New committee to review accreditor recognition, costs, and student outcome measures. The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to convene a negotiated rulemaking committee focused on higher education…
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Prayer Updates
President Trump Supports Commercial Fishing in the Atlantic
His proclamation “restores commercial fishing access to all 4,913 square miles of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, located off the coast of New England.” President…
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The U.S., Ukraine, and Russia Engage in Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi
Officials described the discussions as “constructive” and making “positive progress.” Representatives from the United States, Ukraine, and Russia met for peace discussions in Abu Dhabi late last week.…
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Study Finds Risk of Dementia Tied to Repeated Head Injury
Large brain analysis finds dementia risk tied to advanced stages of the disease. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently reported the findings of a federally funded study…
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CDC Surveillance Program Reaches One Million Voluntary Participants
Traveler-based genomic monitoring strengthens early detection of health threats. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that its Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance program has surpassed one million…
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NOAA Streamlines Permitting Process for Deep-Sea Mining Applications
The rule change intends to accelerate access to critical minerals while drawing scrutiny. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently finalized a rule allowing companies to apply…
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President Trump Discusses Iran with Chinese President
The two leaders also discussed trade and Taiwan. President Donald Trump spoke with China’s President Xi Jinping this week about the ongoing situation in Iran. The U.S. engaged…
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U.S. and Iran Hold Nuclear Talks in Oman
The U.S. military shot down an Iranian drone that approached an American aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and U.S. Navy Admiral…
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Man Impersonating Secret Service Shot and Killed by Portland Police
He was in possession of shotgun shells that had messages on them threatening President Trump. A man who claimed to be a U.S. Secret Service agent threatened security…
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FCC Narrows TV Broadcasting Exemptions to Equal Time Rule
Agency guidance stated there will not be automatic exemptions for late-night and daytime talk show appearances. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently issued guidance indicating that interviews with…
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