Recent issues with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) have led to a decline in completion rates among high school seniors. As of June 14, only 45% of the high school class of 2024 has submitted the FAFSA, marking a 12% decrease from the previous year. This decline has caused over 300,000
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In a horrifying incident that sent shockwaves across the nation, Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, was viciously attacked by David DePape with a hammer during a break-in at the couple’s San Francisco home in 2022. This despicable act of violence left Paul Pelosi traumatized and injured, while Nancy Pelosi was fortunately away in Washington,
The world of politics has always been influenced by money, but the level of financial contributions in the upcoming election is reaching unprecedented heights. Megadonors from both sides of the political spectrum are making headlines with their staggering donations to politicians and outside groups. Businessman Timothy Mellon, known for his support of both former President
Student loan borrowers have until the end of June to take advantage of a deadline that could result in faster debt forgiveness. By consolidating multiple federal student loans into a single new loan, borrowers can benefit from a temporary policy that may lead to the immediate clearance of their debts. Under the policy instituted by
As we approach the second half of 2024, investors are keen on identifying stocks with the potential to outperform the market. Wall Street analysts have highlighted several companies that are expected to see significant gains in the upcoming months. With the S & P 500 reaching record levels and many investment firms increasing their year-end
In a groundbreaking move, members of the Amazon Labor Union have made the decision to affiliate with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. This marks the first time that a group of company workers has organized at a U.S. warehouse, demonstrating a shift in the labor landscape at Amazon. The joint statement released by both groups
As of Monday morning, a staggering 72 million people across the country were under warnings of extreme heat, according to the National Weather Service. The summer of 2024 is shaping up to be one of the hottest on record, with seasonal solstice coinciding with a weeklong heat wave expected to hit the East Coast and
The recent data releases have caused U.S. Treasury yields to fall once again, reflecting the market’s response to easing inflation concerns. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped 3 basis points to 4.211%, while the 2-year Treasury note yield decreased by 1 basis point to 4.679%. These movements indicate a shift in investor sentiment as they react
Databricks, a leading data analytics software company, recently announced significant growth in their annualized revenue, reaching an impressive $2.4 billion by the midpoint of the year. This growth is particularly noteworthy given the challenges faced by other companies in the software industry due to economic factors such as inflation and rising interest rates. Financial Performance
The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released a report predicting a surge in global oil production led by the United States. The report suggests that this increase in production will surpass demand growth until the end of the decade, resulting in unprecedented levels of spare capacity. This could potentially disrupt the market management efforts of