The White House is having a tough time getting top colleges on board with its higher education plans. The administration has been using strong-arm tactics, like cutting research funds, to push schools into accepting its agenda. But many universities are not having it. The latest issue is a "compact
Staten Island women who are the main breadwinners in their families have a chance to get some extra cash for school or job training. The Soroptimist International of Staten Island is handing out grants to help these women reach their goals. The deadline to apply is November 15. The application can
On Saturday, October 18, Southeast Michigan braced for some serious weather. The area faced severe thunderstorms, but not every county was under alert. This raised questions about how weather alerts work and why some places get them while others don't. In the middle of it all was Metro Detroit, whe
A balcony gave way in Cincinnati, Ohio, sending 10 people to the hospital. The incident took place at an apartment complex close to the University of Cincinnati. Authorities say the balcony, measuring 8 feet by 12 feet, couldn't handle the weight of so many people. It plummeted 20 feet to the ground
The White House recently invited nine universities to be the first to sign a new higher education compact. This compact is part of a broader effort to align universities with the administration's political priorities. In exchange for signing, universities would get better access to research funding.
A gathering of students turned into a scene of panic when a balcony gave way. The incident happened at an off-campus housing near the University of Cincinnati. It was a typical Friday night, but things took a sudden turn. The collapse was reported just after 10 PM. Emergency responders rushed to th
At just 27, Marissa Coreno's life took an unexpected turn when she discovered a lump in her armpit. Despite her initial dismissal, the lump led to a series of tests that revealed Stage II breast cancer, which had already spread to her lymph nodes. The diagnosis was a shock, as she had no family hist
Across the country, people are preparing to march in large numbers this Saturday. The reason? They're not happy with President Trump's actions. A group called No Kings is behind these protests. They believe Trump is acting more like a king than a president. This won't be the first time No Kings has
In the heart of California, a special program is making waves. It's called Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education. This group helps people with disabilities get jobs in the entertainment world. They're doing this by connecting them with businesses for internships. The best part? It doesn't cost t
In a recent turn of events, the Bellwood-Antis School District and the Bellwood-Antis Education Association couldn't see eye to eye on a new teachers' contract. The talks went on for nearly four hours, but no deal was made. The union said the district was late to the game and dropped a verbal offer
