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Amid Trump’s assaults on DEI, how one university is elevating Black students
Sacramento State’s Black Honors College enrolls over 800 students and provides a dedicated academic space celebrating Black scholarship and culture, even as universities nationwide roll back diversity programs.
A Public School District Wants to Maximize Federal Choice Funds. Here’s How
Public school districts in 31 states can access federal tax-credit scholarship funds starting next year, but the process requires navigating complex regulations and partnering with nonprofit scholarship-granting organizations.
Soccer Drama ‘Forza,’ With AC Milan Great Alessandro Costacurta, Heads to Tokyo Market With EST N8 (EXCLUSIVE)
Soccer drama ‘Forza,’ directed by Marco Balsamo and featuring AC Milan legend Alessandro Costacurta, will debut at Tokyo’s TIFFCOM market later this month following its screening at Jakarta Film Week.
TV tonight: a horny drama stuffed with sex in a car, toilet and … city farm
ITV1 premieres ‘Adultery,’ a six-episode drama about a married personal trainer who begins an affair with a doctor, featuring intimate scenes in unexpected locations.
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Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan convenes an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers, warning of an imminent Israeli threat to al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock, citing recent incursions by Jewish religious groups at the Jerusalem holy site.
Israel’s Christians rely on faith and allies as they fear rising harassment
Christians in Israel, comprising less than 2% of the population, face rising harassment and fear visible religious expression may draw attacks, particularly since the October 2023 conflict began.
AP Exclusive: US military base schools put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity
The U.S. Department of Defense is introducing a course on Western civilization and Christianity this fall in its schools serving military families, part of efforts by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to emphasize patriotic values and classical learning.
Takaichi skips controversial shrine visit on 81st anniversary of country’s World War II surrender
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoided visiting Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender, though other government officials attended the controversial site that commemorates war dead including convicted war criminals.
Europe’s tallest statue of the Virgin Mary is inaugurated in a small Polish village
A 55.6-meter statue of the Virgin Mary, believed to be Europe’s tallest, was inaugurated in a small Polish village in the presence of former anti-communist leader Lech Walesa.
Hate crime charges filed in Manhattan synagogue attack
A man has been charged with hate crimes after disrupting Shabbat services at a Manhattan synagogue and assaulting two people on Friday night, according to police.
A temple stampede and a hotel fire in eastern India kill 14 and injure several
A stampede at a Hindu temple in eastern India killed seven people and injured more than a dozen, while a hotel fire in West Bengal killed at least seven others during a major religious observance period.
Affordability is a ‘defining challenge’ for Americans, with food costs leading the way, report finds
Affordability ranks as a defining economic challenge for Americans, with 90% of survey respondents naming groceries and food prices as a top cost concern, even surpassing housing and healthcare expenses.
‘Watch The Odyssey for free online’: scam targets film fans with fake streaming sites
Scammers are creating fake streaming sites offering free access to The Odyssey film to steal bank details and personal information from unsuspecting viewers.
Cut £175 from energy bills for low-income homes, says thinktank
A thinktank urges the government to implement an emergency plan cutting energy bills by up to £175 annually for low-income households, costing £2bn to taxpayers this winter.
Interest rates may stay higher for longer. What that means for consumers
The Federal Reserve may raise interest rates as soon as September or October, potentially increasing borrowing costs for consumers already facing affordability pressures from persistent inflation.
Credit card debt climbs to $1.26 trillion as ‘K-shaped’ divide persists, New York Fed research finds
Credit card balances reached $1.26 trillion in mid-2026, rising $21 billion in the second quarter as late-stage delinquencies jumped sharply, raising concerns about household financial strain.