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Oct 6, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Boulder, Colorado 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 conditions turned violent, resulting in numerous injuries and arrests. President Trump signed an executive order on diesel fuel tax exemptions 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 lawsuit Student protests at Cornell University over sexual assault Violent student protests in France Trump rally in Nebraska and diesel fuel tax exemption Death of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Death of televangelist Jim Bakker Schwab financial services advertisement
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