Imagine a world where the most privileged among us use their wealth and influence to prioritize personal gain over the greater good. The Greenhill School in Texas is facing just such a crisis, after it was revealed that a staggering $10 million donation from the CEO of Steward Health Care had been a
In a move aimed at streamlining its operations, AT&T has agreed to sell its 70% stake in satellite TV service DirecTV to private equity firm TPG for a staggering $7.6 billion. This decision marks the end of an era for AT&T, which had acquired DirecTV back in 2015 for $48.5 billion. Since then, the s
California has taken a significant step towards promoting merit-based admissions by banning legacy admissions at private colleges and universities that accept state funding. This move aims to ensure that every student has an equal opportunity to get ahead through hard work and skill, rather than rel
Evanston, a city with ambitious goals for affordable housing, sustainability, and community development, has received a significant boost in the form of a $985,000 federal grant. The grant, awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program,
The accounting industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Gone are the days when small and medium-sized accounting firms could thrive solely on the basis of their traditional services. Today, the industry is under pressure to adapt to changing times, and private equity firms are at the for
In the United States, the debate surrounding education has been a longstanding issue. With the rise of voucher programs, churches are taking matters into their own hands. Vouchers, which provide financial assistance to families who want to send their children to private schools, have given churches
The stock market is known for its unpredictability, but Monday's performance was particularly dramatic. Stock futures took a nosedive, with the Nasdaq-linked contracts leading the charge. So, what's behind this sudden downturn? To start, last week's weaker-than-expected jobs data has left investors
The upcoming Fram2 mission, funded by Chinese-born cryptocurrency entrepreneur Chun Wang, is set to make history by being the first human flight to venture over the Earth's poles. The mission, scheduled to launch in late 2024, will see the Crew Dragon spacecraft, Endurance, fly at an altitude of 425
Chun Wang, a 42-year-old cryptocurrency magnate, has made headlines by purchasing a SpaceX multi-day flight for an undisclosed amount. The mission, dubbed "Fram2," will be the first crewed spaceflight in polar orbit, flying end-to-end over the Earth. But what makes Wang's journey so extraordinary? L
The world is about to witness a historic moment as a private crew of astronauts, led by a wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur, prepares to embark on a groundbreaking mission to Earth's polar regions. The crew, comprising a cinematographer, an explorer, and a robotics researcher, will be the first humans to
