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Grand Canyon U Moves Toward Opening Christian Law School
The Arizona Supreme Court approved a new Christian law school at Grand Canyon University, with enrollment expected to begin in 2027 to help address Arizona’s attorney shortage.
Is Airbnb’s Dynamic Pricing Launch a Step Toward Becoming a Hotel-Like Franchisor?
Airbnb’s introduction of dynamic pricing tools represents a potential shift toward a franchise-like model for hosts, similar to major hotel chains’ operational approaches.
New Christmas special The Baddies features Gavin and Stacey stars
A new animated Christmas special featuring characters from a Dame Julia Donaldson children’s book will air with voice work from Rob Brydon and fellow Gavin and Stacey actors Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman.
‘A tipping point of ickiness’: Welsh star Tom Rhys Harries on playing eyelid-snipping DC supervillain Clayface
Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries plays Clayface, a disfigured DC Comics supervillain in an upcoming Batman universe film directed by James Gunn and Matt Reeves.
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The Fed is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in 3 years
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time in over three years, aiming to combat persistent inflation driven partly by geopolitical tensions.
21 million women live in U.S. counties with limited birth control access
About 21.4 million women in the U.S. live in counties with limited access to subsidized birth control, according to a new analysis from reproductive policy organizations.
The 500 colleges where former students aren’t repaying their loans, and why
Five hundred U.S. colleges now have at least 40% of recent federal loan borrowers in nonpayment, with mostly for-profit institutions accounting for the majority of troubled schools, raising concerns about accountability and taxpayer losses.
Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant fined for serving dessert topped with ants
A Seoul Michelin-starred restaurant was fined for serving dessert topped with unapproved ants, violating South Korean food safety regulations that permit only 10 insect species.
EU chief opens door for Canada to become ‘associate member’
The European Commission president backed proposals for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member, citing shared values on democracy, security, and trade amid tensions with the US.
Ferocious fight among Brazil’s supreme court erupts on eve of presidential election
Brazil’s supreme court faces its gravest crisis since democratization as rival judges clash publicly weeks before the presidential election, roiling the nation’s political landscape.
American Airlines announces Trump Accounts matching program
American Airlines announced it will match the federal $1,000 Trump Account contribution with an additional $1,000 for eligible employees’ children, joining over 50 companies offering similar programs.
Trump admin targets tax-exempt status at private colleges — threatening a key tax break for donations
The Trump administration proposed revoking federal tax-exempt status for thousands of private schools that use race in admissions or student aid decisions, potentially affecting donations and scholarships.
Trump pushes Fed for lower rates, but consumers may be better off with a hike, experts say
President Trump urges the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates ahead of its September meeting, but economists argue rate increases may better serve consumers by combating inflation pressures.
Trump’s proposed $5,000 election dividend checks could fuel inflation, economists say
President Trump proposed $5,000 dividend checks to American adults, but economists warn the plan could worsen inflation and increase the federal deficit without becoming law.
UK chancellor urged to remove ‘hidden taxes’ from energy bills
Over 120 organizations including major businesses and charities have urged the UK chancellor to remove levies from energy bills, claiming the charges could be reduced by up to £250 annually per household.
‘Costing billions’: is the pensions triple lock a lifeline or simply unaffordable?
The British Chambers of Commerce has joined calls to scrap the UK’s state pension triple lock policy, arguing the savings should address youth unemployment, amid ongoing debate over its multibillion-pound cost.