September 08, 2025 - Page 2

Talladega College, AAICE Partner to Launch AI Innovation Hub

Written By Lexx Thornton Talladega College is proud to announce a transformative partnership with the Alabama AI Center of Excellence (AAICE) to launch an AI-powered entrepreneurship and innovation initiative that will touch every corner of the campus—and extend far beyond it. This groundbreaking collaboration will integrate artificial intelligence, data science, and entrepreneurship into the fabric

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LAPD Ends Special Protection for Former VP Kamala Harris

Written By Lexx Thornton The Los Angeles Police Department stopped providing special protection for former Vice President Kamala Harrison Saturday, days after the Brentwood resident had her Secret Service protection rescinded by President Donald Trump.  After Trump ordered the Secret Service detail to be pulled as of Sept. 1, the California Highway Patrol moved to

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Protests Erupt in Chicago Ahead of Planned ICE Operations

By Christian Piekos Protesters demonstrated across the Chicago area Friday ahead of an expected surge in ICE operations this weekend. Crews have put up fencing around Dirksen Federal Courthouse in downtown Chicago. The expected increase in immigration enforcement could come as soon as Saturday. Naval Station Great Lakes will serve as the logistical hub for

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Nearly 60% of HBCUs Risk Losing Federal Student Aid

When too many former students default on their student loans, the Department of Education can remove a school’s access to federal financial aid. Almost 60 percent of HBCUs could lose access, compared to less than 20 percent of non-HBCUs, if current rates of borrowers being behind on loans translate into similarly high default rates. Higher

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Rules Out 2028 Presidential Run

By Megan Lebowitz  Maryland’s Democratic Gov. Wes Moore said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” Sunday that he was ruling out a presidential run in 2028. Asked by moderator Kristen Welker whether he had ruled out a run for president, Moore confirmed that he had. “Yeah, I’m not running for president,” he said. Asked a second

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Poll: Trump Approval Slips, Americans Back Vaccines Strongly

By Stephanie Perry and Marc Trussler Americans’ views of President Donald Trump’s job performance remain negative amid a flurry of activity from his administration on tariffs, immigration and public health, according to the latest NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey. Notably, the poll shows U.S. adults expressing strong, bipartisan support for vaccines as Trump’s health and human services secretary,

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