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The ongoing problems with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid have had serious repercussions on the rate of completion by high school seniors. As of June 14, only 45% of the high school class of 2024 has managed to complete the FAFSA, marking a significant decline compared to the rates for the class
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The recent conviction of David DePape for attacking Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer has sent shockwaves through the community. The jury found DePape guilty of first-degree burglary, false imprisonment, threatening a family member of a public official, and aggravated kidnapping. This horrific incident took place during a break-in at the Pelosi’s San Francisco
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In the current political landscape, we are witnessing the unprecedented rise of megadonors who are pouring massive amounts of cash into the coffers of politicians and outside groups. Recent filings have shed light on the extent to which these wealthy individuals are shaping the most expensive election in history. One such example is businessman Timothy
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As the second half of the year approaches, Wall Street analysts have identified certain stocks that are expected to outperform in the coming months. The S&P 500 has seen significant gains in 2024, with a particular focus on AI-related stocks like Nvidia. Investment firms such as Goldman Sachs, Evercore ISI, and Citi have all raised
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Recent developments have showcased the progress made by the Amazon Labor Union as they become the first group of company workers to unionize at a U.S. warehouse. In a significant move, roughly 98% of ALU members voted to affiliate with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, marking a crucial step towards collective bargaining and securing better
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As the summer of 2024 kicks off, almost 72 million people across the country have been placed under warnings of extreme heat according to the National Weather Service. Major cities such as Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston, New York City, and Albany, New York are all experiencing these warnings. These
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The U.S. Treasury yields experienced a decline on Friday amid recent data suggesting a decrease in inflationary pressures. Specifically, the 10-year Treasury yield dropped by 3 basis points to 4.211%, while the 2-year Treasury note yield was down by 1 basis point at 4.679%. This movement is in line with the general principle that yields
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The International Energy Agency recently released a report indicating that the surge in global oil production, led by the United States, is expected to surpass demand growth between now and the end of the decade. This forecast paints a picture of unprecedented levels of spare capacity in the oil market, which could potentially disrupt the
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