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Aug 03 2025EDUCATION

UCLA in a Tough Spot: Money, Rights, and Politics

UCLA is in big trouble. The U. S. government says the school didn't protect Jewish students during pro-Palestinian protests. Now, the school might have to pay a lot of money or face even bigger problems. The government has stopped over $300 million in research money. That's a lot of cash. UCLA has to decide fast: pay up or fight it out in court. This isn't just abo...

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Aug 02 2025POLITICS

Public Broadcasting Faces Uncertain Future

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is shutting down. This is a big deal. The organization announced it will stop most of its work by the end of September. This comes after Congress decided to cut $1. 1 billion in funding. The CPB helps local radio and TV stations. It also supports PBS and NPR programs. Many people rely on these stations for news and educa...

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Aug 01 2025POLITICS

Public Broadcasting Faces Uncertain Future After Funding Cut

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is winding down its operations after losing federal funding, a move that could have big ripples. This group, which has been around for nearly 60 years, helps support public media, including PBS and NPR. Most of the CPB's staff will be let go by the end of September, with only a small team staying on until January 2026 to...

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Jul 29 2025POLITICS

A Judge Stands Up for Health Care Access

A recent decision by a federal judge in Boston has made waves in the healthcare world. The judge has expanded a block on a part of a law that aimed to cut off federal funding for Planned Parenthood. This law was part of a larger domestic policy bill signed by former President Donald Trump. The judge, Indira Talwani, initially ruled that the administration couldn't e...

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

California's Stand on Transgender Athletes: A Clash of Fairness and Equality

California is making waves by standing firm on its policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports. The state recently turned down a proposal from the federal government to bar transgender-identifying biological males from these competitions. This move has sparked a heated debate about fairness and equality in sports. The Trump administration had o...

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Jun 30 2025EDUCATION

Harvard in Hot Water: Federal Probe Reveals Campus Antisemitism Issues

Harvard University is under fire after a federal probe concluded that the prestigious school failed to shield Jewish students from harassment. The investigation, carried out by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights, uncovered a troubling pattern of antisemitism on campus since October 2023. The federal task force didn't mince wor...

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

Lawmakers Clash Over Proposed Cuts to Public Broadcasting and Foreign Aid

Senators from both parties have raised strong objections to the Trump administration's proposal to slash $9 billion in federal funding. This money supports public broadcasting and various foreign aid programs. The plan targets the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds local TV and radio stations, and global initiatives addressing health, disasters, a...

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May 27 2025POLITICS

Harvard University Faces Federal Funding Freeze

The Trump administration has taken a strong stance against Harvard University. The federal government has ordered agencies to end their contracts with the university. This move, announced in a letter from the U. S. General Services Administration, aims to cancel an estimated 100 million USD in remaining federal contracts. Agencies have until June 6 to report which...

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May 11 2025HEALTH

A Father's Promise: The Power of Medical Progress

In the realm of medical science, hope often comes from unexpected places. One man, Eric, was given a grim diagnosis: colon cancer that had spread to his liver. At just 35 years old, his future looked bleak. Yet, Eric had a dream. He wanted to walk his daughter down the aisle on her wedding day. This wish seemed impossible, but medicine is full of surprises. M...

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May 02 2025POLITICS

Harvard's Tax Status in the Crosshairs: A Battle of Ideals

A heated debate is unfolding between Harvard University and the federal government. The core issue? Tax-exempt status and the limits of federal control over academic institutions. The government has threatened to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, a move that has sparked intense discussion. This isn't the first time such a threat has been made. Earlier in t...

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