As the Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions takes effect, elite universities are grappling with the consequences. Harvard University, for instance, has reported a decline in Black freshman enrollment, from 18 percent to 14 percent. Experts are divided, with
Think about it: Indiana consistently ranks among the worst in the nation in terms of overall health. But what if we told you there's hope on the horizon? The Lake County Health Department has received a whopping $4.87 million in state funding to improve the health of Hoosiers, and we take a closer l
It's time to rethink the assumption that the cannabis industry is a liberal bastion. Ten years ago, it would've been easy to assume so – the Democratic Party had been driving progress on cannabis legalization. But fast-forward to today, and the picture is murkier. Why are business owners and executi
In his first 100 days as CEO, Brian Niccol is dedicating himself to fixing Starbucks' slump. he's identified four key areas to focus on: improving the barista experience, morning service, cafes, and branding. He wants to invest in tech to speed up drink crafting and streamline supply chain logis
SiriusXM's stock soared 2.6% on Tuesday, the first full trading day since its merger with Liberty Media's tracking stock. But what does this mean for the company and its shareholders? The merger aimed to simplify SiriusXM's capital structure, eliminating confusion around its multiple share classes a
Imagine an industry that's not only stable but also surging in value. That's what's happening with utilities in 2024. With a 20% increase in value, this sector has become the darling of Wall Street. But why are investors flocking to utilities? One reason is the growing demand for data centers. These
The House Republicans are threatening to shut down the government unless their voter suppression bill, the SAVE Act, is passed. This legislation purports to solve a problem that doesn't exist – non-citizens voting in U.S. elections. But what does it really do? It makes it harder for young people and
The Google Opinion Rewards app is getting a long-overdue update with the addition of a dark theme. The app's current light-only design can be harsh on the eyes, especially in low-light environments. The new 'Theme' option will let users choose between System Default, Light, or Dark modes. However
Imagine a world where police officers can access real-time crime data, monitor surveillance feeds, and deploy officers to a location all from the comfort of their own virtual reality headset. The Orange County Sheriff's Department has started piloting the VR headsets to create a virtual version of
Imagine you're buying a new pair of hiking boots. You're excited to hit the trails, but as you're about to make the purchase, you're hit with an unexpected 6.5% tax. This isn't a metaphor – this is exactly what could happen if Colorado voters pass Proposition KK, a ballot measure that would impose a
