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As the US halts student visas, global universities roll out the welcome matDuring a critical period in the international student application process, the Trump administration has targeted foreign students and paused all new student visa interviews. Universities across Europe and Asia are taking action to attract new students.
Santa Clara’s new way to stop homelessness: Keep people in their homesAs the housing crisis spreads, Santa Clara County is pioneering a private-public model. It keeps families in their own homes instead of waiting for them to become homeless to help.
Eagle Pass, Texas, once boiled with border crossings. Now it’s quiet.During the 2024 presidential campaign, Eagle Pass, Texas, became an epicenter in the immigration debate. Now, the Trump administration’s crackdown on border crossings has brought a new reality to the area.
As China’s influence grows in the Americas, Trump hints at a Monroe Doctrine 2.0As China expands its influence in Latin America, the Trump administration looks to a Monroe Doctrine 2.0 to claim the hemisphere as America’s domain.
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Elon Musk leaves the Trump administration. He vows to spend less money on politics.Elon Musk exits the White House, leaving investors hopeful that he will renew focus on his companies, Tesla and SpaceX. Mr. Musk gave nearly $300 million in contributions to the U.S. presidential election campaign.
US-Iran nuclear talks benefit from Trump’s desire for a peace dealAs complex and daunting a problem as Iran’s steadily advancing nuclear program may be, for now it still may offer President Donald Trump the best option for burnishing his self-image as a deal-maker and peacemaker.
A 15-year legal battle ends. Harvard relinquishes images of enslaved family.Harvard University agreed in a settlement to transfer photographs of enslaved people to an African American history museum. Tamara Lanier sued the Ivy League in 2019 for the exploitation of those she identifies as her ancestors.
A pivotal grade at a pivotal time: What is it like being an eighth grader today?Today’s eighth graders are shaped by pandemic learning and issues with student engagement that followed school shutdowns. What do they have to say about their education – and how it looks moving forward?
Trump claims NPR is too liberal. NPR fights federal cuts with a lawsuit.National Public Radio and three of its local stations are suing President Donald Trump. The 246-station network, which provides the backbone for emergency alert systems across the country, says the funding cuts are unconstitutional.
A hidden provision in Trump’s ‘big bill’ could weaken the judicial branchThe 1,000-page domestic policy bill passed by the House of Representatives contains a paragraph that would gut the power of the courts to hold the executive branch in contempt.
New phase of Trump deportation push: ICE arrests at immigration courtPresident Donald Trump pledged to deport millions of unauthorized immigrants. A new arrest tactic to advance that goal is ringing due process alarms.
Student loan borrowers face turmoil, as collection push beginsThe federal government could soon garnish wages or seize tax refunds of delinquent student loan borrowers. At the same time, Education Department staff cuts, reduced repayment options, and administrative slowdowns are causing confusion.
As FAA faces strains, are control towers ready for summer travel season?From lean staffs to aging technology, U.S. air traffic control systems are under stress. Here’s what to know about planned fixes from the Trump administration as summer travel season dawns.
A blast from finals past, blue books enjoy a resurgence in an AI worldThe years since the pandemic have seen renewed interest among some educators for scribbled answers between powder blue covers as a way to thwart cheating and make sure students are thinking for themselves.
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Eagle Pass, Texas, once boiled with border crossings. Now it’s quiet.
