Huge win for borrowers as US Education Department resumes student loan forgiveness for millions: Here’s what to know

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Only IBR plan qualifies for US student loan cancellation under Trump. (Getty Images) For millions of Americans carrying the weight of student debt, a significant development has offered both relief and reassurance. More borrowers enrolled in income-driven repayment plans, whose federal loan cancellations had been temporarily halted, may soon see their balances reduced, without facing […]

Edible insects are moving from taboo to the table

Edible palm weevil larvae (Rhynchophorus phoenicis) at a traditional food market in Puerto Francisco de Orellana, Ecuador. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto We depend on insects in many ways for producing food for the world’s population. They pollinate our crop plants, break down decaying plant and animal matter, and are natural pest controllers. We also […]

‘We look forward to more dialogue’: White House meets universities still on the fence over Trump’s ‘compact’

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The White House convened a meeting on Friday with the presidents of five universities still considering President Donald Trump’s higher education compact, seeking to discuss the proposed agreement and outline a “shared vision” for American colleges. By late afternoon, the University of Virginia had already declined to sign, marking the fifth rejection since the initiative […]

Is maintaining a separate work identity crucial for success? Americans say yes

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In the modern American workplace, identity has become a curated commodity. Employees are increasingly navigating a fine line between authenticity and survival, crafting personas that satisfy professional expectations while suppressing aspects of their true selves. According to Zety’s Workplace Identity Report, based on a survey of 1,000 US workers, nearly 60% of employees believe maintaining […]

Palomar College scraps anti-racism policy: Campus equity faces uncertain future

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Palomar College’s board of directors ignited controversy on Tuesday by voting to remove the anti-racism policy adopted in 2021 following nationwide protests after George Floyd’s murder as reported by The voice of San Diego. The policy, which reinforced the college’s commitment to racial equity and condemned all forms of racism, had become a symbol of […]