Student loan forgiveness offered to some under Income-Based Repayment plan
The Department of Education sent out student loan forgiveness emails to eligible borrowers under the Income-Based Repayment plan last week, multiple media outlets reported. In July, the Education Department announced it paused discharges done with the IBR, which allows forgiveness after people have made repayments for 20 or 25 years. “You are now eligible to […]
‘Gangs’ and ‘cartels’ put bounties up to $10K on immigration agents: Noem
During an interview with Fox & Friends Weekend on Sunday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed that cartels and other organized crime syndicates have put bounties on specific U.S. immigration agents. Noem made the claim one day after federal immigration authorities shot a woman in Chicago, and accused her of ramming agents with […]
Trump honors US Navy’s 250th anniversary amid government shutdown
President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy on Sunday in Norfolk, Virginia, attending military exercises alongside First Lady Melania Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The trio addressed hundreds of service members, with Trump highlighting the Navy’s historic contributions, including its pivotal role at Normandy. Among those honored was […]
How the Supreme Court’s 2025-26 term could shape the political landscape
The Supreme Court is set to begin its next term on Monday, with a series of high-profile cases that could dominate political narratives for years to come. Some of the cases on the docket over the next nine months concern presidential powers, redistricting efforts and trans rights. A Conservative majority has been locked into the […]
From the brain to the pancreas: Knowing the different types of diabetes
What if everything you thought you knew about diabetes was just the beginning? Insulin, the body’s “master hormone,” is vital for both blood sugar and brain function. Beyond Type 1 and Type 2, doctors are now identifying Types 3 and 5, showing that diabetes affects more people in more ways than previously understood. Think of […]
From the brain to the pancreas: Knowing the different types of diabetes
What if everything you thought you knew about diabetes was just the beginning? Insulin, the body’s “master hormone,” is vital for both blood sugar and brain function. Beyond Type 1 and Type 2, doctors are now identifying Types 3 and 5, showing that diabetes affects more people in more ways than previously understood. Think of […]
Need for FCC regulation could fade as media landscape evolves: Media expert
The Federal Communications Commission is again at the center of a national debate over free speech, media bias and the public interest. Recent calls from President Donald Trump and conservative leaders urged the FCC to punish so-called “fake news” networks, while critics warn of potential overreach into editorial decisions. From historical regulations like the Fairness […]
Need for FCC regulation could fade as media landscape evolves: Media expert
The Federal Communications Commission is again at the center of a national debate over free speech, media bias and the public interest. Recent calls from President Donald Trump and conservative leaders urged the FCC to punish so-called “fake news” networks, while critics warn of potential overreach into editorial decisions. From historical regulations like the Fairness […]
Pumpkin pros battle for gourd glory — What’s their secret?
Each fall, the anticipation builds in pumpkin patches across America, with growers hoping their gourd will be chosen as the “Great Pumpkin.” For Tony Scott, a semiconductor engineer from upstate New York, that hope drives his passion for cultivating pumpkins that rival the size of small cars. “Most people, the first question they ask is, […]
