The future is looking more uncertain for international students in the US as the government considers scrapping the H-1B visa lottery in favor of a wage-based system. Instead of the current random selection, the proposed system would prioritize visa applicants based on how much they’re paid, giving higher-salaried jobs an edge. For recent graduates and […]
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Social Security Cuts Begin August 24 – How to Avoid Garnishment Legally
Over 1 million Social Security recipients are about to see smaller checks starting August 24, 2025. Why? Because the Social Security Administration (SSA) is cracking down on overpayments and unpaid federal student loans. While these garnishments are technically legal, they can hit vulnerable retirees hard—especially those who rely on Social Security as their only income. […]
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$7,000 Navvis Data Breach Payout – Last Day to File Is Monday
If you were affected by the massive Navvis & SSM Health data breach, your window to claim up to $7,000 in compensation is closing fast. The deadline to file is Monday, August 7, 2025—just around the corner. Whether you lost money or just want free credit monitoring, now’s the time to act. Breach Back in […]
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$2,000 Fourth Stimulus Check – Who Could Get It and When
With inflation still making everyday life expensive, talk of a fourth stimulus check is heating up again. This time, the proposed payment is $2,000 per eligible adult—and while it’s not official yet, many Americans are hoping lawmakers will act soon. Let’s break down what’s on the table, who might qualify, and when checks could actually […]
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$400 Inflation Rebate in NY – Who Qualifies and When Payments Arrive
Rising living costs are hitting New Yorkers hard, but there’s finally a bit of financial relief on the way. Thanks to Governor Kathy Hochul’s latest state budget, millions of households are set to receive a one-time inflation rebate check. It’s not a loan or a handout—just a way for the state to give a little […]
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Northwestern, UChicago Face Lawsuit Over Early Decision Admissions Practices
Northwestern University and the University of Chicago are among 32 top U.S. colleges named in a new class-action lawsuit challenging the legality of early decision admissions. The suit claims the popular process unfairly limits competition and leads to inflated tuition costs for students who apply early. Allegations The lawsuit accuses the schools of violating federal […]
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Boston University Faces Lawsuit Over Use of Interlocking ‘BU’ Logo
Boston University might have to rethink its branding after Baylor University filed a lawsuit claiming BU’s interlocking “BU” logo is too similar to its own. The Texas-based Christian university says the logo, used for over a century, is federally protected and now being infringed upon by Boston University’s expanded usage on gear and club sports […]
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Judge Tells Trump Administration to Reinstate UCLA’s Suspended Grant Funds
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate part of the $584 million in federal research funds it recently suspended from UCLA. The suspension was linked to the university’s handling of pro-Palestinian protests, but the court says the move violated a standing injunction meant to protect University of California grants from political interference. […]
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George Washington University Faces Federal Action Over Protest Response
George Washington University is now under scrutiny from the Trump administration after federal officials determined the school violated civil rights laws in its handling of pro-Palestinian protests. According to the Department of Justice, GWU failed to protect Jewish, Israeli, and American Israeli students and faculty during a wave of demonstrations that took place earlier this […]
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Judge Orders Partial Reinstatement of Frozen UCLA Research Grants
A federal judge has just stepped in to reverse part of the Trump administration’s decision to freeze hundreds of research grants at UCLA. The issue? Alleged violations of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. But the impact was much deeper—jobs lost, research stalled, and millions in funding on pause. Now, thanks to a new ruling, […]