A federal judge has ordered changes to a key component of a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA, potentially delaying or altering the planned July 1 implementation. The $2.8 billion agreement aims to replace scholarship limits with roster-size restrictions, allowing more athletes to be eligible for financial
In March, existing home sales in the United States fell by 5.9% compared to February, marking the steepest monthly decline since November 2022, based on seasonally adjusted data. Compared to the same month last year, sales were down 2.4%. This drop came as a surprise to some analysts following February’s
The U.S. Department of Education has announced that it will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans beginning May 5, ending a pause that began at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This resumption allows the government to once again withhold tax refunds, Social Security benefits, and potentially wages from
A recent survey of over 500 political scientists suggests growing concern that democracy in the United States may be facing a decline. The study, conducted by Bright Line Watch, asked experts to rate the current state of American democracy on a scale from 0 (complete dictatorship) to 100 (perfect democracy).
The man who killed 23 people in a racist attack targeting “Mexican” shoppers at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in 2019, was sentenced to 23 consecutive life sentences after pleading guilty in state court on Monday morning. Patrick Crusius accepted a plea deal offered by the El Paso District
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of former President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday, permitting the continuation of deportations based on claims that the individuals involved are Venezuelan gang members. The 5-4 decision saw conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett joining the three liberal justices in dissent. The case focused
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reinstate federal funds previously allocated to the state of Maine, after they were suspended following a dispute between former President Donald Trump and Maine Governor Janet Mills regarding the participation of transgender athletes in school sports. U.S. District
Pope Francis will be laid to rest this Saturday, as dignitaries, church leaders, and mourners from around the world gather to honor his legacy. The ceremony marks not only the passing of a spiritual leader but also a significant departure from long-standing papal traditions. Francis passed away six days ago
Damage caused by gut bacteria may be linked to the rise in colon cancer among young adults. It remains unclear why cases of this disease have doubled in people under the age of 55 over the past two decades—a staggering increase that has raised concern among doctors and cancer researchers.
Companies responsible for providing food and essential household products are beginning to publicly express their concern about the future of the American consumer. “Compared to the situation three months ago, today we probably don’t have such a positive view of consumer behavior,” said Jamie Caulfield, Chief Financial Officer of PepsiCo,