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Verdict delayed on controversial Blackpool sea defences
Blackpool Council has delayed a decision on controversial coastal defence groynes after the RNLI raised safety concerns about risks to tourists and rescue operations.
DOGE cuts cost tribes $470M, gutting funding for climate projects
The Department of Government Efficiency eliminated approximately $468 million in funding for tribal communities, with roughly half directed toward environmental and climate projects, disrupting renewable energy initiatives across Indian Country.
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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Businessman was ‘preparing champagne’ to celebrate Caruana Galizia murder, court hears
A businessman accused of hiring hitmen to kill journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia allegedly texted from his boat that he was “preparing champagne” to celebrate the murder, a Maltese court heard.
Plaintiff Trump gets reprieve from an order to disclose his finances in BBC case — but only for now
A federal judge in Florida temporarily halted an order requiring President Trump to disclose financial details in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, pending review of an amended complaint.
Lack of broadband service, funding gives rise to telehealth services in rural clinics
Rural clinics in Texas are leveraging telehealth technology deployed in shipping containers to deliver medical services to underserved communities lacking broadband access and healthcare providers.
Fired federal prosecutor sues Justice Department
A fired federal prosecutor sued the Justice Department, claiming his termination violated his First Amendment rights after a conservative commentator publicized his years-old blog criticizing Trump.
Too hot for summer school?
Extreme heat is forcing school districts across the nation to cancel or restructure summer programs, as aging infrastructure and climate change create unsafe learning conditions for students and staff.
Pace of college closings picks up, with more projected
More than 440 private nonprofit colleges are at risk of closure due to falling enrollment and rising debt, with small rural and religiously affiliated institutions facing the greatest danger.
U of Minnesota Pays Holocaust Scholar After Job Offer Pulled
University of Minnesota settled with Holocaust scholar Raz Segal for $250,000 after rescinding his job offer as center director, which he attributed to backlash over his Gaza war comments.
How HBCUs Are Redefining Student Success
HBCUs are implementing new programs to support student persistence and graduation, including reduced living costs, expanded course access, coaching initiatives, and accelerated degree pathways.
GAO Report: Athletic Programs Bleed Money
A Government Accountability Office report found that 94% of Division I college athletic programs lost money in 2023-24, with students and universities subsidizing the shortfall through fees and institutional funds.
DOJ Finds Duke Law Discriminated in Admissions
The DOJ determined Duke Law School intentionally discriminated based on race in admissions decisions over three cycles, marking the first law school found to violate the 2023 Supreme Court ban on race-conscious admissions.
States Wrestle With Data and Program Tweaks to Access Workforce Pell
States grapple with data systems and program design challenges as Workforce Pell, enabling low-income students to use federal grants for nondegree credentials, officially launches with strict qualification requirements.
Will a Data Center Bring Risk or Reward to Fisk?
Fisk University proposes a $400 million data center as part of a $900 million development plan to ensure financial stability, but faces significant community opposition over environmental and equity concerns.