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A Strong Start to 2026: What Top-Performing ETFs Say About Market Trends

Several exchange-traded funds delivered strong gains in the opening weeks of 2026 as global events, shifting policy expectations, and sector-specific rallies influenced markets. Early ETF performance highlights how defense spending, safe-haven demand, and renewed interest in digital assets are shaping investor sentiment at the start of the year.

Student Loan Caps Poised to Slash Billions From U.S. University Tuition Revenue

New federal caps on graduate student loans could cost U.S. universities billions in tuition revenue by limiting how many students can afford advanced degrees. Researchers warn the policy may reduce enrollment, particularly in high-cost programs, as students struggle to replace federal aid with private financing.

How Student Loans Can Disappear From Your Credit Report and What It Means

Student loans can stay on credit reports far longer than many borrowers expect, with timelines that depend on whether a loan is active, paid off, or in default. As repayments resume nationwide, understanding how student debt is reported has become increasingly important for consumers navigating mortgages, car loans, and other credit decisions.

As the program returns, reserve budget eyed to prevent adult education hold off at Kilgore College

It’s officially coming back. Kilgore College’s adult education program is set to reopen after a brief pause, offering renewed opportunities for adult learners. 

Greater Philadelphia’s Martin Luther King Day highlights ‘Equity in Education’ this year

Books and education go hand in hand in this year’s celebration of Martin Luther King Day of Service.

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Forget the Monsoon Washout. New Mexico Is Set for a Weekend of Sunshine, Red Rocks and High-Desert Magic.

After days of monsoon storms and flash-flood warnings, New Mexico is drying out, with Sunday promising sunshine, cooler temperatures and spectacular high-desert scenery.

Man Dies in Albuquerque Shooting Outside Oasis Event Center, APD Investigating 

Albuquerque police are investigating the death of a man who was shot outside the Oasis Event Center in northwest Albuquerque on Saturday.

Record 254 Bears Killed After Roaming Into Towns as Drought Drives Desperate Animals From the Mountains, Making 2026 a Bad Year for Bears

New Mexico has already killed a record 254 black bears in human conflicts this year as drought and food shortages drive hungry animals into towns.

Healthy School Meals, Unhealthy Workload? Cafeteria Staff Sound the Alarm Over APS Cooking Rules

Albuquerque Public Schools' push for healthier, scratch-cooked meals is raising concerns among cafeteria workers who say the ambitious program could increase workloads and expose gaps in staffing, training and kitchen capacity.

El Niño Is Back — and It Could Soak New Mexico This Winter. But Don’t Get Too Comfortable.

After years of drier La Niña influences, a strengthening El Niño offers New Mexico hope for moisture relief — but also brings risks of extreme rain, flooding and unpredictable extremes in a warming climate.