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Donald Trump said he wants the "names and countries" of every international student enrolled at Harvard University, another step in the president's crackdown on the Ivy League school. usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/05/25/trump-…

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Five years after George Floyd's murder, his legacy is under siege.

As symbols of Floyd’s place in history have faded, so too have hopes for federal police reform, commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion and American optimism about the future of racial justice. www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/05/24/geor…

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No grill? No problem. Burger scholar George Motz says the grill is actually one of the hardest ways to get it right, and he recommends a flattop or skillet for a perfect patty.

Heat your skillet, then take a scoop of meat − an ice cream scoop works great − and drop it in the pan. Sprinkle some salt on top, let it sit there for a minute, maybe add some thinly sliced onions, then smash it. Yes, literally smash it down with a heavy metal spatula. Let it cook for a minute or two on each side, top it with cheese, and put it on a toasted bun.

For more on how to make the perfect burger, click the link. www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2025/05/22/best-bu…

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A record number of Americans are expected to travel over Memorial Day weekend ‒ a kick-start to a season synonymous with vacationing. This year, the holiday weekend will take place from May 22 to May 26. AAA predicts 45.1 million Americans to travel domestically during the popular holiday period – an increase of 1.4 million from last year.

Read more on where traffic is expected to be backed up: www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2025/05/22/traffic…

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Whatever your plans may be this weekend, it's time to take a little break with USA TODAY's Crosswords and Games!

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The #MilkyWay could be coming to a sky near you.

The billions of #stars comprising our home galaxy should appear especially vibrant in late-May as the band arcs across the night sky.

The reason has much to do with the cycle of the #moon, but it also has to do with how high in the sky the Milky Way should appear from our perspective here on #Earth, specifically in the #UnitedStates.

Read more on how to see the stunning natural phenomenon: www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/05/22/milk…

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#BillyJoel is canceling all his upcoming concerts as his representatives announced the singer has been diagnosed with a #braindisorder known as #normalpressurehydrocephalus.

"This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance," a statement posted to Joel's #Instagram said. "Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period."

For more on the singer's condition: www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2…

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#PresidentTrump reignited trade tensions ahead of the #MemorialDay weekend with back-to-back social media posts targeting #Apple and the #EuropeanUnion, sending #globalmarkets into turmoil after weeks of de-escalation provided some reprieve.

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The #Trump administration has revoked #Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, throwing the Ivy League campus into chaos and jeopardizing the legal status of more than a quarter of its students.

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Multiple people died when a small #plane crashed in Southern #California, striking more than a dozen homes and vehicles in a military housing neighborhood and prompting #evacuations in the area, officials said.

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