Protests, cancellations, and historic firsts marked a busy news cycle, with events ranging from political demonstrations to sporting achievements and tourism concerns.
In New York City, a dozen Columbia University faculty, staff, and students were arrested on Thursday after blocking Broadway in protest of President Trump's immigration policies and demanding increased protections for international students, according to the NY Times. The protesters, who wore matching shirts that read "Sanctuary Campus Now," were taken into custody after police warnings.
Meanwhile, in the world of sports, Swedish skier Elis Lundholm is set to make history as the first openly transgender athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics, according to Fox News. Lundholm, a biological female who identifies as a man, will compete in the women's freestyle skiing division under current International Olympic Committee (IOC) guidelines at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
Also, during an All Elite Wrestling match, fans expressed their sentiments about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by chanting "f--- ICE," as reported by Fox News. The match featured Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) versus Brody King in an AEW World Championship eliminator match.
Elsewhere, a Japanese city near Mount Fuji canceled its cherry blossom festival due to an overwhelming influx of tourists, as reported by BBC World. The city of Fujiyoshida cited chronic traffic congestion, littering, and instances of trespassing and public defecation in private gardens as reasons for the cancellation. The mayor explained that the picturesque scenery threatened "the quiet lives of citizens," adding, "We have a strong sense of crisis."
Finally, a couple discovered that their intimate moments in a Chinese hotel room had been secretly recorded and broadcast to thousands of people, according to BBC World. The couple, identified as Eric and his girlfriend, were unaware of a hidden camera in their hotel room in Shenzhen, southern China. The footage was made available to strangers on a social media channel used for pornography.
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