10-year private student loan interest rates plunge
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GOP-led county neighboring NYC to deputize private citizens, drawing Dems’ ire
Republican leaders in New York City’s neighboring suburbs are furious with Democrats over plans to deputize civilians in emergencies. County Executive Bruce Blakeman is trying to take control of the state capital and give voters a bigger say in local policy, but he continues to provoke opponents on issues of crime and women’s rights. I […]
YouTube stars Dude Perfect nab nine-figure private equity funding deal
Internet personality group Dude Perfect has raised more than $100 million to expand its reach and create more content, the company announced Monday. Founded more than a decade ago, Dude Perfect creates videos and other content focused on sports and humor, and has built a sizable following with viral YouTube videos and clips. The group […]
Stanford researcher minimized DHS role for 2020 election ‘censorship’ group in private testimony
EXCLUSIVE — A “misinformation” researcher’s testimony behind closed doors to Congress on his group’s suppression of speech before the 2020 election appears to contradict documents unearthed by lawmakers. Alex Stamos, who previously held senior roles at Facebook and Yahoo, was the director until 2023 at the Stanford Internet Observatory, a group at Stanford University under […]
Wisconsin Voters Ban Private Funding of Elections
Wisconsin voters approved an amendment Tuesday night that would ban private financing of elections in the battleground state. According to the Wisconsin Legislature’s question language, the proposed amendment would provide that “no contribution or grant may be applied for, received, expended, or used in connection with the conduct of a primary election, election, or referendum.” […]
‘Incognito mode’ is not as private as it might seem. This is what private browsing actually does
The private browsing mode known as “Incognito” in Google’s widely used Chrome browser has been available for nearly a decade, but a legal settlement over how it works has put an end to this generally available setting. It is receiving new attention. The proposed settlement, unveiled in federal court on Monday, is primarily aimed at […]
Wisconsin voters approve bans on private funding for elections
Wisconsin voters approved a pair of Republican-led constitutional amendments on Tuesday that will change how elections are conducted in one of the country’s most politically competitive states. One measure will bar state and local governments from using private funds to conduct elections, while the other mandates that only election officials can carry out election-related tasks. Voters […]
Private Sector Job Gains Explode Higher, Biggest Gain Since July
U.S. companies added 184,000 workers to their payrolls in March, the largest employment increase since July, according to payroll firm ADP. Employment in March exceeded even the most optimistic forecasts. The median forecast was 155,000 jobs, with a range of 125,000 to 175,000. Last month’s employment figure was revised upward from 140,000 to 155,000. The […]
Gov. Jim Justice kills Republican effort to grant vaccine exemptions to students at private and parochial schools
Republicans in the West Virginia General Assembly passed a bill that would effectively eliminate vaccination requirements for public school students and allow private and parochial schools to set their own policies. However, the requirements will still apply for students participating in sanctioned athletic events sponsored by the West Virginia Secondary School Athletic Commission. meanwhile House […]
Wisconsin voters to decide on private funding of elections
Wisconsin voters will decide Tuesday on a pair of referendums that could change how elections are conducted for decades to come in one of the country’s most politically competitive states. One would bar state and local governments from using private funds to conduct elections, while the other one mandates that only election officials can carry out […]