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Student Loan Forgiveness Faces New Restrictions Under Trump's PSLF Overhaul: Report
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 4:49am | 493The Donald Trump administration is moving to significantly reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, aiming to restrict student loan cancellation for employees of organizations deemed to be engaged in “illegal activities.” What Happened: A draft proposal from the U.S....
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Duolingo Scores High Marks From JPMorgan As Learners, Profits Multiply
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 3:43pm | 419JPMorgan analyst Bryan M. Smilek reiterated the Overweight rating on Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:DUOL), with a price forecast of $500. Smilek stated that he continues to see significant potential for Duolingo to deliver strong user growth over multiple years. The analyst noted that motivations for...
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Stride Stock Surges To All-Time High Following Better-Than-Expected Q3 Results
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - 5:58pm | 309Stride Inc (NYSE:LRN) shares are rising in extended trading on Tuesday after the company reported better-than-expected financial results for the third quarter and raised its full-year outlook. Here’s a look at the key metrics from the quarter. Q3 Revenue: $613.38 million, versus estimates of...
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Why Shaq Won't Share His $500 Million Fortune With His Kids: 'We Ain't Rich. I'm Rich. I'm Not Going to Hand It to You, You Gotta Earn It'
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 2:50pm | 633NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is instilling in his children the importance of self-reliance and entrepreneurship. What Happened: O’Neal, who has a net worth of approximately $500 million, has made successful investments in real estate, technology, and entertainment. He owns...
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Chamath Palihapitiya Urges Education Overhaul For Future Innovators On Joe Rogan's Podcast: 'What Are The Odds That There's Only Literally One Steve Jobs Or Literally Only One Elon Musk'
Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 8:15am | 671On an episode of the Joe Rogan Podcast, venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya expressed his concerns about the current education system and its potential impact on future innovators. What Happened: Palihapitiya, the founder of Social Capital, criticized the San Francisco Board of...
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Novo Nordisk To Consider Ways For Patients To Affordably Access Weight Loss Drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, Says CEO
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 12:52pm | 608Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) will consider ways to help patients get affordable prescriptions for weight loss drugs, CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen told members of the U.S. Congress on Wednesday when asked if his company would lower U.S. prices for Ozempic and Wegovy. Jorgensen sat before the Health...
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Want To Be A Pot Master? This New Jersey Degree Can Help You Build A Career Around Cannabis
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 3:04pm | 588Are you a Pot Master, with robust empirical experience in your cannabis crops? Or maybe someone that loves the plant and wants to build a future around it? If you are from New Jersey or don’t mind the trip, you can now have your knowledge certificated and enhanced. Beginning this fall, ...
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'AI Can Be A Hugely Democratizing Tool': Wendy Kopp Discusses Future Of Education
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 12:46pm | 617What are the most important skills held by the next generation’s leaders? How can we empower disadvantaged communities through education? What place does AI have in education? CEO and Co-Founder of Teach for All, Wendy Kopp, discussed all of these questions and more in this week’s...
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23M Americans Set To Benefit As Biden Targets Interest Relief On Student Loans
Monday, April 8, 2024 - 7:02am | 670As the United States grapples with the ongoing issue of student debt, President Joe Biden is poised to reveal a new plan that could offer significant relief to millions of borrowers across the nation. What Happened: President Biden is set to announce a substantial student debt relief initiative...
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Biden Forgives $1.2B In Student Debt For 150K Borrowers Hit By Specific Issues
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 7:16am | 584The Biden administration has announced the forgiveness of $1.2 billion in student loans, relieving more than 150,000 borrowers. What Happened: The forgiveness is part of a program introduced by President Joe Biden‘s administration in January, aimed at easing the burden on Americans who have...
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The Future Of AI: Profit vs. Principles In 2024
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - 1:14pm | 891It’s no secret that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been booming in the business and investment world. From streamlining processes to enhancing efficiency, AI has proven to be a valuable asset in many industries. The upcoming virtual event, AI Revolution: 2024 Portfolio Building, on Thursday...
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Elon Musk Could Soon Add University Founder To His List Of Titles: Here Are The Reported Details
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - 7:43pm | 539Known best as the CEO and investor in several of the top companies around the world, Elon Musk is also the richest person in the world. A new title could be added the growing list of Chairman, CEO and founder roles served by Musk according to a new report. What Happened: Billionaire Musk moved from...
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Ukraine Building Underground Classrooms To Protect Children From Air Strikes
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - 12:06pm | 429The city of Kharkiv, known as the “student capital” of Ukraine, is facing a critical challenge — how to educate its youngest citizens while under the constant threat of air strikes from Russia. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said the threat of Russian missiles reaching the city in under a...
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5 Free AI Tools For Teachers And Educators: Enhance Your Teaching Experience
Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 5:08am | 1556In the ever-evolving education landscape, integrating technology has become a critical factor in improving student engagement and learning outcomes. Artificial intelligence or AI is one of the most significant technological advancements that have taken the education world by storm. Although some ...
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What Schools Need To Be Teaching, According To Michael Bloomberg And Jamie Dimon
Monday, May 16, 2016 - 3:26pm | 391Former mayor of New York City and billionaire entrepreneur Michael Bloomberg and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM)'s CEO Jamie Dimon know a thing or two about hiring the smartest people to fill much needed jobs in their organizations. In an op-ed on Bloomberg View, the two got together...