Kellen Hedler leads his fellow classmates at Frontier Elementary School near Oklahoma City. Kellen has Down syndrome, a genetic condition that causes a range of physical and developmental challenges. Katrina Ward for NPR hide caption toggle caption Katrina Ward for NPR Sueli Gwiazdowski, 24, says she switched high schools three…
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PH inflation slowed to 1.8% in March, a near 5-yr low
Inflation. Inquirer file photo Inflation in the Philippines slowed to a nearly five-year low of 1.8 percent in March, driven mainly by lower rice and fuel prices. This, in turn, bolstered the case for a policy rate cut next week by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), which keeps a…
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Trump Extends TikTok Sale Deadline for 75 Days Again
President Donald Trump said on Truth Social Friday that he is extending the TikTok sale deadline for another 75 days. “My Administration has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we have made tremendous progress,” Trump wrote. “The Deal requires more work to ensure all necessary…
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How Your Investments Are Taxed & Ways to Save
The Indian mutual fund industry is surpassing new heights as more investors turn to Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) to create wealth. As more and more people become aware of the power of disciplined investing and compounding interest, SIPs have emerged as the go-to choice for all kinds of investors. Understanding…
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Bruce Pearl can become the face of college basketball, for better or worse, at Final Four
In the last four years, college basketball has seen six national championship-winning head coaches announce their retirement from the sport. The number of active head coaches with at least one national championship on their resume? Six. The slew of recent retirements has left college basketball — a sport where the…
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9 Ways Social Media Is Secretly Influencing Your Spending Habits
Image Source: 123rf.com Social media is more than just selfies and memes—it’s a powerful force shaping how we shop. You might think you’re just browsing, but platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook are constantly nudging you toward your next purchase. If you’ve ever added something to your cart after watching…
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How Expert Insured Combines AI, Rating, Policy Lifecycle, and Accounting for Complete Management
This post is part of a series sponsored by Expert Insured. Managing the entire insurance lifecycle can be a daunting task for MGAs and wholesalers, with processes spanning from underwriting to policy issuance and accounting. Expert Insured is a comprehensive agency management system developed with over 15 years of field…
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‘Alyansa all the way’: Marcos woos Rizal voters sans sister Imee
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. raising the hands of Alyansa senatorial candidates in Tacloban rally. FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Life goes on for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas as campaign resumes in Antipolo City, Rizal — marking the first sortie wherein his sister, Senator Imee…
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Public records offices gutted in HHS layoffs : Shots
Among the thousands of layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this week were many staff who handled public records requests under the Freedom of Information Act. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images Teams that fulfilled requests for government documents lost their jobs…
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Powell Says It’s ‘Too Soon To Say’ On Rates As Tariffs ‘Likely To Raise Inflation’ – Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ), SPDR S&P 500 (ARCA:SPY)
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled a cautious policy stance on Friday, hinting that slowing economic momentum is not yet enough to ease the Federal Reserve’s inflation concerns, as higher tariffs threaten to complicate the path toward price stability. Speaking at the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing conference,…