New FAFSA problem could keep students waiting longer for financial aid
There’s yet another problem with Federal Financial Aid forms that could further delay student aid awards.
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FCC: 24 million Americans still lack high speed internet
A new report from the FCC highlights the digital divide among Americans.
Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he’s putting together investor group to buy TikTok
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday that he will put together an investor group to buy TikTok after the House passed a bill that would ban the popular video app in the U.S. if its China-based owner does not sell its stake.
Battle to ban TikTok intensifies on Capitol Hill
The House is set to vote on a bipartisan bill to ban TikTok in the U.S. if its Chinese owners do not sell the app.
Biden’s budget proposal for a second term offers tax breaks for families and lower health care costs
President Joe Biden on Monday released a budget proposal aimed at getting voters’ attention: It would offer tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
Female representation remains low in US statehouses, particularly Democrats in the South
Democrat Kayla Young and Republican Patricia Rucker frequently clash on abortion rights and just about everything else in West Virginia’s Legislature, but they agree on one thing: Too few of their colleagues are women, and it’s hurting the state.
National gas average on the rise
Spring brings higher gases with the warmer weather making people want to get on the road.
SAT goes fully digital on Saturday
Beginning on Saturday, the SAT exam will be fully digital.
Senator Graham calls for passage of legislation to protect children online, calls out Big Tech
On Wednesday night, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham made a unanimous consent request to call for the Senate to pass legislation to combat the sexual exploitation of children online and hold Big Tech accountable.
Congressional leaders reach tentative deal to prevent a government shutdown, say AP sources
Congressional leaders reached a tentative agreement Wednesday to prevent a government shutdown for now, days before an end-of-the-week deadline that risked shuttering some federal operations, according to two people familiar with the situation and granted anonymity to discuss it.
