CNN 5 Things Harvard ultimatum, Maryland senator's El Salvador visit, billionaire crosswalks & more
Apr 17, 2025
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is putting Harvard University on notice regarding international student enrollments. A Maryland senator is advocating in El Salvador for a mistakenly deported father. In a surprising twist, a nutrition researcher has resigned amid claims of censorship. Meanwhile, ten New York prison guards face charges related to an inmate's fatal beating. Lastly, some crosswalks in Seattle have been hacked to impersonate billionaires, sparking discussions about wealth and public sentiment.
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Harvard Ultimatum
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem threatened Harvard with losing international student enrollment.
- This is due to Harvard not handing over records on international students' activities.
Senator's El Salvador Visit
- Senator Chris Van Hollen visited El Salvador to advocate for Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return.
- Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident, was mistakenly deported.
Nutrition Researcher Resigns
- Dr. Kevin Hall, a top nutrition researcher at NIH, retired early.
- He cited censorship of his research findings on ultra-processed foods as the reason.