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Trouble in Santa Clara: Board and Superintendent Conflict Affects Students

November 17, 2024

A recent report has highlighted some serious issues in the Santa Clara County Office of Education. The 42-page report found that the county’s education board wasn’t following its own rules, leading to a strained relationship with the office’s administration. This could end up costing the county and

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Ideal Power Makes Waves with B-TRAN™ Tech and New Partnerships

November 16, 2024

Ideal Power Inc. , a company dedicated to revolutionizing power switches, has shared its Q3 2024 achievements. Their star product, the B-TRAN™ bidirectional semiconductor power switch, is catching the eye of big players in electric vehicles and renewable energy. The company has been busy collaborati

health

Pregnancy Billing Surprise: Paying Upfront for Baby Care

November 16, 2024

In the middle of her pregnancy, Kathleen Clark was asked to pay $960 at her OB-GYN's office. This wasn't a standard bill after insurance, but an upfront fee for future care. She was shocked because usually, bills come after the baby is born. Kathleen felt trapped. The practice was linked to a birthi

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Jay-Z and Wharton Team Up to Teach HBCU Students Money Skills

November 16, 2024

Rapper Jay-Z and his mother, Gloria Carter, have been working through their Shawn Carter Foundation to support Black communities for years. Now, they're focusing on financial literacy for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Partnering with the Wharton School of the Univ

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Rapper Jay-Z's Foundation Teams Up for HBCU Financial Literacy

November 15, 2024

Can you imagine getting ready for your dream job, but feeling like you're missing some key skills? That's where Jay-Z's Shawn Carter Foundation comes in. They've teamed up with the Wharton School of Business and Toyota North America to launch the Champions for Financial Legacy (CFFL). This program a

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What Happens to Your DNA Data if 23andMe Sinks?

November 14, 2024

You've sent your saliva to 23andMe for genetic testing, but what happens if the company runs into trouble? Recently, 23andMe announced they're letting go of 40% of their staff. After their board resigned last year, the company's stock nosedived, raising doubts about its future. CEO Anne Wojcicki say

health

Young Adults with Breast Cancer: Struggling with Finances

November 14, 2024

Breast cancer isn't just a health issue; it can also turn into a financial struggle, especially for young adults aged 18 to 39. Though they make up a small portion of those diagnosed, they're more likely to face money problems. But why do these financial troubles stick around for so long? The answer

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Don't Miss These Small Details During Open Enrollment

November 13, 2024

When it's time to pick your insurance plans at work, everyone tends to focus on the big stuff like premiums and deductibles. But it's the smaller details that can cause real headaches. For instance, life insurance is usually a no-brainer—a free policy with no premiums? Check! But hold up, there's mo

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Home Depot's Q3 Earnings: A Fresh Outlook

November 12, 2024

Home Depot recently announced its third-quarter earnings, showing a solid 6% increase in sales compared to last year. This boost was due to the acquisition of a new business and higher demand for home improvement supplies spurred by better weather and hurricane-related repairs. The company even rais

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Tencent Music's Streaming Boom Despite Social Slump

November 12, 2024

Tencent Music Entertainment, the biggest digital music company in China, saw its revenue grow by nearly 7% in the third quarter of 2023. This growth was largely thanks to its streaming services, which managed to increase the number of paying subscribers and the average revenue per subscriber. The co