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From Friendship to Feud: Trump and Musk Clash Publicly

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Trump–Musk Relationship Collapses in Public Feud Marked by Insults, Threats, and Market Fallout      One of the most high-profile political-business alliances in recent U.S. history has come crashing down. The once-chummy relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk has unraveled in spectacular fashion, with public insults, veiled threats, and real financial consequences marking the end of a complex partnership. The fracture between the two men — the world’s most powerful political figure and its richest individual — has been brewing for over a week and now appears to have reached a breaking point. Bromance Turns Bitter      For years, Trump and Musk maintained a mutually beneficial relationship. Musk was granted a seat at the table in Trump's administration, serving in an informal capacity to advise on innovation and federal spending. Trump, in turn, appeared to embrace Musk’s entrepreneurial vision and allowed his c...

Trump’s Visa Plans Drive International Students to the U.K.

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Trump’s Visa Plans Prompt Global Ripple Effect in Higher Education As the Trump administration considers tightening entry visa restrictions for international students, U.S. universities could see a sharp decline in foreign enrollment — a shift with far-reaching consequences. While the immediate impact is expected to hit American institutions, education experts warn that ripple effects may also be felt in the U.K., where elite universities are bracing for a potential surge in international applicants diverted from the U.S. Currently, over one million international students — including thousands from the U.K. — are enrolled in U.S. colleges, contributing roughly $50 billion annually to the U.S. economy, according to the State Department. However, data from higher education application platforms shows a dramatic drop in searches for U.S. universities since January, with one provider forecasting a significant decline in demand within a year. “There’s been a dramatic shift in interest in st...