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Diversity scholarships decline after legal complaints, federal crackdown

July 7, 2026

The Washington Post

College scholarships aimed at students of color, women and others are becoming less common, according to findings from the National Scholarship Providers Association.

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Admissions to top PhD programs down 15% amid federal funding cuts, uncertainty

July 6, 2026

The Washington Post

The findings were drawn from 55 of the country’s 69 top public and private research universities by the Association of American Universities Data Exchange.

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Fate of $2T North American trade deal in doubt as July 1 deadline passes

July 1, 2026 | The Washington Post

The United States will not extend its trade pact with Canada and Mexico by Wednesday’s deadline, instead kicking off a process that could result in a refreshed agreement or an investment-sapping succession of annual reviews.

Trump’s income topped $2B in 2025, boosted by crypto, coin ventures

June 30, 2026 | The Washington Post

In addition to income from crypto ventures, President Trump reported more than $620 million in real estate, hotel and golf-related income.

Trump taps Keith Sonderling, longtime ally of business, for Labor Secretary

June 30, 2026 | The Washington Post

Sonderling, a lawyer who has held a variety of acting positions and leadership roles across government, was previously the deputy labor secretary.

Supreme Court says police need warrant to obtain Google location data

June 29, 2026 | The Washington Post

In a vote that scrambled ideological lines, the majority found that a request by police officers for Google to turn over a robbery suspect’s location history constituted a search protected by the Constitution.

Supreme Court rules mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day can be counted

June 29, 2026 | The Washington Post

In an close ruling, the justices turned aside a challenge by Republicans and Libertarians, who argued federal law preempts a statute that allows the counting of such ballots that arrive up to five days after polls close.

Trump abruptly cancels signing of bipartisan bill on affordable housing

June 24, 2026 | The Washington Post

The president announced the signing ceremony was off as he fumed about the Senate not passing a separate bill to impose new rules on elections.

Senate passes housing bill to boost affordability, restrain investors

June 22, 2026 | The Washington Post

The measure would bar institutional investors from buying more than 350 single-family homes.

Alan Greenspan, most powerful central banker of modern times, dies at 100

June 22, 2026 | The Washington Post

Greenspan maneuvered the United States through two decades of stunning prosperity, but his decisions contributed to the near-collapse of the economy shortly after he left office

SpaceX’s ambitious plan for profit hinges on putting data centers in space

June 21, 2026 | The Washington Post

With a more than $2.4 trillion valuation as of Thursday, SpaceX is the world’s sixth-most-valuable company. It aims to become a hub for computing power overhead — fueled by the sun and cooled in the frigid vastness of space.

Fatal crash raises questions about why flight tours don’t have more safety rules

June 19, 2026 | The Washington Post

The National Transportation Safety Board has complained for years that federal rules treat skydiving planes and many sightseeing aircraft more like private personal planes than commercial airliners, despite carrying paying customers.

Student loan payers who enroll in autopay to get bigger discount

June 18, 2026 | The Washington Post

The discount could result in savings of hundreds or thousands of dollars over the lifetime of a student loan.

12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing

June 14, 2026 | Associated Press and The Washington Post

The private plane was operated by Skydive Kansas City, which is owned by Lafayette, Indiana-based private equity firm Little Engine Ventures. The firm also owns Skydive Indianapolis in Frankfort, Indiana.

Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire (on paper) thanks to SpaceX IPO

June 11, 2026 | The Washington Post and Associated Press

Musk’s $1.1 trillion fortune depends partly on SpaceX achieving audacious goals, including putting humans on Mars. His wealth rivals that of Page, Bezos, Brin and Ellison combined.

Low math scores are concerning researchers and economists

June 11, 2026 | The Washington Post

Average math scores for 9- and 13-year-olds remain lower than they were 10 years ago — a warning sign not only for schools, but also for the economy, according to some researchers.

3 ways GLP-1 drugs could be getting better

June 11, 2026 | The Washington Post

A race is shaping up among drug manufacturers that are vying to roll out better options when it comes to weight-loss drugs.

Inflation heats up to highest pace in three years, fueled by Iran war

June 10, 2026 | The Washington Post

Inflation crossed 4% for the first time in three years in May, exacerbating Americans’ pain at the pump.

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI files to go public

June 9, 2026 | The Washington Post

A successful public offering would immediately make OpenAI one of the 15 most valuable companies in the world and give the company access to billions of dollars.

Judge strikes down Trump’s $100K fee on H-1B visas for highly skilled workers

June 8, 2026 | The Washington Post

The judge said the president failed to consider the impact of his actions on sectors experiencing labor shortages that rely on the program to hire physicians, nurses and teachers.

The science involving GLP-1 drugs and cancer is getting much more interesting

June 4, 2026 | The Washington Post

After transforming the treatment of diabetes and weight loss, a growing body of research is raising the possibility that these drugs may help protect against cancer.

Loan rules would gut aid for thousands of lower-paying college majors

June 1, 2026 | The Washington Post

The proposed regulations could cut off federal student aid for thousands of programs whose graduates earn meager salaries, including in cosmetology, theology and the performing arts.

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