Balance Europe Dutch universities teach in English. It’s making them too popular. | View caption Hide caption Dutch universities are having to balance their desire for international students against their need to protect limited resources – by using tools generally wielded by nationalists. It would require universities to teach more classes in Dutch and allow…
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The Wisconsin plan to overturn an election
Wisconsin Republicans are already thinking of impeachment for the state’s newest Supreme Court justice, Insider reported. Janet Protasiewicz handily won her seat in April on a platform heavily focused on abortion rights, giving the court a 4-3 liberal majority after a long period of conservative control. But it’s her criticism of the state’s legislative maps…
Medicare drug price negotiations start with 1st 10 drugs, pharmaceutical industry lawsuits
The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled the first 10 drugs subject to Medicare price negotiations, promising billions of dollars in savings for the federal government and the nine million Medicare beneficiaries taking at least one of the popular medications. Medicare has been banned from directly negotiating lower drug prices since 2003, but the Inflation Reduction…
Mystery shrouds deaths of 3 people as woman who served meal denies wrongdoing
The death of three people who may have eaten poisonous mushrooms continues to be shrouded in mystery. Erin Patterson, the woman who served four family members the meal thought to contain the fungi in late July, has tearfully denied any wrongdoing while police carry on with their investigation. On July 29, the woman invited over…
The Check-In: Safety tips for hiking, grilling pointers from hotel chefs, and more
Welcome to The Check-In, our weekend feature focusing on all things travel. Stay safe on the hiking trail Hiking is a great way to spend time outdoors, learn more about flora and fauna and get your heart rate up. It can also be hazardous, even for those who have experience. On Southern California’s Mount San…