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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

Voucher Program Vetoed: SC Supreme Court Ruling Sparked Debate on Public Funds and Private Schools

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that a portion of the state's school voucher program is unconstitutional, stating that public funds cannot be used to benefit private schools. The Education Scholarship Trust Fund Act, signed into law in May 2023, was deemed in violation of Article XI, Sect

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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

Voucher Program Ruled Unconstitutional: A Blow to Private School Funding

The South Carolina Supreme Court has struck down a key part of the state's school voucher program, ruling that public funds cannot be used to benefit private schools. But what does this mean for the future of education in the state? Will parents and students be left footing the bill for private scho

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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 12 2024FINANCE

Uncovering the Hidden Gem of Charter School Muni Bonds

The municipal bond market has a secret gem that could provide a significant return for investors. Charter school bonds, a small but growing segment of the education muni bond landscape, are offering yields that are hard to resist. With a tax-equivalent yield of nearly 8% for those in the highest tax

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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 2024BUSINESS

Layoffs in the Gaming Industry: A Debate on Greed and Opportunity

The gaming industry has been rocked by a wave of layoffs, leaving many wondering if corporate greed is to blame. Chris Deering, former president of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, thinks not. Deering shared his thoughts on the matter, saying that the layoffs are not due to greed, but rather a na

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Sep 11 2024BUSINESS

ILA Demands: Will the Port Strike Finally Bring Change?

As the clock ticks closer to October 1, the expiration date of the current contract between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), are we on the brink of a potentially crippling port strike? It's been 43 years since the last ILA strike, and

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Sep 11 2024SPORTS

The Sports Betting Bonanza: Growth, Greed, and the Ethics of the Game

Sports betting is expected to continue its rapid growth, with executives from FanDuel, Fanatics, DraftKings, and Sportradar predicting a bright future. Bettors are increasingly interested in placing wagers on individual players, as well as making real-time bets during sporting events. Taxes and

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Sep 10 2024POLITICS

Stephen A. Smith: From Sports to Politics - A Calculated Move or Just a Hobby?

Stephen A. Smith, the outspoken sports pundit known for his fiery takes on ESPN's 'First Take,' is making waves in the political arena. He's been popping up on shows like 'Cuomo' and 'This Week,' even receiving full-time offers from politically-charged programs. But is this a sign that Smith i

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Can Atomico's New $1. 24 Billion Fund Reignite Europe's Tech Boom?

Atomico has announced a $1.24 billion funding round, split into two parts: a $754 million growth-stage fund for later stage companies and a $485 million early-stage fund for startups just starting out. This comes after a dramatic slowdown in European tech funding which dropped to $45 billion in 202

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