Former US President Barack Obama condemns Trump administration’s decision to freeze Harvard funding, praising university for rejecting federal demands to stifle academic freedom.
This article reports on various news stories related to politics, business, and education. Here’s a summary of each story:
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South Korea plans extra $4.9bn help for microchips after US begins ‘national security’ probe: ‘South Korea has announced plans to invest an additional $4.9 billion in its semiconductor industry due to growing uncertainty over US tariffs.’
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JD Vance says US hopeful of ‘great’ trade deal with UK: ‘US Vice President JD Vance has said that the US is optimistic about negotiating a ‘great’ trade deal with the UK, citing cultural affinity and historical ties between the two countries.’
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Obama urges other universities to defy federal attempts to ‘stifle academic freedom’ after Harvard funding freeze: Former US President ‘Barack Obama has condemned the Trump administration’s decision to freeze $2.3 billion in federal funds to Harvard University, praising the university for rejecting federal demands to crack down on alleged antisemitism and civil rights violations.’
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JD Vance says US hopeful of ‘great’ trade deal with UK: ‘JD Vance has said that the US is optimistic about negotiating a ‘great’ trade deal with the UK, citing cultural affinity and historical ties between the two countries.’
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South Korea plans extra $4.9bn help for microchips after US begins ‘national security’ probe: ‘South Korea has announced plans to invest an additional $4.9 billion in its semiconductor industry due to growing uncertainty over US tariffs.’
- JD Vance says US hopeful of ‘great’ trade deal with UK: ‘JD Vance has said that the US is optimistic about negotiating a ‘great’ trade deal with the UK, citing cultural affinity and historical ties between the two countries.
Barack Obama was the 44th President of the United States, serving from 2009 to 2017.
He was the first African American to hold the office.
Born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii, 'Obama' graduated from Columbia University and later earned his law degree from Harvard University.
Before entering politics, he worked as a community organizer and civil rights attorney.
In 2005, Obama became a U.S. Senator from Illinois, and in 2008, he won the presidential election, defeating 'John McCain' .
These stories are related to:
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Trade policies and tariffs (US-Korea, US-UK)
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Education policy and academic freedom
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Semiconductor industry and national security concerns
