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The Sunspot Solar Observatory in New Mexico has been closed for weeks after liquid mercury was discovered inside its main telescope facility. While officials say there is no public risk, the lack of details has revived public speculation, echoing a controversial 2018 shutdown that fueled online rumors.

The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled that so-called “home wrecker” lawsuits are incompatible with the state’s no-fault divorce system, effectively ending a legal practice once allowed in only a handful of US states.

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.

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

The New Federal Student Loan rules are bringing the most significant overhaul in decades, changing how much students and parents can borrow and restructuring repayment plans for millions of borrowers. This guide breaks down what’s changing, when it takes effect, and how to prepare for the new system.