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Federal court blocks ACA coverage for Dreamers
A federal court in North Dakota has blocked Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage for immigrants that came into the U.S. illegally as children, also known as “Dreamers.” U.S. District Judge Daniel M. ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Students priced out of London as rents rise faster than loans
Pressure on government to take action over the ‘cost of learning crisis’ in the UK capitalFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Cracker Barrel apologizes after refusing to serve students with special needs
The restaurant chain attributed the mess-up to staffing challenges, saying refusal of service was unrelated to the students' abilities.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Criminology student murdered woman on beach, court told
Amie Gray was stabbed to death while her friend survived the random attack, the jury hears.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
How classroom AI Khanmigo can help students in emotional distress
Anderson Cooper spoke to students and a superintendent about how Khan Academy's AI Khanmigo "flags" concerning student activity on the platform, which can lead to an intervention by a mental health ...CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Sal Khan wants an AI tutor for every student
Anderson Cooper headed back to school with Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, and creator of the AI tutor Khanmigo. The tool is helping students and teachers alike, and evaluating Cooper's ...CBS News - Dec. 8 -
AI-powered tutor tested as a way to help educators and students
Khanmigo, an AI-powered online tutor, could change the way teachers work and students learn. Created by Khan Academy, the new technology is being piloted in 266 school districts.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Trump says he ‘would consider’ raising the federal minimum wage
President-elect Donald Trump says there’s a “level at which you could” raise the federal minimum wage, but he would want to speak to governors first during an exclusive interview with Meet the Press.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
A Mississippi Teacher Created a School in an Empty Storefront. Students Showed Up.
The desks came out of a dumpster, and the computers are hand-me-downs. But students say Abundance Academy is a haven from bullying and crowded classes.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the US
A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok as soon as next month, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
TikTok Ban or Sale Upheld by Federal Appeals Court
The D.C. Circuit denied TikTok’s petition to overturn the ruling that requires it to break with parent company ByteDance or be banned.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
Federal Judge Upholds Racial Preferences in Naval Academy Admissions
A group that successfully challenged affirmative action at the Supreme Court had also sued the military academies. But, the judge said, “the U.S. Naval Academy is distinct from a civilian university.”The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
A Tutor For Every Student | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Anderson Cooper experiences firsthand how AI-powered tutor Khanmigo could shape the future of education. Sunday on 60 Minutes.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Federal appeals court upholds TikTok ban
A panel of federal judges voted unanimously to uphold a law that could ban TikTok in the United States if the app's Chinese parent company does not sell to an American owner. NBC News' Savannah ...NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Federal judges uphold law that could ban TikTok in the U.S.
A panel of three federal Appeals Court judges ruled unanimously to uphold a law Friday that could potentially ban TikTok in the U.S.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
CFPB sues Comerica Bank, alleging it failed to administer federal benefits program
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accused the bank of intentionally terminating calls and mishandling fraud complaints.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S.
A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Stephen Miller: Trump will tell at-home federal workers to return to office
Stephen Miller, who has been tapped to serve as White House deputy chief of staff for policy, says President-elect Trump will order federal workers to return to the office and not work remotely. ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Stowaway who flew from New York to Paris faces federal judge
A Russian national who snuck aboard a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris last week without a boarding pass appeared before a federal judge in New York after being returned ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Federal Judge Rejects Boeing’s Guilty Plea Related to 737 Max Crashes
The agreement, opposed by some victims’ families, would have required the aviation company to pay a fine of up to $487 million and invest in additional safety measures.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Blackburn unveils 'DOGE Acts' to cut spending, freeze federal hiring and salaries
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has unveiled her “DOGE Acts” to cut spending and freeze federal hiring, as well as salaries. “Senator Blackburn is planning to introduce a package of bills – known ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Memphis Says It Will Not Yet Agree to Federal Oversight of Police Department
The city’s mayor reiterated his reluctance to enter a consent decree after the Justice Department found a pattern of discrimination and excessive force by its officers.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Kindergarten students shot at school in Northern California
Two Kindergarten students are in extremely critical condition after their school was targeted in a shooting Wednesday, according to law enforcement officials. Police say the gunman, who apparently ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
US students' math scores plummet, study shows
A new study is raising concerns about American students' performance in math and science.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Don’t like federal bathroom resolutions? Blame the mainstream left.
The adult, truth-telling center-left must now expel from respectability what has become the infantile, cowardly, sycophantic mainstream left. And we must do so with the same breadth and depth with ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
How airlines are responding to federal crack down on junk fees
Several airline executives appeared at a tense congressional hearing Wednesday, where Senators from both parties grilled them over allegations of gouging customers when it comes to "junk fees" for ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Effort to cut federal workforce takes aim at key US jobs engine
Government and healthcare have emerged as biggest source of American employment, particularly for knowledge workersFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
International students confused, anxious about their futures under second Trump term
International students are holding their breath as President-elect Trump gears up to return to the White House. Multiple schools have put out guidance on when foreign-born students should and ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
2 students, 5 and 6, in critical condition after shooting at California school
A gunman opened fire at a Christian grammar school in California on Wednesday, authorities said.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
California school shooting leaves two students injured and suspect dead
Authorities say hospitalized students are aged five and six, and man on scene was found dead of self-inflicted gunshot. Two students were injured in a school shooting in northern California, ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
2 students wounded in shooting at Northern California school
Two students were shot and wounded Wednesday at the Feather River Adventist School, a small private elementary school in Palermo, a community in Northern California, authorities said. The suspected ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Student loan borrowers may find bankruptcy harder under Trump
The Biden administration's more lenient policy toward student loan borrowers filing for bankruptcy may come to an end with the election of Donald Trump.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
US students' math performance slips compared to other countries
U.S. students are seeing their performance on math slip compared to other countries, with scores dropping dramatically since the pandemic. Fourth graders' math scores are 18 points behind those ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Satanic Temple to offer religious program for elementary school students in Ohio
Move is in response to parental requests for alternative to Christian ‘release time’ religious instruction. The Satanic Temple will begin offering a religious program at an Ohio elementary school ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Community 'college deserts' leave students stranded from higher education
Experts are increasingly sounding the alarm on community "college deserts" that leave students without readily accessible higher education options. The deserts, locations where high schools are ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Lobbying World: YouTube taps new federal affairs manager
Andrew Meyer has joined YouTube as manager of federal affairs. He was most recently legislative director for Rep. Greg Pence (R-Ind.). Will Lemke is joining Monument Advocacy as vice president of ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Comer highlights bill challenging work from home deal for federal employees
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) on Tuesday highlighted a bill he previously introduced that challenges a deal for hybrid work protections of federal employees. “THOUSANDS of federal employees just landed ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Man jailed for life for murder of university student that horrified Italy
Brutal killing of Giulia Cecchettin, 22, triggered protests across country and cast grim spotlight on femicide in Italy. Filippo Turetta has been sentenced to life in jail for the murder of Giulia ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Universities enrolling foreign students with poor English, BBC finds
Institutions may be overlooking inadequate language skills to receive high fees from overseas students.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
WATCH: Family dog gives college student special welcome home
Wallace the dachshund couldn't get enough of Lexi, who was returning home for break from Illinois State University.ABC News - Dec. 2