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Education

US dubs theology students as non-professional, limits loan amounts

US dubs theology students as non-professional, limits loan amounts

  • Marc Ramirez and Medora Lee USA Today

The change came after a federal judge issued a court order temporarily blocking a Trump administration rule that reclassified graduate degrees in nursing and other fields as nonprofessional.

Judge Blocks Trump's "Professional Degree" Loan Rule

Judge Blocks Trump's "Professional Degree" Loan Rule

  • Benzinga - Vertical

A federal judge has partially blocked a Trump administration rule that would have restricted access to higher student loan limits for graduate students in nursing, physical therapy, public health, physician assistant programs, and other healthcare fields. At issue is the definition of "profe…

Don't wait: What borrowers need to know about changing student loan plans

Don't wait: What borrowers need to know about changing student loan plans

  • Katie Guenthner The Dallas Morning News

Changes taking effect July 1 could affect millions of borrowers who carried an average of $33,770 in student debt in 2025, according to the Education Data Initiative.

Student Loan Reform: Simpler or Harder?

Student Loan Reform: Simpler or Harder?

  • Straight Arrow News - Vertical

New student loan plans promise simplicity, but do the fine print details make it harder for borrowers? We break down the changes.

As states deal with student homeless rates, nonprofits do what government can't

As states deal with student homeless rates, nonprofits do what government can't

  • Nicole Hayden Public Service Journalism Team

With one of the highest rates of student homelessness in the nation, Oregon school districts struggle to address unhoused students' needs and ensure they graduate on time.

More Oregon students struggle with homelessness than most states. Is the safety net at risk?

More Oregon students struggle with homelessness than most states. Is the safety net at risk?

  • Nicole Hayden Public Service Journalism Team

Oregon already has one of the highest rates of homeless students, ranking sixth in the nation, trailing behind New York, West Virginia, California, Washington and Missouri, respectively. 

Civics could bridge divides. Teachers fear crossing the line

Civics could bridge divides. Teachers fear crossing the line

  • Karissa Waddick USA Today

Educators say the country's deep divisions make it more difficult than ever to teach students about the government. 

In fight to save Ukraine's wounded, surgeons learn skills at UW-Madison

In fight to save Ukraine's wounded, surgeons learn skills at UW-Madison

    Maks Makarenkov couldn't help but smile on car rides through the capital city. He saw homes with blue and yellow flags pinned in their windows or dangling from flagpoles.

    How civics education helps diffuse political tension in U.S. schools

    How civics education helps diffuse political tension in U.S. schools

      Teachers at Alexandria City High School in Virginia use civics education to restore young people’s faith in democracy in politically divided America.

      Surgeons learn skills at UW-Madison to save Ukraine's wounded soldiers

      Surgeons learn skills at UW-Madison to save Ukraine's wounded soldiers

        Russia Warns Foreigners To Leave Kyiv, Threatening More Strikes

        Russia Warns Foreigners To Leave Kyiv, Threatening More Strikes

          Russia has warned that it plans to launch a fresh wave of “systemic strikes” on defense industrial facilities in Kyiv and has urged foreign nationals to leave the Ukrainian capital. 

          Senate approves Warsh to be next Federal Reserve chair as inflation intensifies

          Senate approves Warsh to be next Federal Reserve chair as inflation intensifies

            He will take the leadership baton from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends Friday but who will remain on the Fed board.

            5 Lifestyle Trends Linked to US Inflation Rise (Rising Costs Reality)

            5 Lifestyle Trends Linked to US Inflation Rise (Rising Costs Reality)

              US inflation rise is changing spending habits, savings, and daily routines across American households nationwide.

              US Inflation Hits 3.8% As Iran War Drives Energy Prices Higher

              US Inflation Hits 3.8% As Iran War Drives Energy Prices Higher

                US prices have risen at their fastest rate since May 2023, as the war in Iran continues to drive up energy prices and everyday costs for Americans. Prices rose 0.6% monthly, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS also stated that near…

                Local News

                Photos: "A" Mountain Fireworks

                Photos: "A" Mountain Fireworks

                The annual Fourth of July extravaganza over "A" Mountain took place July 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz., for the last time. The city is converting from blackpowder to drones and plans to move the location from Sentinel Peak next year.

                Photos: FC Tucson takes down Stars FC 4-1, USL League 2 soccer

                Photos: FC Tucson takes down Stars FC 4-1, USL League 2 soccer

                FC Tucson drop in-state rivals Stars FC 4-1 in a pre-Fourth of July USL League 2 match up, Tucson, Ariz., July 3, 2026.

                Photos: Armory Park reopens after extensive renovation

                Photos: Armory Park reopens after extensive renovation

                Armory Park, closed for nearly nine months for a $1.71 million upgrade, renovation and improvement, reopened with a concert, circus arts, food trucks and a car show July 2, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                Tim Steller's column: Tucson senate race a microcosm of Dem battles

                Tim Steller's column: Tucson senate race a microcosm of Dem battles

                For Star subscribers: The bitter campaign for state Senate on Tucson's West Side reflects larger trends within the Democratic Party: Young, Democratic Socialist-aligned candidates confronting centrists.

                State & Regional

                EPA proposes new coal ash rules

                EPA proposes new coal ash rules

                Navajo leaders tout possible coal expansion as the EPA proposes loosening federal coal waste disposal regulations.

                Arizona medicaid changes loom

                Arizona medicaid changes loom

                Jan. 1, 2027 is the deadline for Medicaid programs in 43 states across the country, including Arizona, to implement major policy changes that include work requirements and twice-yearly renewals for certain enrollees.

                Horne's mailing of student achievement awards sparks election concern

                Horne's mailing of student achievement awards sparks election concern

                Arizona schools chief Tom Horne, headed to a Republican primary election, sent 88,000 public school students who scored in the top 10% of a standardized test a certificate of high achievement along with a personal letter.

                AZ mom got her life back together before murder-suicide death

                AZ mom got her life back together before murder-suicide death

                The one-bedroom, one-bathroom west Phoenix apartment unit was a small dwelling, but it filled Shanna Cassondra Watts with pride, happiness and — at least seemingly — love.

                Nation & World

                Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor

                Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor

                Three sons of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and those of four other family members Sunday, but the son who succeeded him did not appear.

                Khamenei’s Three Sons Spotted CRYING At State Funeral; Supreme Leader Mojtaba Remains Absent | Iran

                Khamenei’s Three Sons Spotted CRYING At State Funeral; Supreme Leader Mojtaba Remains Absent | Iran

                A striking image of family unity emerged at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral as three of his sons — Mostafa, Masoud, and Meysam Hosseini Khamenei — appeared publicly, praying beside their father’s flag-draped coffin at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla. The moment, broadcast by state medi…

                Drug cartels adapt to US boat strikes

                Drug cartels adapt to US boat strikes

                WASHINGTON — Stopping drug trafficking has been a key priority for President Donald Trump.

                Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output

                Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output

                Soaring demand for rocket motors used to power missiles and other weapons has spurred new thinking about supply chains.

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                Photos: "A" Mountain Fireworks

                Photos: "A" Mountain Fireworks

                Tucson swatting target paralyzed in 'reckless' deputy shooting

                Tucson swatting target paralyzed in 'reckless' deputy shooting

                Venezuelan woman released from wrongful ICE detention in Arizona after 9 months

                Venezuelan woman released from wrongful ICE detention in Arizona after 9 months

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                Get ready to mark America's 250th anniversary

                Get ready to mark America's 250th anniversary

                View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary. 

                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                8 Best Sites to Buy TikTok Followers & Likes Ranked for 2026

                8 Best Sites to Buy TikTok Followers & Likes Ranked for 2026

                Provided content. Compare the best sites to buy TikTok followers and likes, with ranked reviews, safe delivery options, pricing insights, and trusted growth picks.

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                The Treasure Coast Just Yielded Another $1 Million in Spanish Gold: Why Hurricane Season Is a Detector’s Best Friend

                The Treasure Coast Just Yielded Another $1 Million in Spanish Gold: Why Hurricane Season Is a Detector’s Best Friend

                Provided content. A recent $1 million Spanish gold discovery off Vero Beach is a great reminder of how hurricane-driven erosion exposes treasure.

                 

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                How Tucson Injury Victims Can Protect Their Claim After a Car Accident

                How Tucson Injury Victims Can Protect Their Claim After a Car Accident

                Contributor content. After an accident, quick action matters. Learn how medical records, evidence collection, and careful insurance communication can help protect a claim.

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                The Reality of Family Road Trips

                The Reality of Family Road Trips

                Provided content. Planning a family road trip? From vehicle prep to kid-friendly entertainment, smart planning can help make summer travel safer and more enjoyable.

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                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                Affiliate content. Learn how to tell if your home has a humidity problem and what you can do to fix it. 

                Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

                Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

                Affiliate content. Learn about the most common problems for basement HVAC equipment and how to fix them. 

                Farmhouse to Modern Comfort: HVAC Solutions for the Midwest's Oldest Homes

                Farmhouse to Modern Comfort: HVAC Solutions for the Midwest's Oldest Homes

                Affiliate content. Learn how modern HVAC systems can be integrated into even the oldest Midwest homes. 

                Crime

                Tucson swatting target paralyzed in 'reckless' deputy shooting

                Tucson swatting target paralyzed in 'reckless' deputy shooting

                A Tucson man was shot and wounded by deputies two days after he reported that he was worried hackers were targeting him for swatting.

                Ex-Arizona basketball player arrested by FBI in fraud scam, according to report

                Ex-Arizona basketball player arrested by FBI in fraud scam, according to report

                Former University of Arizona men's basketball player Kerr Kriisa was reportedly arrested by the FBI in connection with a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme in West Virginia.

                Man pleads guilty in Nancy Guthrie ransom demand

                Man pleads guilty in Nancy Guthrie ransom demand

                A California man who sent ransom messages to the family of Nancy Guthrie following her disappearance from her Tucson home is likely to get probation when he is sentenced here in September.

                Charges dropped for YouTubers near Nancy Guthrie's house

                Charges dropped for YouTubers near Nancy Guthrie's house

                Charges brought against two of the three YouTubers arrested outside Nancy Guthrie's have been dropped.

                Politics

                Teen birth rates drop in Pima County

                Teen birth rates drop in Pima County

                Pima County has the second-lowest teen birth rate in Arizona after declining 74% over the past two decades, a new data summary shows.

                EPA proposes new coal ash rules

                EPA proposes new coal ash rules

                Navajo leaders tout possible coal expansion as the EPA proposes loosening federal coal waste disposal regulations.

                Arizona medicaid changes loom

                Arizona medicaid changes loom

                Jan. 1, 2027 is the deadline for Medicaid programs in 43 states across the country, including Arizona, to implement major policy changes that include work requirements and twice-yearly renewals for certain enrollees.

                Colorado River water savings plan minimizes pain for Arizona users

                Colorado River water savings plan minimizes pain for Arizona users

                Tucson Water and others that take Central Arizona Project water will be spared deep cuts — at least for now — if the U.S. approves a 2-year plan. 

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