A lawsuit brought by the Trump administration alleging that Harvard University ignored the harassment of Jewish students was tossed out by a federal judge in Boston on Thursday.

U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns ruled that President Donald Trump‘s administration did not establish a continuous breach of federal civil rights statutes.

According to the ruling, the legal challenge lodged in March primarily highlighted occurrences during the 2023-24 school year alongside a small number from March 2025.

Stearns noted that the cited events were “too isolated and episodic” to demonstrate an ongoing civil rights infraction at the Ivy League campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

“We disagree with the ruling and are assessing next steps,” stated Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for civil rights at the Department of Justice.

A statement from Harvard was not immediately available following the judgment.

The legal complaint had claimed Harvard failed to adequately shield Jewish students amid pro-Palestinian protests following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel. Administration officials asserted university leaders remained passive while Jewish students were “harassed, physically assaulted, stalked, and spat upon.”

Responding after the initial filing, Harvard maintained that it “cares deeply about members of our Jewish and Israeli community and remains committed to ensuring they are embraced, respected, and can thrive on our campus.”

Harvard President Alan M. Garber highlighted measures taken by the school, including the creation of an antisemitism task force. Garber noted that the university appointed a new provost and deans while overhauling disciplinary procedures to render them “more consistent, fair and effective.”

Through the lawsuit, federal prosecutors intended to reclaim billions in research grant money disbursed to Harvard from October 2023 onward. Officials under Trump maintained that Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination grounded in national origin or race, justified retrieving the funds.

The complaint represents one component of a broader federal push targeting Harvard after the institution rejected executive demands issued when Trump, a Republican, resumed office last year. Additional efforts by administration figures have focused on trimming research grants and restricting the university’s enrollment of international students and American service members.

In a separate legal case last year, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reverse more than $2.6 billion in federal funding cuts to Harvard. That decision found that the White House put unconstitutional conditions on federal funding, using antisemitism as a “smokescreen for a targeted, ideologically-motivated assault” on universities.

Although locked in a hostile legal standoff, Harvard and federal officials previously engaged in discussions, with Trump personally remarking that both parties were near a settlement. However, the Justice Department’s decision to pursue a civil rights suit in March underlined a severe breakdown in talks, as universities cited for civil rights noncompliance typically achieve resolution via voluntary settlements.

Nicole Kidman has revealed she was warned that marrying her first husband Tom Cruise could have a deleterious effect on her career.

She was 23 when she exchanged vows with Cruise in 1990, the year she achieved her Hollywood breakthrough acting alongside him in Days of Thunder.

At that point, he was 28 and already one of the most recognizable movie stars in the world, having led the cast of a string of hits like Top Gun, Risky Business, Born on the Fourth of July, The Color of Money and Rain Man.

Kidman, now 59, was told her own professional life might be eclipsed by her association with a celebrity who was so much more famous than she was.

‘I’m like: “I don’t care. I’m in love. I want to be married.” And then I was his “wife” and they were like: “See, we told you,”‘ she told British Vogue.

‘I’m like: “So what? I wasn’t meant to marry the man I love? Of course I’ll throw my career away. I don’t care,”‘ said Kidman, who separated from her second husband Keith Urban last summer after a marriage of 19 years.

The Daily Mail has contacted a representative for Cruise for comment. 

She was 23 when she exchanged vows with Cruise in 1990, the year she achieved her Hollywood breakthrough acting alongside him in Days Of Thunder

Kidman, 59, was told her own professional life would be eclipsed by her association with a celebrity who was so much more famous than she was

Kidman and Cruise adopted two children called Bella, 33, and Connor, 31, over the course of the decade they spent together before their divorce in 2001.

Cruise was Kidman’s first husband, but had himself previously been married to  actress Mimi Rogers, who reportedly introduced him to Scientology.

After her divorce from Cruise, Rogers memorably told Playboy he ‘thought he had to be celibate to maintain the purity of his instrument,’ while her own ‘instrument’ required ‘tuning’.

Kidman has now offered rare insights into her own failed marriage to Cruise, saying: ‘Yeah, I got married so young. Suddenly I was 22, 23 years old and I had this huge movie star husband.’

The Moulin Rouge! actress insisted that ‘it just seemed completely natural,’ adding that she and Cruise ‘just fell madly in love and it was that simple’. 

However, she recalled ‘people saying to me: “OK, well this is really going to affect your career.”‘

Cruise and Kidman became one of the most high-octane Hollywood power couples of the 1990s and were the instant center of attention on any red carpet they attended.

Onscreen, they starred together in Ron Howard’s 1992 western Far and Away and Stanley Kubrick’s swan song, the 1999 erotic thriller Eyes Wide Shut.

When they divorced, Connor and Bella reportedly stayed with their father and, like him, remained in the Church of Scientology, to which Kidman does not belong.

Kidman separated from her second husband Keith Urban last summer after a marriage of 19 years, having welcomed two daughters with him

Kidman and Cruise adopted two children called Bella, 33, and Connor, 31, over the course of their more than decade-long marriage before their divorce in 2001

Cruise and Kidman became one of the most notable Hollywood power couples of the 1990s, and were the instant center of attention on any red carpet they attended 

Kidman said that marrying Cruise in her early 20s ‘just seemed completely natural’ to her

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The couple starred in Stanley Kubrick’s erotic thriller Eyes Wide Shut in 1999, which was the director’s final film

They have rarely been seen with their mother in the intervening years, although when Kidman married Keith Urban in the Sydney suburbs in 2006, Bella served as one of her bridesmaids and Connor acted as an usher.

In 2018, Kidman told the Hollywood Foreign Press Association that she was ‘very private’ about her relationship with Bella and Connor.

‘They are adults. They are able to make their own decisions. They have made choices to be Scientologists and as a mother, it’s my job to love them,’ she added.

At that time, Bella was said to be living in London with her husband, IT consultant Max Parker, while Connor was supposedly a resident of Clearwater, Florida, near his father’s penthouse and the global headquarters of the Church of Scientology.

Neither of Bella’s parents was said to have been present at her wedding in 2015, although Cruise was said to have bankrolled the ceremony. 

Kidman, meanwhile, is publicly close to her two daughters from her marriage to Urban – Sunday Rose, 18, and Faith Margaret, 15.

Sunday followed her parents’ footsteps into the public eye when she was 16 years old by launching a career as a runway model, drawing widespread mockery for her severe expression, ‘stomping’ gait and ‘nepo baby‘ status. 

Kidman and Urban finalized their divorce this January, having separated early last summer after a marriage that lasted 19 years.

Kidman has now offered rare insights into her failed marriage to Cruise

Kidman has insisted that she and Cruise ‘just fell madly in love and it was that simple’

In the wake of the divorce, past clips resurfaced of Urban’s cozy on-stage antics with guitarist Maggie Baugh, 26, fueling rumors of a romance between the pair.

One video showed him pointing to Baugh as he sang: ‘I was born to love you’ in Las Vegas, while another was of him changing his lyric: ‘Baby I’ll be the fighter,’ to: ‘Maggie, I’ll be your guitar player,’ during a show in Chicago. 

Meanwhile, Kidman was glimpsed last month sunning herself on holiday in Italy with private equity mogul Michael Reinstein.

Days later, she was seen beaming in Los Angeles while sitting in a car with Reinstein, who appeared to have picked her up at the airport after a flight from New York.

A source claimed Urban was ‘absolutely devastated’ that Kidman had struck up a romance with a new man, according to the magazine New Idea.

He was alleged to have nursed ‘hopes there might be a chance at reconciliation,’ and was said to consequently be ‘going through that feeling of deep loss all over again.’

Twenty people have been injured, two seriously, after a train derailed in East Sussex and a major incident was declared.

Network Rail said the 14:24 BST Southern service from London Victoria to Eastbourne came off the tracks close to Lewes railway station, shortly before 16:00 BST.

Photographs from the scene showed people standing on top of overturned carriages. A passenger who was in the fourth carriage said it derailed from carriage five.

British Transport Police said three carriages derailed, leaving several people trapped. All 150 on board have now been evacuated.

Several rail routes in the area were closed, as emergency teams rushed to the scene and people were advised to avoid the area.

Patients were assessed and treated at the scene, with some sent to local hospitals.

British Transport Police Chief Superintendent Dominique Ioannou said in a press briefing on Thursday night that a number of passengers were initially trapped but were all safely evacuated from the train.

She said while two people sustained serious injuries, a further 18 suffered less serious injuries.

“The train started rocking violently and then I remember clocking eyes with this guy and then there was a lot of screaming,” passenger Rachel Heath said.

“It felt like we flew in the air and the carriage landed on its side and it slid. I felt like it was going to completely flip over.

“There was a mum who was bleeding from her mouth and a dad and his son who had cuts. It was like a movie.”

Mr Farage wanted it to be a “people versus the establishment” showdown but, rather than Labour and Tory rivals, he is facing opponents including satirical candidate Count Binface, actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox, three from the Official Monster Raving Loony Party and an array of independents.

Denise Welch joined the show as a panellist in 2005

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Denise Welch has confirmed she is leaving the show after more than two decades.

The 68-year-old has been a staple on the ITV panel show Loose Women for 25 years, but said in a statement earlier today she would be stepping down.

On Instagram, she told her followers the reason for her departure comes as she wants to focus on her acting career, describing it as her “first love and the thing she’s best at”.

“I’m leaving Loose Women after the best part of 25 years, off and on,” she said. “I did leave for about seven years and went back in 2018.

“This show has been part of mine, and my family’s life, for nearly a quarter of a century. I have the most wonderful, wonderful memories and it’s just that acting has always been my first love and, I think, the thing I’m best at.

“At the moment, I’m having the most wonderful opportunities coming my way and I’m grabbing them by the you-know-whats and running with it for this new chapter of my life.

“And so I just wanted to say that in person to thank all of the people who have shared my stories with me. I’ve shared my life with you – the good, the bad and the ugly. I’m very marmite but I cherish all the comments, good or bad, that I’ve had over the years.

She added: “I just hope you wish me well for this new exciting chapter in my life. I’ll miss everybody but I will remain friends with the whole gang because, despite what you might read, we are a happy band of campers. Lots of love, thanks for sticking with me.”

Fans have since flocked to her comments to show support, including her husband, Lincoln Townley, The Mirror reports.

He penned: “Grab those you know what’s darling you’re an incredibly strong talented sensational woman, the best is yet to come!”

Denise joined the show in 2005 alongside Kaye Adams and Coleen Nolan before taking a step back from the series in 2013. She then returned in 2018.

She has since shared the show with Ruth Langsford, Christine Lampard, Andrea McLean, Oti Mabuse, Gloria Hunniford and many others.

Denise Welch has confirmed her exit from Loose Women after over two decades as a popular panellist.

The soap star and broadcaster, 68, made her Loose debut in 2000, a year after the chat show launched.

She remained a regular until 2002 before leaving for the first time. Denise returned from 2005 to 2013 and again from 2018 to 2026.

Now, she’s dipping out for a third time to focus on her acting.

Addressing the whispers that she would be departing the ITV lunchtime programme, Denise took to Instagram with a video message.

She began to her 450k followers: ‘I’ve just come on to say something, because it’s going to be in the papers: I am leaving Loose Women, after the best part of 25 years, off and on.

‘I did leave for about seven years and went back in 2018, and this show has been part of mine and my family’s life for, well, a quarter of a century.’

Speaking highly of her time, she continued: ‘I have the most wonderful, wonderful memories, and it’s just that acting has always been my first love, and, I think, the thing I’m best at.

‘And at the moment, I’m having the most wonderful opportunities coming my way, and I’m grabbing them by the you-know-whats and running with it for this new chapter of my life.’

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Denise concluded: ‘I just wanted to say that in person, to thank all of the people who have shared stories with me. I’ve shared my life with you, the good, the bad, and the ugly. I’m very marmite, but I cherish all the comments, good or bad, that I’ve had over the years.

‘And I just hope you wish me well for this new, exciting chapter in my life. I’ll miss everybody, but I will remain friends with the whole gang, because despite what you might read, we are a happy band of campers.’

Shortly after, a Loose Women spokesperson told Metro: ‘Denise has been such a brilliant part of the Loose Women family, and we are going to miss her hugely on the show.

‘We are sending her all of our love and best wishes for her next chapter.’

Denise’s co-stars also inundated her with well-wishes, with comedian Judi Love writing under her post: ‘I’m going to miss you but I’m beyond excited to see your new chapter because baby girl it’s here and we are loving it!!! ❤️’

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‘Nooooooo! Gutted to be honest! Going to really miss sharing the panel with you 😢❤️’, said Katie Piper.

Oti Mabuse thanked her for ‘being so welcoming’, while Brenda Edwards said they will ‘certainly keep in touch’.

‘Legend ❤️❤️❤️’, commented Christine Lampard, with Carol Vorderman declaring it marks an ‘era closing’.

Throughout her time on Loose Women, Denise has been front and centre of some of its most talked-about moments, whether it be clashing with co-stars on-air or voicing her opinions on politics.

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What’s more, she’s been an open book with regard to her personal life, from sharing anecdotes about her famous son, Matty Healy, to candidly discussing her mental health struggles. This included a three-month break in 2025 due to her depression worsening.

As explained by Denise, she has a long history in the acting business, having started in the industry when she was just 12.

She went on to secure roles in some of the nation’s most popular shows, playing Natalie Barnes in Coronation Street (1997-2000), Steph Haydock in Waterloo Road (2006-2010, 2026), and Trish Minniver in Hollyoaks (2021-2022).

Denise has also appeared on reality shows like Dancing On Ice, and she won the ninth series of Celebrity Big Brother.

Most recently, she appeared as Diane Vazey in the hugely successful Russell T Davies Channel 4 drama Tip Toe, which co-starred Alan Cumming and David Morrissey.

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Denise also portrayed Ziggy in Channel 5 crime drama Benidorm Is Murder.

Her next roles will be in the adaptation of Graham Norton’s novel, Forever Home, and in the sitcom Stepping Up.

Loose Women airs weekdays on ITV1 and ITVX.

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Todd Grimshaw is back in Weatherfield next week, and he’s barely had time to unpack before getting caught up in a whole load of Coronation Street drama.

The character, played by Gareth Pierce, returns from Thailand and quickly finds himself pulled into Sarah Platt’s (Tina O’Brien) increasingly difficult situation behind bars.

Sarah sends Todd a visiting order and he heads to the prison to see her. While there, he reassures her that she’s a good mate and tells her that he’ll always love her.

It’s a sweet moment between the pair, but Sarah has much bigger things on her mind.

She opens up to Todd about Kit Green (Jacob Roberts), explaining that she ended their relationship because she wanted to protect his career. Sarah knows that getting involved in her situation could put Kit in a difficult position, so she made the painful decision to walk away.

Things take a turn when Kacey (Emma Matthews) arrives in Sarah’s cell in tears.

She explains that her son has been arrested for armed robbery and begs Sarah to speak to Kit, hoping he might be able to do something to help.

Sarah tries to explain that she and Kit are no longer together and there’s nothing she can do, but Kacey isn’t willing to take no for an answer.

Sarah then calls Todd from prison and tells him what’s going on.

Back on the street, Todd approaches Kit and tells him that Sarah wants to see him. She hasn’t said exactly what she needs, but Todd makes it clear that she believes it’s important.

Kit agrees to visit Sarah, but he isn’t exactly thrilled when he hears what she wants.

Sarah explains that she needs him to help Kacey, but Kit reminds her that getting involved could cost him his job.

He also points out that Sarah was the one who ended their relationship because she didn’t want him risking his career for her.

It leaves Sarah stuck between trying to help Kacey and protecting Kit from getting dragged into the mess.

And things are only about to get worse, as Kacey’s threats eventually turn violent.

Meanwhile, Todd’s got other problems…

While Sarah deals with the fallout from behind bars, Todd has plenty of his own problems to contend with on the cobbles.

George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley) and Christina Boyd (Amy Robbins) are excitedly looking forward to heading to Somerset to visit George’s cousins, but their plans soon hit a snag.

Todd lets slip that Christina has been on yet another spending spree, and George isn’t impressed.

He tells Christina that she’s no longer welcome to join him on the trip, leaving her furious.

Todd also gets caught up in the funeral arrangements for Celeste (Frances Barber), who arrives at the undertakers with her driver, Fraser.

Glenda Shuttleworth (Jodie Prenger) quickly takes a shine to Fraser and wastes no time inviting him for a drink.

Things seem to be going well when Fraser gives her his number and agrees to go on a date with her.

But there’s something Glenda doesn’t know.

While alone with Todd, Celeste reveals that the funeral they’re planning is actually her own. She only has six weeks to live.

The pair get to work planning her final send-off, with Celeste opting for a Dolly Parton-themed funeral before she heads off with Fraser.

Glenda is thrilled about her date, but Todd soon gets wind of something that changes everything.

Glenda, Mary and Christina have already been getting on Todd’s case about his heavy drinking since he returned from Thailand.

Glenda warns him that if he keeps treating everyone around him like dirt, he’s going to end up without any friends.

Todd clearly isn’t taking the criticism very well.

Then, when Celeste visits the undertakers again and casually reveals that Fraser is gay, Todd sees an opportunity.

Rather than letting Glenda continue thinking she has a romantic future with Fraser, Todd decides to get his own back on her.

And considering how much Glenda is looking forward to their date, it looks like Todd’s plan could leave her seriously embarrassed.

So, while Todd might have returned to Weatherfield with a promise of friendship and a few words of love for Sarah, he quickly finds himself at the centre of yet more chaos.

Meanwhile, Sarah’s situation behind bars is becoming increasingly dangerous, and with Kacey’s threats escalating, she could soon have even bigger problems to worry about.

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Bombay Spice at 58 Goodramgate has won Outstanding Achievement for Restaurant of the Year – Yorkshire and secured 3rd place for Outstanding Restaurant of the Year 2026.

Manager Mohammad Ali Akbar told the Press: “These prestigious awards recognize our commitment to culinary excellence, and we couldn’t be prouder of this incredible milestone.

“We want to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to our amazing staff members for their tireless hard work and dedication. Most importantly, a massive thank you to our wonderful customers—your continuous support and loyalty make success like this possible.

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“Thank you for being part of our journey. Please continue to support us as this motivates us to do better!! We look forward to welcoming you back soon to celebrate with us!”

The team at Bombay Spice in Goodramgate have won again! (Image: Pic supplied)

The restaurant, which opened in 2006, has also been nominated in the Northern England Curry Awards 2026 in the category Yorkshire Curry Experience of the Year. 

Is Bombay Spice the best curry house in York? Or are there others? Who do you think is the best in the city? Share us your thoughts in the comments below?

My Name Is Earl, created by Greg Garcia, starred Jason Lee as unlucky criminal Earl Hickey.

It ran for four seasons from September 2005 to May 2009 before being abruptly axed.

However, now it could be revived after nearly two decades, according to reports.

My Name Is Earl could be revived 17 years after being axed

“It’s not clear if this would be a continuation of the original story or a total reboot, but essentially they will be tapping into the spirit of the show’s first outing for this comeback,” a TV insider told The Sun.

Earl was a petty thief who, after winning a $100,000 lottery ticket and immediately losing it, decides to turn his life around by making amends for his past misdeeds.

The show followed his comedic attempts to right his wrongs after being hit by a car.

My Name Is Earl became an instant hit when it debuted and premiered in the UK on Channel 4 in January 2006.

The insider hinted that the revival could be inspired by the recent comeback of another early 2000s sitcom.

They said: “The move comes after the revival of Malcolm In The Middle, another classic from the Noughties, which returned earlier this year on Disney with the spin-off Life’s Still Unfair.

“That saw the show’s leading man, Frankie Munz, reprise his central role, much to the delight of fans.

“Now execs are assessing just how successful that show has been before going ahead with any similar projects.”

During its original run, My Name Is Earl was praised for its humour and heart, earning five Primetime Emmy Awards and nominations for Golden Globes and BAFTAs.

The main cast also included Ethan Suplee, Jaime Pressly, Nadine Velazquez, and Eddie Steeples.

Since its cancellation, the show has remained popular on streaming platforms, including Disney+ and ITVX.

Other classic TV shows revived for new series

The potential return of My Name is Earl is one of many TV shows that have been revived for new series in recent months and years.

British crime drama television series Bergerac originally aired on BBC One from 1981 until 1991.

However, it was rebooted last year, with a second series commissioned in April 2025 and a third series officially announced in recent weeks.

Children’s classic Balamory was also brought back this year after more than two decades.

Originally airing over four series from 2002 to 2005, it centres on a fictional small island community off the west coast of Scotland and deals with its residents and their issues.

In September 2024, the BBC announced that the show would be revived for a two-series run of twenty episodes, which premiered on CBeebies earlier this year.

In May 2026, the BBC announced that Balamory had been commissioned for two more series, which would take it up to eight in total.

In other reboot news, Channel 5 has confirmed the cast of its reboot of the classic series Monarch of the Glen.

The show originally aired from 2000 to 2005 and followed the comedic and dramatic happenings of a Highland estate in Scotland.

Production company Ecosse Films is behind the revived version, which will see Julia Brown, known for her role in Karen Pirie, take the lead as Isla Campbell.

Isla is a London lawyer who returns to the Highlands for her estranged father’s funeral and discovers she has inherited a million-pound debt.

Ms Brown said: “I’m so excited to be stepping into the world of Monarch of the Glen and bringing Isla Campbell to life.

“Isla is ambitious, sharp and fiercely independent, but returning home to Scotland forces her to confront her past, her family and a future she never expected.”

Alongside Ms Brown, Chris Fulton (Bridgerton) will play her brother Alasdair, and Ewan Miller (High Value Target) will appear as Ewan, the estate’s gamekeeper and a close family friend.

Other notable cast members include Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey) as Morag, Rishi Nair (The Marlow Murder Club) as businessman Daniel, John Gordon Sinclair (Gregory’s Girl) as family lawyer Fergus, and Gordon Kennedy (The Diplomat) as Angus, the stockman.

The original series, also produced by Ecosse Films, was based loosely on the Highland Novels by Sir Compton Mackenzie and aired on BBC One for seven series, spanning 64 episodes.

The first five series focused on Archie MacDonald, a young restaurateur trying to revive his family’s Highland estate.

In the later series, the plot shifted to Paul Bowman, the new laird, and his attempts to modernise the estate.

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The reboot will offer a fresh, female-led perspective on the beloved story, with production currently taking place in Scotland and Northern Ireland. 

It will be broadcast on 5 and Masterpiece PBS and is expected to air in 2027.

What TV show from your younger years would you like to see revived? Let us know in the comments.

The summer window is heating up as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all push for major signings before the deadline. Arsenal are in talks over a move for Ezri Konsa, while they are also said to have made a surprise approach for Julian Alvarez’s team-mate Marc Pubill. The Gunners are also believed to be keen on Jules Kounde, while they could yet challenge Liverpool for Bradley Barcola after missing out on Vinicius Jr as Galatasaray bid for Gabriel Martinelli.