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The College Debate: Why Higher Learning May Push Politics Leftward

July 4, 2026

Universities have long been a breeding ground for new ideas, but in recent decades they may also be shaping politics. Many scholars argue that the way higher education is run today could be nudging the country toward more progressive policies. One reason is the sheer scale of student debt. With r

education

Shorter Paths to a Degree: VCU’s New 3‑Year Plan

July 4, 2026

Virginia Commonwealth University is rolling out two bachelor’s programs that can be finished in just three years, aiming to cut costs and appeal to adult learners. The move follows a recent policy change by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, which now permits Vi

entertainment

Champions Celebrate Love: Kelce’s Big Day at Madison Square Garden

July 4, 2026

Travis Kelce, the star tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs, is getting married to pop icon Taylor Swift on Friday. Fans and fellow athletes are buzzing about who will be there. Among the expected guests are Kelce’s Chiefs teammates, former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason “J. R. ” Smith, and other spo

celebrities

Big‑Name Fans Show Up for Kelce and Swift’s NYC Wedding

July 4, 2026

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden drew a crowd of athletes, broadcasters and celebrities. A few hours before the ceremony, Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt slipped out of a Ritz‑Carlton NoMad in a light gray tux, heading straight to the event. 49ers fullback Kyle

celebrities

Big Names Turning Older on July 4

July 4, 2026

On this Fourth of July, many well‑known figures celebrate a new year. The most talked about birthdays belong to the music and entertainment world: Post Malone, who is 31, marked his birthday with a nod to his voice work in “Spider‑Man: Into the Spider‑Verse. ” The rap star is joined by actress Becki

entertainment

Big‑Name Guests Show Up at Swift and Kelce’s Madison Square Garden Wedding

July 4, 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot at New York’s Madison Square Garden on July 3, a venue that already buzzed with celebrity presence. The couple, both 36, chose a semi‑exclusive gathering that brought together close friends and teammates from the Kansas City Chiefs. Rumors circulated

opinion

The Real Meaning of “Pursuit of Happiness”

July 4, 2026

Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is a line that many people think means living in luxury or chasing money. The truth is deeper. When the Founding Fathers wrote this phrase, they had a different idea in mind. The original document was drafted by Thomas Jefferson and reviewed by Benjamin Fr

health

Mental Health Studies on Palestinians: A Look at Who Writes the Stories

July 4, 2026

The amount of research about Palestinian mental health has grown a lot in recent years, but very few people have asked how this research is actually made. Knowledge is never neutral; it comes from the politics and power of the world around us, which decide what gets studied, who pays for it, and how

entertainment

Rock Hits, New Shows and Games to Watch This Week

July 4, 2026

The week brings a mix of music, film, television and gaming that covers everything from classic rock to fresh TV reboots. A new Rolling Stones album drops on Friday, featuring guest stars Anya Taylor‑Joy and Charles Melton in a music video that mixes rock with modern pop. The record also brings i

finance

Big Banks Grab Crypto, Not the Other Way Around

July 4, 2026

The original promise of crypto was simple: let people send money without banks. A decade later, banks are using the same technology to run their own services. Bitcoin began as a way to move cash without anyone in control. Ethereum added programmable contracts, keeping the idea that finance could be