Imagine having a hard time paying your student loans because life threw you some unexpected curveballs. The U. S. Education Department has proposed new rules that could provide debt relief for nearly 8 million borrowers facing financial hardships. These hardships might include high medical costs, ch
In a recent turn of events, two companies that own and operate the cargo ship Dali have agreed to pay over $100 million to settle a civil claim brought by the United States. The collision with the Key Bridge led to a significant disaster, and now, Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Priva
Imagine stepping back in time to witness a captivating tale about the true stories of women who fought for justice. The Longhorn Theatre Department has decided to bring this powerful narrative to life. Titled "Radium Girls, " the play offers a close look at the fascinating yet tragic events that unf
Around 1:11 a. m. on Saturday, a group of UCLA students sitting on a bench near a Chick-Fil-A on Westwood Boulevard were targeted by a hateful act. A dark SUV drove by, and the driver shouted an ethnic slur at the students. The front passenger then threw an open water bottle, striking one of the stu
Recently, former President Donald Trump has made big promises about education. Instead of shutting down the Department of Education, he could use it as a tool to challenge current policies. This wouldn't be the first time Republican candidates have talked about shutting down the department, but they
The New York City Department of Education has received a subpoena as part of an ongoing federal investigation. This legal request is focused on outgoing Schools Chancellor David Banks and his brother, Terence Banks, who worked as a consultant for companies with city contracts. The subpoena, issued r
Imagine if you couldn't choose what browser to use, or which search engine to trust. That's the reality the U.S. Department of Justice is trying to change. They're considering asking a judge to force Google to sell parts of its business. Why? Because Google has been controlling the online search sce
Imagine splitting up one of the world's largest tech companies. That's what the U.S. government is considering for Google. They're looking at forcing Google to sell parts of its business. This could be the first big corporate split in a long time. The Department of Justice says Google has too much c
The job numbers for September came as a huge surprise. The U.S. Labor Department reported 254,000 nonfarm payroll jobs added—way more than anyone expected. Economists had guessed around 150,000. That's almost like if you were expecting a few extra dollars in your pocket and found a whole twenty inst
On September 23, 2024, former President Donald Trump made a big statement during his campaign rally in Indiana, Pennsylvania. He said he wants to shut down the U.S. Department of Education and give control back to states. A video of this speech went viral on social media, sparking different reaction
