The University of Utah has cut ties with a nonprofit that helps underrepresented students earn business doctorates. The move comes after the Department of Education looked into 45 schools for alleged racial preferences in their programs. The agency said Utah and others might have broken Title
Ireland has announced plans to upgrade its radar and underwater listening systems while working more closely with NATO allies. The move comes as the country faces new kinds of threats in the North Atlantic, such as hidden vessels that could spy or sabotage. The plan also targets a “nexus” of impo
Iran believes the upcoming meeting with the United States can lead to a positive result, according to President Masoud Pezeshkian. A delegation headed by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is heading to Geneva for discussions about Tehran’s nuclear program. The U. S. delegation will include envoy Ste
The event, called the “State of the Swamp, ” drew a lively crowd that wore green outfits and frog‑themed costumes, echoing the swamp motif. Some speakers even sported frog hats to match. Political leaders joined the protest, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and
The release of the so‑called “Epstein Files” has sparked a wave of public statements from several well‑known figures. The documents, which were gradually made available by the U. S. Justice Department after Epstein’s 2019 arrest and subsequent death, list names that range from actors to philanthropi
This day brings a mix of seasoned actors and rising stars into the spotlight. One notable figure, a beloved actress known for her roles in comedy and drama, turns fifty this year. Her recent appearance on a popular sci‑fi anthology series added fresh intrigue to her career. Across the industr
South Bend’s recent debate over Clay High School shows how a city can get caught up in institutional pride instead of student needs. The real story is about preparing young people for a workforce that increasingly demands more than just a diploma. Nearly seventy percent of Indiana’s upcoming jobs
In Pennsylvania, many people of color still find it hard to get fair banking help. The state has tried programs that look promising, like a low‑interest loan plan during COVID. Out of 761 loans approved, only 41 went to minority‑owned businesses – a tiny share. A later grant of $200 million
NASA’s biggest space plan is facing a fresh snag. After a recent test, engineers discovered that helium – the gas used to keep fuel tanks full and clean – was not flowing properly in the upper section of the Space Launch System (SLS). Because the problem cannot be fixed on the launchpad, the rocket
Kelly Cutrone, a well‑known fashion publicist who judged America’s Next Top Model from cycles 18 to 22, recently responded to Jay Manuel’s criticism of Tyra Banks in the Netflix docuseries “Reality Check. ” Manuel said that after cycle 8 he wanted to leave the show and that Banks ignored him on s
