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Colleges are seeing a surge of interest in computer science driven by AI, with students from multiple majors flocking to CS and AI-related courses. Schools are expanding CS curricula, creating cross-disciplinary programs, and pursuing industry partnerships to scale instruction, while aiming to equip students with foundational coding and data-literacy skills amid growing demand for AI literacy.
Howard University reinstated about 200 of the 502 incoming students who were unenrolled weeks before the semester; interim president Wayne Frederick said the mass unenrollment was analyzed, not automated, and the move was made out of compassion, even as some students dispute the rationale and deadlines.
Howard University unexpectedly unenrolled hundreds of incoming freshmen days before move-in, citing missed payment deadlines, even as many students say they disclosed pending scholarships and financial aid; the university says it will review cases individually and may reinstate enrollment in some circumstances.
Dozens of incoming Howard University freshmen were unenrolled weeks before the fall semester after missing a July 10 payment deadline; some cited pending scholarships and aid that hadn’t yet transferred. Howard says it notified students of deadlines, will refund payments and scholarship funds already sent, but deposits for tuition and housing are nonrefundable, and affected students can reapply next year as transfers while aid is reviewed.
A new KFF analysis finds Obamacare premiums are set to rise a median 14% next year, marking the second straight year of double-digit increases in the individual market. Subsidies will help some enrollees, but those earning more than 400% of the federal poverty level won’t qualify. The hikes are driven by higher overall medical costs and the expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies, with insurers warning a sicker risk pool will push costs higher. Enrollment has fallen about 3 million year over year to 19.2 million, though the figure remains larger than any year before 2024.
According to a KFF report, ACA marketplace premiums are likely to surge about 14% next year, driven by higher healthcare costs, inflation and the loss of enhanced tax subsidies; enrollment fell roughly 3 million this year—the program’s first sizable drop since its inception—as insurers file rate increases to cover rising costs.
Microsoft is extending the free Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10 on personal devices through Oct. 12, 2027, with enrollment via Settings > Windows Update. Europe automatically qualifies without a Microsoft account, while non-European users must sign in with a Microsoft account and may enroll up to 10 PCs. Enterprise customers still must pay for ESU. To avoid the $30 fee, you can enroll using a Microsoft account, use Windows Backup to sync settings, or redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points (or pay the fee). Note this is a temporary reprieve ending in 2027 and not a permanent solution; business networks may have additional restrictions.
Medicare enrollment hinges on understanding Parts A–D, the seven-month Initial Enrollment Period, and the risk of lifelong penalties for late Part B signup. The piece warns that 2026 brings tougher drug-price rules, urges beneficiaries to use official portals for cost comparisons, and cautions against auto-pilot Medicare Advantage plans with hidden costs. It also highlights Special Enrollment Periods for those still with employer coverage and recommends consulting a SHIP counselor before signing any plans, noting the needs of expats abroad relying on US coverage.
CMS data show 1.4 million fewer people enrolled in ACA marketplace plans in January 2026 than January 2025, as the expiration of enhanced subsidies raises costs for low- and middle-income Americans; declines are concentrated in the South and Southeast, with some states like Texas and California bucking the trend. Experts warn higher premiums and potential loss of coverage as households face bills, and analysts expect enrollment to fall further amid continued political battles over subsidies.
Most states’ open enrollment for ACA plans ends today as Congress stalls on extending enhanced premium tax credits; 10 states have extended deadlines into late January, while a House-backed three-year extension faces Senate resistance and a bipartisan two-year compromise has stalled. Without subsidy relief, silver-plan premiums could rise around 22% in 2026, according to Urban Institute, complicating enrollment for millions. About 22.8 million people had enrolled in ACA marketplace plans as of Jan. 12, down from last year. Extensions could be retroactive, but mid-year changes would complicate logistics and timelines.
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act health plans through healthcare.gov has declined, with fewer Americans signing up during the latest open enrollment period.
Community health workers in California are actively encouraging undocumented residents to re-enroll in Medicaid before the enrollment freeze takes effect, amid fears of immigration enforcement and misinformation about coverage loss, highlighting ongoing challenges in healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
While overall Obamacare sign-ups are steady compared to last year, some states are experiencing higher termination rates, fewer new enrollees, and increased consumer calls for help, raising concerns about the impact of the expiration of enhanced subsidies in January, which could lead to higher premiums and lower enrollment if not extended by Congress.
Congress is delaying decisions on extending ACA subsidies, causing uncertainty and potential cost increases for consumers during open enrollment, amid political disagreements between Democrats and Republicans.
Enrollees in the ACA face significant premium hikes in 2026, with some experiencing over 300% increases if current tax credits expire, leading to financial hardship and potential cancellations, amid ongoing political debates over subsidy extensions.