A federal judge has put a stop to the Trump administration's plan to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools and universities. Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Maryland ruled that the Education Department broke the law when it tried to cut federal funding from schools that kept th
Crypto prices took a hit recently. Bitcoin and Ethereum both dropped after new data showed inflation is rising. This news made investors nervous. They worry that prices might keep going up, which could hurt crypto values. A well-known crypto expert pointed out that Ethereum and other altcoins tried
In a significant policy shift, the Metropolitan Police Department in D. C. is now allowing officers to inform Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) about undocumented immigrants they meet during routine traffic stops. This change means that even immigrants who haven't committed any crimes could
On a recent Thursday, a familiar face on Fox Business, Maria Bartiromo, delivered some harsh truths about the economy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics dropped a bombshell: wholesale prices skyrocketed in July, hitting a three-year high. This wasn't good news for anyone, least of all President Donald
Tyler Winklevoss, the CEO of Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, recently praised Grove City College in Pennsylvania. He highlighted the school's focus on Austrian Economics, which aligns with his views on Bitcoin. Austrian Economics emphasizes free markets, individualism, and limited government inte
Crypto markets saw a boost on Tuesday after the latest U. S. inflation numbers came in lower than expected. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the cost of everyday goods and services, rose by 2. 7% over the past year. This was a bit less than economists were predicting, showing that infl
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has chosen Maria del Carmen Bonilla to be the new deputy finance minister. This decision ends weeks of guessing about who would take the job. Bonilla has been working at the finance ministry since 2021. She has been in charge of the unit that deals with public c
A recent Supreme Court decision has changed the rules for protecting wetlands across the United States. The ruling in Sackett v. EPA has made it harder for wetlands to qualify for protection under the Clean Water Act (CWA). This is because the new rule says wetlands must be directly connected to lar
In Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing a tough time. A recent poll shows that his conservative party is now in second place, behind the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). This poll comes after a challenging summer for Merz, filled with controversial decisions that upset both his suppo
It's August 11, and while the weather is finally pleasant, many Chicago-area students are heading back to school. This early start to the school year has sparked some debate. Evanston Township High School, for instance, began classes today. School officials admit this year's start is earlier than us
