This week, Hampshire College, a liberal arts school in Amherst, Massachusetts, announced that it will close at the end of 2026. Over almost six decades of operation, the college became well known for its unconventional curriculum – it gave no grades and had no majors – and for its high-profile graduates in the arts, including … Read more
Physicians said Thursday that new research on deaths in ICE custody showed that “systemic weakness” in medical care at the agency has become more serious in the past two decades. Meanwhile, the number of people in immigration detention has soared and conditions have worsened during the Trump administration, with the death rate during part of … Read more
What began as an effort to bolster kids’ safety online has morphed in recent months into a broader debate over privacy and anonymity on the internet. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Mandatory age verification, which requires websites and apps to confirm or estimate users’ ages … Read more
Raising a child comes with a long list of expenses, from child care to additional groceries. But how much does that add up to over 18 years? A new estimate from LendingTree puts the price tag at $303,418 for 2026, or an average of $16,857 per year. It’s the first time the figure has topped $300,000 … Read more
Reports of big payouts from market trades that appeared to foresee major actions by the Trump administration – potentially with insider information – are becoming increasingly common. Last week, the oil futures market saw a spike in trades about 15 minutes before President Donald Trump announced a pause in plans to attack Iranian power plants. … Read more
Stocks surged on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 closing up 2.9% while the Nasdaq rose 3.8% and the Dow gained 1,125 points. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. But this very good day capped off what was a very bad month for U.S. equities. The S&P … Read more
American flyers still smarting from interminable airport security lines are about to get another shock. A looming global jet fuel shortage is expected to hike the cost of air travel and reduce flight schedules, as airlines look to offset rising prices. On Monday, JetBlue announced it was raising baggage fees, citing “rising operating costs.” “While … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda is hitting repeated roadblocks in Washington, D.C., federal court, where judges have halted major policies — fueling a growing clash over whether the judiciary is checking executive power or overstepping into it. The rulings have halted key parts of Trump’s agenda on … Read more
As the war with Iran rages on and gas prices keep climbing, President Trump is now feeling the political pain in his own front yard. Ed O’Keefe has more. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. is positioning ground-capable forces in the Middle East as Iran rejected a ceasefire proposal Wednesday, a shift that gives Washington new — though limited and high-risk — options for potential operations inside Iran. Military experts say the deployments are not a precursor to a large-scale … Read more