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06-09-2025 Vol 1986

Charlotte Hayes

Republicans Propose Overhaul of Federal Student Loan System Amid Spending Cuts

On Tuesday, Republicans on the House education committee revealed a comprehensive plan aimed at reshaping the federal student loan system…

Navigating the Future of US-Syrian Relations Amid the Shift in Power

As President Donald Trump prepares for his scheduled May visit to Saudi Arabia, speculation mounts regarding a potential meeting with…

President Trump Issues Proclamation to Adjust Tariffs on Automobiles and Parts

On April 29, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a significant proclamation aimed at modifying the tariffs on imported automobiles…

Study Links Ultraprocessed Food Consumption to Premature Deaths Across Eight Countries

A new comprehensive study has revealed troubling associations between high consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) and increased rates of premature…

Harvard University Responds to Rising Tensions with Task Force Reports on Antisemitism and Anti-Muslim Bias

The 2023-24 academic year at Harvard University has been marked by disappointment and pain, prompting an official apology from University…

Recent Deportations Raise Concerns Over Separation of Families

In a troubling series of incidents, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have recently deported a Cuban-born mother and three…

Miami Beach Commission Meeting Turns Contentious Over Upzoning Proposals

Tensions reached a boiling point during last week’s Miami Beach commission meeting as the fate of significant upzoning proposals was…

Mr. Vengai Madzima Discusses Property Investment Opportunities for Zimbabweans in the Diaspora

Mr. Vengai Madzima, Senior Partner at Madzima Chidyausiku Museta Legal Practitioners (MCM Legal), recently participated in the Zim Diaspora Property…

Open Race Emerges for Illinois Senate Seat Following Durbin’s Announcement

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin’s announcement earlier this week not to seek re-election in 2026 has sparked the beginning of a…

Chicago and Great Lakes Cultural Developments: A Weekly Roundup

This week in Chicago and the Great Lakes region, the art scene is buzzing with fresh openings and significant exhibitions…

Freddie Mac Faces Legal Action from Tenants at Kenwood Rental Complex Over Alleged Mismanagement

Freddie Mac is under scrutiny for its management practices at the Ellis Lakeview building, located at 4624 South Ellis Avenue…

Austin Bank of Chicago Building Transformed into Community Hub by Alt Space Chicago

The historic Austin Bank of Chicago building at 5645 W. Corcoran Place has been repurposed into a vibrant community space…