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Universities face financial crises due to declining enrollments linked to the Great Recession's birth rate drop. Syracuse University and others report missed enrollment targets and budget deficits, with small private liberal arts colleges, like Hampshire College, at risk of closure. Enrollment volatility is now a widespread challenge.

US gas prices fell below $4 per gallon for the first time since March, averaging $3.999, but remain 25% higher than last year. The drop follows easing crude oil costs and optimism over a potential US-Iran agreement, though prices are still higher than pre-conflict levels, affecting consumer spending and inflation.

The article discusses separatist movements such as Cascadia and Greater Idaho, referencing Ryan Griffiths' 2025 book analyzing threats of secession in the U.S. and why they are unlikely to succeed. Griffiths, a Syracuse University political scientist, notes that separatism is currently 'in the zeitgeist.'

President Trump announced the cancellation of planned strikes against Iran and claimed a peace deal is imminent, following conflicting statements about military action. He stated discussions with Iranian leadership have reached a critical stage, though challenges like rising gas prices and public skepticism persist.

Donald E. Newhouse, president of a major family-controlled publishing company and former AP board chairman, died at 96. He led Advance Publications' newspaper group into the internet age and served as president of the Star-Ledger in Newark.

Two police officers were shot and a third was injured in a standoff with a gunman in Syracuse, New York, who has been actively firing at police for over four hours. The incident started when police investigated a person injuring a dog with a machete. Nearby residents are being evacuated.

Hunter Biden praised California Gov. Gavin Newsom as the Democratic Party's 'greatest warrior' and mentioned potential 2028 candidates like Kentucky's Andy Beshear and Pennsylvania's Josh Shapiro. He criticized Democratic leadership and expressed disappointment in the party's current state, while also acknowledging his father's influence and criticizing the Trump family's impact on the nation.

Former President Joe Biden made an awkward onstage remark at Syracuse University during the unveiling of his portrait, comparing a Black trustee to Barack Obama. The incident sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some criticizing his age and others defending it as a joke. Biden later delivered a reflective speech on his legacy and commitment to democracy.

Former President Joe Biden made an awkward onstage remark at Syracuse University's portrait unveiling, jokingly comparing Black trustee Jeffrey M. Scruggs to Barack Obama. The incident sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some criticizing Biden's age-related gaffes and others defending the joke. Biden later delivered a reflective speech on democracy and his legacy.

Former President Joe Biden visited Syracuse University, his law school alma mater, for the unveiling of his portrait. During the event, Biden emphasized his lifelong commitment to democracy, addressing an audience of over 500 people.

Former President Joe Biden will deliver remarks at Syracuse University on Tuesday during the unveiling of his portrait. Biden graduated from Syracuse College of Law in 1968, five years before his first Senate election, and received an honorary degree from the institution.

A focus group conducted by Syracuse University, Engagious, and Sago criticized the Democratic Party using terms like 'weak,' 'spineless,' and 'floundering.' Margaret Talev, director of Syracuse University’s Democracy, Journalism & Citizenship Institute, discussed the language used by Democrats and voter expectations for primary candidates.