Investors are showing a lot of interest in the Vanguard Large-Cap ETF. PFG Investments LLC recently increased its stake in this ETF by 18. 5% during the second quarter. They now own 2, 195 shares, which are worth about $626, 000. Other big investors are also making moves. Wealthspire Advisors LLC b
In the midst of another government shutdown, a heated debate is unfolding between Senate Republicans and Democrats. The core issue? Rural health care funding. Republicans, led by Sen. Pete Ricketts from Nebraska, accuse Democrats of hypocrisy. They claim Democrats are blocking a stopgap funding bill
In North Carolina, the ongoing federal government shutdown has led to a tough situation for state workers. Around 200 employees are now on unpaid leave, a move that the Office of State Human Resources says is a last resort. The shutdown, which started last Wednesday, is causing ripples across the st
Harvard University is making a big change. They are cutting back on their doctoral programs. This is not a total stop, but a significant slowdown. The university says they are facing money troubles. Other schools are also feeling the pinch. Boston University, for example, paused some graduate progra
The federal government has decided to pause $2. 1 billion in funding for Chicago's subway projects. This move is part of a larger political strategy, targeting cities led by Democrats during the ongoing government shutdown. The projects in question are the Red Line Extension and the Red and Purple
Mayor Adams is in a tough spot. He wanted to get his hands on over $4 million in public campaign funds, but a judge said no. This isn't the first time he's been turned down. A Brooklyn Federal Court judge backed the city's Campaign Finance Board's decision to deny Adams the funds. The judge said the
Europe is exploring creative ways to keep supporting Ukraine's defense efforts, especially as the U. S. signals a potential reduction in its financial aid. One idea gaining traction is the use of frozen Russian assets to create a loan for Ukraine. This loan wouldn't touch the actual money but would
Childhood cancer is a serious issue. It's the main reason kids in the U. S. suffer from long-term illnesses leading to death. Over the past few decades, cases have increased significantly. But there's a new hope on the horizon. The U. S. government is taking action. They're using artificial intelli
Investors are showing a lot of interest in the Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF. Several big players have recently increased their stakes in this ETF. Willow Creek Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings by 18. 2% in the second quarter. They now own 3, 909 shares, worth about $311, 000. O
Job hunting and hiring can be a real headache. Companies struggle to find the right people, and candidates often feel ignored. Enter Alex, a new AI-powered recruiting startup that aims to fix this problem. It just raised $20 million to expand its services. The funding comes from several big investo
