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Senator Jacky Rosen Introduces Veteran Education Empowerment Act to Bolster Student Veteran Centers

Senator Jacky Rosen Introduces Veteran Education Empowerment Act to Bolster Student Veteran Centers

Senator Jacky Rosen has introduced the Veteran Education Empowerment Act (S. 5582), a bill designed to renew and revise a federal grant program for colleges and universities. This program aims to support the creation and operation of Student Veteran Centers on campuses. The proposed legislation authorizes funding for fiscal year 2027 and the subsequent seven years, subject to future congressional appropriations. These grants, which can last up to four years and total up to $500,000, would enable schools to establish new centers, maintain existing ones, improve services, and cover operational costs. To qualify, institutions must enroll a significant number or percentage of student veterans, active-duty service members, or reservists, and present a plan for the center's sustainability beyond the grant period. The bill prioritizes applicants in veteran-dense areas, those serving veterans' families, collaborating with veteran nonprofits, hiring veterans, offering veteran-specific orientations, supporting reten...
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DOJ and FBI Disrupt Chinese Hacking Group Flax Typhoon Targeting U.S. Critical Infrastructure

DOJ and FBI Disrupt Chinese Hacking Group Flax Typhoon Targeting U.S. Critical Infrastructure

The Department of Justice (DoJ) and the FBI have successfully disrupted the operations of Flax Typhoon, a Chinese hacking group allegedly linked to the Chinese government. This disruption involved seizing internet domains and tools used by the group in its cyber espionage activities. According to the DoJ, Flax Typhoon, associated with Integrity Technology Group, targeted various U.S. critical infrastructure sectors, including Government Services and Facilities, Critical Manufacturing, Healthcare and Public Health, and Information Technology. The group utilized a botnet of infected internet-of-things (IoT) devices, a variant of Mirai malware, to facilitate vulnerability scanning with a tool called Microscan. Another tool, FishHub, was used for spear phishing to exploit computer networks. Targets included a U.S. power company in South Carolina, as well as international entities like airports in Japan and Poland, and critical infrastructure and universities in Taiwan. The FBI's Cyber Division head, Brett Leat...
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Yale Awarded America's First PhD in 1861

Yale Awarded America's First PhD in 1861

Yale University, one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in the United States, began its journey in 1701 as the Collegiate School. Esta...
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El Paso HOME buying spree: $600M in apartments, El Paso to Carolinas

El Paso HOME buying spree: $600M in apartments, El Paso to Carolinas

Look at El Paso housing agency HOME's $600M, multistate apartment buying spree with implications for tax rolls, rental rates, tenants.
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Short-Term Rental Owner Mike Savage Details Strategies for Maximizing Airbnb Revenue

Short-Term Rental Owner Mike Savage Details Strategies for Maximizing Airbnb Revenue

Short-Term Rental Owner Mike Savage Details Strategies for Maximizing Airbnb Revenue
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Is it legal for the US to livestream the Fort Hood shooter's execution?

Is it legal for the US to livestream the Fort Hood shooter's execution?

(Corrects year to 2001 in paragraph 15) By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Thursday that it would livestream the firing squad execution of the man who killed 13 people at the Fort Hood military base in 2009, raising questions about the legality of the unprecedented
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USC Price Master of Public Policy Program Receives STEM Designation

USC Price Master of Public Policy Program Receives STEM Designation

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program at the University of Southern California (USC) Sol Price School of Public Policy has been granted a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) designation. This recognition acknowledges the program's strong emphasis on quantitative analysis, research methodologies, and evidence-based public policy solutions. The USC Price MPP program is now considered one of the leading STEM-designated MPP programs nationally, reflecting its curriculum's evolution to address a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence, big data, and rapid technological advancements. The designation, recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, highlights the program's commitment to equipping students with skills to translate complex information into actionable policy solutions for various sectors, including government, non-profits, and businesses. Students in the program learn to analyze large datasets, code in Python, evaluate policy impacts, and assess prog...
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Higher Education Organizations Sue Federal Agencies Over International Student Externship Restrictions

Higher Education Organizations Sue Federal Agencies Over International Student Externship Restrictions

Four higher education associations have filed a lawsuit against federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Department of Justice (DOJ). The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, challenges new restrictions placed on international students' access to externships. The plaintiff organizations contend that the federal government has abruptly reversed over 35 years of established policy without providing adequate explanation or justification for the change. This legal action highlights a significant dispute between academic institutions and federal authorities regarding the parameters of international student programs and their practical training components. The core of the complaint is that the new policy unlawfully restricts opportunities for international students, potentially impacting their educational and professional development in the United States. The lawsuit seeks to overturn these re...
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Rutland Students Participate in American Chestnut Tree Restoration Project

Rutland Students Participate in American Chestnut Tree Restoration Project

Students in Rutland, Vermont, are actively involved in a conservation effort to restore the American chestnut tree, a species that was once prevalent in the region but was nearly eradicated by blight. At Mount St. Joseph Academy, nine chestnut trees serve as a living classroom for students, who have been tending to the grove for the past five years as part of their biology classes. Tom Estill, a local resident and educator, has been instrumental in guiding these students. Their tasks include planting, spraying to deter deer, and fertilizing the trees. Seeds cultivated at Mount St. Joseph Academy are subsequently planted at six other schools within Vermont, and Estill has personally planted seeds at over 80 schools across the state, including Rutland High School’s Allen Street campus.
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Vermont Businesses Navigate Complex Sales Tax Filing with Local Option Tax Changes

Vermont Businesses Navigate Complex Sales Tax Filing with Local Option Tax Changes

Vermont Businesses Navigate Complex Sales Tax Filing with Local Option Tax Changes
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JD Vance alleges ASU used visas to undercut American wages

JD Vance alleges ASU used visas to undercut American wages

Vice President JD Vance claimed several high-profile universities were "undercutting the wages of American workers."
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Debate at VMI Explores Future of Rules-Based International Order and U.S. Role

Debate at VMI Explores Future of Rules-Based International Order and U.S. Role

The Steamboat Institute Campus Liberty Tour hosted a debate at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) on the resolution: 'America benefits from the end of the rules-based international order.' Retired U.S. Army Col. Douglas Macgregor, Ph.D., argued the affirmative, suggesting that the post-Cold War system has weakened U.S. national security and that America should prioritize its own interests and reduce its involvement in organizing the rest of the world. Hal Brands, Ph.D., a professor at Johns Hopkins, argued the negative, defining the rules-based order as the system of international laws, institutions, and norms established after World War II, which he believes has largely benefited the U.S. and the world. Brands conceded that the order needs updates, citing China's exploitation of its World Trade Organization entry and the corruption of institutions like the U.N. by autocratic powers. Macgregor advocated for a return to a focus on domestic issues and a more limited military engagement, while Brands warne...