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“College Campus Shopping, Food for Thought for Parents” As families prepare to embark on college campus tours with their high schoolers, financial expert Beth Walker has some important advice: think of shopping for college as you would for a home. Walker, who is the author of “Buying College Better” and “Never Pay Retail for College,” emphasizes the importance of budgeting and planning ahead when it comes to college expenses. Walker recommends that families start thinking about college affordability as early as 9th or 10th grade to ensure that parents and students are on the same page. She warns against the…

In “Permutation City”, a novel by Greg Egan, the character Peer finds himself bored with immortality in a virtual reality he controls. Seeking new passions, he delves into mathematics one moment and writes operas the next. Peer’s changing interests raise a deeper question: when technology has solved humanity’s problems, what is left to do? This dilemma is explored in a new book by Nick Bostrom, a philosopher at the University of Oxford, who previously warned of a one-in-six chance of humanity being wiped out by risky AI. In his latest work, “Deep Utopia”, Bostrom imagines a world where AI surpasses…

President Joe Biden expressed his support for his son Hunter following his conviction on federal gun charges, stating that he is proud of him and accepts the jury’s verdict. The president, speaking at the G7 summit in Italy, emphasized that Hunter had overcome addiction and is a bright and decent man. “I’m extremely proud of my son Hunter. He has overcome an addiction, he’s one of the brightest, most decent men I know,” Biden said during a news conference. Despite the conviction, Biden reiterated that he would not pardon his son and further stated that he would not consider commuting…

A decade ago, finance ministries around the world were focused on a different priority – austerity. Governments were slashing budgets, even in the face of high unemployment rates and sluggish economic growth. However, the landscape has shifted dramatically since then. Today, most Western economies are on more stable footing. Unemployment has decreased, and corporate profits are on the rise. Despite these positive indicators, governments are now facing a new challenge – overspending. The United States, in particular, stands out as one of the most prolific spenders. This year, the country is expected to run a budget deficit of over 7%…

Cristiano Ronaldo currently holds the record for the most goals scored in European Championship history, with a total of 14 goals to his name. His journey as a goal-scorer in the tournament began in 2004, where he netted his first European Championship goal and first international goal for Portugal in a match against Greece. Over the years, Ronaldo continued to add to his tally, scoring vital goals in various editions of the tournament. At Euro 2008, Ronaldo found the back of the net in a group stage match against Czech Republic. Four years later, he scored twice against Netherlands in…

Biola University, a Christian institution in California, has recently established an AI Lab grounded in theological values. The goal of this initiative is to prevent Christians and people of faith from falling behind in the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence. Dr. Michael J. Arena, the dean of the Crowell School of Business at Biola University, shared that the AI Lab serves as a space for students, faculty, and staff to delve into the complexities of AI. Having previously been the vice president of talent and development at Amazon Web Services, Dr. Arena brings a wealth of experience to this…

Former President Donald Trump made his presence known as he led House Republicans in a spirited closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill Thursday. Amidst grievances about his legal battles and election challenges, the former president took aim at his critics and only briefly touched on policy topics such as abortion and taxes. This marked Trump’s first return to the Capitol area since the events of January 6, 2021. During the meeting, Trump lashed out at those who have opposed him, including some who were in the room, cautioning Republicans not to shy away from the contentious issue of abortion. He highlighted…

Janet Yellen, the current treasury secretary of the United States, has been noted for her diplomatic approach in dealing with tensions with Beijing. She has been described as a twinkly eyed professor, rather than a foreign-policy hawk, which may help in fostering a more constructive relationship with China. During a recent trip to China that concluded on April 9th, Yellen made a point to highlight the improved state of Sino-American relations compared to a year ago, indicating that the two countries are on a “stronger footing”. However, Yellen’s visit was not solely for diplomatic pleasantries. She also delivered a warning…

In a tight procedural vote, Senate Republicans blocked the Democrats’ bill that aimed to guarantee access to in vitro fertilization nationwide, with a final tally of 48-47 falling short of the 60 votes needed to advance the legislation. Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas criticized the bill as unnecessary and a political maneuver, stating, “There’s not a problem. There’s no restrictions on IVF, nor should there be.” The vote comes amid a broader effort by Senate Democrats to highlight reproductive health care issues leading up to the November elections, particularly in light of the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s…

Hyundai Motor’s India unit has made a significant move by seeking regulatory approval for a stock market listing in Mumbai, potentially becoming the nation’s largest IPO. The South Korean parent company plans to sell a stake of up to 17.5% in the company, marking a major development in the country’s automotive industry. This IPO would be a landmark event as it would make Hyundai the first car maker in India to go public in two decades since Maruti Suzuki in 2003. It comes at a time when Indian stock markets are reaching record highs, indicating a favorable environment for such…