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Oct 6, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Boulder County can sue oil companies for climate change damages. At Cornell University, students protested the administration's handling of sexual assault allegations, demanding an outside investigation. In France, student protests against educational cuts turned violent, resulting in hundreds of injuries and thousands of arrests. President Trump signed an executive order exempting red dye diesel from taxes during a rally in Nebraska. Finally, former House Speaker Dennis Hastert died at age 84.

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Supreme Court arguments on climate change damages case Student protests at Cornell University over sexual assault response Violent student protests in France and police clashes Trump rally in Nebraska and diesel fuel tax exemption Death of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Death of televangelist Jim Bakker Sponsor message from Schwab
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