The Trump administration revoked Harvard University’s authority to admit international students due to alleged campus safety concerns. The Department Of Homeland Security stated that existing foreign students at Harvard must transfer or risk losing legal status. Harvard, which hosts nearly 6,800 foreign students, denounced the action as unlawful and is working to support affected students. (AP)
The Treasury Department will phase out new penny production in early next year following President Trump’s directive to cease minting the coin. The decision, aimed at saving around $56 million annually in material costs, comes after Trump criticized the coin’s production as wasteful due to costs exceeding its face value. The U.S. Mint will halt penny production once it depletes remaining blank templates. (ABC News)
The Supreme Court upheld a ruling invalidating a contract for the country’s first religious charter school in Oklahoma. The 4-4 split decision, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett not participating, leaves the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s decision intact. The case raised concerns about the separation of church and state and whether public funds could go to religious schools, likely prompting further Supreme Court review. (CBS News)
A recent study found that children’s breakfast cereals have become sweeter, fattier, and less nutritious over a 13-year period. The research, analyzing cereals marketed to kids aged 5 to 12, revealed increases in fat and sodium content while protein and dietary fiber decreased. Researchers stressed the importance of a nutritious breakfast for children’s energy and focus. (CBS News)
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts an above-normal Atlantic storm season with up to 19 named storms, 10 hurricanes, and 5 major storms. Factors like warm ocean temperatures and weak wind shear contribute to the forecast. In 2024, several notable hurricanes caused significant damages, including Hurricane Helene, which hit Florida and resulted in high costs and casualties. (UPI)