The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can proceed with sweeping cuts to National Institutes of Health grants for research as part of a crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and transgender identity.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday questioned the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and hinted that any negotiation that take place without Russia's direct involvement are "hopeless."

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., is currently leading GOP rival Jack Ciattarelli in the New Jersey governor's race by 9 points, according to the latest Rutgers/Eagleton poll, but the contest's dynamics could undergo a shift before November, The Hill reported.

Russia and China are siding with Iran against European efforts to reimpose U.N. sanctions, a move that could weaken Western leverage as nuclear talks approach a critical deadline, Newsweek reported.

A federal appeals court has lifted an emergency stay that prevented a district court judge from issuing further rulings on a case involving the due process rights of immigrants who were deported by the Trump administration, the Washington Examiner reported.

LONDON—In a peculiar escalation of Britain’s immigration debate, citizens across the country have begun painting the St. George’s Cross on suspected illegal immigrants, hoping the bold red symbol will finally spur the government into action on deportations. The grassroots campaign, dubbed “Operation Red Cross” by its proponents, has raised eyebrows and prompted a flurry of official statements, none of which seem to clarify anything. The movement reportedly began in a quiet Essex village, where a group of pensioners, armed with non-toxic red paint and an unwavering commitment to “British values,” marked a bewildered delivery driver with the national emblem. “We’re just helping the Home Office do their job,” said Maureen Tuttle, 73, brandishing a paint roller. “If they won’t deport them, we’ll make it impossible to miss them.” The tactic has spread rapidly, with reports of St. George’s Crosses appearing on individuals in towns from Cornwall to Cumbria. Local hardware stores have seen a surge in red paint sales, while social media is awash with grainy videos of self-appointed “patriot painters” chasing down confused pedestrians. The hashtag #PaintForBritain has trended alongside images of hastily painted crosses on jackets, bicycles, and, in one case, a particularly indignant spaniel. The Home Office, caught off-guard, issued a statement urging restraint. “While we appreciate public enthusiasm for border control, we must stress that painting private citizens is not an official identification method,” a spokesperson said, reading from a script that appeared to confuse even them. “We are reviewing our processes to ensure deportations proceed in an orderly, unpainted manner.” When pressed on whether the crosses would expedite removals, the spokesperson muttered something about “budget constraints” and fled the podium. Legal experts have pointed out that the practice is, at best, a civil offense and, at worst, a form of harassment. “You can’t just go around painting people because you think they look foreign,” said barrister Emily Hargreaves. “It’s not how immigration law works. Also, it’s terrible for property values.” Nonetheless, the campaign has gained traction among those frustrated by what they perceive as government inaction. “If the government won’t act, we’ll make the illegals so obvious they can’t ignore them,” declared Gary Walsh, a self-described “concerned citizen” from Hull, as he brandished a can of spray paint labeled “Patriotic Scarlet.” The response from immigrant communities has been one of bemusement and irritation. “I’ve been here legally for 15 years, and now I’ve got a cross on my shed,” said Anil Patel, a shopkeeper in Leicester. “I’m not even sure what they’re trying to achieve.” Others have taken to wearing high-visibility vests to deter painters, though this has backfired, as some vigilantes interpret the vests as an invitation to add more crosses. The government, meanwhile, has promised a “robust response” but appears paralyzed by indecision. A leaked memo from Whitehall suggests ministers are debating whether to condemn the painters, co-opt their enthusiasm, or simply issue everyone in the UK a free can of red paint to “level the playing field.” Prime Minister Keir Starmer, when asked about the issue during a factory visit, offered only a tight-lipped, “We’re looking into it.” As the painting spree continues, analysts predict a potential economic boost for the paint industry, coupled with a sharp decline in community cohesion. “It’s a bold strategy,” remarked political commentator Sarah Vickers. “If nothing else, it’s certainly made the immigration debate more… visible.” For now, Britain’s streets remain a canvas of confusion, with the St. George’s Cross serving as both a symbol of national pride and a questionable DIY deportation tactic. The post Britons paint St George Cross on illegal immigrants in hopes that the government will actually start removing them appeared first on Genesius Times.

New data from the James Webb telescope suggests that Bennu and Ryugu — two asteroids recently visited by sample-return missions — are both fragments of a single massive "parent".

Several Indian startups, including Dream Sports, MPL, and Zupee, are shutting down their real-money games after parliament passed a bill banning such games.