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Amid Trump’s assaults on DEI, how one university is elevating Black students
Sacramento State University’s Black Honors College, launched in 2024, provides specialized academic programming and community support for Black students amid a national rollback of diversity initiatives on college campuses.
Ohio State Civics Center Prof Who Tackled Cameraman Resigns
An Ohio State University assistant professor resigned Friday after being placed on paid leave following a February incident in which he tackled a cameraman on university grounds.
Drivers forced to use parking apps can pay up to 40% more
Drivers paying for parking via mobile apps across England are facing hidden service fees of up to 40% above advertised rates, as councils replace traditional ticket machines with app-only payment systems.
Health insurance open enrollment: Use this ‘algorithm’ to pick a plan, financial advisor says
Open enrollment season begins, requiring millions of Americans to select health insurance plans for 2027. A financial advisor recommends using a two-question approach to navigate the complex array of plan options and cost structures.
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British politicians among international delegates barred from entering West Bank
An international delegation including British MPs was barred from entering the West Bank to meet Palestinian communities amid escalating violence during olive harvest season.
Ukraine war briefing: Russia strikes Kyiv hours before truce begins in war-ravaged city Oleshky
Russian missiles struck Kyiv hours before a humanitarian truce was set to begin in the war-damaged city of Oleshky, killing one person and wounding eight.
Lula’s comeback in Brazil dents Trump’s ambitions for Latin America
Brazil’s leftist President Lula won reelection with a defiant stance against US interference, complicating Trump’s strategy to consolidate US influence across Latin America.
Jordan says ‘terrorists’ killed in Syria in retaliatory strike over church attack
Jordan conducted retaliatory airstrikes against suspected terrorist organizations in Syria following a shooting at a Christian funeral that killed nine people last week in Jordan.
Super Bowl 2027: Jay-Z to perform at half-time show
Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl half-time show in February, marking his first performance at the NFL championship game despite producing the show through his company Roc Nation since 2019.
Meghan to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia
The Duchess of Sussex has been confirmed as a co-host for the 2027 season of Junior MasterChef Australia, joining host Poh Ling Yeow as a special guest following her appearance as a judge on MasterChef Australia last year.
Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third time
Federal prosecutors have charged ex-FBI Director James Comey with leaking classified information to the New York Times, marking the third criminal case brought against him during the Trump administration.
US bans vehicles from China’s BYD at Japan military base, calling them ‘unacceptable’ risk
The US military has banned vehicles made by Chinese automaker BYD at Kadena airbase in Okinawa, citing security risks related to potential information collection through vehicle-mounted technologies.
Truce begins in Ukraine city where residents ate weeds to survive
A limited ceasefire has begun in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, where residents have survived on garden weeds and faced severe shortages of food, water, and electricity for years.
Chinese markets lose trillions as race for AI supremacy with US takes its toll
Chinese stock markets have shed trillions of dollars in recent months as investors grow anxious about the country’s artificial intelligence sector amid competition with the United States.
The life and death of Jaysley Beck: how her mother turned detective – and took on the military
Jaysley Beck, a 19-year-old Royal Artillery soldier, died by suicide in December 2021 following workplace harassment. Her mother has since launched a campaign for accountability regarding female soldier safety in the military.
Brewers rout the Rays 10-1 to move within a win of their first World Series title
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 on Monday night, moving one win away from their first World Series title behind strong performances from young players Jackson Chourio, Brice Turang, and pitcher Robert Gasser.