The Department of Education will resume collecting federal student loans in default on May 5, 2025, affecting millions. Critics argue this move could exacerbate financial hardship for borrowers.

President Trump will hold a rally in Macomb County, Michigan on April 29, 2025, celebrating his first 100 days back in office. The rally underscores his efforts to secure the Republican nomination, focusing on tariffs, trade, and border issues, with mixed local reactions.

A federal judge has ordered the reinstatement of Voice of America and other U.S. public media, countering the Trump administration's shutdown efforts. The ruling emphasizes the importance of these outlets for accurate reporting.

The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Mahmoud v. Taylor, a case challenging Montgomery County's refusal to allow opt-outs from LGBTQ-themed books based on religious rights. A ruling by mid-2025 could impact Maryland's education policies and fuel national debates on parental control and curriculum content.

Tim McGraw will headline a pregame concert at the MLB Speedway Classic, marking Tennessee's first Major League Baseball game on August 2, 2025. The event, combining baseball and music, is expected to break attendance records at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a sweeping reorganization of the State Department, reducing staff by 15% and consolidating over 100 global bureaus. The move aligns with President Trump's vision for a leaner diplomatic service, sparking debate over its impact on U.S. global leadership.

Google halts its plan to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome, maintaining current settings for user preferences. This decision follows regulatory scrutiny and pushback from industry stakeholders.

Princeton University is actively searching for Lauren Blackburn, a 23-year-old undergraduate last seen near Firestone Library on April 19, 2025. Efforts include ground teams, aerial surveillance, and community outreach, with no evidence of foul play yet found.

TSMC has introduced its A14 chip-making process, set for a 2028 launch, promising 15% faster processors without increased power consumption, to bolster AI capabilities on devices. The move underscores TSMC's commitment to semiconductor innovation amid growing competition, with plans also to expand its Arizona facilities and enhance chip functionality for key partners like Apple.

SK Hynix reported a surge in quarterly revenue to 17.64 trillion won, driven by high demand for HBM in AI chipsets, surpassing Samsung in the DRAM market for the first time. Despite a slight quarterly dip, the company remains optimistic about HBM demand amid potential U.S. tariffs and export controls, with continued investment anticipated in AI technologies.