Columbus, OH

The Independent

Bloomberg Philanthropies is gifting $1 billion to make medical school free at Johns Hopkins University for a majority of students there.Starting in the fall, the gift will cover full tuition for medical students from families earning less than $300,000. Living expenses and fees will be covered for students from families who earn up to $175,000.Bloomberg Philanthropies said that currently almost two-thirds of all students seeking an M.D. from Johns Hopkins qualify for financial aid, and future doctors graduate from the university with an average total student loan debt of approximately $104,000.The gift will bring the average student loan debt for...

Bloomberg Philanthropies gifting $1 billion to medical school, others at John Hopkins University

Business Insider

Johns Hopkins medical students with family incomes under $300,000 will get free tuition starting in fall 2024 to help reduce student-debt loads.

Mike Bloomberg donates $1 billion to cover Johns Hopkins medical school tuition for students

Baltimore, MD

ESPN 690

The dream of going to medical school and finishing debt-free has become reality for students at Johns Hopkins University.

Johns Hopkins to offer free medical school for most students after $1B gift

MarketRealist

She said a busser threatened to call the police as they walked out, the family, however, did not stop.

Family decides to give it back after server adds $40 tip to their bill

 Joe Biden has caused concern with a new blunder that saw him suggest he was the “first Black woman to serve alongside a Black president.”The US president was appearing on Philadelphia’s Wurd radio station as part of 4 July celebrations, when he spoke of his achievements.“By the way, I’m proud to be, as I said, the first vice-president, first Black woman… to serve with a Black president,” he said, confusing his achievements alongside Barack Obama with Kamala Harris’.It comes shortly after denial that he’d be quitting the presidential race over concerns about his health.

Listen: Joe Biden says he is ‘first Black woman to serve with a Black president’

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Massachusetts State

The US Government has seized $5.25 million in six bank accounts at JPMorgan Chase, alleging the funds are the proceeds of a sophisticated fraud scheme. A complaint filed by the US Justice Department says the funds were stolen from a workers union in Massachusetts that was tricked into wiring millions of dollars directly to scammers.

US Government Seizes $5,254,133 in JPMorgan Chase Bank Accounts, Alleges Funds Stolen in Sophisticated Scheme

24/7 Wall St.

The American education system is unique, and not in a particularly good way. It is especially curious for a country that idolizes education, industry, and entrepreneurship to saddle its youngest generations (who have yet to have fully formed brains) with hundreds of thousands of dollars in educational debt that they will struggle to pay off […]
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Arizona State

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 200 people have been charged in a sweeping nationwide crackdown on health care fraud schemes with false claims topping $2.7 billion, the Justice Department said on Thursday. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the charges against doctors, nurse practitioners and others across the U.S. accused of...

Justice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud schemes crackdown

New Orleans, LA

Axios

Usher, Big Boi, Charlie Wilson and Sheila E. jammed Saturday night at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Al Sharpton made an appearance too, along with Black Masking Indians who were a nod back to Essence's colorful magazine covers in honor of its host city. Earlier in the day, Keyshia...

Usher got us fallin' in love at Essence performance

The U.S. Department of State is offering up to $5,000,000 in rewards for information on one of crypto’s biggest mysteries. In a statement, the government says it’s looking for information from the public that would lead to the arrest and/or conviction of German national Ruja Ignatova, one of the key players behind the OneCoin scheme.

US Government Offers $5,000,000 Reward for Info on Missing ‘Cryptoqueen’ Behind Infamous OneCoin Scheme

Irvine, CA

WashingtonExaminer

EXCLUSIVE — A Jewish student at the University of California, Irvine, is having his diploma withheld over claims he stole or damaged a poster that was part of the school’s anti-Israel encampment. Alex Minn, 33, was delivered a sanction letter demanding that he write a 1,250-word essay admitting to and apologizing for conduct he denies, […]

Jewish student’s diploma withheld over run-in with ‘antisemitic’ poster

The Hill

More than 7 in 10 voters have already decided whom they will vote for in the November presidential election, according to a new poll.  The Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released Monday showed 72 percent of respondents said they have already made up their minds, while 28 percent said they are still weighing their choices. That’s a…

70 percent of voters have decided who they will back in November: Poll

New York City, NY

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The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Walmart and McDonald’s believe the work some of their employees do merits college credit — and they’ve managed to get a slew of colleges on board. Workers at the two companies who pursue college degrees on the side can get credit for various work and on-the-job training programs, NPR reports. It’s part of corporate America’s efforts to attract, retain, and train employees. At Walmart, it’s also part of the company’s work to create a talent pipeline that it can promote from within.

McDonald's and Walmart will give employees college credit for on-the-job work

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

New Jersey State

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

Washington, DC

Axios DC

Fancy flash mob picnic party Dîner en Blanc returns to D.C. on Saturday, September 21.Why it matters: Love it or love to hate on it, the globetrotting fête is always hugely popular and attracts thousands dressed in their blanc best.How it works: The all-white party, which started in Paris in the '80s, thrives on mystery. A location is revealed the day of — typically somewhere huge and photogenic, like the National Mall — and ticketholders flock to the setting with everything for a grand feast (BYO tables, chairs, oysters, decorative birds, etc.)Entry tickets ($52 per person) are available in phases....

Exclusive: Dîner en Blanc is back in D.C.

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Food Adventures

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Indiana State

Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis is seeing a summer surge of COVID-19 infections. Why it matters: People congregating indoors to avoid extreme heat and an extremely busy July 4 travel period are expected to drive up infections. While experts expect this summer wave to remain mild, it's a reminder to remain vigilant, particularly among...

COVID cases rising in Indiana

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Johns Hopkins med school will be free for most after $1 billion donation

Starting this fall, most students at Johns Hopkins' medical school will attend tuition-free thanks to a $1 billion donation from billionaire Mike Bloomberg. Driving the news:...

Johns Hopkins med school will be free for most after $1 billion donation

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