Researchers looked at the mental health of 424 Bangladeshi university students who answered an online survey in July 2024, a time of social and political tension. They found that many students reported strong symptoms: two‑thirds felt depressed, over seventy percent were anxious and more than half e
The federal aid program that has helped low‑income students for decades is changing. Starting July 1, Pell Grants will no longer be limited to two‑ or four‑year college degrees. Instead, they can now finance short courses that last from eight weeks up to a few months and focus on specific jobs. T
A recent legal battle got messy when a federal judge stepped in to stop a push by a presidential team to ignore a law about saving government documents. The law in question, called the Presidential Records Act, has been around since 1978 and says all official papers created or received by a presiden
Francesca Lake doesn’t just make clothes—she tells stories through them. Growing up straddling two Jamaican worlds—the quiet Sunday services of church and the wild energy of dancehall—left her with questions about identity. Today, those questions shape her bold, thought-provoking designs. A lot of
Michaela Yearwood‑Dan’s latest canvas, called “The Sparrow Is Never Lost, ” shows bright layers of orange, red and pink on two tall panels. Tiny glass beads in brown and green add texture, while handwritten words appear across the surface. One phrase, “Aint no shame in me, ” echoes the spirit of her
In today’s world, interest rates are staying high for a long time. This makes it hard for many income‑focused stocks to keep up with the rising cost of borrowing, especially when long‑term bond yields hit 5. 10 percent. Some companies have built a strong shield against this pressure. They keep thei
A lot of people think that once you become a U. S. citizen, the status is permanent. That idea was challenged recently when officials announced plans to revoke citizenship from several naturalized Americans. Over the past few years, the Justice Department has already started a process to strip citiz
A recent event at a Maine high school turned into an unexpected lesson in kitchen safety when three students took a bite of soil during a community dinner. The incident happened at the long‑running “Empty Bowl Supper, ” a fundraiser that has been part of Medomak Valley High School’s tradition for ye
ATG Entertainment, the company that runs over 70 theatres across Britain and on Broadway, may soon be sold by its private‑equity owner. The idea is still in the early planning stages, according to sources close to the matter. The potential sale could fetch more than £4 billion, a figure based pa
In Chiba, near Tokyo, two American visitors caused a stir at Ichikawa City Zoo by jumping into the enclosure of Punch, a young Japanese macaque who gained fame after being abandoned by his mother. The pair, one in a bright blue suit and the other filming from behind a barrier, entered the area with
