Deadly active shooting in Midland, Texas, confirmed

Officials provided an update after an active shooting in Midland, Texas, where at least one person died, Mayor Lori Blong confirmed. Felipe Rodriguez, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, joins with more insight.

Which retirement assets are most vulnerable in a debt lawsuit?

Certain assets could be a lot more vulnerable than others if you’re dealing with a debt lawsuit in retirement. Hanizam/Getty Images Many of the people entering retirement in today’s economic landscape, marked by rising inflationmarket volatility and record levels of household debthave more financial obligations than they expected to. For some, those obligations are still …

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Is a CD or high-yield savings account better for seniors now?

CD and high-yield savings accounts both have features that seniors should closely consider before starting. Franziska & Tom Werner/Tom Werner/Getty Images A new report this week showing inflation rising to its highest level in three years was just the latest in a series of economic developments that have left many Americans scrambling for ways to …

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Why the liberal arts can help young Americans prepare for the era of AI

Computer science is out on U.S. college campuses, while the new “new” things — faculties like critical thinking and communication — may have a familiar ring. The advent of artificial intelligence is giving a new shine to a liberal arts education, which career experts say nurtures the skills valued by employers as AI increasingly changes …

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Judge continues to block Justice Department’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund

Alexandria, Virginia — A federal judge on Friday continued to block the Justice Department’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, expressing skepticism with the Trump administration’s claims that the controversial program is not moving forward. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema granted a preliminary injunction that indefinitely prevents the Trump administration from creating or operating the controversial …

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