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A university inEnglandfaces a "real risk" ofclosure due to insolvencyfor the first time, a situation MPs have warned could be "catastrophic" for students, staff, and local communities.

TheEducation Committeesaid the government has no clear strategy for universities facing insolvency as higher education institutions battle a “financial crisis”.

In a new report on higher education funding, the committee also raised concerns that current immigration policies could negatively impact the number of international students, whose fees are a crucial revenue stream for institutions.

TheOffice for Students(OfS),England's higher education regulator, informed cross-party MPs that it fears 24 providers are at risk of insolvency and closure within the 12 months from last November. It also said 45 per cent of higher education providers could be facing a deficit for 2025/26.

Among the 24 institutions identified as being at risk, seven serve more than 3,000 students each.

“The higher education sector inEnglandis facing a financial crisis that now poses a real risk of institutional insolvency,” the committee said.

“We heard compelling evidence that, without urgent and coordinated action, there is a clear possibility of a university closing.”

It added: “While no university has ever closed in England due to insolvency, the risk is clear.

“It could have a catastrophic impact, not only on the students and staff connected with the institution, but on the wider local economy and community.”

The committee said there is currently “no clearly understood protocol for how the Government might respond to a situation of a provider at risk of imminent insolvency”, calling it “a very serious problem”.

MPs recommended the Government establish an early warning system which should set out plans for protecting students, staff and the wider community in the event of insolvency and provide a range of options on what providers can do, including restructuring, merging with another institution, direct financial support or orderly exit.

They also called on the Government to legislate to ensure insolvent institutions can continue to operate to avoid an institution having to be liquidated immediately.

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The committee found student protection plans, which should ensure students can continue and complete their studies or be compensated if a course, campus or institution closes, are “inadequate” and said the OfS must strengthen them.

The report also said the Home Office plays a “significant, even preeminent role in the financial health of the higher education sector” as international students are “heavily affected” by changes in immigration rules.

“The financial pressures on the higher education sector have driven the sector’s reliance on international students,” MPs said.

“This reliance has been directly driven by decisions of the Government.

“Immigration policies have a very significant effect on the higher education sector, and the Government must consider the consequences of its decisions in a joined-up way.

“If the aim is to have fewer international students, the Government must set out how it will support the financial sustainability of higher education institutions.”

In figures published in January, the number of international undergraduate students who accepted a university place through Ucas increased 6.8 per cent in 2025 to 74,660 after falling slightly the year before.

Data published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency in the same month showed the total number of international students starting postgraduate degrees in the UK in 2024 fell 8 per cent from the previous year.

The Education Committee also heard “strong opposition” to the International Student Levy from the sector and is urging the Government to take on board concerns.

Universities are preparing for the introduction of the levy, which will see them charged £925 per student each year from 2028/29.

ADepartment for Educationspokesperson said: “We have taken action to put the sector on a secure financial footing, including raising the maximum cap on tuition fees annually and refocusing the Office for Students to support universities’ financial stability.

“Through our ambitious reforms announced in the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, we will restore universities as engines of growth, aspiration and opportunity.

“We will carefully consider the thoughtful recommendations in the Committee’s report and respond in due course.”

GIBRALTAR – Jefferson’s track and field team didn’t plan to compete in the Metro Classic.

Several of the boys convinced coach Josh Ludwick they should attend in hopes of recording state-qualifying times.

The Bears wound up breaking two school records in relays and getting one of those relays through to state during the meet at Gibraltar Carlson on Saturday, May 9.

“Ended up work out for us,” Ludwick said. “We had maybe half the team out there.”

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One of the normal runners on the 1,600 relay was unable to make it because he had to work.

Zane Knezevich replaced him and combined with Maddex Shotwell, Josh Hargreaves and Orion Galloway to win with a school-record and state-qualifying time of 3:23.42.

The previous record was set in 2021.

The 400 relay of Grant Hakeos, Alex Brown, Zy'Rell Henley and Drake Jones wiped an even older record off the books with a time of :44.20. That quartet finished third and just missed a state-qualifying time. That record was set in 1988.

St. Mary Catholic Central’s foursome of Lucas Rafko, Gavin Swartout, Vince Harris and Brady Reinhardt won that race in :43.07.

SMCC also finished first in the 800 relay with Reinhardt, Carson Welker, Easton Kwiatkowski and Harris.

Luke Dulecki of New Boston Huron won the 800 with a personal-best time of 2:00.06 and SMCC’s Christian Craanen was the 1,600-meter champ with a personal-best 4:25.24.

Gibraltar Carlson’s Sam Przytula topped both throwing events and teammate Zachary Peterson ruled the high jump.

Huron’s Cameron Crane soared over the rest of the field in the pole vault.

Carlson scored 88 points to take runner-up honors in the team standings. SMCC (58) was third.

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Flat Rock’s Breanna Sexton won the shot-put and Olivia Beaudrie of SMCC took first in the high jump.

SATURDAY’S TOP PERFORMERS

Carson Weeman, Ida: Stroked a two-run triple, scored a run and pitched a perfect sixth inning during an 11-0 whitewash of Hudson. Carter Derian gave up just three hits over the first five innings and Cam Riggs, Jacob Towne and Owen Snyder logged two hits each for the 17-6 Blue Streaks.

Drake Ferris, Airport: Went 3-for-3 to spark a 6-1 victory over Wyandotte Roosevelt. The Jets got seven of their 11 hits from the bottom three hitters in the lineup as Wally Sisler and Colton Alston added two each. Carter Sell, Brady Harrison and Brenden Smith combined for a 3-hitter.

Jordan Godfrey and Alex Beaudrie, Flat Rock: Drove in three runs apiece as the Rams rallied from an 11-4 deficit to pull out a 15-14 win over Plymouth Christian. David Riddle and Breyden Sutherby drove in four runs each in the second game, but the Rams fell 12-10. Riddle hit a home run.

Dayton Miller and Ryan Fisher, New Boston Huron: Allowed a total of three hits as Huron swept Detroit Western 5-1 and 10-2. Offensive standouts were Cash Moczdlowsky, Max Morse and Owen DeLano.

Grant Potcova, SMCC: Logged three hits in a 19-16 win over Whiteford and pitched well in relief during a 12-4 loss to Brooklyn Columbia Centra. Lukas Linzell hit a grand slam against Whiteford and Charlie Leach racked up two hits.

Cam Fairchild, Dundee: Went 2-for-3 while driving in three runs and scoring four during an 11-7 victory over Milan. Wyatt Hickey delivered three hits and Angelo Graves drove in four runs. Milan won the first game 5-4 as Cam Dessellier went 2-for-2 and drove in two runs.

Addison Skinner, Gibraltar Carlson: Scattered five hits and did not give up an earned run in a 4-1 win over Whiteford. Kennedy Warren went 2-for-3 and drove in two runs to lead the offense. Skinner and Averie Gendron logged two hits each as Carlson lost its second game 10-4 to South Lyon East. Ava Steven went 2-for-3 against Carlson for Whiteford, which also fell 12-1 to South Lyon East.

Alli Schrader, Ida: Went 2-for-3 in a 6-5 win over Clay. Alex Haws and Adisyn Swiderski drove in two runs each.

Maeve Westerlund, Monroe: Tossed a shutout as Monroe beat Plymouth 6-0 in the first game of a doubleheader. The Trojans los the second game 8-1.

Abby Marek, Dundee: Went 2-for-3 during a 13-3 loss to Erie Mason.

GIRLS TENNIS

Kelsey Brubaker, Milan: Was the runner-up at No. 1 singles at the Huron League Tournament. Milan finished second in three doubles flights with Alaina Brubaker-Annika Koch, Ava Thornton-Charlotte Finch and Evelyn Gill-Dakota Ludwig.

This article originally appeared on The Monroe News:Last-second scheduling produces two school records for Jefferson boys

Kevin Hart can dish it out.

Tonight, we'll find out if he can take it.

A little more than two years after the Roast of Tom Brady, Netflix is holding its second roast. This time, Kevin Hart is the man of the hour.

Philadelphia's favorite comedian, Hart will get taken to task by some of his best friends. Here's everything you need to know about the next roast, the Roast of Kevin Hart.

When is the Roast of Kevin Hart?

The Roast of Kevin Hart is Sunday, May 10.

What time is the Roast of Kevin Hart?

The Roast of Kevin Hart will start at 8 p.m. EST.

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Where is the Roast of Kevin Hart?

The Roast of Kevin Hart will be at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

Who is hosting the Roast of Kevin Hart?

Shane Gillis is hosting the Roast of Kevin Hart.

How long is the Roast of Kevin Hart?

The roast is expected to last three hours.

Where to watch Roast of Kevin Hart

The roast will air live on Netflix.

Roast of Kevin Hart cast

So far, we know very little about who will be doing the roasting. Gillis will be there, Hart will be there, and Jeff Ross will be there. Other than that, the guest list is top secret.

It wouldn't be shocking to see Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Could Will Ferrell show up? What about his Philly friend Will Smith? These are all pure guesses, but could be logical ones.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press:Where is the Roast of Kevin Hart? When is the roast of kevin hart on

If you're trying to do your grocery shopping, you might have to actually leave your house.

At least right now, because users are reporting problems with Instacart.

According to Downdetector, there were more than 200 reports of problems using the online grocery marketplace just after 11 a.m. on Mother's Day.

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The problems are pretty spread out too, with the two biggest concerns for shoppers are using the app, where about half of the complaints are coming in about, and using the app, where more than 40 percent of the issues are happening.

There is no timetable for when the issues will be resolved, but it just popped up, so there's no reason to think it will be a sustained outage yet. But something to know if you're having problems logging on to do your shopping.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press:Instacart is down; Instacart outage reported on Downdetector

As a gospel choir sang at the front of the Summer Grove Baptist Church sanctuary,mourners ushered downa pathway of open caskets for the viewing of theEternal Eight.

Theeight children tragically murdered on April 19were celebrated during a two-hourfuneral service, followed by a horse-drawn carriage arrival to the burial site at Forest Park West Cemetery on Saturday, May 9.

During the funeral services, dignitaries and religious leaders from across the United States showed up to honor the lives of Jayla Elkins, Shayla Elkins, Kayla Pugh, Layla Pugh, Markaydon Pugh, Sariahh Snow, Khedarrion Snow and Braylon Snow.

Gospel recording artists such as Lady Kim Burrell and Kirisma Evans honored the victims through song and word.

"We are not just here to spectate, be a part of a story. No, we are here for you," Burrell said. "I came from another state because I care. I want this family to know that God is real."

She continued by stating, "He is the God that makes decision like these, that makes us walk away scratching our heads, but he is a God that doesn't have to give us all the clues. Just know he makes no mistake."

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux said the absence of these children has been deeply felt by the community, from teachers to classmates to neighbors.

"The community, bound together by love, now grieves together, holding tightly to the beauty these children brought into the world," Arceneaux said. "Their lives, though far too brief, were deeply meaningful, and their lives continue to shine in ways, both seen and unseen."

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Councilwoman Tabitha Taylor said, "The Eternal Eight will never be forgotten in the City of Shreveport."

Caddo Parish made a resolution, and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order that the U.S. and Louisiana State flags will fly at half-staff for the next 8 days.

This days are in honor of the Eternal Eight:

• Saturday, May 9 – Jayla Elkins, 3

• Sunday, May 10 – Shayla Elkins, 5

• Monday, May 11 – Kayla Pugh, 6

• Tuesday, May 12 – Layla Pugh, 7

• Wednesday, May 13 – Markaydon Pugh, 10

• Thursday, May 14 – Braylon Snow, 5

• Saturday, May 16 – Khedarrion Snow, 6

• Sunday, May 17 – Sariahh Snow, 11

Louisiana State Sen. Sam Jenkins read the executive order issued by Landry, stating, "As a solemn tribute to these children whose lives were taken far too soon."

Before the mourners left the services to attend the burial ceremony several blocks away, Bishop Joseph Hall gave the funeral oration and message.

"God, Shreveport, Louisiana, loves you with all their hearts," he said. "God, we thank you even now, as hard as this is we thank you, God."

Check this story out:Shreveport grieves eight children killed in mass shooting

Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times:Shreveport mourns 'Eternal Eight' children at funeral service, burial

The owner of aTexaswellness spa is facing a felony murder charge after one of her customers allegedly died from an IV treatment.

Jenifer Cleveland, 47, visited the Luxe Medspa in Wortham, Texas, in July 2023, where she ordered and received anIV infusionthat was filled with vitamins and electrolytes.

The IV was administered by anunlicensed individual working at the spa, say prosecutors.Approximately half an hour after receiving the IV, Cleveland suffered acardiac arrestand was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Amber Johnson, the owner of the spa, turned herself in to the Freestone County Jail on Tuesday, April 28, according toPEOPLE.

She has been charged with felony murder, criminally negligenthomicide, manslaughter, tampering with physical evidence, practicing medicine without a license, and nine counts of delivery of a dangerous drug, according to a Freestone County Jail spokesperson.

Johnson was released on April 28 on a $69,000 bond.

Following Cleveland's final autopsy, it was determined that she died from “sudden cardiac death of uncertain etiology,” with the report noting that the IV therapy “cannot be definitely ruled-in or ruled-out as contributory.”

However, the Texas Medical Board investigated the death and determined in 2024 that Cleveland died "due to the improper administration" of an IV therapy.

According toPEOPLE, the IV contained TPN electrolytes, which require a slow infusion rate due to the high concentration of potassium found in the mixture.

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If too much potassium is delivered directly to the bloodstream in a short amount of time, it can cause fatal cardiac arrhythmias.

Johnson did not have a medical license and operated the medspa despite Texas laws prohibiting anyone without medical licensure from being the majority owner of medical practices.

Dr Michael Gallagher worked with Johnson as the spa's medical director. He has also been charged in Cleveland's death and faces a single count of murder, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and multiple counts relating to the provision of dangerous drugs.

He was arrested and was released on a $96,500 bond on April 29.

Gallagher's medical license was suspended in 2023 amid the investigation into Cleveland's death.

Cleveland's husband, Brian Cleveland, is suing Luxe Medspa for wrongful death, and helped to get a law passed in his wife's name that introduces regulations on the administration of IV therapies.

"Naming the legislation after Jenifer is maybe her way of giving back... Continue to help even though she's not physically still here with us, that she's always gonna be right here in the heart," he toldKCENin April 2025.

Under the new law, every IV session has to be ordered by a qualified prescriber — which includes physicians, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners — and only medical professionals can administer the IVs.

The law — called "Jenifer's Law" — was signed by Governor Gregg Abbott in June.

TheLos Angeles Lakersare potentially staring down a sweep at the hands of theOklahoma City Thunder, and the possible end of the LeBron James era in LA.

The No. 4 seed Lakers led the No. 1 seed Thunder at halftime for the second straight game, but were outscored by 25 points in the second half following yet another collapse over the final two quarters tofind themselves down 3-0to the defending NBA champions.

"I'm not angry or disappointed," James told reporters postgame. "Obviously, I'm disappointed being down 3-0, but we still got life and that's all you can ask for, and we gotta be much better on Monday. We'll see what happens."

NBA takeaways:Lakers have no answer for Thunder and their antics

Whatever happens in Game 4, there's a chance it could be James' last in a Lakers uniform. His contract is set to expire at the end of the season, and the fact that no extension has been worked out has been at the center of a season-long soap opera filled with rumors suggesting a deterioration of his relationship with team governor Jeanie Buss. There's also been rumors to the contrary, that the Lakers would be happy to keep James in purple and gold through the remainder of his playing days.

And, of course, there's also the chance that James retires this summer.

All signs throughout the season have pointed to James playing a 24th NBA season next year, but his recent declaration that he wouldn't want a retirement tour sparked renewed speculation.

James' legacy as a Laker is a complicated one, but that's another story for another time. He brought a championship back to LA in his second season, ending a decade-long drought for the second-most decorated franchise in NBA history. He was the superstar who wanted the pressure of playing in LA when several in the years before 2018 eschewed what was then perceived as a dysfunctional, rebuilding team that lacked direction (remember LaMarcus Aldridge?).

Though James will probably forever be associated with theCleveland Cavaliersfirst, his eight years as a Laker is his longest continuous stretch with any one team, surpassing the first seven years of his career in his home state (though he later rejoined the Cavs for four more seasons following his stint in Miami). He broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record — and several others — wearing a gold jersey.

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But none of that matters right now. There's still more basketball to be played.

Both James and Austin Reaves had off nights offensively on Saturday; James contributed 19 points to go with eight assists and six rebounds, but was an inefficient 7-of-19 (36.8%) from the field and 2-of-6 from long range and was a -24 in his 37 minutes played. He and Reaves combined for eight total turnovers, half of the Lakers' total.

That's not to place the blame solely on the Lakers' two stars. Realistically, the Lakers were doomed from the momentLuka Doncic strained his hamstringon April 2 in Oklahoma City. It was James who turned back the clock and showed that he can still do incredible things on the court at 41 years old by leading LA to a first-round win over the Houston Rockets; don't forget his game-tying 3 in the final seconds to send one game to overtime, where they eventually gutted out a 112-108 win behind his 29 points, 13 rebounds and six assists.

In this round, however, the Lakers have simply run into a team that's just flat-out better than them.

They've done an admirable job limiting MVP finalist Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but Chet Holmgren has thrived. So has Ajay Mitchell, who has stepped into a bigger role while Jalen Williams has been sidelined with a hamstring strain of his own. Mitchell led OKC on Saturday with 24 points, 10 assists, four rebounds and three steals. Jared McCain and Cason Wallace have been sparkplugs off the bench all series. The Thunder are simply too talented and too deep across the board for the Lakers to compete with for all four quarters, especially without the NBA's leading scorer this season in Doncic.

"They're pretty damn good, from top to bottom," James told reporters. "They don't let their foot off the gas. ... They have a lot of bodies and they got a lot of guys who can do multiple things on the floor, so it helps to have that depth."

As for the possibility that Monday might be it?

"Nah, you don't really talk about that," James told reporters. "Just focus on the moment, and go from there."

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:LeBron James contract status, future is uncertain with Lakers down 3-0