The Trump administration has decided to halt $1 billion in federal grants. These funds were meant for hiring mental health professionals in schools across the country. This move comes as a surprise to many, especially since the grants were part of the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This act was passed after the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The goa...
A recent survey reveals that 59% of people think the current economic policies have made things worse. This is a significant increase from the 51% who felt this way just a few months ago. The general mood about the economy is pretty gloomy. Most people are not thrilled about the new trade policies coming from the White House. The survey shows that 6 in 10 people...
The upcoming week is packed with significant events that could shake up the financial world. First off, President Trump will reach his 100th day in office on Wednesday. This milestone comes at a time when his trade policies have stirred up quite a bit of uncertainty in the stock market. Investors will have their eyes on a bunch of major companies releasing their qu...
The year was 1812. James K. Polk, a young man at the time, was facing a serious health issue. He had a bladder stone, a painful condition that required immediate attention. The solution? A procedure called lithotomy, performed by Dr. Ephraim McDowell. This was not just any surgery. It was a significant event that would later shape Polk's political career. But first, ...
Last week, the stock market had a mixed performance. The S&P 500 stayed flat, the Nasdaq dipped slightly, and the Dow Jones took a notable hit. This was largely due to some big drops from UnitedHealth and Nvidia. UnitedHealth cut its yearly earnings forecast after a tough quarter, causing its stock to plummet over 20%. This drop weighed heavily on the broader index. ...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is facing a major overhaul. A significant number of its employees received termination notices. This move is part of a broader plan to reshape the agency, which was established to protect consumers from unfair financial practices. The CFPB has been active in the past decade. It has taken legal action against major comp...
The Minecraft Movie is making waves at the box office, having surpassed $550 million worldwide. This impressive figure is a testament to the movie's widespread appeal, with a significant chunk, $269. 6 million, coming from international markets. The film's performance in China is noteworthy, where it secured the top spot over the weekend despite geopolitical tensions...
The atmosphere on some university campuses has shifted dramatically. Students who once openly protested Israel's actions in Gaza now find themselves in a climate of fear and silence. This change is not just about the protests themselves, but about the broader implications for students, especially those who are not U. S. citizens. The protests, which took pla...
Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, has just wrapped up its least successful sales quarter in years. The company managed to deliver just over 336, 000 vehicles from January to March. This number is way below what experts were hoping for, which was around 390, 000 units. To make matters worse, this is a 13% drop from the same time last year, when Tesla sold nearly 386,...
The job market is buzzing with activity from an unexpected group: federal employees. Many of these workers are from agencies that faced major cuts under the Trump administration. These agencies include the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the U. S. Agency for International Development. The number of job applications from these workers skyrocketed by 60 per...