New College of Florida was progressive. Then Gov. DeSantis overhauled it.
In early 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, executed what many viewed as a conservative takeover of New College, a struggling state school.
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More student loan borrowers are shedding debts in bankruptcy
The vast majority of student debtors who seek discharges in bankruptcy are getting them, in large part because of a simpler legal process that was introduced three years ago.
Uber cleared violent felons to drive. Passengers accused them of rape.
In 22 states, Uber approves people convicted of most crimes — including child abuse, assault and stalking — so long as the convictions are at least seven years old, the...
Man accused in Brown shooting worked in Portugal after leaving university
How did Neves Valente, a brilliant and once promising student, drop out of sight, only to emerge two decades later as, according to authorities, a killer?
19 states sue to block White House plan to end gender-related care for minors
All of the states have Democratic-controlled legislatures or a Democratic governor, or both.
As Trump clings to tariffs, his Argentine ally is opening up to trade
Many Argentines' material aspirations had been choked by decades of prohibitive tariffs.
FIFA not entirely to blame for World Cup ticket prices, but it made one big mistake | Commentary
Soccer fans have described 2026 World Cup ticket prices as “extortionate” and “absolutely despicable.” But there is a reasonable argument to be made that the prices are shrewd and not...
Six takeaways from the first batch of the Epstein files
The release of the files had been long awaited by those who believed the materials could shed light on Epstein’s activities and his ties to prominent and powerful men.
Harvard secretly investigates students over Larry Summers video on Epstein
The probe includes an examination of whether the students — who publicly criticized Summers — violated a series of rules, including attending a class they were not enrolled in, sources...
Gunshots, then 12 hours of fear at Brown University
The search for the shooter was continuing, authorities said, as they asked for the public’s help and said they would be searching for video footage from the neighborhood near the...