At least 162 colleges and universities have started accepting students through a “direct admissions” process that bypasses applications to woo top prospects, according to the education companies behind the trend. The process allows officials to review the electronic profiles of high school students and reach out to ideal matches with scholarship offers rather than wait for…
World Cup jerseys get mixed reviews ahead of Qatar
NEW YORK — Puma, you’re all boxed in. Nike, what have you done to the U.S. and Canada? Adidas, you’re making a few style waves. With millions at stake in retail sales, this year’s World Cup in Qatar has soccer fans playing rate the shirt – and what to buy. So far, there’s no runaway…
Biden claims gallon of gas typically cost $5 when he took office
President Biden on Thursday misstated the typical cost of gas in America when he took office, claiming it was twice what the average price was. Traveling in upstate New York on Thursday, Mr. Biden claimed that the “most common price of gas in America” was $5 per gallon when he became president. “Today, the most…
U.S. economy grew 2.6% in 3rd quarter: Commerce Department
The U.S. economy grew in the third quarter of this year due to trade fluctuations, new home construction and consumer and government spending, the Commerce Department said Thursday in the final major economic report before the midterm elections. The Bureau of Economic Analysis said the gross domestic product increased 2.6% in July, August and September,…
Duolingo launches math version of language app
The popular language learning app Duolingo is expanding into math. The new app, dubbed Duolingo Math, will work like the company’s flagship app but will focus on basic to advanced math education. The app will include similar notifications from the company mascot, Duo, which has been redesigned to fit the more math-centric aesthetic. Users can…
Once key, U.S. newspaper editorial endorsements fade away
NEW YORK (AP) — Newspaper endorsements are fading away as prizes to be nabbed by political campaigns, the practice a victim of both the news industry’s troubles and the era’s bitter politics. Earlier this month, newspapers controlled by Alden Global Capital said they would no longer endorse candidates for president, governor and the U.S. Senate….
Marco Rubio questions Chase CEO Jamie Dimon over concerns financial giant is targeting conservatives
Sen. Marco Rubio questioned JPMorgan Chase and Co. CEO Jamie Dimon Tuesday about “politically-motivated de-banking” after the country’s largest banking company terminated the account of a conservative nonprofit. According to the office of the Florida Republican, JPMorgan Chase recently terminated the bank account of the National Committee for Religious Freedom (NCRF), a 501(c)4 political action nonprofit, but…
Prices for Apple TV+, Apple Music, and the Apple One service bundle have been hiked
The monthly price for a coterie of Apple services, including Apple TV+, Apple Music, and the Apple One bundle, have all been increased as of Monday. The price for Apple TV+, originally $4.99 monthly, had never been increased up to this point. The streaming service will now cost $6.99 monthly. The annual price for the…
Live updates | Russia-Ukraine War
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s president said Monday that Kyiv has been able to defend the independence of the country in the eight months of the war waged by Russia.
Republicans ready to ride a red wave into the Democratic stronghold of New England in November
After years of favoring Democrats, New England voters are taking a closer look at Republican candidates in several congressional and gubernatorial races as they sour on President Biden and Democratic policies blamed for high energy and grocery prices. House races in Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Maine are considered competitive for Republicans, and the…