Legal October 2017 Premium

House Passes $4T Budget in Step Forward for Trump Tax Plan-- Top Story

The House on Thursday gave a significant boost to President Donald Trump's promise to cut taxes, narrowly passing a GOP budget that shelves longstanding concerns over federal deficits in favor of a rewrite of the tax code that Republicans promise will jump-start the economy.

Legal October 2017

Confusion as Catalan President Cancels, Reschedules Address

The standoff between Spain and its secessionist-minded region of Catalonia headed to a crucial juncture Thursday as Catalans awaited their president's next move amid speculation he might back off a full independence proclamation by calling a snap election.

Financing October 2017

College to Offer Scholarships to Children of Service Members

A private university in New York is offering a new scholarship open to the children of military service members, as well as police and firefighters nationwide.

Financing October 2017

Chicago CEO Donates $150M to U of Illinois Business School

A Chicago businessman and his wife have donated $150 million to the College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.

Technology October 2017 Premium

Best Buy Expands After-school Tech Program

Best Buy is expanding an after-school tech program for underprivileged teens as it hopes to create workers with the skills to serve increasingly savvy shoppers as well as groom future inventors who can help fill its stores with new gadgets.

Financing October 2017

Cumberland Farms' 2018 Believe and Achieve Scholarship Program Now Open and Accepting Applications

Cumberland Farms announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Believe and Achieve Scholarship Program.

Financing October 2017

Brown Enrolls Students from Puerto Rico Tuition Free

Brown University is enrolling up to 50 students from the University of Puerto Rico tuition free following the destruction of Hurricane Maria.

Technology October 2017 Premium

$1.3M Auction Bid Buys Albert Einstein's Theory of Happiness --Top Story

While Albert Einstein's theory of happiness may be relative, it fetched $1.3 million at a Jerusalem auction on Tuesday.

Health Care October 2017 Premium

Baylor College of Medicine to Host Career Fair and Symposium--Job News

The Baylor College of Medicine will be hosting a Career Symposium and Career Fair on Thursday, November 9.

Financing October 2017

Analysis Shows College Affordability at Risk in New Mexico

New Mexico government analysts are warning that shrinking enrollment and limited funding at many public state colleges and universities may lead to tuition increases that few local students can afford.

Legal October 2017 Premium

Trump's Refugee Ban Ends, New Screening Rules Coming--Top Story

President Donald Trump's four-month worldwide ban on refugees ended Tuesday, officials said, as his administration prepared to unveil tougher new screening procedures.

Technology October 2017 Premium

Alaska Airlines Pledges Additional $1 Million to Support STEM Education in Rural Alaska-- On a Positive Note

Alaska Airlines has renewed its partnership with the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) to provide a brighter future for middle school students from rural communities across the state of Alaska.