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- TRUMP AND FIRST LADY BOOED AND CHEERED AT ‘LES MISÉRABLES’ PERFORMANCE AT KENNEDY CENTER: President Trump and First Lady Melania attended the opening night of Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center, where their arrival was met with both boos and cheers from the audience. Trump, recently installed as chairman and having reshaped the center’s leadership, led celebratory chants amid protests and the absence of several cast members. The event raised over $10 million, but longtime patrons and artists have criticized his politicization of the arts and programming decisions. This performance emphasized the tension between Trump’s cultural vision and the center’s traditional supporters.
- ICE PROTESTS IN SPOKANE TURN CHAOTIC AS OFFICIALS DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY: Demonstrations in Spokane, Washington over ICE enforcement escalated quickly, with over 30 arrests reported and police establishing a curfew and declaring a state of emergency. Protesters clashed with authorities using pepper spray and physical force, as officials scrambled to contain the unrest. Similar anti-ICE rallies across California, including in Los Angeles, indicate this is part of a broader national protest against immigration policies. Local and state leaders are debating whether federal action is overreach or necessary for law enforcement.
- ENTIRE FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP BOARD RESIGNS OVER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION POLICIES: All 12 members of the Fulbright Scholarship board resigned in protest of new U.S. government policies, particularly those affecting academic freedom and international exchange programs. Their departure highlights growing concern about political interference in education and cultural diplomacy. The board urged Congress and educational leaders to address what they describe as damaging shifts in policy. It remains unclear how Fulbright programs will continue without their leadership.
- KOSOVO AGREES TO TAKE MIGRANTS DEPORTED FROM U.S. IN NEW DEAL: Kosovo’s government has agreed to take in migrants deported from the U.S. as part of a new bilateral deal. Under the agreement, Kosovo will receive people who have lived in the U.S. but lack legal status, streamlining deportations. Officials say the deal helps manage migration flows while preserving diplomatic ties. Advocacy groups have raised concerns about the safety and rights of deported individuals upon arrival.
- NCAA REPORTS DROP IN ONLINE ABUSE DURING MARCH MADNESS AMID SPORTS BETTING CONCERNS: A new NCAA study found that sports-betting abuse during March Madness dropped by 23%, with only 15% of online harassment targeting athletes—down from 42% last year. However, total abusive messages, especially toward coaches and selection committee members, rose sharply. The NCAA collaborated with Signify Group, using AI tools and human review to track over 1 million posts and flagged more than 3,000 instances for further action. Officials hope efforts like legal deterrents and awareness campaigns helped reduce harm.
- DISNEY AND UNIVERSAL SUE AI COMPANY MIDJOURNEY OVER COPYRIGHTED CONTENT: Major studios Disney and Universal filed a joint lawsuit against AI image platform Midjourney, accusing it of generating unauthorized copies of characters like Darth Vader, Elsa, and the Minions. The studios describe the platform as a “bottomless pit of plagiarism” and want an injunction and damages to stop future misuses. The case is considered a landmark in the escalating legal battle between Hollywood and the tech industry’s use of copyrighted content in AI training.
- AARON RODGERS QUIETLY MARRIED BRITTANI YEARS AGO, HE NOW REVEALS: NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, newly signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, confirmed he quietly married his girlfriend Brittani a few months ago. At a press conference after minicamp, he showed off a wedding ring and said it was “best for my soul.” The couple has kept their relationship private since Rodgers first mentioned Brittani late last year.
- AUTHOR JAMES FREY RELEASES NEW BOOK AND RENEWS FEUD WITH OPRAH: James Frey, known for A Million Little Pieces, has released a new memoir titled Next to Heaven and renewed his feud with Oprah Winfrey. In a recent NYT interview, he accused Oprah of “brutal hypocrisy,” claiming she “told more lies … than I ever have.” Frey admitted around 15% of his original memoir was fabricated but defended it as standard practice in memoir writing.
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