United States Politics and Government May 21, 2026 Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund in the Cross Hairs Critics say the deal creates a “slush fund,” a term with a colorful maritime history. Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund in the Cross Hairs Critics say the deal creates a “slush fund,” a term with a colorful maritime history. See more
China Apr 20, 2026 How Lu Xun, a Famous Chinese Writer, Became a Cute Communist Mascot The Chinese Communist Party has turned Lu Xun, a Mao-era hero who excoriated the establishment, into a bland, Disney-style character. How Lu Xun, a Famous Chinese Writer, Became a Cute Communist Mascot The Chinese Communist Party has turned Lu Xun, a Mao-era hero who excoriated the establishment, into a bland, Disney-style character. Share
Diet and Nutrition Apr 20, 2026 Can Food Actually Be Medicine? These Doctors Say Yes Prescribing produce, crafting meals: More medical schools are teaching students how to cook and use food as a tool for treating patients. Can Food Actually Be Medicine? These Doctors Say Yes Prescribing produce, crafting meals: More medical schools are teaching students how to cook and use food as a tool for treating patients. Share
Courts and the Judiciary Apr 20, 2026 Judges Fired After Blocking Deportations of Pro-Palestinian Students The immigration judges’ abrupt dismissals marked the latest efforts by the Trump administration to reshape the country’s immigration courts. Judges Fired After Blocking Deportations of Pro-Palestinian Students The immigration judges’ abrupt dismissals marked the latest efforts by the Trump administration to reshape the country’s immigration courts. Share
Restaurants Apr 20, 2026 In a Restaurant’s Name, a Message of Grief and Hope for Palestinians Hinds Hall near Columbia University is a place to find Palestinian cuisine and to remember a 5-year-old killed in Gaza. In a Restaurant’s Name, a Message of Grief and Hope for Palestinians Hinds Hall near Columbia University is a place to find Palestinian cuisine and to remember a 5-year-old killed in Gaza. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 20, 2026 After Charlie Kirk’s Death, a Fight for the Youth Vote A fledgling Democratic group and the far-right white nationalist Nick Fuentes seek to make gains on college campuses that have recently been dominated by Tur... After Charlie Kirk’s Death, a Fight for the Youth Vote A fledgling Democratic group and the far-right white nationalist Nick Fuentes seek to make gains on college campuses that have recently been dominated by Tur... Share
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Apr 20, 2026 To Fill Drone Force Ranks, Russia Targets a New Demographic: Students Recruitment sessions have taken place at hundreds of universities and colleges across the country. To Fill Drone Force Ranks, Russia Targets a New Demographic: Students Recruitment sessions have taken place at hundreds of universities and colleges across the country. Share
Colleges and Universities Apr 20, 2026 Harvard Says Trump Lawsuit Rehashes a Battle the School Already Won The government has accused Harvard of harboring antisemitism. Harvard says it prevailed in a similar case last year, and wants the lawsuit moved to the judge... Harvard Says Trump Lawsuit Rehashes a Battle the School Already Won The government has accused Harvard of harboring antisemitism. Harvard says it prevailed in a similar case last year, and wants the lawsuit moved to the judge... Share
Appointments and Executive Changes Apr 20, 2026 Texas A&M Picks an Insider for President After Months of Conflict Debates over how to teach about gender, sexuality and other topics have shaken the school, and led to the ouster of the previous president at the College Sta... Texas A&M Picks an Insider for President After Months of Conflict Debates over how to teach about gender, sexuality and other topics have shaken the school, and led to the ouster of the previous president at the College Sta... Share
Jaffree Apr 20, 2026 Ishmael Jaffree, Who Won Case Rejecting School Prayer, Is Dead at 80 An Alabama parent, he objected to prayer in his children’s classrooms. The Supreme Court ruled for him, a high-water mark in the push for the strict separati... Ishmael Jaffree, Who Won Case Rejecting School Prayer, Is Dead at 80 An Alabama parent, he objected to prayer in his children’s classrooms. The Supreme Court ruled for him, a high-water mark in the push for the strict separati... Share
Hampshire College Apr 20, 2026 Hampshire College Will Close Amid Student Enrollment Declines Other small private colleges like Hampshire have closed in recent years as financial pressures and competition for students increase. Hampshire College Will Close Amid Student Enrollment Declines Other small private colleges like Hampshire have closed in recent years as financial pressures and competition for students increase. Share
Colleges and Universities Apr 20, 2026 Mounting Troubles at Ohio State University Lead to Frustration Ohio State isn’t the only university in turmoil, but few others have faced so many issues lately. One lawmaker called the school “a national embarrassment.” Mounting Troubles at Ohio State University Lead to Frustration Ohio State isn’t the only university in turmoil, but few others have faced so many issues lately. One lawmaker called the school “a national embarrassment.” Share
Chicago (Ill) Apr 20, 2026 Chicago Teachers Union, Brandon Johnson Feuding Over School on May Day Mayor Brandon Johnson, whose ties to the Chicago Teachers Union helped him win office, has signaled support. The school district and some parents object. Chicago Teachers Union, Brandon Johnson Feuding Over School on May Day Mayor Brandon Johnson, whose ties to the Chicago Teachers Union helped him win office, has signaled support. The school district and some parents object. Share
