Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, once saved from college dropout by a friend's loan, is now a major backer of her former roommate's student-lending startup. This venture aids low-income students lacking co-signers, mirroring Scott's own past vulnerability. Her massive, unrestricted donations champion educational access and equity, demonstrating a profound return of kindness.
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is highlighting education in Ohio's gubernatorial race, accusing former health director Amy Acton of worsening inequality through COVID-19 school closures. Ramaswamy argues these lockdowns caused irreversible learning losses, particularly for disadvantaged students, and criticizes Democrats for lacking solutions to fix education.
The United States is implementing a significant overhaul of national park entry fees, introducing higher charges for foreign visitors while offering discounted rates and exclusive free days for Americans. This move aims to prioritize domestic families and increase revenue, but gateway regions fear a negative impact on tourism-dependent economies.
A Campbell's executive allegedly made deeply offensive remarks about Indian employees and the company's products during a recorded conversation. A former worker filed a lawsuit claiming the executive called Indian staff 'idiots' and criticized the food. The executive is now on leave pending an investigation, while the company denies product claims.
Vice President JD Vance's memoir, 'Hillbilly Elegy,' was ironically used to smuggle drugs into an Ohio prison. Narcotics were sprayed onto the book's pages and mailed to an inmate, disguised as an Amazon delivery. The scheme was uncovered by investigators, leading to the smuggler's lengthy prison sentence, highlighting innovative drug trafficking methods.
President Trump's surprisingly cordial meeting with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has significantly disrupted Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's gubernatorial campaign. Trump's praise for Mamdani directly contradicts Stefanik's core message, leaving her in a difficult position as she relies on Trump's support while needing to appeal to moderate voters in a Democratic-leaning state.
Lindsey Halligan, a former beauty pageant contestant, was appointed interim US attorney in 2025. She was tasked with prosecuting former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. A federal judge later ruled her appointment unlawful. This led to the dismissal of the cases. The ruling raised alarms about the politicization of the Justice Department.Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, once saved from college dropout by a friend's loan, is now a major backer of her former room...
