In an effort to address the income gap and improve access to higher education, the state of Connecticut has implemented several programs to pave the way for college attendance and alleviate student debt. While these initiatives aim to level the playing field and provide opportunities for underserved communities, their impact and effectiveness remain questionable. One
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The ongoing debate over expiring tax breaks enacted by former President Donald Trump has taken center stage in discussions regarding the country’s economic future. President Joe Biden’s top economic advisor, Lael Brainard, recently outlined plans to address the looming expiration of several provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. With the current
As the world becomes more interconnected, many Americans are considering purchasing real estate overseas. According to the latest Trend Report by Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, nearly 40% of U.S. millionaires are planning on buying a home abroad within the next year. Additionally, two-thirds of respondents are looking to purchase a property outside of the U.S.
In a recent announcement, Moderna revealed that the FDA has postponed the approval of its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine until the end of May. The delay was attributed to “administrative constraints” within the agency, with the decision originally expected to be made on Sunday. Despite this setback, Moderna clarified that there were no concerns
The art market is experiencing a decline in auction sales as wealthy buyers and collectors take a step back from the frenzied prices seen in recent years. Major auction houses, including Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Phillips, are projected to have total sales of $1.2 billion for the upcoming two weeks, representing an 18% decrease from last
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) recently reported that its first-quarter profit fell below expectations, highlighting the intense competition in the chip industry. The company mentioned that competition in the industry has been increasingly fierce, and pricing for commodity products follows market trends. This puts pressure on companies like SMIC to innovate and maintain their market
European companies in China are grappling with a range of challenges as the country’s economic growth slows down and overcapacity issues rise. According to a recent survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China, businesses are finding it harder to turn a profit in the country. In major cities like Shanghai, companies have even
Arm, a British chip designer, experienced a drop of over 2% in its shares on Thursday due to disappointing revenue forecasts. Despite a strong sales quarter driven by the surging demand for artificial intelligence applications, the lackluster revenue outlook left investors underwhelmed. Arm reported a stellar fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $928 million, representing a 47%
The much-anticipated return of Mike Tyson to the boxing ring to fight Jake Paul this summer has already created a buzz among fans. With the bout set to take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and be streamed globally on Netflix, it is expected to be one of the most heavily bet on boxing
A recent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regulation aimed at reducing late fees on credit cards is facing strong opposition from the card industry, led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The industry’s lawsuit against the CFPB is set to be decided by a judge in the Northern District of Texas by Friday, potentially freezing