Conservative states challenge federal rule on treatment of transgender students

Biden Administration Floats Student Loan Relief for Borrowers Facing Hardship

The proposal, which faces tough legal prospects, would offer forgiveness to millions of borrowers who are unable to pay back their loans because of financial setbacks.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Many North Carolina students return to class for first time since Helene

When Hurricane Helene hit, 459 schools in 28 North Carolina districts were affected. Schools in five of those districts remain closed.

Student with special needs finds acceptance, brotherhood in Clemson fraternity

The ClemsonLIFE program gives students with intellectual disabilities a chance to learn life skills. But as much as the program offers, junior Charlie McGee wanted the whole college experience.

Harris stays quiet on student loans as cancellation loses its political luster

In just a few years, the issue of student loan cancellation has gone from being a pillar of the Democratic Party to a political liability

Clemson frat opens its arms to student with special needs

At Clemson University in South Carolina, the ClemsonLIFE program gives students with intellectual disabilities a chance to learn life skills for independent living. One student, Charlie McGee, a ...

Why tuition fees are set to rise - and what this means for students

With the cost of living rising, many students are concerned about the growing financial pressures at university

Brown University suspends its chapter of pro-Palestinian student group

Brown University suspended the pro-Palestinian group after it protested the university's decision not to divest its endowment from companies that support Israel.

PhD student finds lost city in Mexico jungle by accident

The city is the size of Edinburgh and among the largest Mayan sites in ancient Latin America.

A student of Mourinho - is 'crowd pleaser' Amorim right for Man Utd?

Manchester United have held talks about appointing Ruben Amorim as the club's new manager. BBC Sport take a closer look at the Portuguese.

In Wisconsin, Trump courts 'garbage' outrage while Harris courts students

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris held events in Wisconsin on Wednesday, with Trump in Green Bay and Harris in Madison.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

A student's mission to support young mothers aging out of foster care

After a life-changing trip to Ghana, Morgan State senior Gloria Lawrence launched Esi's House of Hope as a safe haven for young mothers needing housing and mentorship. Her organization is now ...

Howard student journalists brace for their biggest assignment: Election night with Harris

Kamala Harris will spend election night at Howard, University her alma mater and a prominent HBCU. Staff of student media organizations are prepping for the big assignment.

Politics - NBC News - 11 hours ago

Hidden Maya city discovered in Mexico jungle by doctoral student

The ancient Maya city was named "Valeriana" after a nearby freshwater lagoon and built before 150 AD, researchers said.

Elite School Will Offer a Day Off for Students Distressed by Election

Attendance on Wednesday, or whatever day the results are announced, is optional for high school students at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York City, families were told.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

ECB challenges Serbian bank’s takeover bid over money laundering concerns

Stakebuilding in Austrian lender Addiko under scrutiny by central bank

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Harris faces historic challenge in running as a sitting VP: From the Politics Desk

Kamala Harris is the third presidential nominee in the last half-century to run as a sitting vice president, presenting unique challenges for her campaign.

After Hurricanes, Navigating Insurance Claims Process Remains Challenging

Business and home owners digging out from Helene and Milton must depend on payouts to start rebuilding.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Andy Kim's GOP challenger denounces 'hateful' post from Trump delegate

New Jersey GOP Senate nominee Curtis Bashaw is condemning an attack on his opponent, Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.), that questioned if the lawmaker had ties to North Korea. “As someone who has been ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Asheville schools to reopen a month after Helene hit, but challenges remain

When schools reopen for the first time since Hurricane Helene unleashed a deluge on Asheville, teachers will be ready to help kids with academics and emotions.

Elevance Health’s stock slumps 13% as profit dented by ‘unprecedented’ Medicaid challenges

Elevance Health Inc.’s stock tumbled 13% Thursday and weighed on rivals after the health insurer’s third-quarter profit fell short of estimates amid ”unprecedented” challenges in the Medicaid ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Elevance Shares Dive After Insurer Faces 'Unprecedented' Medicaid Challenge

The company’s earnings missed expectations, the latest sign of how medical expenses are squeezing insurers’ government businesses.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Military voters see 'direct attack' from GOP election challenges

Republicans are coming under fire from veterans and military groups for attempting to restrict the votes of overseas service members through a series of lawsuits in battleground states. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

"Mornings Memory": Buying a home in 2024 echoes the challenges of 1979

In today's tough housing market, homebuyers face high mortgage rates — but it's not the first time. A CBS News report from 1979 shows a young family in Chicago struggling with even steeper rates of ...

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