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Rice expands free tuition to families earning up to $200,000
The Houston university widened its financial-aid threshold, drawing attention for making a highly selective education accessible to substantially more local families.
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Cyberattacks hit water systems across at least 12 states
A coordinated wave is testing critical infrastructure, and the scale matters because disruption to public water systems can quickly become a safety and national-security problem.
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Markets jump as potential Strait of Hormuz talks cool oil fears
Stocks rallied and oil fell on signs of U.S.–Iran talks, a heavily watched shift because energy prices flow directly into inflation, travel, and household costs.
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Harris County reports a sharp rise in cyclosporiasis cases
Officials confirmed 54 local cases of the intestinal illness, making this worth watching because identifying a shared food source could prevent a broader outbreak.
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The internet is debating an unlikely Myspace comeback
The platform’s owners say they plan to revive it, and nostalgia has made the announcement viral even though there is no launch date or clear product yet.
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Senate panel advances Todd Blanche for attorney general
The nomination moved forward after a deal with Republican holdouts, attracting scrutiny because it could reshape Justice Department priorities and oversight.
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