Search

Attorney vs. Lawyer: What's the Difference? 04/30/2024 08:00pm • If someone needs representation for a legal issue, they might wonder about the difference between a lawyer and an attorney. Furthermore, if there are differences between the two, they might be unsure as to which one they need in a particular situation. The short answer is that in the U.S., "lawyer" House Republicans launch investigation into federal funding for universities amid campus protests 04/30/2024 05:28pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Tuesday announced an investigation into the federal funding for universities where students have protested the Israel-Hamas war, broadening a campaign that has placed heavy scrutiny on how presidents at the nation's most prestigious colleges have dealt with r The Latest | Hush money trial enters 9th day, begins with gag order ruling and $9K fine for Trump 04/30/2024 05:21pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Witness testimony in Donald Trump’s criminal trial advanced on Tuesday with three people taking the stand, including Keith Davidson, a lawyer who previously represented Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal in hush money negotiations involving the former president. Davidson's testimo Court upholds Milwaukee police officer's firing for posting racist memes after Sterling Brown arrest 04/30/2024 12:57pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a former Milwaukee police officer was properly fired for posting racist memes related to the arrest of an NBA player that triggered a public outcry. Officer Erik Andrade was involved in the 2018 arrest of Sterling Brown, who then Finnish hacker imprisoned for accessing thousands of psychotherapy records and demanding ransoms 04/30/2024 10:56am • HELSINKI (AP) — A Finnish court on Tuesday sentenced a 26-year-old man to six years and three months in prison for hacking tens of thousands of patient records at a private psychotherapy center and seeking ransom from some patients over the sensitive data. The case that was initially revealed in O In unusual push, funders band together to get out grants around election work 'early' 04/30/2024 09:49am • A small portion of the billions spent around the November election will go to nonprofits working to boost voter participation and access to voting around the country. And usually, those funds flood into counties and cities right before Election Day. This year, a coalition of funders tried to change Zebra: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 04/30/2024 06:39am • LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. (AP) — LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. (AP) — Zebra Technologies Corp. (ZBRA) on Tuesday reported first-quarter net income of $115 million. The Lincolnshire, Illinois-based company said it had net income of $2.23 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $2.84 per sh The Taliban are working to woo tourists to Afghanistan 04/30/2024 01:46am • KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Around 30 men are crammed into a Kabul classroom, part of the debut student cohort at a Taliban-run institute training tourism and hospitality professionals. It’s a motley crew. One student is a model. Another is 17 and has no job history. The students vary in age, e 'Not your typical porta potty': Portable bathrooms put up around DC 04/29/2024 10:25pm • If you've ever been out in D.C. and had to rush into a nearby store or restaurant just to relieve yourself, there's a new, more accessible option. Mobile restrooms by the company Throne Labs are going up in the city. Now these are not your run-of-the-mill porta potties: These restrooms offer Growing wildfire risk leaves states grappling with how to keep property insurers from fleeing 04/29/2024 09:12pm • BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Months after a catastrophic fire burned more than 2,200 homes in Hawaii, some property owners are getting more bad news — their property insurance won't be renewed because their insurance company has deemed the risk too high. It's a problem that has played out in states acros 12 Small Business Apps to Try This Year 04/29/2024 08:00pm • Small business owners wear many hats, often serving as accountant, marketer and service provider. Fortunately, they don't have to look much further than their smartphones for effective tools to manage these tasks. "If 2020 (and the COVID-19 pandemic) taught us anything, it's that we need to be able Saline vs. Silicone Breast Implants 04/29/2024 08:00pm • In 2022, the Food and Drug Administration -- the government agency that, among other responsibilities, oversees which medicines and medical devices are available in the United States -- issued a safety communication about a known connection between breast implants and certain types of cancer. While A New DOL Rule May Change How Advisors Handle Your Retirement Money 04/29/2024 08:00pm • Unveiled on April 23, 2024, the Biden administration's Retirement Security Rule has again pitted fee-only financial advisors against insurance professionals who receive commissions. There have been a wide range of responses from professionals and considerations for individuals seeking financial advi What Can You Do With a Medical Degree? 04/29/2024 08:00pm • After graduating with a medical degree, most doctors complete a full three-year residency training program. While it's possible for medical school graduates to earn a general medical license after completing a single postgraduate year and passing all three steps of the United States Medical Licensin 20 Best STEM Careers 04/29/2024 08:00pm • Explore the top STEM-related careers.STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering and math, offers some of the most lucrative and fast-growing career paths. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 10.4 million people in the U.S. had a job in STEM in 2022, and that