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American Travel Anxiety Grows for Those Headed Abroad
In light of recent American foreign policy decisions, many U.S. travelers are concerned about how they will be perceived abroad.The New York Times - 13h -
Trump cancels $400 million in federal funds to Columbia University
The Trump administration announced Friday that it is canceling $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University, saying the school is not doing enough to protect its Jewish students against ...NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Education Department says 60 universities under investigation for antisemitism
The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is investigating 60 universities for antisemitism, according to letters sent on Monday. The department said the 60 institutions are ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
USDA pauses funding to University of Maine after Trump clash with governor
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday it is temporarily pausing funding to the University of Maine System, a move that comes after President Trump and the state’s governor got ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Columbia University students who occupied Hamilton Hall expelled, suspended
Columbia University students who occupied Hamilton Hall during pro-Palestinian protests last year have been suspended, expelled or had their degrees temporarily revoked.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
What to know about the search for the missing University of Pittsburgh student
Investigators are still searching for Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing on a spring break trip with her college friends in the Dominican Republic last week.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Education Department investigating dozens of universities after DEI warning letter
The Education Department announced Friday it is investigating more than 50 colleges and universities over what it called "racial preferences" in academics or scholarships, a move that comes amid ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Brown University professor deported despite judge’s order, defying US court
US prosecutors allege Rasha Alawieh had ‘sympathetic photos and videos’ related to key Hezbollah figures. US politics live – latest updates A Brown University medical professor was deported ...The Guardian - 4d -
Brown University tells international community to avoid foreign travel
Brown University is advising its international staffers and students to reconsider foreign travel plans after an assistant professor at its medical school was deported this weekend, the latest ...The Hill - 4d -
DHS says deported Brown University doctor attended funeral of 'brutal terrorist'
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Monday on the social platform X the deported assistant professor from Brown University’s medical school attended the funeral of a terrorist in ...The Hill - 4d -
Columbia University student speaks about why she fled to Canada
The Columbia University PhD student who fled the country shortly after ICE agents came to her door last week is speaking out. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.CBS News - 3d -
D.H.S. Detains a Georgetown University Academic
Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national teaching on a student visa, was deemed “deportable,” a spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security said.The New York Times - 1d -
Matteo Jorgenson joins cycling greats after defending Paris-Nice title
Jumbo-Visma star seals glory on Promenade des Anglais US countryman Magnus Sheffield claims final-stage win The American cyclist Matteo Jorgenson won the week-long Paris-Nice race for the second ...The Guardian - 5d -
Granlund Scores Twice, Dallas Defeats Ducks in OT
A backhand shot from Mikael Granlund gave the Dallas Stars a victory over the Anaheim Ducks in front of a raucous crowd at the American Airlines Center Tuesday night as the team celebrated Noche ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
American Eagle says consumer is slowing down, issues weak guidance
American Eagle warned that consumers are slowing down as recession fears swirl.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
DHS agents serve warrants at Columbia University after protests over Mahmoud Khalil's arrest
Columbia University confirms Homeland Security agents entered two university residences Thursday night with warrants, but no one was arrested or taken into custody. Earlier in the day, dozens of ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Johns Hopkins University says it's laying off 2,200 due to USAID funding cuts
Trump administration funding cuts have come to Johns Hopkins University, a major research institution headquartered in Maryland. The university says 2,200 workers are being laid off. CBS News ...CBS News - 4d -
‘Drake lost a rap battle’: Universal files motion to dismiss rapper’s ‘misguided’ lawsuit
Drake’s attorneys accuse Universal of being ‘a greedy company’ that is ‘finally being held responsible for profiting from dangerous misinformation’.. Universal Music Group have moved to dismiss ...The Guardian - 3d -
Retiring on a cruise ship? More Americans are making it a reality
With more than 4 million Americans turning 65 this year, some retirees choose to live on cruise ships instead of in traditional communities.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Americans struggling to pay back car loans
More Americans are having trouble paying down their car loans, especially those with sub prime loans. Andres Gutierrez takes a look at what's causing the trend.CBS News - 4d -
Americans deeply divided over DEI programs: Survey
Americans are deeply divided over diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, with significant differences emerging depending on voters' political affiliation, according to a survey published ...The Hill - 3d -
Fourth former Indiana University basketball player joins lawsuit accusing team doctor of sex abuse
The number of former Indiana University basketball players who say team doctor Bradford Bomba Sr.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
How will the universe end? A changing understanding of dark energy may provide a new answer
Scientists are homing in on the nature of a mysterious force called dark energy, and nothing short of the fate of the universe hangs in the balanceABC News - 2d -
COLLEGE BASEBALL: UTPB takes series against Cameron University
Mar. 17—LAWTON, Okla. — The UTPB baseball team got its first winning series of the season against Cameron University this past weekend. The Falcons won by scores of 12-2, 9-6 and 13-8 after losing ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Nearly half of Americans say economy worsening: Poll
Nearly half of Americans said the economy is worsening, according to a Thursday The Economist/YouGov poll. Forty-eight percent of respondents said they believe the economy is getting worse, while ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
60 percent of Americans feel trapped in their jobs
Burnout is at an all-time high among Americans. That's according to a study from learning platform Moodle, which found that 66 percent of workers are suffering. This is a sharp increase in reported ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Veteran American keeper Franch joins Birmingham City
Birmingham City have completed the signing of American goalkeeper Adrianna Franch on a short-term deal which will run until the end of the season.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
American Airlines passengers on plane erupting in flames
An American Airlines flight caught fire at the Denver Airport in Colorado on Thursday, after making an emergency landing due to engine problems. Everyone made it out alive, but some passengers were ...CBS News - 6d -
Poll: 54% of Americans disapprove Trump’s handling of economy
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins NBC’s Hallie Jackson on Sunday TODAY to discuss new poll numbers that show how Americans feel about Trump's handling of the economy.NBC News - 5d -
American Jorgenson defends Paris-Nice title
Defending champion Matteo Jorgenson won the eight-day Paris-Nice race on Sunday, crossing the finish line on the French Riviera in second place as another American, Magnus Sheffield, won the stage ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
American Promise joins Kentucky Derby prospects
The Kentucky Derby is just six weeks from Saturday, and there's still much to be decided about the 20-horse field. But American Promise all but claimed a spot with a victory in Saturday's Virginia ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
American held by Taliban for years released: State Department
George Glezmann, an American airline mechanic held by the Taliban since 2022, has been released, the State Department announced Thursday. “George Glezmann is free. George was wrongfully detained in ...The Hill - 1d -
Taliban releases American detainee held in Afghanistan
The Taliban has released George Glezman, an American citizen detained in Afghanistan for more than two years. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports that Glezzman was held without charges or accusations ...NBC News - 1d -
MLS All-Stars set to take on Liga MX stars in July
MLS has announced that the league's all-stars are set to take on Liga MX stars once again this summer. The two leagues have gone head to head in the fan-friendly exhibition plenty of times in the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
One in 15 Americans has witnessed a mass shooting – study
Report finds that 7% of Americans have been present at the scene of a mass shooting and 2% have been injured in one. One in 15 Americans has witnessed a mass shooting, a new study shows, revealing ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
The Price of Milk: Immigrants Behind American Dairy | CBS Reports
The economy and immigration are two of the biggest issues on the minds of Americans, but we rarely get a look behind the scenes to see how these key forces in American life intersect. CBS News Race ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Hamas says it will release American hostage, agrees to restart Gaza ceasefire talks
Hamas on Friday said it agreed to release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and the bodies of four other Americans, following a proposal from mediators to resume negotiations with Israel over ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Columbia University disciplines student protesters who seized campus building last year
Columbia University says it has suspended or expelled some students who took over a campus building during pro-Palestinian protests in the spring of 2024. The university says it has also ...NBC News - Mar. 13 -
ICE arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests, lawyer says
Federal immigration authorities arrested a Palestinian graduate student who played a prominent role in protests against Israel at Columbia University, according to his attorney.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
USDA suspends Maine university funding after Trump row over transgender athletes
The Department of Agriculture has suspended funding at the University of Maine after President Trump clashed with Gov. Janet Mills over transgender athletic participation.NBC News - Mar. 12
