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American colleges are rolling out 90-credit three-year bachelor’s degrees in nearly 120 programmes across 26 states, cutting a year off college and potentially saving students up to $20,000

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American colleges are rolling out 90-credit three-year bachelor's degrees in nearly 120 programmes across 26 states, cutting a year off college and potentially saving students up to $20,000

The University of Cincinnati is also considering programmes in information technology and professional studies. (University of Cincinnati photo) For decades, a four-year bachelor’s degree has been the standard in the US. That model is changing now as more colleges introduce three-year degree programmes that require fewer credits.As of this spring, colleges in 26 US states … Read more

Is COVID coming back? These US states are seeing a new surge in cases; here’s what’s driving it

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COVID-19 cases are climbing across the United States as the virus enters another seasonal wave. (Unsplash)

COVID-19 cases are climbing across the United States as the virus enters another seasonal wave. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 infections are increasing or likely to increase in almost all states. COVID-19 cases are climbing across the United States as the virus enters another seasonal wave. (Unsplash) Experts caution … Read more

Food-poisoning outbreak likely from alfalfa sprouts hits 15 US states; 55 cases reported so far

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A ladybird sits on an alfalfa plant in a test agricultural plot in Bouleuse, northeastern France, on August 6. (AFP)

NEW YORK — U.S. health officials say a food-poisoning outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts and involving multiple germs has sickened people in 15 states. A ladybird sits on an alfalfa plant in a test agricultural plot in Bouleuse, northeastern France, on August 6. (AFP) State officials announced the outbreak earlier this week, saying they documented … Read more

Tornado threat today: Which states and cities are under watch? See full list as Maryland, DC under alert

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Severe storms are expected across the Baltimore metro area on Thursday evening. (UnSplash)

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia until 10 p.m. EDT Thursday. Severe storms are expected across the Baltimore metro area on Thursday evening. (UnSplash) The storms could produce a few tornadoes, damaging winds of up to 70 mph … Read more

Liberia agrees to take 1,200 deportees from the United States

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Liberia agrees to take 1,200 deportees from the United States

MONROVIA, Liberia — Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States, authorities in the West African country said Tuesday, in one of the largest such arrangements under the Trump administration’s policy aimed at deterring illegal migration. Liberia agrees to take 1,200 deportees from the United States The deportees will … Read more

Florida man convicted of murdering estranged wife and wounding her mother set to be state’s 13th execution of 2026

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Florida man convicted of murdering estranged wife and wounding her mother set to be state’s 13th execution of 2026

Flordia executed two prisoners on the same day in July, while two more executions are scheduled for September (AP) Florida is set to execute on Tuesday (local time) a man convicted of murdering his estranged wife and wounding her mother, marking the state’s 13th execution of the year, with two more scheduled for September.Florida, a … Read more

In 1923, wardens began protecting a 35-acre Texas island where the state’s last reddish egrets survived; one family lived there full time in a two-room hut, and today it holds the world’s largest nesting colony

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In 1923, wardens began protecting a 35-acre Texas island where the state’s last reddish egrets survived; one family lived there full time in a two-room hut, and today it holds the world’s largest nesting colony

Welcome to the Island Where Egrets Rule A century after wildlife wardens began protecting a small island in Texas, the 35-acre site has become the world’s largest nesting colony for Reddish Egrets. Green Island sits in the Laguna Madre, a coastal lagoon in southern Texas. In 1923, Audubon Texas signed its first sanctuary lease with … Read more

Middle East standoff: Why Gulf states may accept that Iran will control the Strait of Hormuz

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Middle East standoff: Why Gulf states may accept that Iran will control the Strait of Hormuz

Amid repeated attacks on shipping and growing risks to alternative energy routes, Gulf states may be forced to accept a deal they do not fully support Persian Gulf energy producers are reportedly becoming increasingly resigned to Iran retaining significant control over the Strait of Hormuz, as efforts to reopen the vital waterway face a standoff … Read more

Taylor Farms recalls 20 jalapeno products as Salmonella outbreak sickens 345 across 27 states

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Taylor Farms recalls 20 jalapeno products as a Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)

Taylor Farms is recalling 20 grocery products containing jalapenos as federal officials investigate a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 345 people across 27 states, according to federal food-safety agencies. The recalled Taylor Farms products include dips, salsas and guacamole that were sold at major grocery retailers across the US. Taylor Farms recalls 20 jalapeno products … Read more