The UK is taking a tough new stance on asylum seekers, aiming to control a heated immigration debate. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government is introducing strict rules that will delay permanent residency for refugees to 20 years, up from the current five. This means refugees will face regular checks and could be sent back if their home countries are considered saf...
Two friends saw a gap in the dog grooming market. They thought most products looked boring or too flashy. So, they decided to create something different. They wanted to make dog care items that appeal to young pet owners. These owners love trendy beauty brands and spend a lot on their pets. The new brand is called Lil Luv Dog. It launched in August. The founders wan...
The Screen Actors Guild Awards is changing its name to The Actor Awards. This shift highlights the focus on actors, as the trophy itself is called "The Actor. " The change aims to make the show's purpose clearer to a global audience. The rebranding was announced ahead of the 32nd ceremony, scheduled for 1 March 2026. The executive producer, Jon Brockett, explained t...
Universities are getting creative to keep their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs running despite federal pushback. Some schools are openly defiant, while others are sneaky, renaming their DEI offices to avoid scrutiny. A few are genuinely trying to comply with new rules. One activist, Nicole Neily, sees three types of schools. First, there are the bol...
MSNBC is making a big change. It's dropping its old name and becoming MS NOW. This shift is happening because Comcast split its cable stuff into a new company called Versant. The big bosses wanted to make MSNBC stand alone, away from NBC News. Some people think this is a risky move. Sunny Bonnell, a branding expert, says changing a well-known name like MSNBC is a bi...
Lynn Smith, a former news anchor, faced a big challenge: she was scared of public speaking. She called this fear her "brain bully. " This fear held her back, even though she had a successful career. But she didn't let it stop her. Instead, she turned her fear into a business that helps others. Smith now teaches business owners how to communicate better. She says man...
MSNBC is making a big move. It's changing its name to MS NOW. This change is happening because MSNBC is no longer part of NBCUniversal. Instead, it's joining Versant. The new name stands for My Source for News, Opinion and the World. The network's president, Rebecca Kutler, shared the news. She said the change will happen on Saturday, Nov. 15. She also mentioned tha...
Louisville's City Council had a packed meeting last week, tackling everything from airport upgrades to tech refreshes. The night kicked off with a quick check-in on old business, specifically those blighted properties that have been a thorn in the city's side. Progress is slow, but it's happening. The big-ticket item was the airport's runway resurfacing project. The...
A company known for owning football teams has made a bold switch to the world of crypto. Solmate Infrastructure, once called Brera Holdings, is now focusing on the Solana ecosystem. They've set up their first validator in a data center in the United Arab Emirates and plan to buy more Solana-based projects. This move has caught the attention of investors. On October ...
Cracker Barrel, the beloved American diner chain, has been through a rollercoaster ride lately. It all started when they tried to give their brand a makeover. The new logo and planned restaurant remodels didn't go down well with customers. People took to social media to express their displeasure, calling the new logo "soulless" and "generic. " Some even thought the c...