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Trump Pardons Former Congressman Stephen Buyer Convicted of Securities Fraud

President Donald Trump has pardoned former Congressman Stephen Buyer, who was convicted of securities fraud in 2023. Buyer was sentenced to 22 months in prison for insider trading related to two mergers, earning over $330,000 in profit. Trump's proclamation noted Buyer's military and congressional service.

insidehighered.com

Auburn University Board Assumes Control Over Curriculum, Disbands Faculty Senate

Auburn University’s Board of Trustees has disbanded the Faculty Senate and taken full control over curriculum and academic policies. Faculty members have raised concerns about the implications of these changes, which align with upcoming state legislation, and criticized the lack of faculty input in the decision-making process.

Washington Examiner

Graham Platner Responds to John Fetterman Amid Controversies

Graham Platner, a candidate for the Maine Senate, responded to Senator John Fetterman's comments regarding his attire and alleged past behavior. Platner characterized the controversies surrounding him as politically motivated and expressed gratitude for the support he has received amid scrutiny of his past. He is the presumptive Democratic nominee against incumbent Senator Susan Collins.

Washington Examiner

Spencer Pratt Questions Vote Counting in California as Lead Over Nithya Raman Decreases

Spencer Pratt questioned California's vote-counting system as his lead over Nithya Raman in the Los Angeles mayoral primary decreased to under 10,000 votes. As of Saturday night, Pratt had 27.3% of the vote while Raman had 26.2%, with 77% of the expected votes counted. The top two candidates will advance to a runoff against current Mayor Karen Bass on November 3.

Washington Examiner

Spencer Pratt Questions Vote Counting in California as Lead Over Nithya Raman Narrows

Spencer Pratt questioned California's vote-counting process as his lead over Nithya Raman decreased to under 10,000 votes in the Los Angeles mayoral race. As of Saturday night, Pratt had 27.3% of the votes compared to Raman's 26.2%. The top two candidates will advance to a runoff against current Mayor Karen Bass in November.

Al Jazeera English

Protests in Albania against proposed luxury beach resort

In Tirana, Albania, thousands protested against a proposed luxury beach resort linked to Donald Trump. The protests highlight concerns among residents about the potential environmental and community impacts of the development.

Fox News — Politics

Jill Biden Provides Update on Joe Biden's Health and Cancer Diagnosis

Dr. Jill Biden updated the public on former President Joe Biden's health, stating he will live with stage 4 prostate cancer for the rest of his life but continues to stay active. She highlighted the challenges of his condition and her role in managing his care while addressing the political implications of his health on his candidacy.

Fox News — Latest

Jill Biden Provides Update on Joe Biden's Cancer Diagnosis

Dr. Jill Biden provided an update on former President Joe Biden's health, stating he will live with stage 4 prostate cancer for the rest of his life. She highlighted his busy schedule and the challenges of being a caretaker while managing his health needs.

Guardian — US

UN Warns of Increased Hunger Due to Ongoing Iran Conflict

The United States and Iran have resumed military exchanges, jeopardizing the ceasefire. The UN warns that the ongoing conflict may increase the number of people facing acute hunger, with predictions about global food security worsening as oil prices rise.