August 16, 2025

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Student Loan Overhaul Clears House Committee

Over strong objections from Democrats, House Republicans on the Education and the Workforce Committee advanced legislation Tuesday that would make dramatic changes to the federal student aid system. The sweeping 103-page bill, known as the Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan, passed on a party-line vote after more than five hours of debate. The legislation

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Crypto

Analyst Predicts Fresh Crypto Rallies Led by Bitcoin, Says BTC Looking Strong and Healthy

An analyst who continues to grow a following with timely Bitcoin calls believes that BTC is primed to spearhead the next wave of crypto rallies. Pseudonymous analyst Credible tells his 467,100 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin’s capital flows indicate that BTC is gearing up for another upside burst. According to the

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Crypto

Trader Predicts Marketwide Crypto Pullback, Lists Five Altcoins To Watch Along With Downside Price Targets

A closely followed analyst believes that the crypto markets are primed for a corrective move following strong rallies over the past couple of weeks. Pseudonymous analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 245,200 followers on the social media platform X that he thinks “a dip is going to come soon,” but he doesn’t see any reason to

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Funds

Trump’s team has disrupted some $430 billion in funds, Democrats say

By LISA MASCARO, Associated Press Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has frozen, stalled or otherwise disrupted some $430 billion in federal funds — from disease research to Head Start for children to disaster aid — in what top Democrats say is an “unprecedented and dangerous” assault on programs used by countless Americans.

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Investment

$100B US investment hinges on federal support

Nichola Groom  |  Reuters April 29 — Manufacturers and developers of U.S. energy storage projects said their industry will invest $100 billion this decade to create a wholly domestic battery supply chain, but warned the goal was contingent on support from Washington. The American Clean Power Association, a trade group that represents energy storage companies, said

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Finance

Finance Minister meets IFC Managing Director to deepen cooperation in key sectors

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has held a high-level meeting with the Managing Director of the In­ternational Finance Corporation (IFC), Mr Makhtar Diop, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Ghana’s partnership with the global development finance institution. During the meeting held at the just ended World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in

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Investors

European stocks head for mixed open as investors eye tariff impact on earnings – NBC 7 San Diego

This is CNBC’s live blog covering European markets. European markets are heading for a mixed open on Tuesday, as investors parse earnings for the impact of U.S. tariffs and resultant global economic uncertainty. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed higher the last five sessions and has returned to a year-to-date gain despite sharp selling in March and

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Investment

The Max Verstappen rejection that became a multi-million dollar mistake

A Dutch businessman has revealed how he cost himself millions after rejecting the chance to invest in Max Verstappen. Having invested heavily in the career of Jos Verstappen during the Dutch driver’s F1 tenure, a similar opportunity was offered to a prominent Dutch businessman, who has revealed his decision to turn down Max Verstappen has

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Crypto

Crypto Investors Sue Nike, Accuse Apparel Giant of Rug Pull After Abrupt Closure of Metaverse Business: Report

Sportswear giant Nike is reportedly facing a lawsuit following the closure of its non-fungible token (NFT) business. In 2021, Nike purchased RTFKT Studios, a collectibles firm known for creating viral sneaker designs, memes and other fashionable digital collectibles as it ventured into the metaverse, but the company shut down the project in December. Reuters reports

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Crypto

DePIN Altcoin Outpaces Crypto Market and Skyrockets by Nearly 44% Following High-Profile Exchange Listing

An altcoin associated with a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) project surged by nearly 44% on Friday after receiving a prominent exchange listing. On Thursday, the South Korean crypto exchange giant Bithumb announced it was listing XYO, the native token of the XYO Network. The XYO Network aims to process any type of decentralized data. Explains

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