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Why the Federal Reserve has historically been independent of the White House 08/25/2025 09:40pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he is firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook late Monday, in a move viewed as a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater control over the independent institution. Trump said in a letter posted on his Truth Social platform Monday that he is f Questions to Ask Your College Premedical Adviser Before Graduation 08/25/2025 08:00pm • If you plan to attend or are considering medical school, a college premedical adviser can help guide you through aspects of the admissions process such as MCAT preparation, course selection and clinical or research opportunities. Prehealth advisers "provide access to a detailed collection of academi Schools use field logos, higher concession prices and more to pay for the new era in college sports 08/25/2025 11:27am • It was an exercise in corporate branding that wouldn't have raised an eyebrow in most pro sports. In college sports, it bordered on revolutionary. In a full room of reporters, boosters and executives, the University of South Carolina delivered the news that it was bringing on a new sponsor that woul What to know about the delisting of property developer China Evergrande's shares in Hong Kong 08/25/2025 09:57am • BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in China Evergrande were removed from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Monday, marking another step in the retreat of the giant real estate developer whose downfall contributed to a prolonged crisis in China's property market. Evergrande's creditors are still working to wind u 5 Best Cheap Stocks Under $5 to Buy Right Now 08/24/2025 08:00pm • Investing in equities -- publicly traded stocks -- and holding them for the long run is a proven strategy for building wealth over time. Stocks offer investors the opportunity to share in the growth of a company and to generally participate in the expansion of the U.S. and world economies. While inv What Is a Wholesale Mortgage Lender? 08/24/2025 08:00pm • There are two main sources of mortgages for consumers: retail lenders and wholesale lenders. Retail lenders loan their own money and employ loan officers to work directly with customers. The alternative is a wholesale mortgage. Borrowers don't interact with wholesale lenders directly. What Is a Whol Stock Market Sectors 101: A Guide to All 11 Sectors 08/24/2025 08:00pm • The S&P 500 is divided into 11 market sectors based on the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). The GICS sorts companies into particular sectors based on their primary business activities. Investors can then use the sector classifications to ensure that their portfolios are fully dive Looking to Get Out of a Timeshare? Here's How to Do It Legally 08/24/2025 08:00pm • Timeshares initially sound very appealing. You get to visit a dream location every year, enjoy resort amenities and pay only annual maintenance fees (once the initial cost is paid off). But the appeal can quickly fade if your financial situation changes or you grow tired of visiting the same place. Man United still winless in Premier League after draw at Fulham, Grealish inspires Everton 08/24/2025 01:34pm • Manchester United is still searching for its first win of the season in the Premier League after squandering the lead in a 1-1 draw at Fulham on Sunday. Everton did get off the mark, though, beginning life in its new waterfront home at Bramley-Moore Dock with a 2-0 win over Brighton thanks to an imp England U21 forward Jonathan Rowe joins Bologna after Marseille locker room brawl 08/24/2025 10:52am • BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — England Under-21 forward Jonathan Rowe completed a move to Bologna on Sunday, just over a week after a locker room bust-up with a teammate forced his departure from Marseille. Rowe had joined Marseille on a permanent basis this summer following a season-long loan deal from No Barcelona roars back to win 3-2 at Levante as Atletico Madrid drops more points 08/23/2025 06:24pm • BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona fought back from a two-goal deficit to win 3-2 at Levante with a late own-goal by the hosts in the Spanish league on Saturday. Defending champion Barcelona needed Pedri González and Ferran Torres to score early in the second half to equalize after the newly promo Gyokeres scores his first goals for Arsenal in 5-0 rout of Leeds, impressive Tottenham beats City 08/23/2025 03:50pm • LONDON (AP) — Viktor Gyokeres scored his first Arsenal goals on a day of intent from the Premier League team, before and during its 5-0 thrashing of Leeds on Saturday. The statement victory was preceded by the unveiling of new signing Eberechi Eze, whose move from Crystal Palace was confirmed as G American midfielder Gio Reyna leaves Borussia Dortmund for Gladbach 08/23/2025 02:17pm • MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany (AP) — United States attacking midfielder Gio Reyna is switching Borussias. The 22-year-old Reyna joined Borussia Mönchengladbach from Bundesliga rival Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, signing a deal through June 2028 with his new club. “We have been monitoring him for a A commuter college thought it could avoid Trump’s education crackdown. Here’s what happened 08/23/2025 10:41am • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Administrators at the state university’s campus in Colorado Springs thought they stood a solid chance of dodging the Trump administration’s offensive on higher education. Located on a picturesque bluff with a stunning view of Pikes Peak, the school is far removed Fed Chair Powell faces fresh challenges to Fed independence amid potential rate cuts 08/23/2025 09:15am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that the central bank could soon cut its key interest rate, he faces a new challenge: how to do it without seeming to cave to the White House's demands. For months, Powell has largely ignored President Donald Trump's const