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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

A Constitutional Crackdown: SC's ESTF Ruled Unconstitutional

The Supreme Court of South Carolina has dealt a major blow to the Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) program, ruling it unconstitutional for using public money to fund private school education. The ESTF, signed into law by Governor Henry McMaster in May 2023, allowed qualifying parents to appl

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

The Lonely Truth: How Isolation Impacts our Health and Finances

The warning signs of loneliness are finally being recognized as a serious threat to our physical and mental health. But could it also be a ticking time bomb for our finances? What if I have no one to rely on as I age? The Surgeon General's 2020 report highlighted the alarming rates of loneliness

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

EU's Big Win: Apple and Google Face Billions in Penalties

The European Union's highest court has delivered a major blow to Apple and Google, ruling against the tech giants in two landmark cases. The decisions, which could lead to billions of euros in penalties, are seen as a significant test of efforts to clamp down on the world's largest technology compa

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

The Deal-Making Circus: A Week of Mergers, Mayhem and Fashion Faux Pas

It's been quite the week in the world of business! First up, retail drama queen LL Flooring had a last-minute change of heart about shutting down all its stores. After securing a buyer in private equity firm F9, they signed on to sell their assets and ongoing operations - crisis averted (for now).

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Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google's Ad Empire Under Fire: Is the Internet Giant a Monopoly?

Google, the titan of search, is facing another legal battle, this time over its advertising business. The Justice Department and several states are accusing Google of being a monopoly in the world of online advertising, claiming it uses its power to drive up prices for advertisers and squeeze reven

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Google's Ad Empire Under Fire: Is Breakup Looming?

The fate of Google's advertising empire hangs in the balance as the Department of Justice (DOJ) seeks to dismantle the tech giant's alleged monopoly over digital ads. In a closely-watched trial kicking off this week, the government is painting Google as a gatekeeper abusing its power to siphon money

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google's Search Monopoly Faces Judgment Day

In a landmark hearing set for Friday, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta will begin dismantling Google's monopoly grip on internet search. Last month, Mehta ruled that Google's distribution deals with device makers like Apple, which make Google the default search engine, violate antitrust laws. The DO

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Is Google's Ad Tech Empire Crumbling? Unpacking UK's Accusations of Anti-Competitive Behavior

Hold on to your seats, folks! The UK's competition watchdog has some serious accusations against the tech titan Google. Google, the company that's become a verb in our daily lives, is now under fire for alleged monopolistic shenanigans in its digital ad business. But what does this mean for the futu

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Aug 28 2024BUSINESS

Fading Trust in IT: A Wake-up Call for Business Leaders

In an era of rapid technological advancements, a surprising trend has emerged: business leaders are losing faith in IT. According to an IBM study, top executives' confidence in IT has plummeted by half in the past decade, despite the increasing sophistication and capabilities of information techno

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Aug 27 2024SPORTS

UFC Fighter Pay: A Deep Dive into the Controversy

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been under scrutiny for its fighter pay, and a recent video by The Fight Bubble has sparked renewed debate on the topic. A fan's bold comment, 'Dana you need to pay the fighters more because they only are making 50K. We make more in the streets bro. Pay

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