More students are forgoing four-year college, new reports show

For years, concerns over rising college costs and student loan debt have been driving some high schoolers away from a four-year degree in favor of shorter, less expensive alternatives. Now it’s clear that students are putting more emphasis on career training and post-college employment, as more opt for a two-year degree or even shorter-term credentials.  The overall rate of…

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Republicans divided on Trump immigration crackdown: Survey

Republicans are divided over President Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released days after a woman was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minnesota. The poll released Thursday found that 59 percent of Republican respondents like federal immigration officials to prioritize arrests even when people…

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Saks acquisition of Neiman Marcus led to bankruptcy

For more than a decade, the former executive chairman of Saks Global dreamed of adding Neiman Marcus to his collection of legacy department stores, believing the combined entities would create a luxury powerhouse strong enough to defy changes dragging down the industry. Instead, Richard Baker’s $2.7 billion acquisition of Neiman Marcus in 2024 ultimately plunged…

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