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Together, these proteins -- collectively called Stf -- block the virus from attaching to the bacterial surface and injecting its genetic material.

Anchor Gayle King, whose job is rumored to be on the chopping block, forcefully pushed back on Friday: “What I’m not gonna do is negotiate in the media. Not doing that!”

And access to the university's websites from China was blocked, impeding its ability to recruit Chinese students, in a campaign of threats and intimidation lasting more than two years.

That contrasts with China’s aggressive rhetoric and actions against the Philippines, whose vessels it has repeatedly blocked from taking supplies to its more modest outposts in the South China Sea.

The conservative-majority Supreme Court could find the tariffs illegal, blocking duties imposed on goods from countries worldwide.