A student from Greater Latrobe, Autumn Blozowich, took the SAT three times but chose not to send any scores when she applied to Pitt, Kent State and Penn State. She felt the essays better showed who she was than the numbers on a test, and the plan worked—she got in to all three schools. In Wester
Italy is not just a dream destination for tourists. It's becoming a hotspot for the wealthy. Over 3, 600 millionaires moved there last year. They brought in €21 billion. Why? Italy offers a special tax deal. It's called the CR7 rule. Named after Cristiano Ronaldo, it lets newcomers pay a flat tax. T
In the upcoming Democratic primary for Illinois' 52nd House District, two candidates are stepping up to challenge the current Republican representative. Erin Chan Ding, a journalist and progressive advocate, is going head-to-head with Maria Peterson, a former lawyer and small business owner. Both ca
The euro is on the table for a major upgrade. Euro zone finance ministers are gathering to brainstorm ways to give the euro more clout on the world stage. The goal? To make Europe less dependent on the economic whims of the U. S. and China. One big idea is to tear down internal trade barriers withi
Hot Springs has taken a big step by hiring its first-ever full-time town administrator, Hassena Kassim. This is a huge deal because the town has never had someone in this role before. Kassim, who is 47 and lives right in Hot Springs, started her job in August. Before this, Kassim helped the town bo
In a recent gathering, a unique idea was put forward. The focus was on creating special savings accounts for every newborn in the country. This isn't just any savings plan. It's designed to grow over time, giving every child a financial head start. The event was filled with excitement. Business lea
The idea of owning a home has always been a big deal in the U. S. But lately, it's becoming harder to achieve. Prices have shot up, and incomes aren't keeping pace. This is making many people think twice about buying a home. Since the pandemic, home prices have skyrocketed. In early 2020, prices we
The U. S. government might soon shut down. This happens when Congress can't agree on spending plans. Right now, the argument is about immigration. Democrats want more control over how money is spent on immigration enforcement. Republicans want to keep things as they are. If they can't reach a deal b
Europe's far-right leaders are finding themselves in a tricky spot. They've long admired former U. S. President Donald Trump's anti-immigration stance and tough talk. But his recent actions are causing them to distance themselves. Trump's suggestion of buying Greenland from Denmark didn't go down w
In a surprising turn of events, the White House has sent Tom Homan, a seasoned law enforcement figure, to take charge of ICE operations in Minneapolis. Homan, known for his tough stance on immigration, has a long history in the field, starting as a cop in New York and later joining the Border Patrol
