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Biotech company's CEO pleads guilty in Mississippi welfare fraud case 07/24/2024 06:49pm • JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The chief executive officer of a biotech company with ties to the largest public corruption case in Mississippi history pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of wire fraud for improperly using welfare funds intended to develop a concussion drug. Jacob VanLandingham entered th Thousands more Prince William Co. students to get free school meals next year 07/24/2024 06:00pm • Thousands more Prince William County Public Schools students will have access to free breakfast and lunch next year after a major change to the criteria used to determine whether a school can offer free meals to the whole student body. Previously, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said 40% o Andrew Tate's defamation lawsuit against human trafficking accuser can proceed, judge says 07/24/2024 05:23pm • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A judge says controversial social media personality Andrew Tate 's defamation lawsuit against a Florida woman who accused him of imprisoning her in Romania can move forward, but he threw out Tate's allegations against her parents and some allegations against the woman. Puerto Rico finalizes details of upcoming referendum on political status amid criticism over cost 07/24/2024 12:56pm • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Plans to hold a nonbinding referendum on Puerto Rico’s political status came under scrutiny Wednesday for its multimillion-dollar cost as election officials announced the order and description of choices on the upcoming ballot. The $1.3 million referendum that critic Under President Milei, the worst economic crisis in decades puts Argentine ingenuity to the test 07/24/2024 01:33am • BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — In the crush of anti-government protests paralyzing downtown Buenos Aires in the last months, some Argentines saw a traffic-induced headache. Others saw a reaction to President Javier Milei's brutal austerity measures. Alejandra, a street vendor, saw people with nowh 13 Ways to Get Ready to Pay for Law School 07/23/2024 08:00pm • A career in law can be a lucrative choice, but going to law school leaves many students with substantial debt. And a high-paying job in law after graduation isn't a sure bet, so understanding the return on investment is critical. It's possible to reduce the sticker price of a law school education, a Editorial Roundup: United States 07/23/2024 07:35pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: July 22 The Washington Post on what Kamala Harris needs to do to win the election With President Biden’s exit from the race, Democrats are quickly coalescing around Vice President Harris. Too quickly, arguably: Both she and the count US Army worker who stole nearly $109 million to buy mansions and luxury cars is sentenced 07/23/2024 06:49pm • A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families and using it to fund an extravagant lifestyle that included multiple mansions, a fleet of luxury cars and designer accessories was sentenced Tuesday to 15 ye Darren Walker's Ford Foundation legacy reached far beyond its walls 07/23/2024 02:39pm • NEW YORK (AP) — When Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, exits the building on Jan. 1, 2026, he won’t be looking back on the institution he's led since 2013 and which has shaped his life for longer than that. “I am taking my shoes with me and the next leader will bring their shoes Darren Walker, president of Ford Foundation, will step down by the end of 2025 07/23/2024 02:37pm • NEW YORK (AP) — If there are rock stars in philanthropy, Darren Walker, the president of the Ford Foundation, is one of them. And he's about to exit the stage. Walker, 64, has been named one of Rolling Stone’s “25 People Shaping the Future” and Time’s “100 Most Influential People” as As doctors leave Puerto Rico in droves, a rapper tries to fill the gaps 07/23/2024 09:37am • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — On a recent morning in an Afro-Caribbean community in northeast Puerto Rico, Dr. Pedro Juan Vázquez went door-to-door as part of his medical rounds. He greeted the elderly residents the town with a cheerful “Good afternoon!” and a smile and casually asked if they� German government, mainstream opposition move to protect highest court against extremist forces 07/23/2024 08:02am • BERLIN (AP) — Germany's governing coalition and the conservative opposition on Tuesday presented a plan to protect the country's highest court against possible future manipulation or obstruction by extremist or authoritarian politicians. Justice Minister Marco Buschmann cited experiences in Poland 9 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $10 07/22/2024 08:00pm • Stocks trading under $10 can be attractive for investors looking to scoop up some cheap shares. Unfortunately, quality stocks trading for less than $10 are few and far between. Stocks priced at this level can be a red flag for investors that something serious is wrong with a company. Many of these s What Is the Average Retirement Savings for Gen X? 07/22/2024 08:00pm • Generation X, comprised of people born from 1965 through 1980, is often overlooked in discussions of retirement readiness. Sandwiched between two massive generations, the baby boomers and millennials, Gen X is a relatively small demographic of about 64.5 million Americans. And with an age range from 9 Signs Your Romantic Partner Might Be Financially Unstable 07/22/2024 08:00pm • When you're in a relationship, it's a good idea to pay attention to the way your partner deals with money. There could be signs of deeper problems that if left unaddressed can impact both of you. Keeping your concerns bottled up isn't healthy, but it's common. A 2024 Fidelity Investments Couples and