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Battleground candidates clash over Trump and Cornell allegations reignite debate over campus assault: Morning Rundown
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Candidates in Maine, Georgia, and Michigan debated key issues including President Trump’s influence and the rising cost of living, with races in these battleground states seen as critical ahead of the November elections.
- A sexual assault lawsuit at Cornell University sparked renewed national debate on campus rape, leading to faculty calls for no confidence in the administration and an independent review of the university’s handling of misconduct cases.
- The $110 billion Paramount-Warner merger was finalized, with new branding signaling a shift in Hollywood’s entertainment landscape under CEO David Ellison’s leadership.
- As the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks approaches, Israel’s National Security Council warned Israelis abroad to be vigilant due to increased risks of attacks, urging caution on social media postings related to travel or security service.
- A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics survey highlighted persistent gender disparities in access to paid leave, with experts noting women’s higher rates of part-time or flexible work contribute to ongoing benefits inequality.
