Carter Schaffer
Carter Schaffer is a writer/reporter in Manhattan, Kansas. Alongside his internship at The Well News, he serves as the editor-in-chief for Kansas State’s newspaper publication, the Collegian. For the Collegian, he covers a wide variety of subjects, from straight news to reviews to sports recaps. You can reach him on Twitter and through his website.
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WASHINGTON — The College Athletes Protection and Compensation Act discussion draft released on Thursday would establish national name, image and... Read More
WASHINGTON — The College Athletes Protection and Compensation Act discussion draft released on Thursday would establish national name, image and likeness standards, cover athletic injury expenses and increase transparency in college athletics. The three U.S. senators behind the act — Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jerry Moran, R-Kan.,... Read More
WASHINGTON — Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is running for the Republican nomination for president, revealed the first plank... Read More
WASHINGTON — Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is running for the Republican nomination for president, revealed the first plank of his platform at the National Press Club on Monday afternoon — federal law enforcement reform. During an hourlong talk in the NPC’s main ballroom, Hutchinson... Read More
WASHINGTON — The annual Major League Soccer All-Star game is coming to Audi Field in Southwest D.C. on Wednesday, July... Read More
WASHINGTON — The annual Major League Soccer All-Star game is coming to Audi Field in Southwest D.C. on Wednesday, July 19, with a team of the league’s best taking on Arsenal F.C. of the English Premier League. As part of the festivities, First Lady Dr. Jill... Read More
WASHINGTON — A congressional subcommittee on Tuesday spent hours scrutinizing a $1 billion proposal to create a new golf competition... Read More
WASHINGTON — A congressional subcommittee on Tuesday spent hours scrutinizing a $1 billion proposal to create a new golf competition controlled by the PGA Tour, a business plan that inspired controversy due to the involvement of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund. The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations... Read More
WASHINGTON — Members of the Writers Guild of America and their allies used the filming of a new Marvel franchise... Read More
WASHINGTON — Members of the Writers Guild of America and their allies used the filming of a new Marvel franchise feature near the White House as a platform for airing their grievances and marking the start of the eighth week of their prolonged strike. Gathered at... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department filed criminal charges Friday against four Chinese companies and eight individuals alleging they illegally trafficked... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department filed criminal charges Friday against four Chinese companies and eight individuals alleging they illegally trafficked in raw materials used to make fentanyl. The indictments mark the first time the United States has sought to prosecute any of the Chinese companies responsible... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Ohio House of Representatives passed two bills on Wednesday regarding transgender youth, including one barring transgender women... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Ohio House of Representatives passed two bills on Wednesday regarding transgender youth, including one barring transgender women from competing in female athletic events. House Bill 68, known as the Enact Ohio Saving Adolescents from Experimentation Act, and House Bill 8, known as the... Read More
WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans set their differences aside Wednesday night to enjoy a game of America’s pastime. The 88th... Read More
WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans set their differences aside Wednesday night to enjoy a game of America’s pastime. The 88th Congressional Baseball Game, won by the Republicans 16-6 in their third straight victory, raised over $1.8 million for various charities. Charities include the Boys and Girls... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Monday released draft recommendations for tattoo ink manufacturers and distributors aimed at... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Monday released draft recommendations for tattoo ink manufacturers and distributors aimed at reducing the potential harm caused by microbial contamination. The guidance includes examples of unsanitary manufacturing and distributing conditions and provides recommendations on how to ensure ink... Read More
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The Inflation Reduction Act represents a landmark shift in U.S. drug pricing regulation, introducing direct federal negotiation of drug prices... Read More
The Inflation Reduction Act represents a landmark shift in U.S. drug pricing regulation, introducing direct federal negotiation of drug prices for the first time. Notably, the IRA imposes earlier price negotiation timelines for small-molecule drugs (nine years post-approval) than for... Read More
WASHINGTON — A revised version of the Dignity Act, a bill aimed at immigration reform, was introduced Tuesday by Reps.... Read More
WASHINGTON — A revised version of the Dignity Act, a bill aimed at immigration reform, was introduced Tuesday by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., and Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, along with a bipartisan group of House lawmakers. The Dignity Act, first... Read More
WASHINGTON — The White House signaled it’s fine with Senate Republicans exempting PEPFAR, the global anti-AIDS initiative, from cuts proposed... Read More
WASHINGTON — The White House signaled it’s fine with Senate Republicans exempting PEPFAR, the global anti-AIDS initiative, from cuts proposed in the rescissions package moving toward passage this week. As of Wednesday afternoon, the legislation had entered the extended prelude... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services wants to dramatically reduce what it pays for so-called “skin substitutes”... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services wants to dramatically reduce what it pays for so-called “skin substitutes” or “skin bandages” that are currently costing the government hundreds of millions of dollars a year. The proposal, part of... Read More
WASHINGTON — Computer industry experts warned Congress Wednesday about a troubling surge in crime committed with artificial intelligence. Criminals are... Read More
WASHINGTON — Computer industry experts warned Congress Wednesday about a troubling surge in crime committed with artificial intelligence. Criminals are exploiting the technology for sophisticated cyberattacks that can include fraud, identity theft and extortion using deepfake pornography, they said. “The... Read More
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some dolphins in Australia have a special technique to flush fish from the seafloor. They hunt with a sponge... Read More
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some dolphins in Australia have a special technique to flush fish from the seafloor. They hunt with a sponge on their beak, like a clown nose. Using the sponge to protect from sharp rocks, the dolphins swim with their beaks covered,... Read More
