A USAID grant enabled them to either study online or enroll in college in another country. Now the grant has been terminated.
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Supreme Court lets Trump move forward with firing thousands of federal workers
The Supreme Court’s stay, which allows the administration to execute the firings for now while it litigates in federal court, does not mean the terminations were lawful.
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‘A Minecraft Movie’ is both a box office hit and post-ironic meme
Studios have struggled to get younger generations into the theaters for years. Could more immersive experiences be their golden ticket?
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5 buzzy books out this week that look inward
A number of books out this week — a tale of tribal politics, a close-focus mystery, measured criticism and a unique relationship — are tied up in answering the question: How do we define ourselves?
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World markets regain some ground after Trump tariffs shock investors
After major slides in equity trading across the world, any slight uptick in stock prices will only repair part of the destruction of trillions of dollars in investor wealth over the past few days.
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It’s sexual assault awareness month and HHS just gutted its rape prevention unit
The CDC teams that supported local sexual assault prevention groups were ‘wiped out’ in RFK Jr.’s overhaul of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Why is Trump sending immigrant university scholars to Louisiana and Texas?
Lawyers say the government is trying to gain a legal advantage as it tries to expel noncitizens over their pro-Palestinian activism.
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Trump’s election order could jeopardize ‘hundreds of thousands’ of future mail ballots
Eighteen states count mail-in ballots that are received after Election Day, but a new order by President Trump challenges the practice.
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The rise of the influencer as rap artist
The YouTube star PlaqueBoyMax built his following the usual way, livestreaming opinions on music and news. What’s unusual is his latest move, which tests the modern meaning of the word “creator.”
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Bienvenidos! Some colleges are targeting a long-neglected group: Hispanic students
Colleges are recognizing the importance of this growing pool of potential students.
