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Facing political attack and falling enrollment, colleges take the fight to … each other
Facing declining enrollment and public scrutiny, four-year colleges are competing aggressively with community colleges and each other for students through expanded programs, aggressive recruiting, and political lobbying.
Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding
President Trump signed an executive order to pay TSA employees after Congress failed to reach agreement on Department of Homeland Security funding, as the shutdown extended beyond 43 days.
Consumers turn to buy now, pay later for essential expenses — with growing risks
Buy now, pay later services have surged to nearly $157 billion in 2025, with 44% of Americans planning to use them within six months, often for essential expenses like groceries and medical care rather than discretionary purchases.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment estimate for 2027 falls as inflation cools
Social Security cost-of-living adjustments for 2027 are estimated between 3.7% and 3.8%, down from previous projections as inflation moderates, with official figures to be announced in October.
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Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands
Britain’s energy regulator Ofgem has proposed charging data centre developers refundable deposits of hundreds of millions of pounds to connect to the electricity grid amid surging demand for AI infrastructure.
Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans
Meta’s stock fell 11% after the company increased its AI spending plan to $130-145 billion annually while profits declined, prompting investor concerns about returns on investment.
Amazon and Apple just told us more about their AI plans – here are three things we learned
Major technology companies including Amazon and Apple disclosed continued massive spending on artificial intelligence, with investors demanding tangible financial returns from the trillion-dollar investment in AI infrastructure and development.
China’s tech advances are causing chaos from Silicon Valley to the White House
China’s recent advances in artificial intelligence, chip manufacturing, and robotics have sparked divisions within Silicon Valley and the Trump administration over how to respond to competitive Chinese technologies.
Is this Billboard Hot 100 hit AI slop?
Rap artist Fenix Flexin’s Billboard Hot 100 hit “Rubberz” faces widespread speculation about AI involvement, with supporting evidence including anomalous audio artifacts and flagged promotional materials, though definitive proof remains elusive.
‘More than just objects’: Australian book sellers raise alarm over ‘horrific’ destruction of rare titles to feed AI
Australian rare booksellers fear generative AI companies are destroying valuable books for data. Unsealed court documents revealed companies engage in “destructive scanning” to train AI systems.
UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
UK petrol prices have reached their highest level since the Iran war began in February, averaging 160p per litre as the conflict disrupts Middle Eastern oil supplies.
Wealth managers face a new challenger: Their clients’ AI chatbots
Wealthy clients increasingly consult AI chatbots for financial advice alongside traditional advisors, prompting wealth management firms to reconsider their value proposition and service delivery models.
Turn failing water firms into not-for-profit cooperatives, MPs and mayors tell PM
MPs and mayors propose converting failing water companies into not-for-profit cooperatives as an alternative to nationalization, citing concerns over government debt while maintaining public control.
To keep growing, incoming Best Buy CEO says he first wants to go smaller
Incoming Best Buy CEO Jason Bonfig plans to expand the retailer’s reach by opening smaller stores ranging from 12,000 to 15,000 square feet in markets unable to support traditional locations.
Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday, killing at least 34 people. The disaster triggered a mall explosion, destroyed thousands of homes, and left over 79,000 without water.
Thousands in France allowed to return home as Europe tackles wildfires and heatwave
Tens of thousands of residents in southwestern France were permitted to return home as firefighters battled wildfires consuming 100,000 acres amid a historic European heatwave.