Why a growing number of young Americans aren’t interested in college
Story at a glance Enrollment data has revealed there are fewer and fewer high school graduates enrolling in college-degree programs. In 2020, 63 percent of high school graduates immediately enrolled in college but in 2018 that percentage was at nearly 70 percent. The perceived benefit of college is also dropping, with Americans wary o
Read MoreWhy the WHO is renaming monkeypox
The World Health Organization (WHO) is renaming monkeypox amid concerns that the name may be considered racist and might not accurately describe the origin of the virus. WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in mid-June that the organization would be renaming monkeypox. “WHO is also working with partners and experts from around the world on changing the name of #monkeypox virus, its clades and the disease it causes. We will make announcements about the new names as soon as possible,” he said, acc
Read MoreBolton says Biden approach to Iran encouraging threats to US officials
Former national security adviser John Bolton on Wednesday slammed the Biden administration for negotiating with Iran on a new nuclear deal after it was revealed he was targeted in an Iranian assassination attempt, saying attempts to "appease" Tehran are encouraging threats against U.S. officials. Bolton told CNN's Wolf Blitzer on the "Situation Room" that because the nature of the Iranian regime "drives it to this kind of action," President Biden should not be trying to revive a 2015 deal that limited Iran's nuclear abilities in exchange for easing U.S. sanctions against the Middl
Read MoreThe high cost of Biden’s energy policy and the so-called ‘Inflation Reduction Act’
Imagine trying to run a small business that requires you to travel extensively every week, while paying hundreds of extra dollars for gas. Imagine being on a fixed income and having to decide if you can afford to travel to see your grandchildren. Or, having small children and trying to decide how to put fuel in the tank and buy the groceries. Imagine living paycheck to paycheck, as 58 percent of Americans do. You do
Read MoreOn The Money — New figures suggest inflation may be at turning point
New inflation figures suggest rising prices may finally be at a turning point. We’ll also look at GOP attacks targeting the large boost in funding for a sprawling Democratic package, a recent warning to House lawmakers about TikTok as campaign season heats up, and more. But first, Elon Musk
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