More students are eligible for college aid, but fewer high schoolers enroll — 'there's still work to do,' official says

Although more students are eligible for federal aid this year, rising college costs and ballooning student debt balances are still major concerns.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Turnout high in Pennsylvania, officials say

Election officials in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania are seeing high voter turnout throughout the day. Weijia Jiang explains the significance.

Vaccination centre and aid official’s car bombarded in Gaza, says UN

Unicef director says three children injured after polio clinic came under fire despite promised humanitarian pause. . A polio vaccination centre and the car of UN aid official involved in this ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

You can work at McDonald's and still become a millionaire, a financial psychologist says

Adopting a "rich mindset" can help anyone boost their net worth, according to behavioral finance expert Brad Klontz.

Business - CNBC - November 9

Fewer employees say they are thriving: Gallup

Fewer employees say they're thriving, according to Gallup's most recent Life Evaluation Index. Fifty percent of employees say they are thriving, while 45 percent say they are struggling. An ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Why fewer teens get help with the costs of college

The number of teenage students getting the £40-a-week help with costs has halved since 2010.

World Needs Much More Aid to Adapt to Climate Shocks, U.N. Says

A new report, urging rich nations to give more climate aid to poorer ones, comes as Donald Trump’s election throws global climate talks into disarray.

World - The New York Times - November 7

These 17 factors could soon make you eligible for student loan forgiveness

The Biden Administration has outlined two pathways for student loan borrowers facing financial hardship to get debt relief.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Ukraine war briefing: Biden plans military aid surge from billions still available, say reports

Zelenskyy congratulates Trump on election win – but gloom and uncertainty prevail in Kyiv. What we know on day 988. See all our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war The Biden White House ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Missed deadlines lead people to judge work more harshly, study says

Research into psychology of people in US and UK suggests it is better to submit work on time rather than perfecting it through procrastination. Is there a job you’re putting off finishing so you ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Israeli airstrike kills 90 in Gaza, officials say, as aid fears grow after UNRWA ban

An Israel airstrike killed at least 90 people in the Gaza city of Beit Lahia, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said, as the Knesset voted to ban UNRWA.

Phone companies should do more to prevent robocalls and texts, report says

While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for ...

Ed Sheeran, Fuse ODG: do they know they’re dead right about Band Aid? Africa needs more than a singalong

No wonder pop stars and others feel uneasy about the project. However well-intentioned, it now does more harm than good. Hey y’all: listen up to the chartbusting, pop-pickin’, time-addled DJ: “Yes ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

College football games, Week 10: Playoff race kicks into high gear with more teams contending than ever before

An estimated 45-50 teams are still in the hunt for a CFP spot in the expanded field as the calendar turns to November

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

More Spyware, Fewer Rules: What Trump’s Return Means for US Cybersecurity

Experts expect Donald Trump’s next administration to relax cybersecurity rules on businesses, abandon concerns around human rights, and take an aggressive stance against the cyber armies of US ...

Tech - Wired - November 14

Deion Sanders Has Colorado Bowl-Eligible and Dreaming of So Much More

The Buffaloes haven’t won a bowl game in 20 years.

Sports - The New York Times - October 28

How does the Electoral College work?

Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will need to secure at least 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the 2024 presidential election.

Safeguards should ‘encourage more faith' in voting process, says top Pennsylvania elections official

Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how officials are investigating fraudulent voter registration forms and other election integrity issues in ...

Politics - NBC News - October 25

Jennifer Lopez campaigns with Harris in Las Vegas, as Donald Trump is joined by Tucker Carlson at Arizona rally – live

Kamala Harris addresses supporters in Reno, saying ‘we’re fighting for a democracy’. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts A lot of money ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Church of England must do more to combat abuse, bishop says after Archbishop of Canterbury resigns

The only Church of England bishop to publicly demand the resignation of former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby says his departure wasn't enough to solve the church’s “profound failure" in ...

World - ABC News - November 13

When Trump left office, students were struggling because of the pandemic. They still are

When President-elect Trump left office in early 2021, the pandemic was at its height. Now he returns as American children and schools are struggling to overcome its lingering impact. Learning loss ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

2 Jewish students attacked on campus at DePaul University in Chicago: Officials

Two Jewish students showing support for Israel were attacked by "masked attackers" on the Lincoln Park campus at DePaul University in Chicago, the university said.

Molotov cocktail explodes in a Chilean high school, injuring at least 35

Authorities say a homemade firebomb has exploded inside a public high school in Chile and ignited a blaze that injured at least 35 people

World - ABC News - October 23

Don’t Do Trump’s Work for Him on Mass Deportations

How big will the Trump administration go, and how quickly?

Top stories - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

College Football Power Rankings: Colorado joins after reaching bowl eligibility in Year 2 under Deion Sanders

The Buffs also remain in the hunt for the Big 12 championship as the calendar turns to November

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

COVID-19 led to extra college eligibility. Those 5th-year players are set for their last runs

The COVID-19 pandemic led to college athletes being granted an additional year of eligibility

Sports - ABC News - October 29

NCAA Division I Council approves change that makes Canadian Hockey League players eligible for U.S. college teams

Sports - ABC News - November 7

NCAA lifts eligibility ban in allowing Canadian Hockey League players to compete at US colleges

The NCAA Division I Council has cleared the way for players with Canadian Hockey League experience to compete at U.S. colleges starting next season

Sports - ABC News - November 8

College football bowl projections: Team eligibility tracker by conference for 2024-25 bowl games

An updated list of teams that have become bowl eligible for the 2024-25 postseason

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Trump's 'border czar' could have more power, fewer hurdles on deportation policy

Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump's "border czar," has a post that does not need Senate approval and could have less oversight by Congress, experts say.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Baseball Hall of Fame: Frequently asked questions, including Pete Rose's eligibility, PED stains and more

The ballot was released Monday, highlighted by newcomers Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Pennsylvania college students seek to put voter participation over party

In both presidential elections and midterms since the 1960s, voter turnout among 18 to 24-year-olds has been far below any other age group.

US students rally college voters on campus: ‘We brought the polls to them’

University attendees ramp up outreach efforts and pitch pop-up polling sites as election day approaches. College students formed a steady line outside a campus art museum to vote early on Tuesday ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Colleges left helpless as students rule out schools due to state politics

Colleges and universities find themselves increasingly trapped with the politics of the state where they reside. As state legislatures pass sweeping measures on everything from abortion to LGBTQ ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

College students in battleground states sound off on 2024 race

College voters could help swing the election in battleground states. Puck News partner Peter Hamby, who has been on a tour talking to students about how they view the 2024 presidential candidates, ...

WATCH: UGA student scores $800,000 kick on ‘College Gameday’

Henry Silver won $400,000 for hurricane relief and another $400,000 to split between him and another student when he made a 33-yard field goal during Pat McAfee’s Kicking Contest.

India overtakes China as top source of international students at US colleges

India has overtaken China as the top source of international students for U.S. colleges, according to a report from Open Doors. For the 2023-2024 school year, India saw a massive 23 percent ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Reddit Back After Tens of Thousands of Users Report a Second Outage

Reddit users reported having problems with the site two days in a row.

Business - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

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