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Moody Downgrades Credit Rating Amid Rising Debt and Political Uncertainty Moody’s Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating Amid Rising Debt and Political GridlockWashington, D.C., May 17, 2025* — In a significant development, Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the United States’ credit rating from its highest level of Aaa to Aa1. This move marks the final of the…

School Closings Announced as Fort Worth ISD Faces Major Changes Due to budget cuts and fewer students, the board of Fort Worth ISD has voted to close 18 of their schools.Those in the area voice their responses to the proposal of closing community schools. Fort Worth, TX: Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) has announced…

WMT stock dips as Walmart plans tariff-driven price hikes Walmart Inc. has raised prices on some of its products in a breakthrough after the impact of increased levies on goods imported from China. From this overwhelmingly underscored context, this move is brought at a time that the retail giant has been straining to bear with…

Apple Agrees to \$95 Million Settlement in Siri Eavesdropping Lawsuit: How to File a Claim. Apple Inc. has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for the sum of \$95 million after it was accused of illegally recording its users’ private conversations using the voice assistant Siri without alerting them beforehand The lawsuit, Lopez v. Apple,…

John Brown University Receives $2.5 Million Mabee Foundation Grant for Learning Resource Center Renovation There will be an enhancement of the ongoing capital improvement projects of Brown University (JBU) as the notable J.E and the L.E Mabee Foundation have awarded the school with an À$2.5 million” grant. This magnanimous donation brings to the fore the…

Powerball Jackpot Winner From Kentucky Claims Massive $167 Million Prize In a startling turn of events, a Kentucky lottery player secured the $167 million Powerball jackpot in the April 26, 2025, draw. It is the 19th time a resident of the Bluegrass State has been the winner; thus, Kentucky’s stronghold in Powerball history has been…

Netflix cancels popular series after three seasons, sparking outrage and disappointment among loyal fans. Netflix Cancels Beloved Series After Three Seasons: Fans React with Shock and SadnessIn the most unexpected move of all, Netflix terminated one of its biggest series after the third season, which was quite an accomplishment and left the fans speechless. The…

Slate electric pickup truck offers affordability, customization, and eco innovation. Slate Auto, a green vehicle company in Michigan that received backing from Amazon’s founder, Jeff Bezos, has come up with its first creation, a 2027 Slate electric pickup truck. The price of the vehicle has been set at $25,000 before federal incentives to be the…

Tesla Model 3 Delay Sparks Concern Over Future EV Plans Tesla has, on the sly, moved the release of its much-awaited affordable electric vehicle to a future date. The car was first taken to the public in 2020 as a $25,000 automobile. This decision, which was not communicated, brought great anxiety to both present and…

Pope Francis Easter Surprise Appearance Marks Recovery and Inspires Hope Pope Francis created an emotional moment on Easter Sunday through a live greeting with people worldwide who had assembled in Saint Peter’s Square without his previous hint. This was his very first public appearance after a severe pneumonia episode, which knocked him down, and with…