The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid is being tested in stages before its full launch. The U. S. Department of Education says it's on track for the upcoming academic year. So far, some students have been using the 2025-26 FAFSA in beta tests that started in October. It will be available
Illinois is shaking up the way it checks how ready high school students are for life after graduation. Unlike the SAT, which is mostly for college entrances, this new system has four levels. Level 1 says there's room for improvement, Level 2 means you're doing okay, Level 3 is the goal, and Level 4
Ever heard of a new way to fund schools? Missouri is voting on it! They want to legalize sports betting and use the taxes for education. Sounds great, right? But hold on, there's a catch. Some of the money sportsbooks use to attract bettors won't be taxed. That's what policymakers are debating right
Get ready for a fresh perspective on policing! Prime Video is launching a new series called 'On Call' on January 9. All eight episodes will be available at once, streaming in over 240 countries. The show, co-created by Tim Walsh and Elliot Wolf, follows a veteran cop and rookie teaming up in Long Be
Ever wished you had a friend to help you shop? Amazon’s new AI buddy, Rufus, is here to assist! Launching in Europe, this chatbot is ready to answer your questions about products. It’s like having a personal shopping assistant right on your phone. But remember, Rufus is still learning, so it might n
Get ready for an exciting space adventure! China is about to launch a new crew to their Tiangong space station. Among the three astronauts is China's only female spaceflight engineer, Wang Haoze. She's 34 and full of dreams! The team will perform experiments to help China's goal of landing on the Mo
Former U. S. President Donald Trump stirred up controversy on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast, accusing Taiwan of stealing the U. S. chip industry. He criticized the U. S. CHIPS Act and proposed tariffs on Taiwanese chips if he were to be re-elected. This would directly impact Taiwan Semiconducto
A music producer planning to release a song by the late Liam Payne has decided to delay the release. Sam Pounds, who worked with Payne, initially announced the song "Do No Wrong" would come out this Friday. However, after Payne's sudden death in Argentina, Pounds changed his mind. He wants the famil
Being the star of your own movie might be a dream for many, but for Connor Sorg, a 21-year-old student from Oak Park, it's a reality. This month, his film snagged the top prize at a prestigious film festival in Chicago. What's the best part of winning? The money, of course! Well, sort of. Winning th
Think college is the only way to success? Think again. New numbers show that fewer students are signing up for traditional four-year degrees. Why? Costs are sky-high, and student loans are out of control. Plus, the government isn't making it easy. The mess with the Free Application for Federal Stude
