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98-Year-old Iowa man finally receives high school diploma 80 years after leaving school. You'll be shocked to know why!At 98, Paul Little received an honorary diploma, honouring his extraordinary commitment to education. Dropping out of high school at 16 to ...
US farmers to get $26.5 million in new grants as USDA backs beef producers and rural businesses across AmericaUSDA is investing $26.5 million in 194 agricultural projects across the US, including $11.6 million for 80 beef producer projects. Applicat...
Meet Nicolina Pappas, the teen who started sewing reusable straw pouches at 8, and raised over $15,000 to fight plastic pollution after 6 yearsPappas was deeply affected after seeing footage of a sea turtle with a plastic straw stuck in its nose. According to the Barron Prize, the ...
In 1892, a schoolteacher ran for office in North Dakota when women couldn't vote in most elections. She became the first woman in America elected to a statewide office positionIn 1892, Laura J. Eisenhuth, a schoolteacher and educator from North Dakota, became the first woman in the United States elected to a state...
In 1863, a Civil War survivor decided to build a new life in Nebraska with the woman he loved. Soon, he became the first homesteader in American history and started a family in the 160 acres he claimedDaniel Freeman made history in 1863 when he became the first person to file a claim under the Homestead Act, taking 160 acres of land in Ne...
Quote of the Day by Jason Momoa: “I have my ups and my downs like… – Inspiring lessons on authenticity, self-acceptance, resilience, confidence and why life is a journey, not a destination by the American actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on happiness and life’s challengesQuote of the Day by Jason Momoa: Jason Momoa’s quote, “I have my ups and my downs like anyone. All I can do is be me,” explores the importa...
Quote of the day by Leon Festinger: 'A man with a conviction is a hard man to change. Tell him you disagree and he turns away. Show him facts or figures and he...' - American social psychologist explains the psychology of beliefs and why changing people's minds is toughLeon Festinger quote explains why deeply held beliefs resist factual challenges. People often protect their convictions, which are tied to ...
H-1B hiring at universities faces new curbsIowa's legislature is advancing a bill that would restrict public universities and colleges from hiring foreign workers on H-1B visas from ...
$2,000 automatic payments rolling out from $3.5 million ‘Hope Program’ — who qualifies?A guaranteed income program in Maine is giving automatic payments of up to $2,000 to eligible parents. The Build HOPE Project helps low-inc...
Padma Shri awardee chef Sanjeev Kapoor gets honoured by World Food Prize FoundationRenowned chef Sanjeev Kapoor has been honored as a Top Agri-Food Pioneer by the World Food Prize Foundation in Des Moines, Iowa. This recog...
Far beyond Harvard, conservative efforts to reshape higher education are gaining steamAmerican universities face increasing political interference. Republican officials target institutions in several states. They aim to influ...
From college sweethearts to courtside support: inside Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones' enduring relationshipNBA star Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones have shared a heartfelt journey from Iowa State University to the global basketball stage. Jones,...
Five most affordable cities for international students in the United StatesFor students seeking affordability in their studies, cities like Fort Wayne, Huntsville, Wichita, Springfield, and Davenport stand out. The...
What's next for Democratic presidential candidates after New HampshireThe two leading candidates from Iowa's caucus, Senator Bernie Sanders and former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, stayed at the t...
Transamerica awards Tata Consultancy Services a multi-year, $2 billion+ contract for third party administrationThe announcement comes just a day after TCS reported third quarter results that missed market expectations by a whisker.
Indian-Americans backing Donald Trump to campaign in New HampshireFormed in January, Indian Americans for Trump is headed by A D Amar and has members from New York and New Jersey.
This Republican presidential candidate's feel-good campaign hashtag blew up in his faceSome of the tweets were racist. Others focused on policy and religion. Nearly all of them were negative.
Indian-American Swati Dandekar in race for US CongressIndian-American Swati Dandekar of Democratic Party has announced her candidacy for the 1st Congressional District of Iowa.
Indian-Americans should engage with economic issues in a bigger way, feels Swati DandekarAs immigrants from a new community, Indians can successfully engage with economic issues and with education,” says Swati Dandekar.
- US varsities hike fees of ‘hot’ courses
If you are planning to study in America, be prepared to spend more for courses seen as better for your career.