McLaren secured a 1-2 finish with Oscar Piastri leading home teammate Lando Norris after a terrific scrap with pole sitter Max Verstappen; George Russell secured the final podium position in third A crowd of 275,480 fans attended the three-day event to experience thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing, a dramatic Sprint race on Saturday, and world-class entertainment Before […]
Lower-income residents will pay a higher share under most new state tax proposals. By: Kevin Hardy Missouri Republicans may take their tax-cutting efforts to new heights this year as lawmakers consider exempting profits from the sale of stocks, bonds and real estate from state income taxes. Part of a broader push to eliminate the state income
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The build-up to this year’s FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX started in style with a dynamic opening day at the Miami International Autodrome, celebrating empowerment, community and the anticipation of an exciting weekend of on-track action and entertainment. The highlight of the day was Women Drive, a powerful forum championing women leading change in Formula 1
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Impacted borrowers have been in default since before the pandemic. If you’re still getting a bill from your servicer you’re not in default — yet. Written by Eliza Haverstock Lead Writer Edited by Kim Lowe Head of Content, Personal & Student Loans After a five-year suspension that began in March 2020, the Trump administration is
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By Scott Maxwell | [email protected] | Orlando Sentinel The Hope Florida scandal has been a lot like an onion — if onions were capable of swindling $10 million from taxpayers. With every layer peeled, the stench has intensified. In just the last two weeks, a former Supreme Court justice entered the fray … to defend the state’s attorney general
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The Hope Florida Foundation quietly gave the money to two nonprofit political committees that helped Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies defeat a ballot measure. By Patricia Mazzei Reporting from Miami A charity meant to help people stay off public assistance was the signature project of Florida’s popular first lady, Casey DeSantis. But over three
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Many conservative-led states rely heavily on dollars from Washington. By: Robbie Sequeira Early this month, the U.S. Department of Education issued an ultimatum to K-12 public schools and state education agencies: Certify that you are not engaging in discrimination under the banner of diversity, equity and inclusion, or risk losing federal funding — including billions in
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This complicated government program is in the spotlight. Here’s a Stateline guide to how it operates. By: Shalina Chatlani Republicans in Congress are eyeing $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid, the joint federal-state government health care program for lower-income people. Depending on how states respond, a Republican proposal that would slash the 90% federal contribution to states’ expanded
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Empowering Girls, Transforming Lives This year, Girl Power Rocks reaches an extraordinary milestone—25 years of “Improving Our World, One Girl at a Time!” Since our founding, we have been unwavering in our mission: to uplift, empower, and equip at-promise girls with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive. Honoring Our Legacy, Building the
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Maya Angelou (1928–2014) Maya Angelou was a renowned poet, author, activist, and performer, best known for her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), which was one of the first autobiographies by a Black woman to reach mainstream audiences. Her work focused on race, identity, resilience, and social justice. Early Life & Challenges
