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SAT Rules Change: What Students and Colleges Are Saying

March 14, 2026

A student from Greater Latrobe, Autumn Blozowich, took the SAT three times but chose not to send any scores when she applied to Pitt, Kent State and Penn State. She felt the essays better showed who she was than the numbers on a test, and the plan worked—she got in to all three schools. In Wester

celebrities

Hollywood Families That Keep the Spotlight Bright

March 3, 2026

In Hollywood, some surnames echo through decades like a familiar tune. These families have carved out legacies that span generations, each member adding their own chapter to the story of American film and television. The Baldwin clan began with four brothers—Alec, William, Daniel, and Stephen—who r

politics

Casey Means’s Surgeon General Bid: A Wellness Twist on Public Health

February 25, 2026

Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness star who runs her own health app and books, will appear before the Senate Health Committee to try for the Surgeon General slot. The hearing was pushed back from October after she went into labor on the day of her original appointment. Means says she wants to

politics

A New Surgeon General on the Horizon

February 25, 2026

The Senate health committee will hear from Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness advocate, on Wednesday as she seeks the top public health post in Washington. The meeting was pushed back from last October after Means unexpectedly went into labor the day she was scheduled to appear. During her t

politics

Utah University Ends Link With Diversity Group Over Racial Rules

February 25, 2026

The University of Utah has cut ties with a nonprofit that helps underrepresented students earn business doctorates. The move comes after the Department of Education looked into 45 schools for alleged racial preferences in their programs. The agency said Utah and others might have broken Title 

environment

Maine's Air Quality at Risk: What's Next?

February 14, 2026

Maine's air quality is in trouble. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to undo a key rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions. This rule was put in place in 2009 to protect public health. Now, with this rule gone, Maine might see more pollution coming from other states. Maine alr

politics

Foreign Money in U. S. Colleges: A New Look at the Numbers

February 12, 2026

U. S. universities have just released a fresh list showing that more than five billion dollars flowed from overseas donors and contracts in 2025. The data is part of a broader effort by the current administration to shine a light on foreign influence in higher education. The list spots big names

politics

Trump’s Tactics Backfire: When Blame Games Lose Their Edge

February 11, 2026

A former adviser taught Trump to never admit fault, to attack and deny, and that lesson helped him rise. The same rules let him spread false claims, insult groups, and keep a loyal base that sees his aggression as real. Yet a year into his second term the power of constant trolling has begun to crum

entertainment

Spider‑Noir Returns: New Cast, Spring 2026 Premiere

February 11, 2026

The upcoming live‑action series set in a noir‑styled Spider‑verse is slated for a spring 2026 debut on MGM+ and Prime Video, with several familiar faces joining the cast. Nicolas Cage reprises his role as Ben Reilly, now known as Spider‑Noir, investigating a series of attacks on the infamous Marvel

entertainment

Paris in the 1930s: A City on the Edge

January 28, 2026

In the 1930s, Paris was a city of contrasts, where art and culture thrived while political tensions simmered beneath the surface. Janet Flanner, an American writer, captured this duality in her columns for The New Yorker. She wasn't your typical journalist, though. She wasn't political, but she had