Good afternoon, Wichita!
We hope you have recovered from all the good food and family time over the holiday weekend. Let’s start the week off with our recent stories.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- The 2025-26 FAFSA applications are now open
- Sweet Potato Pie vs. Pumpkin Pie
- Airlines are now required to issue automatic refunds
- What to know about Trump’s only Black cabinet nominee
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EDUCATION
2025-26 FAFSA Now Open: 5 Things to Know
You can now fill out the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The Dept. of Education officially released the financial aid form this week to all students and families after months of testing.
Tap here to learn how to avoid common mistakes on the application
Please share with a young person who may need assistance.
FOOD
What’s Behind the Divide Between Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Pies?
Now Thanksgiving has passed, tell the truth, do you prefer sweet potato or pumpkin pie?
Continue reading on this historic pie rivalry
NATIONAL NEWS
New Automatic Airline Refund Rules Are Now in Effect — Here’s What’s Covered
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s new rules mandating automatic refunds for significantly delayed or canceled flights are in effect just in time for the holiday travel season.
Click here to find out how you could get you a refund
What to Know About Scott Turner, Trump’s Pick for Housing Secretary
Turner, 52, is the only Black person selected by Donald Trump to be a member of the Republican’s Cabinet.
Here are some things to know about Turner
Walmart Rolls Back DEI Programs After Right-Wing Backlash
Walmart, the largest private employer in the United States, will curb some diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. It’s the latest company to backtrack on diversity initiatives in the face of right-wing pressure, and its decisions will reverberate across corporate America.
- Travelers heading home after the Thanksgiving holiday are setting a record with The Transportation Security Administration reporting nearly 3.1 million travelers on Sunday. (AP News)
- President Joe Biden has issued a pardon for his son Hunter Biden who was facing federal gun charges. (CNN)
- The trial for the former KCKPD detective accused of terrorizing Black Kansans, Roger Golubski is set to begin today. (The Voice)
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