Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) approved six new Workforce Pell Grant programs in Texas, making it the fourth state in the nation to receive program approvals. Eligible students at Kilgore College and Weatherford College can now use Federal Pell grants to enroll in short‑term, high‑quality career training programs designed to prepare students […]
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United States: U.S. Department of Education Makes Significant Investment in America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced a significant, one-time investment of more than $174 million in additional funding to strengthen America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This funding commitment reflects the Trump Administration’s ongoing pledge to support institutions that have played a foundational role in advancing opportunity and economic mobility for […]
Takaichi, Trump Confirm Alliance Unity
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump met in New York on September 22, confirming close cooperation on security and economic issues ahead of Trump’s planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. (News On Japan)
United States: United States to Provide Additional $31 Million to Support Nepal’s Flood Recovery Efforts
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker met today with Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal in New York. Under Secretary Hooker extended the United States’ heartfelt sympathies to all of those affected by the devastating floods in Nepal, including the families of the approximately 70 Americans who remain unaccounted for. During their meeting, […]
Two students dead in Mississippi
Police are investigating the death of two students from the University of Mississippi. Authorities say packaged kratom sold from a retail store was discovered in both cases. NBC News’ George Solis has the late details.
Egypt to Train Angolan Archaeologists
[ANGOP] Cairo — Egypt is set to train Angolan archaeologists and specialists in paleontology and archaeology, under the cultural cooperation agreement signed on Saturday (19), in Cairo, between the two countries.
Hayden Panettiere cause of death revealed
A South Carolina coroner revealing the star died from an accidental overdose from a dangerous mix of drugs including fentanyl. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports.
Japan-US Leaders Hold Talks, Confirm Close Coordination on China
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump held talks at United Nations headquarters in New York in the early hours of September 23 Japan time, demonstrating the strength of the Japan-US alliance and confirming close cooperation on China ahead of an upcoming US-China summit. (News On Japan)
U.S. negotiators meet with Iranian officials at U.N.
President Trump warned he would either make a deal with Iran or ‘annihilate’ it, as U.S. negotiators met with Iranian officials. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.
Simone Biles says three masked men stole luxury car from her Chicago-area home
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles is down one luxury car and up one security dog after three masked men stole her Porsche GTS, she told her TikTok followers. Biles said the robbery happened during her last months in Chicago and is partially responsible for why she and her husband, Jonathan Owens, now have a Dobermann Pinscher. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin reports.