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Hunger Strikes, UNESCO Cuisine, Visa‑Social Media Rule, Oil Tanker Seizure…
Eight Palestine Action prisoners have begun a hunger strike, urging senior ministers to meet them amid fears of deteriorating health and possible death in custody. The protest underscores the broader tension over legal representation and prison conditions in the occupied territories. BBC News reports the strike, while local legal groups warn the move could exacerbate already‑strained prison resources.
BBC News
National Parks drop MLK Day and Juneteenth from free‑entry calendar
The U.S. National Park Service removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from its list of fee‑free days, a decision critics say erodes recognition of Black history. USA Today notes the change follows the Trump administration’s broader rollback of diversity initiatives, prompting backlash from civil‑rights advocates who view the move as a symbolic affront to equality.
USA Today
Infant botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart formula expands nationwide
The CDC has broadened the definition of the outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula, now counting any infant exposed since the product’s 2022 launch, bringing the tally to at least 51 cases across 19 states. Boston Globe highlights the lingering uncertainty over contamination sources and the urgent need for regulatory oversight to protect vulnerable infants.
bostonglobe.com
Visa ban leaves two U.S. surgeons stranded, halting critical care in Chad
A Trump‑era travel ban on Chad and eleven other nations has trapped two American surgeons outside the country, forcing the Béré Adventist Hospital to suspend many life‑saving procedures. Boston Globe details the dire impact on patients awaiting complex surgeries, illustrating how immigration policy can directly jeopardize health services in low‑resource settings.
bostonglobe.com
Culture – Arts, Heritage & Social Activism
ACLU fundraiser showcases activist musicians through photography and playlist
The Guardian reports that photographer Janette Beckman and curator Julie Grahame have assembled a photo exhibition and Spotify playlist featuring 50 protest‑song icons—from John Lennon to Bad Bunny—with all proceeds supporting the ACLU. The project highlights how music and visual art continue to fuel contemporary civil‑rights movements.
The Guardian
Italian cuisine earns UNESCO intangible‑heritage status
BBC News confirms that traditional Italian cooking techniques have been inscribed on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage, joining diverse practices such as Egyptian snacks and Albanian lahuta music. The designation celebrates the communal rituals of food preparation and aims to safeguard culinary traditions amid globalization.
BBC News
Education – Policy & Student Outcomes
FAFSA now flags colleges with low graduate earnings
The Department of Education has updated the FAFSA portal to display a warning when applicants select institutions whose alumni report below‑average earnings, a move intended to promote greater financial transparency. CNBC notes the change could influence student choice and pressure low‑paying colleges to improve outcomes.
CNBC
IVF benefit for military families cut from defense spending bill again
A provision extending IVF coverage to service‑member families was stripped from the latest defense appropriations bill, despite advocacy from veterans’ groups. Washington Post reports that House Speaker Mike Johnson removed the benefit citing personal objections, reigniting debate over reproductive health support for military personnel.
Washington Post (national)
Politics – Governance & International Tensions
Trump administration proposes mandatory social‑media history for visa‑exempt travelers ahead of World Cup
Politico Europe reveals a draft rule requiring visitors from visa‑waiver nations—such as the U.K., France and Germany—to submit five years of social‑media activity before entry, a policy critics say threatens free expression and could deter fans from the 2026 World Cup. France 24 adds that human‑rights groups warn the measure breaches fundamental privacy rights, while Politico Europe notes the administration’s broader push for digital surveillance at borders.
Politico Europe
France24
U.S. seizes large oil tanker off Venezuela, bound for Cuba, intensifying sanctions regime
U.S. forces captured a “very large” oil tanker near Venezuela’s coast, reportedly en route to Cuba, according to Politico Europe and corroborated by France 24 and CNBC. The seizure marks a sharp escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro, with analysts warning the move could further destabilize regional energy markets and heighten geopolitical tensions.
Politico Europe
France24
CNBC