The 7 D.C. protests; Kennedy Center Honors; Tropical Storm Erin; rabbit ‘tentacles’; and more
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Aug 14, 2025 Tensions in D.C. escalate as Trump tries to control police amid protests. Discover the impact of recent funding cuts on public health and the highlights from the 48th Kennedy Center Honors. Tropical Storm Erin adds to weather chaos as it intensifies into a hurricane. A shocking contamination case against Gore-Tex surfaces in Maryland, while a new human ancestor is unveiled in Ethiopia. In a bizarre twist, rabbits in Colorado are sprouting horn-like growths, prompting reassurances about their health.
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Federal Forces Stir Protests In D.C.
- Federal agents and ICE set up checkpoints and roamed D.C. streets, prompting protests about an expanded federal presence.
- President Trump said he may seek control of D.C. police beyond 30 days amid claims the deployment fights crime.
Court Allows Foreign Aid Freeze
- An appeals court allowed the Trump administration to withhold billions in foreign aid after legal challenges had paused the freeze.
- Studies warn the cuts could cause millions of additional deaths by 2030, including young children.
Trump Unveils Kennedy Center Honorees
- President Trump unveiled five Kennedy Center honorees including Kiss and Sylvester Stallone at the D.C. arts institution.
- He also said he was offered to host the ceremony and will do so in December despite initial reluctance.