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In a decisive move, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) voted 5-2 on Tuesday (June 18) to ban the use of cell phones and social media by its 429,000-plus students throughout the school day. As the second-largest school district in the nation, LAUSD is aligning with a growing trend among schools to curb student […]

Paying his first visit in nearly a quarter-century, Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in North Korea early Wednesday morning, pledging to enhance trade and security ties and offering robust support against the United States. So this time, it’s Russia and North Korea together. Putin was warmly greeted by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. […]

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, the country’s top health official, wants warning labels on social media similar to those on tobacco products. He wants labels warning against social media’s harmful effects, especially on the young. “It is time to require a surgeon general’s warning label on social media platforms, stating that social media is associated […]

According to recent research, companies are increasingly using fake online job openings to create an illusion of growth, motivate existing employees, and build a future candidate pool without any real intention of hiring. It is dubbed as “ghost posting”. This practice accounts for 43% of online job listings across various industries. A survey by Clarify […]

As retirees ponder their next move, a common dilemma arises: is it better to own a home with its unpredictable costs, or rent a senior community condo with fixed monthly expenses? This question often hinges on the transition from the stability required during working years and raising children, to the flexibility and ease needed in […]

In a move that has ignited fierce debate, J.D. Vance, the venture capitalist-turned-Republican U.S. senator from Ohio, announced his support for the mass deportation of an estimated 20 million undocumented immigrants in the United States. Vance gained national attention with his best-selling book, Hillbilly Elegy, which he claimed represented the forgotten people of middle America. […]

On Monday, the Biden team announced a significant $50 million advertising campaign targeting battleground state voters, focusing sharply on Trump’s recent felony conviction from his hush-money trial. The centerpiece of this campaign is a 30-second ad juxtaposing images of a smiling Biden engaging with voters against shots of a grim-faced Trump in court. The ad’s […]

The eight elite institutions that make up the Ivy League continue to captivate the imaginations of students and parents alike, setting the gold standard for higher education. These schools’ storied histories, renowned faculty, and impressive alumni networks remain the ultimate aspiration for many young scholars. And it’s easy to see why. The Ivy League’s reputation […]

There’s an undeniable allure to driving a brand-new vehicle, a feeling of safety, security, and status that many aspire to. However, the car industry is increasingly squeezing the middle class, making it harder for them to build and maintain wealth. In a series of eye-opening videos, Jaspreet Singh, the personal finance guru behind the popular […]

President Joe Biden criticized the US Supreme Court and expressed concern that Trump could appoint more justices to the bench if re-elected president. That would be “one of the scariest parts” of a second Trump term,  he said at a gala fundraiser in Los Angeles on Saturday (June 15) night. Biden predicted that the “next […]

President Joe Biden will face his Republican rival, Donald Trump, in their first televised debate on June 27. CNN, which will host the debate, said there would be two commercial breaks and no props.  Microphones will be muted except for the candidate whose turn it is to speak. The rules are designed to reduce interruptions […]

When Queen Marie Antoinette of France was  told the peasants were starving and had no bread, she allegedly said: “Let them eat cake.” Now critics are claiming the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said something just as silly. Asked what he had to sacrifice as a child, Sunak, a multimillionaire richer than King Charles, said […]

In today’s interconnected world, even the biggest brands are finding it impossible to steer clear of global politics. Consumers are now intertwining corporate decisions and political affiliation with brand reputations more than ever before. A recent survey by Edelman, encompassing 15,000 people across 15 countries between April 13 and 24, reveals that nearly 80% of […]

Nick Shirley, a pro-Trump online influencer with over 318,000 followers, is known for questioning migrants about their support for President Joe Biden. Shirley organized a march in front of the White House with signs saying “I Love Biden” and “I Need Work Permit for My Family.” The six Hispanic day labourers were paid $20 each […]

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits surged to the highest level in 10 months last week. This surge in jobless claims raised concerns about a cooling labour market amid persistently high interest rates. According to the Labour Department’s report released Thursday, unemployment claims for the week ending June 8 jumped by 13,000 to […]