged for his or her "cultural and pure properties of excellent common worth." International locations which have World Heritage websites are required to decide to their preservation. Among the many new additions this yr are a sacred mountain in Malawi, petroglyphs in South Korea, the stays of a seventeenth century port and forts in Port Royal, Jamaica, royal palaces in Germany, and a river canyon in Brazil identified for its biodiversity. See photographs of a few of these websites and think about the whole checklist of areas right here.

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Brendan Smialowski/AFP through Getty Photos Trump is threatening to derail a plan to construct a brand new stadium for the NFL's Washington Commanders in Washington, D.C. He desires the workforce to revert to its earlier identify — which was criticized for a few years as being racist towards Indigenous individuals.Jake Larson, a World Battle II veteran and social media star often known as "Papa Jake," who captivated tens of millions together with his tales, has died at age 102, in response to a put up made by his household over the weekend.Jane Austen, one in all England's most beloved authors, was born 250 years in the past this yr. Followers throughout Britain are celebrating her legacy with a wave of chic events impressed by the type of her period. This text was edited by Obed Manuel.