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Shorter Paths to a Degree: VCU’s New 3‑Year Plan

July 4, 2026

Virginia Commonwealth University is rolling out two bachelor’s programs that can be finished in just three years, aiming to cut costs and appeal to adult learners. The move follows a recent policy change by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, which now permits Vi

celebrities

Big‑Name Fans Show Up for Kelce and Swift’s NYC Wedding

July 4, 2026

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden drew a crowd of athletes, broadcasters and celebrities. A few hours before the ceremony, Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt slipped out of a Ritz‑Carlton NoMad in a light gray tux, heading straight to the event. 49ers fullback Kyle

finance

SoFi Stock Faces Mixed Signals as Big Investor Steps In

July 4, 2026

SoFi Technologies has seen its share price drop over 30% this year, even though the company keeps adding new members and growing its business. Many investors worry about how much the stock is worth, a slowdown in some of SoFi’s low‑cost services, and general market uncertainty. Despite this, Cathie

celebrities

Big‑Name Athletes Show Up for Swift and Kelce’s NY Wedding

July 4, 2026

A crowd of famous sports figures turned up at Madison Square Garden for the wedding of singer Taylor Swift and football star Travis Kelce. The event, held on Friday night, drew a mix of NFL players and media personalities who made the trip from various parts of the country. The Rams’ quarterback

politics

Scientists Back Democratic Candidates with Big Money Boost

July 2, 2026

A new political group has just raised a record $12 million for the 2026 midterm elections, aiming to support Democratic candidates who have science or medical backgrounds. The money is split between advertising and direct aid to hopefuls such as Ohio’s gubernatorial contender Amy Acton and South Car

sports

All‑State Soccer Stars of Tennessee 2026

July 2, 2026

The 2026 season wrapped up with a flurry of talent recognized across the state. The Tennessee Sports Writers Association chose standout players from five different divisions, highlighting those who led their teams to success. In Class A, a group of seniors and juniors from schools like Memphis Bu

sports

Ravens May Cut T‑Simpson After Tough Season

June 29, 2026

The Baltimore team has given Trenton Simpson, a former third‑round pick, multiple chances to prove himself over the past three years. If he cannot show a steady ability to make impactful plays, he may find a new team soon. Simpson is in the last year of his four‑year, $5. 4 million rookie contrac

entertainment

Arkansas Newspaper Wins Back‑to‑Back Excellence Award

June 29, 2026

The Arkansas Democrat‑Gazette has been named the top large newspaper in the state for two consecutive years, earning the General Excellence title at the 2025 Arkansas Press Association Better Newspaper Editorial Awards. Eight other first‑place honors were also claimed by the paper, covering sports,

finance

What the latest Supreme Court decision might mean for the Fed under Warsh

June 28, 2026

A surprise legal fight about whether a Fed governor can be fired is landing right as Kevin Warsh starts his first months at the top of the U. S. central bank. The Supreme Court could rule any day now on whether President Trump had the power to push out Lisa Cook last summer over something she wrote

business

Cerebras Shares Drop Despite Strong Earnings: What the Numbers Really Say

June 25, 2026

Cerebras Systems saw its stock fall nearly 20 % on Wednesday, even though the company posted a solid first‑quarter report. The dip came after the firm announced that its gross margin for the core business will likely be between 38 % and 41 % for the full year, down from the 47 % margin it posted in