The burden of student loan debt has become a major issue for many college graduates, leading to calls for broad-based student loan forgiveness. However, some colleges have taken a different approach to address this problem by implementing “no-loan” policies. These policies eliminate student loans entirely from their financial aid packages, aiming to make higher education
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Twitter, formerly known as Elon Musk’s X, is facing its first formal complaint by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The NLRB’s San Francisco branch, Region 20, alleged that X violated the National Labor Relations Act by firing Yao Yue, a principal software engineer, after she criticized the company’s return-to-work policy. This development raises concerns
The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict continues to cast a shadow of uncertainty over oil markets, with investors closely monitoring the potential for output disruption in the Middle East. The International Energy Agency (IEA), the world’s leading energy watchdog, highlighted this concern in its latest monthly oil market report. While the conflict has not yet had a
Walgreens Boots Alliance, a renowned pharmacy and health services company, has ushered in a new chapter with the appointment of Tim Wentworth as its chief executive officer. Wentworth brings with him a wealth of experience as a veteran health care executive, having served as the CEO of Express Scripts, the nation’s largest pharmacy benefits management
The European Commission has issued a stern warning to Elon Musk regarding the spread of illegal content and disinformation on X, formerly known as Twitter. The warning comes amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and highlights the need for social media platforms to comply with European regulations regarding illegal content. The European Commissioner’s Letter In a
In a significant turn of events, approximately 3,900 United Auto Workers (UAW) members employed by Mack Trucks have decided to go on strike after voting against a tentative agreement that was reached last week between the union and the company. The rejection of the deal was voted on by 73% of UAW members, highlighting the
New York City is set to introduce the first zone-based tolling program in the United States, starting in the spring of 2024. This program aims to increase the tolls drivers pay to enter certain areas of Manhattan below 60th street. While the final pricing is yet to be determined, experts suggest that the toll may
President Joe Biden recently conveyed his unwavering support for Israel after the deadly attack by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas. In a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Biden reassured him that the United States is ready to provide any necessary assistance to the government and people of Israel. He unequivocally stated that terrorism
In a shocking turn of events, a former U.S. Army sergeant, Joseph Daniel Schmidt, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to provide classified national security information to China. The arrest, which took place at a San Francisco airport, came after Schmidt’s return from China. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed that the ex-soldier initiated
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, recently implemented a change in the way news links and headlines appear on posts, leaving some users confused. Instead of displaying the actual headlines and links, posts now show graphics of individual news articles, making it difficult to understand the content. This change was confirmed