The Dodgers’ best hitter through the first three series of the season isn’t a household name. He isn’t the face of any international ad campaigns or the headliner of any new Los Angeles murals. Until the Dodgers rolled out a backup-heavy lineup Sunday in their sweep-clinching win against the Nationals, he hadn’t even hit higher than sixth in the Dodgers’ batting order. Make no mistake, however, Andy Pages has steadied the Dodgers’ offense despite a slow start from its biggest stars. And on Monday he was named the National League player of the week. “I don’t want to talk about it, let’s just keep it going,” first baseman Freddie Freeman said with a smile this weekend. “But it’s been an incredible start that you can only dream of. Hopefully we’ll keep it at that and we won’t talk about it anymore than that and keep it going.” Can’t risk jinxing it. But Pages’ first nine games of the season have been incredible. He entered Monday tied for the most hits in the majors (16), matched by only the Marlins’ Xavier Edwards. He led the team in WAR (0. 9), and qualified Dodgers hitters in OPS (1. 294). Is manager Dave Roberts ready to pat himself on the back for making Pages his pick to click at the end of spring training? “Not yet,” Roberts said. “More of a sample, then I will. I really like his work. I trust his head. He’s very mature. He’s matured a lot over the last couple of years. He’s hungry. I just felt that he was due to take another step forward.” Fair enough, early April is prime overreaction season. But the foundation of his early success is rooted in plate discipline, which should have a lasting impact, even as he goes through the normal ups and downs of a season. “[The coaching staff] always told me that when you’re taking a lot of swings and you’re swinging at really bad pitches, outside the zone, it’s really hard to to make impact on balls in the zone, or have good approaches and good at-bats,” Pages said through an interpreter. “I saw that in myself but also they kind of pounded that in my head as well.” He’d spend 30 minutes to an hour most days in spring training dialing up the Trajekt pitching machine to test his sense of the strike zone. The Trajekt can be set to mimic actual MLB pitchers’ arsenals. So, looking for pitches with a lot of movement, he most often input reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes. Now that the season is underway, Pages will start with Skenes and then turn to that day’s starting pitcher. “I think the swing is the same,” Pages said. “I just took notice that last year when I went on my bad runs, I just saw I was undisciplined at the plate, taking bad swings, and that tended to let in negative thoughts and being able to go in that bad headspace.” His chase rate has dropped from 33. 2% last season to 27. 6 % entering Monday. Shortstop Mookie Betts’ oblique injury over the weekend raised the question, could Pages move up in the batting order as Roberts reimagines the top of the lineup? “Do I feel comfortable with him hitting in the 3?” Roberts said of Pages. “Absolutely.” There are, however, other considerations. How would moving him up that high affect the rest of the order? Would opposing pitchers attack him differently? “There’s a tax on a starting pitcher to go 1 through 6 to then get to the seventh or eighth hitter which to his credit he has taken advantage of,” Roberts said. “But if you look at the at-bats separately, he’s taking really good at-bats and he’s spoiling pitches, taking pitches that he needs to. I do think where his swing is at, where his head is at will translate anywhere in the order.” In the first game of a World Series rematch against the Blue Jays, Pages hit sixth.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-04-06/dodgers-andy-pages-hot-start-nl-player-of-the-week
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Rideshares to and from LAX could get more expensive under new proposal
At the top of the list of things people don’t like about LAX are the traffic in and out of the airport and the high cost of rideshares. Now, airport officials are proposing a plan they hope will ease one of those problems while increasing the other.
On Tuesday morning, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) board members are expected to vote on whether to increase the access fees for private transportation companies that ferry travelers to and from Los Angeles International Airport. This includes rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft, along with taxi and limousine services.
The proposal aims to encourage riders to use the yet-to-open Automated People Mover, also known as Skylink, and reduce vehicle traffic around the terminals.
### Travelers React to Proposed Fee Increase
Travelers at the airport Monday who heard about the vote were incredulous.
“We expect rides to be expensive like in every city but for it to go up even more is kind of crazy,” said Jordan Conway, who was catching a ride into the city after arriving from Nashville with his friend for their annual trip to Southern California. Their ride from the airport was projected to cost about $80.
Currently, rideshare companies including Uber and Lyft pay $4 to access the airport for pickups and drop-offs. Under the proposed plan, the fee would rise to $12 to access the airport’s central terminal area, and $6 for picking up and dropping off at Skylink.
The increases would also apply to black car, taxi, and limousine drivers, who currently pay nothing to drop off passengers curbside at the airport.
### Uber Pushes Back
Uber has begun reaching out to its customer base to rally opposition to the plan. In an email sent Monday, Uber stated, “LAX is pushing through a proposal that would more than double the fees you pay to get picked up or dropped off by rideshare.”
LAWA officials told The Times there is room to reconsider when the new fees would be implemented, possibly postponing until after the long-delayed Automated People Mover actually opens.
### Delay and Details on the Automated People Mover
The train, originally slated to open in 2023, has faced significant delays due to disputes between the airport and contractor LAX Integrated Express Solutions involving timeline, compensation, and production issues.
David Reich, deputy executive director for mobility strategy at Los Angeles World Airports, said the people mover is now scheduled to open in early summer. It’s anticipated to run 24/7 in four-car sets, two minutes apart during peak hours, accommodating up to 200 passengers per train.
LAWA estimates the train will move 85 million passengers per year.
“By distributing traffic amongst multiple locations rather than funneling it all into the central terminal area, we can reduce gridlock, improve safety, and give passengers better options on how to get to LAX,” Reich said.
“It’s just not sustainable anymore for all the vehicles — 80,000 to 100,000 a day — to come into that very limited curb front.”
### Fee Increase Justified by Market Rates
The proposed access fee increase would be the first at LAX in 10 years, according to airport officials. Fees at LAX have traditionally been below other major travel hubs, including Boston, Seattle, and San Francisco International Airports, where rideshare companies are charged $6 for access.
“We’ve made all these investments, so it makes sense now to look at getting those fees on par with the market rate for access,” Reich explained.
How companies decide to navigate the additional cost, or whether to pass it on to customers, remains up to them. This could affect how some people move around the city.
### Impact on Travelers
Brandon Bailey, who flew into LAX from Texas on Monday morning, told The Times the potential increase will leave a hole in his travel budget.
“It’ll definitely affect my travels, I come in every month for work,” Bailey said. “I’m just going to pay it, but I’m paying more today than I ever have.” His Uber ride from the airport to his destination was priced at $58.
Along with increasing the access fees, the board is also discussing a limit on rideshare pickups: allowing only 30% of pickups at the central terminal area within the airport horseshoe, with the remaining 70% at Skylink. For passenger drop-offs, the percentages would be reversed, Reich said.
The current proposal allows the board to increase the fees 30 days after the vote, but implementation may be delayed until the people mover is operational, Reich added.
### Political Response and Public Criticism
On Monday afternoon, seven state Assembly members and two state senators issued a statement calling on the board to delay the vote. They echoed Uber’s criticism that the public did not have enough time to consider the proposal or understand the reasoning behind it.
“At a time when Californians face a persistent affordability crisis, we should carefully consider policies that increase transportation costs or make work opportunities connected to the airport more difficult to access,” the statement said.
However, LAWA maintains they have been studying how to implement policies around Skylink since 2020. Reich said, “In earnest, we started talking about plans, both publicly to our board and directly to Uber and Lyft and other companies, since at least 2023.”
### Expert Takes: Rising Costs and Travel Hacks
John E. DiScala, creator of the travel tips and deals website Johnny Jet, said the proposal comes at a difficult time as gas prices are also rising.
DiScala noted he doesn’t know if Uber or Lyft passing the fee increase on to customers will change traveler behavior. But the overall rising costs for gas and other essentials are adding up.
So much so, he said, that his neighbor recently asked for a ride to LAX to avoid paying for a rideshare.
One possible effect could be on hotel shuttles to the airport — a trick DiScala uses when traveling alone. He predicts hotels may crack down on shuttle riders who are not staying at their facilities.
Instead, people might start asking friends who live near the airport for rides.
“There is a saying that you know someone loves you if they pick you up at LAX,” he said.
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This proposal reflects the ongoing balancing act at LAX between improving infrastructure and managing the costs and convenience for travelers and transportation providers alike. As the vote approaches, many eyes will be on how the changes could reshape travel to and from one of the nation’s busiest airports.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-03-09/rideshares-to-from-lax-could-get-more-expensive-under-new-proposal
“Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” guests for March 1, 2026
Here are the guests for Sunday, March 1, on *Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan*:
– Chris Murphy of Connecticut
– Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio
– Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams
The program will also feature a panel discussion with:
– Gen. Frank McKenzie, former commander of U.S. Central Command
– David Albright, president of the Institute for Science and International Security
– Karim Sadjadpour, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Additionally, there will be a look at new CBS News polling with Anthony Salvanto, CBS News’ executive director of elections and surveys.
*Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan* airs at 12:30 p.m. ET on Sundays and streams on Paramount+ and CBSNews.com.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/face-the-nation-guests-march-1-2026/
What the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down tariffs means for L.A.’s trade-dependent economy
The Supreme Court’s decision Friday to strike down the majority of tariffs imposed by President Trump could provide some relief to L. A.’s trade-reliant economy but only if they are not reimposed again through other means. The court’s 6-3 ruling that Trump didn’t have the authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act rolled back levies that have upended international trade. “We’ve seen that the tariffs have a significant impact on our supply chain, on our manufacturers and especially on our port logistics and trade sector,” said Stephen Cheung, chief executive of the nonprofit Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. “I think this decision will have a significant impact on the Los Angeles economy. However, it’s going to take a long time to unravel, so we’ll see specifically how everything is going to pan out,” he said. The tariffs dealt a blow to a large swath of businesses in Southern California and across the state, including farmers, automakers, home builders, tech companies and apparel retailers. MGA Entertainment, the Chatsworth maker of Bratz dolls, said a little more than half of its products are made in China, while hardware and lumber seller Anawalt in Malibu said the majority of its lumber comes from Canada and nearly all of its steel products are made in China. During a news conference Friday following the decision, Trump said that under other legal authorities he will impose a 10% global tariff and pursue additional levies, including a possible 30% tariff on foreign cars. “The Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs is deeply disappointing, and I’m ashamed of certain members of the court absolutely ashamed,” Trump said. “They’re very unpatriotic and disloyal to our Constitution.” Friday’s high-court decision affects up to $170 billion in tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977, including 10% to 50% duties and penalties on China, Canada and Mexico. Whether importers who paid the tax can seek refunds was left to a lower court to decide. It’s estimated some $100 billion in tariffs were not affected by the decision. The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach which handle nearly a third of the nation’s containerized cargo and are the primary trade gateway to Asia saw a surge of traffic the first half of last year as importers sought to get ahead of the tariffs, largely imposed in April. However, traffic tailed off the second half of the year, with the L. A. port expecting a single-digit decline in volume this year before Friday’s decision. The twin facilities form the largest ports complex in North America, supporting more than 200, 000 jobs and contributing $28 billion to the regional economy in 2022, according to a California Center for Jobs & the Economy report. The uncertainty surrounding the tariffs derives from the complexity of the tariffs themselves as well as the other legal options Trump has to impose them again. Mike Jacob, president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Assn., which represents ocean carriers, marine terminal operators and others in the industry, said the tendency is to think of the tariffs as uniform. “It was different rates for different countries. That was compounded by different rates for different commodities. And there’s a lot of changes that have occurred with specific commodities,” he said. “So it’s almost impossible to take a broad brush and say, here’s what we expect to happen except to say that it’s still a pretty unsettled space.” In seeking to impose a 10% global tariff, Trump would be relying on a provision of the Trade Act of 1974, while his ability to pursue additional levies would rely on other sections of that act and another law. Economist Jock O’Connell, international trade advisor at L. A.’s Beacon Economics, said that Trump may have authority to impose the 10% global tariffs, but additional levies would involve trade authorities. “That would be a cumbersome process. The tariffs have to be more specifically framed and the subject of an investigation,” he said. Also complicating the process are trade deals the U. S. has been negotiating with foreign countries based on the tariffs. O’Connell expects they will seek to renegotiate them. “They’re likely to come back to the table and say, ‘Well, you don’t have the authority to impose these,’” he said. Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, said importers are facing tough decisions right now, given that any ocean carrier leaving an Asian port today would not be subject to the tariffs that were struck down. “That executive is asking: ‘Are my commodities now exempt from this tariff?’ If the answer is yes, ‘Can I buy more of that product and get it shipped while there are no tariffs?’” he said. Those decisions would revolve around such factors as the availability of space on the vessel and local warehouses, as well as trucking services, he said. Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, said the decision should be good news for the larger U. S. economy and businesses on the “front line” of the trade wars, such as transportation, distribution, agriculture and retail. “If the president lets the Supreme Court decision stand and doesn’t try to replace the tariffs, that’s a plus for the economy but that’s not what’s going to happen,” he said.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-02-20/what-supreme-courts-decision-to-strike-down-tariffs-means-for-l-a-s-trade-dependent-economy
CBS’s Bari Weiss pulls out of UCLA lecture
UCLA has canceled an upcoming lecture featuring CBS News chief Bari Weiss. Weiss was scheduled to give the annual Daniel Pearl Memorial lecture on Feb. 27, about “The Future of Journalism.” But according to the university, the program will not move forward as scheduled, after Weiss’ team withdrew from the event. A source familiar with the UCLA program said the lecture was canceled due to security concerns from Weiss, despite the public university offering to obtain additional security for the event, the source said. The Daniel Pearl Memorial lecture series honors the late journalist and is considered the capstone of the university’s Burkle Center for International Relations. Previous speakers include journalists Jake Tapper, Anderson Cooper and Bob Woodward. According to the source, several employees at both the Burkle Center and the International Institute expressed opposition to Weiss speaking on campus. The university was also expecting a large number of students to protest the event. Neither Weiss nor CBS immediately responded to a request for comment. Weiss founded the media company, The Free Press, which was purchased in October by Paramount, CBS’ parent company. Following the $150 million purchase, Weiss was installed as editor-in-chief of CBS News. Two months after taking on the new role, Weiss made the widely panned decision to pull a “60 Minutes” episode that examined the alleged abuse of deportees sent from the U. S. to an El Salvador prison. The decision earned Weiss heavy criticism and accusations that the move was politically motivated.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-02-18/cbss-bari-weiss-pulls-out-of-ucla-lecture
Four new astronauts arrive at the ISS to replace NASA’s evacuated crew
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday’s arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns. SpaceX delivered the U. S., French and Russian astronauts a day after launching them from Cape Canaveral. Last month’s medical evacuation was NASA’s first in 65 years of human spaceflight. One of four astronauts launched by SpaceX last summer suffered what officials described as a serious health issue, prompting their hasty return. That left only three crew members to keep the place running one American and two Russians prompting NASA to pause spacewalks and trim research. Moving in for eight to nine months are NASA’s Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, France’s Sophie Adenot and Russia’s Andrei Fedyaev. Meir, a marine biologist, and Fedyaev, a former military pilot, have lived up there before. During her first station visit in 2019, Meir took part in the first all-female spacewalk. Adenot, a military helicopter pilot, is only the second French woman to fly in space. Hathaway is a captain in the U. S. Navy. NASA has refused to divulge the identity of the astronaut who fell ill in orbit on Jan. 7 or explain what happened, citing medical privacy. The ailing astronaut and three others returned to Earth more than a month sooner than planned. They spent their first night back on Earth at the hospital before returning to Houston. The space agency said it did not alter its preflight medical checks for their replacements. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/new-astronauts-arrive-international-space-station-replace-nasas-130177190
JetBlue lounge at Logan Airport will make its debut this summer
A long-awaited JetBlue airport lounge is finally coming to Boston later this year. The lounge, known as BlueHouse BOS, will be located in Terminal C of Logan International Airport near gate C23, a JetBlue spokesperson told Boston.com.
The lounge was first announced in September 2024, alongside a similar lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, which opened in December 2025. The Logan lounge will feature residential amenities like its JFK counterpart but will be “uniquely Boston” in its art, design, food options, and experiences, according to the spokesperson.
Scheduled to open this summer, more details about the unique Boston experiences offered at BlueHouse BOS will be released closer to the launch date.
JetBlue is Logan Airport’s largest carrier, and the Boston lounge will be nearly 40 percent larger than the New York location, measuring 11,000 square feet compared to 8,000 square feet in JFK.
The airline has noted that the new lounges are designed to meet a growing demand for premium travel options. “Customers have asked for a JetBlue lounge for years and we can’t wait to unveil our take in New York and Boston,” said Marty St. George, president of JetBlue, in a 2024 statement.
He added, “Lounges have become an essential offering for the growing numbers of customers seeking premium experiences, and JetBlue’s lounges will further boost the value of our TrueBlue loyalty program as we expand our portfolio of JetBlue credit cards.”
Passengers visiting BlueHouse BOS will be able to relax with complimentary food and beverages, along with a full-service bar. The lounge will also offer plenty of seating areas, including private workspaces equipped with free WiFi, providing a comfortable environment for both relaxation and productivity.
https://www.boston.com/travel/travel/2026/02/11/jetblue-lounge-logan-airport-will-make-its-debut-this-summer/
Oscar Short Films Shortlists Include Pics Supported By Emma Thompson, Domhnall Gleeson, Jennifer Lewis, Miriam Margoyles and Zar Amir
The 2026 Oscars shortlist was revealed Tuesday, and the Live Action Shorts and Animated Short categories showcase a taste for the fantastical, the existential, and the courage it takes to face great fear. Each short uniquely highlights the endurance of the human spirit when confronted with prejudice, trauma, or supernatural elements beyond themselves.
### Notable Shorts on the 2026 Oscars Shortlist
Among the 15 dedicated shortlist slots, several standout films have made their mark.
#### A Friend of Dorothy
Lee Knight’s *A Friend of Dorothy* centers on an unlikely duo: JJ (Alistair Nwachukwu), a queer high schooler with a hidden talent for theater, and Dorothy (Miriam Margolyes), an older woman seeking companionship as she faces illness. Together, they strike up an endearing and mutually beneficial friendship. Produced by Stephen Daldry and Sonia Friedman, the short has garnered multiple awards at various festivals, including Indie Shorts Awards Cannes, HollyShorts London and Los Angeles, and OUTshine Film Festival.
#### The Quinta’s Ghost
A dose of existential storytelling arrives from Spain and Ireland in James A. Castillo’s *The Quinta’s Ghost*. This gothic-inspired animation offers a haunting glimpse into the final years of Spanish painter Francisco de Goya, tormented by demons from his past that he tries to exorcise through dark paintings on his villa’s walls. The film has won two Méliès d’Argent awards at the Sitges Film Festival and Best Art Direction at the Almería International Film Festival.
#### Retirement Plan
Director John Kelly’s *Retirement Plan* blends humor with reflections on mortality. The seven-minute short follows Ray (Domhnall Gleeson), a man approaching retirement who daydreams about the things he wants to accomplish—cleaning off his desktop, attending an orgy, and catching up on a decade’s worth of unread books. The film has earned the Grand Jury Award and Audience Award at SXSW, along with prizes from the Palm Springs International ShortFest, Indy Shorts International Film Festival, and Newport Beach Film Festival.
#### Éiru, The Girl Who Cried Pearls & The Pearl Comb
Bringing mysticism and folklore to the shortlist are several animated shorts:
– *Éiru* by Giovanna Ferrari is a uniquely 2D animated tale inspired by ancient Celtic folklore. It follows a brave young female warrior on a quest to save her village from drought.
– *The Girl Who Cried Pearls* by Maciek Szczerbowski and Chris Lavis is a morality fable questioning whether even the purest hearts remain safe from corruption in the pursuit of love and social standing.
– *The Pearl Comb* by Ali Cook tells the story of a humble medicine woman in late 1800s Cornwall. When her divine powers attract suspicion, the mysterious source of her healing is at risk of exposure.
### Realism, Humor, and Social Commentary
The shortlist also features shorts grounded in varying degrees of reality, exploring natural human rhythms, the passion of desire, and the effects of untreated mental health crises.
#### Jane Austen’s Period Drama
Praised by Dame Emma Thompson, *Jane Austen’s Period Drama*, directed by Julia Aks and Steve Pinder, is a laugh-out-loud Regency-era comedy. The film follows Ms. Estrogenia (Aks) who unexpectedly gets her period during a marriage proposal. Her suitor, Mr. Dickley (Ta’imua), mistakes the blood for a grievous wound, leading to a series of comical—yet meaningful—moments that challenge the stigma around menstruation. Thompson, who serves as the film’s Executive Menstrual Advisor, called it a “bravely, revolutionarily funny thing to do” in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. The short has won awards at HollyShorts Comedy Film Festival, Aspen Shortsfest, and Indy Shorts International Film Festival.
#### Two People Exchanging Saliva
Set in a dystopian black-and-white world crafted by Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata, *Two People Exchanging Saliva* imagines a society where people pay for goods with bodily harm, and kissing is punishable by death. Two women (Zar Amir and Luàna Bajrami) navigate their mutual attraction while avoiding an oppressive regime. It won Best Drama Short at Out on Film in Atlanta, as well as the Canal+ and Audience Awards at the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival.
#### Ado
Sam Henderson’s *Ado* addresses escalating gun violence through the lens of an overworked, underpaid teacher (Jennifer Lewis). While rehearsing *Much Ado About Nothing* with her young class, a disgruntled former student bursts in with a gun. The emotionally stirring short won awards at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, BronzeLens Film Festival Atlanta, and Cleveland International Film Festival.
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These films represent just a few highlights from this year’s well-deserved shortlist contenders.
### What’s Next?
– **Nomination voting** opens January 12 and closes January 16.
– The final five nominees in both the Live Action Shorts and Animated Shorts categories will be announced during the Oscars nominations telecast on January 22.
– The **98th Academy Awards ceremony** will air on March 15, 2026.
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### Full List of 2026 Oscars Shortlist Nominees
**Animated Shorts:**
– Autokar
– Butterfly
– Cardboard
– Éiru
– Forevergreen
– The Girl Who Cried Pearls
– Hurikán
– I Died in Irpin
– The Night Boots
– Playing God
– The Quinta’s Ghost
– Retirement Plan
– The Shyness of Trees
– Snow Bear
– The Three Sisters
**Live Action Shorts:**
– Ado
– Amarela
– Beyond Silence
– The Boy with White Skin
– Butcher’s Stain
– Butterfly on a Wheel
– Dad’s Not Home
– Extremist
– A Friend of Dorothy
– Jane Austen’s Period Drama
– Pantyhose
– The Pearl Comb
– Rock, Paper, Scissors
– The Singers
– Two People Exchanging Saliva
Stay tuned as these incredible stories vie for one of cinema’s most prestigious honors.
https://deadline.com/2025/12/oscar-short-films-shortlists-live-action-short-animated-short-1236650376/
National Guards suspected shooter Rahmanullah Lakanwal’s naked photo goes viral; Afghan national reportedly overstayed his visa after entering US under Biden administration
Economic Times ^ | November 26, 2025 | Mukesh Thapliyal Posted on by Morgana Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who reportedly entered the US in 2021 under then-President Joe Biden’s ‘Operation Allies Welcome’ and later overstayed his visa, has become the focus of a possible act of international terrorism. A viral photo shows him almost naked as first responders load him into an ambulance after the attack. Investigators say he allegedly ambushed two National Guard members near the White House. The shooting left both guards critically injured, and with the motive still unknown, Lakanwal’s background and actions have drawn intense public and political scrutiny. 1 posted on by Morgana To: Morgana I’d like to think our guys stripped his clothes off for the purpose of public humiliation. 2 posted on by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?) Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by.
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Why is UA enrollment down?
Boasting palm trees, year-round desert heat and world-class research initiatives, the University of Arizona has been sought out by out-of-state, in-state and international students alike. However, the UA has witnessed a significant decrease in enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year due to a variety of factors. In 2024, UA said there were 56, 544 students, with 45, 025 being undergraduates and 11, 519 being graduate students. “Total enrollment is 54, 384, including 43, 294 undergraduates and 11, 090 graduate students,” the UA said in a statement this year. Each category experienced a noticeable decline. International students under the Trump Administration Universities across the country have faced a decrease in enrollment, largely due to the lack of international students coming to the United States under the Trump Administration. “Arizona International enrollment declined slightly to about 3, 309 students following a challenging year for students unable to obtain U. S. visas,” the UA said in this year’s fall census. President Donald Trump has issued multiple executive orders, such as Executive Order No. 14161 titled Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats. This order has significantly expanded the screening and vetting process that international students have to undergo to study in the US. Many students now struggle to obtain student visas, as the administration is delaying and reworking the interview process. Additionally, students have difficulty obtaining appointments at embassies and consulates. Following E. O. 14161, Trump issued a presidential proclamation restricting and limiting the entry of people from 12 countries and partially restricting the entry of people from seven more nations. Additionally, the administration is working to crack down on the duration of these visas, strictly limiting them to 4 years. This requires students to reapply for new visas in order to complete longer programs and comes with yet another wave of uncertainty. Along with the obstacles of simply obtaining a student visa, many international students are discouraged from coming to the United States with the growing risks of deportation even after arrival. This is in light of reports of many students and faculty across the country having their visas revoked for minor offenses. UA budgetary concerns International students and out-of-state students attending UA and other institutions often pay full or increased tuition. Therefore, this lack of international enrollment may contribute to increased budgetary issues for the UA and other universities across the country. It was recently announced that UA’s budget was officially balanced after experiencing a $177 million deficit in 2023. The process of balancing this budget significantly impacted the amount of merit-based aid that was offered to out-of-state students in this past admissions cycle. “Arizona residents make up 62. 5% of the first-year class, up from 52. 7% in 2024,” UA enrollment said in this year’s census. In 2023, UA’s financial action plan also outlined actions implemented in order to address the shortfall, one of these actions being to “rebalance undergraduate non-resident merit aid for new students and eliminate the tuition guarantee in fall 2025 for new students.” New admissions process “The first-year class includes 7, 506 students, returning to traditional enrollment levels after record cohorts between 2022 and 2024,” UA enrollment said this fall. The UA’s record-breaking class was made up of 9, 314 first-year students in 2024, with 52. 7% being in-state, 44% being out-of-state and 3. 3% being international students. The university reported it will not have a rolling admissions process for the upcoming 2025-2026 admissions cycle. This is the first year the university has not practiced rolling admissions and this could potentially impact the coming enrollment trends. UA’s new Early Action admission deadline encourages prospective students to apply before Nov. 1 to be considered for priority admission, merit-based scholarships and admission to W. A. Franke Honors College.
https://wildcat.arizona.edu/162941/news/why-is-ua-enrollment-down/