You might have heard about Starling Bank getting a hefty fine. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) slapped them with a £29 million penalty for not doing enough to stop money laundering. It's not just about one bank though—this problem runs deeper into the fintech industry. Starling messed up big
Higher education has always been the key to unlocking opportunities, but for many students, the path to success is filled with obstacles. Historically, those with a common advantage have had easier access to knowledge and skills, while others faced significant barriers. Poverty, racism, disability,
Aaron Hernandez, the former NFL superstar tight end, was known for his incredible talent on the field. But off the field, his life was marked by turmoil and struggle. In the FX series American Sports Story, episode 3, "Pray the Gay Away," we see a young Hernandez grappling with his sexuality, his id
In the world of higher education, rankings can be a significant indicator of a university's performance and reputation. Recently, U.S. News and World Report released its annual list of top universities in the nation, and three Illinois institutions made the cut. Northwestern University, the Universi
The old Goldman Sachs headquarters, a stone's throw from the New York Stock Exchange, has undergone a transformation from a dated office building to a luxurious residential complex. The 36-story skyscraper, located at 55 Broad Street, has been converted into 571 apartments, ranging from studios to t
In the early 2000s, the University of Florida football team was on the rise. Under the leadership of head coach Urban Meyer, the team won two national championships and produced some of the most talented players in the country. However, behind the scenes, a different story was unfolding. Many of the
Boston's business landscape is facing a crisis of leadership, with at least 10 prominent Black leaders departing from their roles this year. The unexpected exit of Cain Hayes, CEO of Point32Health, has sparked urgent conversations among Boston's Black leaders, who fear that the city is shedding more
It's been a week since the highly anticipated Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown DLC, Mask of Darkness, hit the Nintendo Switch eShop, but not every player has been able to get their hands on it. Ubisoft, the game's developer, recently took to social media to announce a delay in the release of the DLC
Penn State University recently made headlines by removing nearly three dozen racks containing its independent student-produced newspaper, The Daily Collegian, from on-campus locations. The removal was sparked by politics-related ads on the racks, which allegedly violated the school's policy. The uni
In recent times, higher education has been a focal point for heated debates and laws aimed at regulating campus life. The latest development in this saga is the passage of the GOP's "End Woke Higher Education Act" in the US House. This measure seeks to bar accrediting organizations from requiring co
