A federal court has vacated a sweeping Education Department directive that led to the cancellation of more than $600 million in teacher training grants tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion programming. The
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has proposed formally rescinding its workforce demographic data reporting requirements, marking a dramatic reversal of policy dating back to the agency’s earliest days. On July 22,
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Sandra Day O’Connor graduated near the top of her Stanford Law School class of 1952, earning a place on law review and the prestigious Order of the Coif honour society. Despite her
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Earnings season is once again putting short sellers in the spotlight, as heavily shorted stocks across Wall Street brace for potential volatility driven by quarterly results. Short interest data is closely watched
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This Saturday’s Shergar Cup at Ascot brings together some of the world’s finest jockeys for flat racing’s celebrated annual team competition. This year’s edition carries a notably high-class feel, with the Phoenix
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Senate Democrats have introduced companion legislation aimed at significantly updating federal food labelling requirements across the United States. On 29 July 2026, Senators Richard Blumenthal and Cory Booker announced the Senate version
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Blanche has cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee, leaving only a full Senate floor vote between him and confirmation as the permanent Attorney General of the United States. Republicans can afford to lose
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HSBC Holdings PLC’s return to share buybacks has been met with muted enthusiasm from analysts, despite the bank posting a stronger-than-expected second quarter. The Asia-focused lender announced a $1 billion buyback programme
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The FTSE 250 index continues to attract investor attention as analysts identify potential high-growth opportunities among its constituent stocks. Mid-cap UK stocks have historically offered significant upside for investors willing to look
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Sandoz, the generics and biosimilars spinout of Novartis, has struck a pair of settlement agreements to resolve long-running antitrust litigation brought by US state and federal enforcers. The company announced it had
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Missouri Solicitor General Louis Capozzi has built one of the state’s most powerful litigation operations in under a year, compiling a strong record across election law, constitutional litigation, and consumer protection. Appointed
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