Day: October 19, 2024
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USAID Administrator Samantha Power Urges Action in Meeting with UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg on Yemen Detainees
USAID Administrator Samantha Power met with UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg to address the urgent need to resolve the unjustified Houthi detentions of UN, NGO, and diplomatic staff. Power emphasized the importance of securing the immediate, unconditional release of detainees facing fabricated espionage charges, which could lead to severe penalties, including the death…
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NY Governor Hochul Announces Free SUNY, CUNY, and Private College Applications for New York Students Starting October 21, 2024
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New York’s high school seniors will again benefit from waived application fees at SUNY, CUNY, and over 50 private colleges during College Application Month, from October 21 through mid-November. This initiative aims to reduce financial barriers to higher education and follows recent expansions in Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) eligibility.…