The University of Michigan plans to implement a pass-fail grading policy for incoming freshmen starting in 2027 in an effort to address the campus mental health crisis. Under the new system, first-year students will receive only pass or fail grades on their transcripts, with detailed letter grades withheld. University officials say the policy is designed […]
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Senate confirms Blanche as attorney general but leaves major priorities unresolved
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General while wrapping up its summer session with major legislative priorities still unresolved.
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Minor league team’s cheeky Hurricanes tribute jersey becomes instant fan favorite
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers unveiled a Carolina Hurricanes tribute jersey that simply reads "PECKERS" across the front, and fans are loving it.
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Carville-Sanders feud exposes deeper Democratic Party rifts
The public dispute between James Carville and Bernie Sanders—playing out through Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and progressive streamer Hasan Piker—reveals fundamental fractures in Democratic Party infrastructure that extend beyond personal insults. On the surface, the conflict appears personal: Carville, the veteran Democratic operative, has criticized what he views as destructive influence from the party's […]
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Nine Republicans vie for Graham’s Senate seat as Trump-backed candidate faces competitive primary
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. — Nine Republican candidates squared off Saturday in a special primary election that has become far messier than party leadership anticipated when they tapped Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, to temporarily fill the seat after his death in July. The Aug. 11 special primary has exposed fault lines […]
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How OnlyFans Became a Lifeline for an Actor Facing Systemic Barriers
Jessie Cave's story illuminates a troubling gap in how the economy supports creative workers and parents—and what happens when traditional pathways close off entirely. The 39-year-old actress, best known for playing Lavender Brown in the final three Harry Potter films, recently shared that she earned more money on OnlyFans in roughly 18 months than she […]
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Year after Camp Mystic flood, families seek answers on safety
Three fathers found solace in their daughters' journals after the July 2025 Camp Mystic flash flood that killed 28 people in Hunt, Texas. Ryan DeWitt discovered notebooks under his 8-year-old daughter Molly's bed filled with hand-drawn crosses and spiritual reflections. Wade Lytal found his 8-year-old daughter Kellyanne's entry: "Jesus I love you. Thank you for […]
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WNBA faces criticism for lacking clear eligibility policy as trans participation debate intensifies
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert's memo to team leaders Friday appeared to be damage control from an organization suddenly aware it had been operating without clear guidelines on one of sports' most contentious issues. But the real story lies in what her letter reveals: how a league with a $3 billion valuation allowed a fundamental eligibility […]
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Army offers defense firms ‘concierge access’ to test weapons at military ranges
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll says defense companies can now book military test ranges within 30 days through a new online portal with concierge access.
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Heidi Klum shares beach photos during St. Barts anniversary vacation
Heidi Klum posted beach photos on Instagram while celebrating her seventh wedding anniversary with Tom Kaulitz in St. Barts this week.