The five universities that were still weighing President Donald Trump's higher-education compact were asked to join a White House call Friday to discuss the proposed deal, according to two people familiar with the matter. By late Friday afternoon, one of the schools - the University of Virginia - had already declined to sign the agreement. … [Read more...] about With no takers yet, White House sets meeting with colleges still weighing an agreement with Trump
Alaska storm damage so bad many evacuees won’t go home for at least 18 months, governor says
Damage to remote Alaska villages hammered by flooding last weekend is so extreme that many of the more than 2,000 people displaced won't be able to return to their homes for at least 18 months, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said in a request to the White House for a major disaster declaration. … [Read more...] about Alaska storm damage so bad many evacuees won’t go home for at least 18 months, governor says
Maryland’s cross-country trip to UCLA requires adjustments, logistical quirks
The Terrapins will play UCLA in their first-ever game in the hallowed Rose Bowl on Saturday, and the cross-country journey requires a lot of adaptation for a team ingrained in routine. … [Read more...] about Maryland’s cross-country trip to UCLA requires adjustments, logistical quirks
‘Good luck George, have a great life!’ Trump commutes George Santos’ prison sentence
President Trump said Friday he was commuting the sentence of disgraced former Rep. George Santos of New York, who was serving more than seven years in federal prison for wire fraud and identity theft. … [Read more...] about ‘Good luck George, have a great life!’ Trump commutes George Santos’ prison sentence
Travis Etienne ‘thriving’ and eyeing more London success when Jaguars face Rams at Wembley
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. recalls the Wembley Stadium crowd being "electric" on the day he rushed for a career-high 156 yards against Denver in 2022. … [Read more...] about Travis Etienne ‘thriving’ and eyeing more London success when Jaguars face Rams at Wembley