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YPSILANTI — Demonstrating Eastern Michigan University’s commitment to academic quality, EMU has earned “Best” status for its outstanding online programs in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Notably, EMU secured the 35th spot in Best Online Programs. Meanwhile, graduate education rose nine places to 120th place. “We are very proud that our program was recognized by U.S. News & World Report,” said Ryan Gildersleeve, dean of the College of Education. “These rankings reflect our commitment to providing a high-quality, accessible education to all learners, especially those who have contributed to our nation. We strive to create a supportive…

This first appeared in the Planet Money newsletter. You can sign up here. Three decades ago, Nancy Wallace narrowly escaped death in what was then California’s most destructive wildfire. Since then, the problem of wildfires has gotten much worse, so bad in fact that the state now faces a crisis in its market for home insurance. Solving the insurance crisis is something that’s very much in Wallace’s wheelhouse, and she’s been developing some important ideas and tools to try to fix it. Wallace is a professor of finance and real estate at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, and she’s…

After all, what does a name change involve? The waters bordering the southern United States, Mexico and Cuba will be vital to shipping lanes and vacationers, whether called the Gulf of Mexico for four centuries or the Gulf of America, as President Donald Trump ordered this week. . North America’s highest mountain still towers over Alaska, whether it is renamed Mount Denali under former President Barack Obama’s order in 2015 or reverted to Mount McKinley under President Trump’s order. What you need to know President Trump’s territorial claims in line with his “America First” worldview have prompted second thoughts by…

Trump suggests it was a mistake for Biden to not pardon himself before leaving officeUS president Donald Trump has suggested that it was a mistake for the former president, Joe Biden, to not pardon himself before leaving office.In an interview with Fox News host, Sean Hannity, Trump said: This guy went around giving everybody pardons. And you know, the funny thing, maybe the sad thing, is he didn’t give himself a pardon. And if you look at it, it all had to do with him.” It came as Trump told Hannity that he was given the option to pardon himself…

BEIJING (Gasgoo) – On January 22, Chery’s JETOUR brand launched a new luxury off-road product range named JETOUR Zongheng (name in Chinese Pinyin). Three models in the new series were unveiled at the launch event: the G700 and G900 rugged SUVs and the F700 pickup truck.Photo courtesy of Jet ToursThe new series features Chery’s Kunpeng Super Hybrid CDM-O and Zongheng Amphibious Gold Range Extender CEM-O technologies, as well as an all-terrain off-road chassis and six special off-road systems. Photo courtesy of Jet ToursKunpeng Super Hybrid CDM-O is equipped with a 2.0TD hybrid-specific engine that delivers maximum power of 155kW, maximum…

BOWLING GREEN, Ky., January 22, 2025—Two online programs within Western Kentucky University’s Gordon Ford College of Business are 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Program Ranking. GFCB’s online undergraduate business program is ranked 41st in the world. Best Online Programs of 2025 by US News & World Report. The Bachelor of Business Administration with courses in Business Administration is an online Plus 2 option in Business Administration. It is designed for Kentucky Community and Technical (KCCTCS) transfer students who want to build on their associate degree. “Being recognized by U.S. News & World Report confirms the continued success…

Below are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a paywall. Politics: Democrats push for a $15 minimum wage, Republicans raise concerns about businesses. — Virginia Mercury. Richmond has selected a company to investigate the failure of its water treatment plant. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall). Blacksburg City Council will consider disciplinary action against council members. — Roanoke Times (paywall). Don’t miss another story! Sign up for Cardinal’s free daily newsletter. Delivered to your inbox every day at 5am Waste options are taking longer after Campbell County refused to expand its landfill.…

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 SALISBURY, Maryland — U.S. News & World Report once again ranks Salisbury University’s two online graduate programs among the best in the nation. For eight consecutive years, the publication has rated SU’s online MBA program as one of the top in the United States (150th out of 366). SU’s online master’s in nursing program also ranked among the best in the country (93rd out of 211). Selection for both programs was based on criteria including student engagement and excellence, faculty qualifications and training, technology and peer assessment. “At Salisbury University, we understand that today’s learners need…

ABC News* “World News Tonight with David Muir” ranks as the week’s No. 1 program for the second consecutive week in total viewers (8.074 million) across all broadcast and cable (excluding sports). This is the fourth week of the season. Data as of January 13, 2025, based on Nielsen Media Research Live + Same Day data. “World News Tonight” ranks highest in total viewers (8,074,000), adults 25-54 (1,217,000) and adults 18-49 (845,000) across broadcast and cable. It became the number one evening news program, surpassing “NBC Nightly News.” (6.82 million, 983,000, and 648,000 respectively) Total viewers were 1,254,000, with 234,000…

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (InvestigateTV) – The High School Athletic Association is the gatekeeper of high school rules for interhigh school sports across the country, used to enforce uniform guidelines from transfer to eligibility.But our national investigative team’s months-long investigation into these groups shows that they often exercise unfettered power, act as judge, jury, and investigator, and often influence decisions made. It shows that students and schools are left with few options for dissent.Sign up for the ANF Research Newsletter(WANF)Last year in Alabama, a high school was stripped of five wins and lost its playoff spot due to violations related to transfers.In…