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Disruptions at University of Chicago graduation as school withholds 4 diplomas
A crowd of students protesting the war in Gaza have walked out of the University of Chicago’s commencementABC News - Top stories -
At 40, he thought it was ‘too late’ to attend law school. Now, this father of four is a Yale grad.
“I don’t think many of us are as stuck as we think we are,” Teddy Ray told MarketWatch. Here’s his advice for a midlife career change.MarketWatch - Business -
School official helps veteran fulfill dying wish to receive high school diploma
Highly decorated veteran Richard "Gunny" Remp, 98, had days left to live, but one thing still left to achieve: receiving his high school diploma. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to show what went into fulfilling his dying wish.CBS News - Top stories -
University presidents testify as US colleges see more protests
A House committee held a hearing Thursday to address antisemitism on US college campuses after a wave of pro-Palestinian protests erupted at universities across the country.CNN - Top stories -
Students walk out of University of Chicago graduation as school withholds 4 diplomas over protests
Dozens of students protesting the war in Gaza walked out of the University of Chicago’s commencement Saturday as the school withheld the diplomas of four seniors over their involvement with a pro-Palestinian encampment.NBC News - Top stories -
World War II veteran awarded Pennsylvania high school diploma 2 days before his death at age 98
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Remp served in World War II and stayed in the Marines all the way through the Vietnam War.CBS News - Top stories -
College football's first big recruiting weekend of summer will be a blast: High stakes for Alabama, USC, more
Alabama is on the prowl for its next dual-threat sensation, Clemson faces serious disappointment and Michigan and USC are looking to impress multiple targetsCBS Sports - Sports -
Florida schools are closing, but not everyone blames school choice
Florida's public school enrollment rate is dropping, but experts are divided on how much its universal school choice program is to blame. Multiple districts in the state are closing schools as attendance falls while thousands of students flock ...The Hill - Politics - Florida -
These Friends Will Be There For You (For A High Price)
The '90s were arguably the decade with the best sitcom shows, and for anyone growing up in that time period, nothing was better than hanging out with Ross, Rachel, Monica, Joey, Phoebe, and Chandler. Friends was one of the hottest shows of its ...GameSpot - Tech -
Experience: I went on 100 dates in a day
The youngest was 21 and the oldest 80. The effort people made blew me away. At 5.45am on 14 February this year, I was in my kitchen making spaghetti bolognese and questioning my life choices. As a performance artist, I’m used to putting myself in ...The Guardian - World -
Dyson's Airstrait and Airwrap Hair Tools Are $100 Off Right Now
Banish puff and frizz with these discounted flat irons and blow dryers from Dyson and beyond.Wired - Tech -
Biden administration awarding $900M for green school buses
The Biden administration announced Thursday it will award nearly $900 million for clean energy school buses to hundreds of school districts across the country. Through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Sorry AI, Old-School Spreadsheets Are Still King
Organizations aren’t moving away from decades-old tools like Microsoft Excel anytime soon. Some say that hampers their ability to make the most of AI.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Grads with these 10 master's degrees have the highest average starting salaries—No. 1 earns over $100,000
Getting a master's degree can be a great way to dive deeper into your passion and advance your career. But these 10 programs earn grads the highest salaries.CNBC - Business -
Football fans at high risk of ticket scams
Fraud warning ahead of Euros tournamentFinancial Times - World -
Sean Strickland on UFC's opinion of him as a champion: 'They hate it, but they also accept it'
Strickland wasn't a sponsor-friendly face for the promotion during his reign as middleweight kingCBS Sports - Sports -
Chicago Bears are set to be featured on 'Hard Knocks' for first time
The Chicago Bears are set to be featured on “Hard Knocks” for the first timeABC News - Sports -
Chicago business-activity index weakens to lowest level in four years
Index drops to 35.4, well below 40.8 expectedMarketWatch - Business -
Chicago Bears are set to be featured on 'Hard Knocks' for first time
The Chicago Bears are set to be featured on “Hard Knocks” for the first timeABC News - Entertainment -
Watch: Biden touts Israel's hostage deal proposal, urges Hamas to accept it
President Biden is slated to deliver remarks Friday on the tensions in the Middle East. The remarks come after Israel's military confirmed its forces are operating in central parts of Rafah in its expanding offensive in the southern Gaza city. ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden Urges Israel and Hamas to Accept Cease-Fire Proposal
‘It’s time for this war to end,’ the president said, as families of hostages accused the Israeli government of giving up on their relatives and making the destruction of Hamas its priority.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Retired four-star admiral charged with accepting bribes for contracts
A former U.S. Navy vice chief of naval operations was arrested Friday on charges that he accepted bribes to steer government contracts to a company in exchange for a future job while still in service, Justice Department (DOJ) officials announced ...The Hill - Politics -
Biden calls on Hamas to accept new Israeli proposal for a peace deal
President Biden called on Hamas to accept a new cease-fire proposal by Israel, saying "it's time for this war to end." Mr. Biden said Hamas is no longer capable of carrying out another large-scale terror attack on Israel. In a statement, Hamas ...NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Hostage families call for Israel, Hamas to accept proposal pushed by Biden
President Biden urged Hamas to agree on the deal that would release some 100 remaining hostages, along with the bodies of around 30 more, in exchange for an extended cease-fire in Gaza.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Birmingham-Southern loses D-III World Series opener 7-5 on same day the liberal arts college closes
Birmingham-Southern is down to one last swingABC News - Sports -
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Police make 53 arrests after attempts to break into Wembley
More than 2,000 police officers were on duty for the Champions League final and earlier protests.BBC News - Top stories -
PTSD Has Surged Among College Students
The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among college students rose to 7.5 percent in 2022, more than double the rate five years earlier, researchers found.The New York Times - Top stories -
PTSD on the rise among college students: Study
A new study released Thursday found post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is on the rise among college students. The research found PTSD increased 4.1 percentage points over five years, going from 3.4 percent of students in the 2017-2018 school ...The Hill - Politics -
Harvard grad who went off script to address Gaza protests said she quietly revised her speech last minute
A Harvard senior who went viral for her graduation speech criticizing the school's response to pro-Palestine protests shares new details about the lead-up to the moment.NBC News - Top stories -
Biden administration awarding nearly $1 billion for green school buses
The Biden administration is sending $900 million in rebates to more than 500 school districts.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Schools in basketball-centric leagues face different economic challenges with NCAA settlement
Schools in basketball-centric leagues face the challenge of generating revenue to pay future players without the lucrative revenues from footballABC News - Sports -
Ms. Rachel delivers emotional commencement speech at NYU's Steinhardt School
The popular online children's educator also opened up about her experience with imposter syndrome.ABC News - Top stories -
D-III squad loses in WS on day school shuttered
Birmingham-Southern lost its opening game in the Division III World Series on Friday, on the same day the school in Alabama was closing its doors permanently after 160 years.ESPN - Sports -
Rep. Ro Khanna convenes 100 tech leaders as he warns of defections to Trump and the GOP
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, former White House chief of staff Ron Klain and Rep. Nancy Pelosi are among the speakers this weekend in Napa Valley.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
2024 NFL season: 100 things to know with Week 1 kickoff approaching; key games, stories, odds, predictions
Everything you need to know about the upcoming seasonCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
100 organizations, legal experts urge Senate panel to advance press protection bill
More than 100 journalists, attorneys, professors and watchdog groups signed a letter urging the top brass of the Senate Judiciary Committee to advance a press protection bill “as soon as possible.” The Protect Reporters from Exploitative State ...The Hill - Politics -
Fed's Williams says inflation is too high but will start coming down soon
With markets on edge over the direction of monetary policy, Williams offered no clear indication of where he is leaning with possible interest rate cuts.CNBC - Business -
High cost of buying a home could impact presidential race
President Biden and former President Donald Trump have talked about the high cost and supply of housing on the campaign trail. Some voters in key swing states say it will be a factor in how they vote this fall.CBS News - Politics -
Europe on high alert after suspected Moscow-linked arson and sabotage
Security services say spate of fires and infrastructure attacks could be part of attempt by Russia to destabilise continent. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesSecurity services around Europe are on alert to a potential new weapon of Russia’s ...The Guardian - World - Europe