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Zimbabwean Olympic swimmer Kirsty Coventry has been elected to head the International Olympic Committee. The two-time gold medalist is marking a whole new set of ‘firsts.’ (Image credit: Thanassis Stavrakis)

Paul, Weiss — one of three law firms targeted by President Trump as part of his retribution campaign — said it resolved the conflict by agreeing to a range of commitments.

Director Carl Erik Rinsch sold Netflix a sci-fi series. Instead of finishing it, prosecutors allege he spent some of the streamer’s money on his own investments, luxury rentals, five Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari, and more. (Image credit: John Sciulli)

What Trump’s dismantling of Education Department means for student loans  Axios Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions  The Associated Press What Happens to Student Loans if the Education Dept. Closes?  The New York Times Improving

Democrats decry Trump order decimating education agency: ‘Our kids will pay the price’ – live  The Guardian US

Heathrow Airport is to remain shut until midnight due to a large fire at a nearby electricity substation.

White House rescinds executive order targeting prominent law firm  The Associated Press

White House rescinds executive order targeting prominent law firm  The Associated Press

White House strikes deal with major law firm to lift sanctions  POLITICO

Nearly a week after the Trump administration flew more than 200 Venezuelan men to El Salvador, the mass deportation is continuing to draw intense scrutiny, with a federal judge admonishing Administration officials for “evading its obligations,” and skepticism building around