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Politics Home | Students Consider Legal Action After Being Given Loans Worth £190m In Error

Politics Home | Students Consider Legal Action After Being Given Loans Worth £190m In Error

Published by Sam Flores

3 min read1 hr Students could take legal action after over a dozen universities wrongly classified their courses as being eligible for maintenance loans, leading to thousands being told they owed money. Last week, PoliticsHome revealed that 22,000 students across 15 mostly franchised providers were this year wrongly given an estimated £190m in taxpayers’ money in maintenance loans and grants after their weekend-only courses, which ordinarily are classified as distance learning and not qualifying for maintenance support, were registered as eligible. A letter sent by the Department for Education (DfE), and seen by PoliticsHome, said that the Student Loans Company must seek to “recover previous irregular payments made” from ineligible students, and will not pay their maintenance support further. Franchising allows universities to subcontract teaching and training to other organisations, such as colleges. Responding to the story last week, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson accused the universities involved of “incompetence” and “abuse of public money”, while higher education bodies pointed to confusion over the student loan regulations. Students whose future maintenance payments will suddenly cease have told PoliticsHome the …

Communities in Action: Alex Zygmunt, President of Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix

Communities in Action: Alex Zygmunt, President of Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix

Published by Sam Flores

The Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix has adopted the tagline “Humans. Helping. Humans” – and they live up to it. Whether gathering in their brick-and-mortar humanist community center or venturing into the broader Phoenix community, their team shares a belief that humanism is something you do, not just something you believe. For our April edition of Community in Action, president Alex Zygmunt shares more about HSGP’s local programs and future goals.  When did you first become involved with your chapter, and what motivated you to join?  My name is Alex Zygmunt – I’m the president of the Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix. I started here in 2015, just volunteering, and then went from there. Before my now-wife and I moved out here, I’d served on boards in South Carolina. We moved here for her to finish school at ASU. One of the things that was important to me was a sense of community. Before we moved, I decided to look up what humanist chapters were available – I stalked their Facebook page and Meetup page …

Trump Signals Potential Military Action Coming Against Cuba

Trump Signals Potential Military Action Coming Against Cuba

Published by Jenni Sidey

Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), President Donald Trump again suggested that U.S. military action could be coming against Cuba as his administration has placed economic pressure on the communist-ruled island nation. U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Pope Army Airfield at Fort Bragg, N.C., on Feb. 13, 2026, on his way to Palm Beach, Fla., to spend the weekend. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images “I built this great military. I said, ‘You’ll never have to use it.’ ​But sometimes you have to use it. And Cuba is ​next by the way,” Trump said at the Future Investment Initiative summit in Miami Beach, Florida, on March 27. He then added: “But pretend I didn’t ‌say ⁠that. Pretend I didn’t.” After that, Trump said, “Cuba’s next.” DJT: “Cuba’s next, by the way, but pretend I didn’t say that, please.” pic.twitter.com/qcle0y75c6 — Bruce Snyder (@realBruceSnyder) March 27, 2026 The Trump administration has opened up negotiations with elements of Cuba’s leadership ​in recent weeks, and the president has …

Meghan’s Plan B to be put into action after Netflix shock | Royal | News

Meghan’s Plan B to be put into action after Netflix shock | Royal | News

Published by Sam Flores

Meghan Markle has been urged to return to acting as her and Prince Harry have been left reeling from the Netflix shock. The 44-year-old previously starred as Rachel Zane in US legal drama Suits, between 2011 and 2017. The couple previously signed a five-year deal with Netflix in 2020, with it later turning into a “first-look” deal last year. It has since been reported that Netflix are “done” with Meghan and Harry, with the streaming service left “exhausted” by the couple’s “perceived pattern of selling repackaged versions of the same story about their exit from royal life”. According to Meghan’s former co-star Eric Roberts – who is the older brother of Julia Roberts – the former actress should move on from her current path and make a return to acting. While attending a Gala earlier this month, Eric told the Daily Mail: “She will come back.” Eric’s casting director and manager wife Eliza, who was also at the event, added: “It is time. And Meghan needs to come back to work. I feel like her …

London protests see 25 arrested,18 over alleged Palestine Action links | UK | News

London protests see 25 arrested,18 over alleged Palestine Action links | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

The Metropolitan have arrested 25 people after what is believed to be “the biggest demonstration ever against the far right” in central London today. Of those arrested, 18 were detained for supporting Palestine Action, two for climbing the National Gallery’s columns and five for other reasons. Half a million people are said to have rallied together for the Together Alliance event, which was presented as a stand against the “politics of division.” Flag waving protestors carried placards saying: “No to racism, no to Trump”, and “Refugees welcome”. The demonstrators marched through the capital to Whitehall amid a heavy police presence, with officers lining the streets. Organisers of todays march said as many as 500,000 people had attended, although the Metropolitan Police estimated the figure to be closer to 50,000, adding precise figures were hard to determine due to the spread of the crowds. That demonstration – organised by right-wing activist Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon – was attended by between 110,000 and 150,000 people, while about 5,000 were involved in an anti-racism counter-demonstration. …

Locked gates and silenced prayers in Jerusalem demand immediate action

Locked gates and silenced prayers in Jerusalem demand immediate action

Published by Sam Flores

(RNS) — Recently, Muslims around the world celebrated Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a period of fasting, worship and spiritual rejuvenation. This week, Christians are preparing to enter the season leading to Easter, a time of reflection, worship and renewal in the Christian faith.  But instead of the prayer, joy and spiritual connection of this season, Christians and Muslims in Jerusalem are being met with locked gates and armed forces, as Israel has closed the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a dangerous escalation that has cast a pall over religious observances.   Israeli forces had already barred worshippers access to Al-Aqsa for Taraweeh prayers, the special nightly prayers offered during Ramadan. As the holy month was ending, they extended restrictions through the most sacred days of the month and beyond Eid.  In an unprecedented move, the authorities blocked off the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, revered by Christians worldwide as the place where, according to the traditional story, Jesus was laid …

Upgrade your content with DJI drones and action cameras for up to 35% off during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Upgrade your content with DJI drones and action cameras for up to 35% off during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Published by Jenni Sidey

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. Your friends, family, and social media followers demand high quality video and audio content. Right now is the time to invest in the gear to make that happen. DJI has discounts on drones, action cameras, and wireless microphones during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. The Mini 4K Fly More Combo drone is $309 (31 percent off), and the Osmo 360 action camera is $357 (35 percent off). Most of the Mini and Neo lineup is discounted, plus a few mics and gimbals. DJI Mini 4K Fly More Combo $309 (was $449) This is a fantastic deal for someone looking to get into drones. DJI The DJI Mini 4K Fly More Combo is $309.00, down 31 percent from $449.00. It’s DJI’s sub-250g drone with 4K video and extra batteries included — no FAA registration required, and you get extended flight time right out of the box. If …

Hong Kong Action Film Stars Joe Taslim

Hong Kong Action Film Stars Joe Taslim

Published by Daniella Wilson

Calling it now fight fans, we may have an all-time action classic on our hands. Lionsgate released the first official trailer for its upcoming Hong Kong action film The Furious, and the words brutal and intense will be seared on to your brain after watching it. Kenji Tanigaki‘s film is an amalgam of the very best of Asian action cinema and features Chinese actor Xie Miao (aka Mo Tse, who starred with Jet Li in The New Legend of Shaolin and My Father Is a Hero) and Indonesian star Joe Taslim (yes, the guy from The Raid films and also Sub-Zero in the Mortal Kombat movies). The cast also includes Indonesian action favorite Yayan Ruhian (another breakout star from Gareth Evans’ Raid films) and Thai actress Yanin Vismitananda (Europe Raiders, Triple Threat). Though The Furious is only Japan-born Tanigaki’s third outing as a director, the filmmaker is something of a legend in Hong Kong cinema having been the stunt co-ordinator or fight choreographer for films such as Flash Point, Hidden Man, Raging Fire and Twilight …

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 Review: Series Soars With Unexpected Turns, Pumped-Up Suspense and Fierce Action

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 Review: Series Soars With Unexpected Turns, Pumped-Up Suspense and Fierce Action

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When Daredevil: Born Again resurrected the Marvel hero on Disney Plus last year, one thing was clearly established: This series would be as ruthlessly violent as its Netflix predecessor. It’s delivered and then some, reintroducing Matt Murdock, Wilson Fisk and the grim themes that made the superhero crime drama so compelling. While the first season took time building its interconnected storylines up to its climax (and memorable finale), season 2 has an energetic momentum that allows the show to keep its clout and keep you on edge from the first episode to the very end.  Debuting Tuesday night on the streamer, it’s suspenseful, graphic and intelligent, with eight well-knit episodes playing out fluidly like a really long, really good movie.  Before the main credits start rolling in the first episode of the sophomore season of Daredevil: Born Again, a video from street reporter BB Urich (Genneya Walton) paints a picture of what’s happening in the city under Mayor Fisk/Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio). Remember when he declared martial law in last season’s finale? Well, it’s all good …