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Exclusive: Most voters believe climate change threatens the American Dream
A majority of U.S. voters believe climate change will threaten their ability to achieve the American Dream over the next 20 years, according to new polling data.
Louisiana’s accidental blueprint for restoring its coast
Louisiana is pursuing smaller Mississippi River diversions to rebuild coastal wetlands after canceling a massive $3 billion project, following the accidental success of an earlier diversion that unexpectedly restored land.
‘He’s not going to punk me. I’ll trick him’: Ali G: Who Iz I? stooge says he was in on joke but didn’t tell Sacha Baron Cohen
Joshua Loudermilk, featured in the new Ali G movie, claims he recognized Sacha Baron Cohen during filming and deliberately maintained his cover as a far-right activist, believing the filmmakers didn’t realize his awareness.
‘Young Sheldon’ Star Emily Osment Requested Intimacy Coordinator Over Age Gap With Montana Jordan: “He Was a Baby!”
Emily Osment requested an intimacy coordinator while filming Young Sheldon due to a 12-year age gap with co-star Montana Jordan, citing discomfort with their on-screen relationship escalation.
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Trump firing of labor statistics chief ‘undermines credibility’, ex-leaders say
Trump fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner over disputed employment data, prompting criticism from former agency leaders and economic groups who say the action undermines statistical credibility.
Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz unveiled a 34-measure reform package including income tax cuts, pension system overhaul, and stricter sick leave rules to revive the country’s sluggish economy.
Private schools offer 41% more tree shade than state schools in England
Private schools in England have 41% more tree cover than state schools, with disadvantaged areas having significantly less shade during extreme heat events.
Education Department Approves First Workforce Pell Program
The U.S. Department of Education approved its first Workforce Pell program at Iowa Central Community College, enabling EMT training students to access federal grants for the 14-week course.
Campus Cuts Hit Even Wealthy Institutions
Colleges nationwide, including Harvard, conducted widespread layoffs last month due to declining international enrollment and state funding pressures, affecting both prestigious and less affluent institutions.
Barriers Block Aid for Student Parents
A new analysis finds administrative barriers are preventing many eligible student parents in California from accessing the Students with Dependent Children Award, with only 29 percent of applicants ultimately receiving the supplemental aid.
U. of Alaska Plans to End Out-of-State Tuition Rates
The University of Alaska system’s Board of Regents voted to eliminate out-of-state tuition rates pending final approval, aiming to attract more students nationally starting in the 2027–28 academic year.
Cassidy Eyes Final Push to Pass College Transparency Act
Senator Bill Cassidy is making a final push to pass his College Transparency Act, which would allow federal data collection on student outcomes after graduation, before leaving office in five months.
France confines more than 1,700 on British cruise ship in Bordeaux after gastroenteritis outbreak
French authorities confined over 1,700 passengers and crew on a British cruise ship in Bordeaux after a gastroenteritis outbreak, with up to 50 showing symptoms of acute digestive infection.
Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls
About 2.2 million British holidaymakers are expected to travel abroad during peak summer break weekend, facing potential delays from the EU’s new entry-exit system border controls.
Pakistani rescuers recover 3 bodies of 10 climbers missing on Broad Peak after avalanche
Rescuers recovered three bodies of ten climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, with four bodies located in total during challenging weather conditions.
Drone with explosives found at German airport, official sees ‘new quality’ of threat
A drone carrying explosives was discovered and defused at Germany’s Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting officials to describe the incident as representing a “new quality of danger” in airport security threats.