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Updated July 20, 2026 at 5:32 PM EDT Catch up on what you missed with our Education newsletter, sent weekly. New visa restrictions could make it harder for international students to study in the U.S, in another example of how the Trump administration's goals for cutting immigration are at odds with the aims of American higher education. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it's cracking down on foreign students who intentionally take a long time to earn their degrees.

The 2026 World Cup has ended — after almost six weeks, 104 matches and games spread across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico. Spain is the World Cup champion again, defeating the defending champion Argentina to claim its second title. With the win, Spain holds World Cup titles for both the men's and women's national teams — a first.

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested in Miami and now face extradition. New Yorker reporter Heidi Blake talks about the new rape and human trafficking charges from British prosecutors.

For the first time, the Ann Arbor teachers' union has voted “no confidence” in school board members Susan Baskett and Susan Schmidt. The Ann Arbor Education Association took the vote Sunday during a special meeting. Union President Fred Klein says members did not make the move lightly. He says both trustees have been significant obstacles to much needed reforms.

A nation celebrates as Spain's World Cup champions come home to a hero's welcome.

As the U.S-Iran war ramps up again, hundreds of diplomats are in limbo. The State Department drew down staffing due to Iran's attacks on Gulf states. It's unclear if they'll return to normal business. Copyright 2026 NPR

Some studies suggest tens of thousands have perished due to USAID disappearing. we bring two stories of children who got sick from usually preventable illnesses in areas where funding was reduced.

The White House says the newest plane to serve as Air Force One will soon be sent away for upgrades. That has renewed questions about the security features of the jet that was donated by Qatar.

Andy Burnham is Britain's seventh prime minister in the past decade. He says he'll devolve power away from London and to regional and municipal authorities.

Sound artist Bill Fontana creates works that often show the hidden music of everyday environments. His new work amplifies still bells at the Grace Cathedral in San Francisco.