Meta Ends Fact-Checking on Facebook, Instagram in Free-Speech Pitch

by Meghan Bobrowsky, Gareth Vipers Mark Zuckerberg built up Facebook’s content-policing efforts in the wake of Donald Trump’s first presidential election. Now the Meta Platforms chief executive is reversing course as he embraces a second Trump presidency. Meta is ending fact-checking and removing restrictions on speech across Facebook and Instagram, Zuckerberg said in a video Tuesday, aContinue reading “Meta Ends Fact-Checking on Facebook, Instagram in Free-Speech Pitch”

The State of Hate: A look at the history of racial hate in the Inland Northwest

The State of Hate: A look at the history of racial hate in the Inland Northwest

37 high-paying jobs for people who don’t like stress

by Madison Hoff Environmental engineers, geographers, and materials scientists all pay well and can be considered less stressful jobs compared to many other occupations. The Department of Labor’s O*NET OnLine occupational database includes survey-based measurements of how important various skills, activities, and personal traits are for a particular job. One of the characteristics measured is stress tolerance, whichContinue reading “37 high-paying jobs for people who don’t like stress”

28-year-old took out $200,000 in student loans for grad school—and paid everything off in 2 years: ‘It was worth it’

by Kamaron McNair If you find yourself having surgery in Tampa, Florida, Chabely Rodriguez’s face may be one of the last ones you see before you go under anesthesia.  The 28-year-old is a certified anesthesiologist assistant, which means she helps doctors keep patients comfortable and sedated when they have surgery or other medical procedures done.Continue reading “28-year-old took out $200,000 in student loans for grad school—and paid everything off in 2 years: ‘It was worth it’”

True Crime Sundays: Horrifying pictures of Idaho crime scene 1122 King Road after FBI returned to site a year on from four students’ murders

by M.A. Loreto A YEAR ago, four University of Idaho students were killed in their home in Moscow, Idaho; earlier this month, FBI agents returned to the location to find further evidence in the trial. The home is located near the University, and was the residence of three of the students that were killed: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves andContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: Horrifying pictures of Idaho crime scene 1122 King Road after FBI returned to site a year on from four students’ murders”

The Rise of Social Problems Among College Students

by The Good Men Project/Prakash Neupane In order to provide support and create a culture of respect and inclusion, colleges and universities must be proactive and intentional in their efforts. The rise of social problems among college students is a growing concern in today’s society. College is often seen as a time for personal growthContinue reading “The Rise of Social Problems Among College Students”

The Supreme Court has 10 cases left to decide, including some of the biggest they’ve heard this term

by Jessica Gresko and Mark Sherman Questions about gay rights, student loans, voting laws and affirmative action are all unanswered as the court prepares to release its final decisions of the term. WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is getting ready to decide some of its biggest cases of the term. The high court has 10 opinions leftContinue reading “The Supreme Court has 10 cases left to decide, including some of the biggest they’ve heard this term”

Inside Joe Biden’s new student loan repayment plan

by Michael Stratford Alongside his pledge to start over on a plan to cancel student debt, President Joe Biden last week unveiled the final details of his separate student loan repayment program. The program, which has been in the works for more than a year, will permanently reshape how borrowers repay their federal student loans.Continue reading “Inside Joe Biden’s new student loan repayment plan”

True Crime Sundays: Brian Kohberger broke into female student’s home and installed security cameras months before Idaho murders: report

by Evan Rosen New evidence shows that Bryan Kohberger may have infiltrated a woman’s home months before he allegedly carried out November’s slayings of four University of Idaho students, a news report says. Kohberger befriended a woman, snuck into her home and moved items around before convincing her to let him install a video security system, aContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: Brian Kohberger broke into female student’s home and installed security cameras months before Idaho murders: report”

How to Go Back to College as an Older Student. 6 Tips for Adult Learners.

There are any number of reasons why adults may decide to go back to college, or even to go to college for the first time. Perhaps they worked a trade for many years and want to advance or pursue a new career path. Maybe they couldn’t afford college before, but now possess the resources toContinue reading “How to Go Back to College as an Older Student. 6 Tips for Adult Learners.”