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Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Reportedly Leaving Top US Vogue Role Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Reportedly Leaving Top US Vogue Role
Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Reportedly Leaving Top US Vogue Role Anna Wintour, one of the most powerful icons in the fashion world, is stepping down from her role as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after 37 years of leading the magazine, according to reports. Wintour told Vogue staffers on Thursday, June 26, that she's launching a search for a new "head of editorial content" at American Vogue, CNN reported. The new position will oversee daily operations and bring the US edition in line with other global versions of Vogue, according to Business of Fashion. Wintour, 75, will remain global editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer at Cond…
Student Loan Defaults Loom For Millions As Trump Administration Resumes Debt Collections Student Loan Defaults Loom For Millions As Trump Administration Resumes Debt Collections
Student Loan Defaults Loom For Millions As Trump Administration Resumes Debt Collections Millions of federal student loan borrowers are weeks away from default as serious delinquencies surge to record highs after the Trump administration resumed debt collections, economists say. Nearly one-third (31%) of federal borrowers with a payment due were at least 90 days late in April, according to a new report from TransUnion released on Tuesday, June 24. That's nearly triple the pre-pandemic rate of 11.7% and the highest figure on record. Just 0.3% of borrowers were in default by April, but with nearly 5.8 million now more than 90 days late, many are on the brink of defaulti…
PayPal, Major Conferences Team Up To Pay Athletes Amid Huge NCAA Financial Shift PayPal, Major Conferences Team Up To Pay Athletes Amid Huge NCAA Financial Shift
PayPal, Major Conferences Team Up To Pay Athletes Amid Huge NCAA Financial Shift College athletes at Maryland, Penn State, and Rutgers are among the many who will start receiving direct payments from their universities through PayPal and Venmo. The Big Ten and Big 12 conferences have entered a multi-year partnership with PayPal for the payments, the financial company announced on Thursday, June 26. The deal marks a major shift in how college athletes can monetize their careers in the era of name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. PayPal said it'll offer Big Ten and Big 12 schools a secure and efficient way to pay athletes directly. "We're proud to help lead this transfo…
Starbucks Reportedly Tweaks Pricing For Drink Charges: Here's What's New Starbucks Reportedly Tweaks Pricing For Drink Charges: Here's What's New
Starbucks Reportedly Tweaks Pricing For Drink Charges: Here's What's New Starbucks is changing how it charges for some drink add-ons in a move the company claims will simplify pricing and save customers money, according to reports. Customers in the US and Canada will now pay a flat 80 cents for any combination of sauces and syrups, no matter how many pumps or flavors are added, Starbucks said. The news was first reported by Bloomberg. Previously, the cost of modifications varied depending on the drink or specific flavor. The change applies only to company-operated stores. A Starbucks spokesperson told Bloomberg that it'll also be free to add or swap any sy…
Buy Bomb Pops For Five Cents To Celebrate Treat's 70th Birthday: Here's How Buy Bomb Pops For Five Cents To Celebrate Treat's 70th Birthday: Here's How
Buy Bomb Pops For Five Cents To Celebrate Treat's 70th Birthday: Here's How An iconic summer popsicle is celebrating its 70th birthday by selling the frozen treat for its original price: a nickel. Bomb Pop will give fans a chance to buy a 12-pack of the rocket-shaped popsicles for five cents, Wells Enterprises said in a news release on Thursday, June 26, which is also National Bomb Pop Day. The promotion offers the cherry, lime, and blue raspberry classic for the same price it was sold for when it first launched in 1955. There will be 70 winners selected each day through Wednesday, July 30, meaning more than 2,000 lucky fans can take advantage of the five-cent…
Southwest Considering High-End Perks After Ending 'Bags Fly Free,' CEO Says Southwest Considering High-End Perks After Ending 'Bags Fly Free,' CEO Says
Southwest Considering High-End Perks After Ending 'Bags Fly Free,' CEO Says Southwest Airlines is looking into major perks to entice more travelers, like airport lounges, first-class seats, and flights to Europe, the company's top executive said. CEO Bob Jordan made the comments during an industry conference in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday, June 25. His remarks are the latest sign of transformation at the Dallas-based airline, which recently dropped its longtime "Bags Fly Free" policy for most fares and began selling basic economy tickets. Southwest also plans to launch a new premium fare class called Choice Extra later in 2025. "Whatever customers nee…
New Sabrina Carpenter Drink Headlines Dunkin's Summer Menu: See What's On It New Sabrina Carpenter Drink Headlines Dunkin's Summer Menu: See What's On It
New Sabrina Carpenter Drink Headlines Dunkin's Summer Menu: See What's On It Pop star Sabrina Carpenter is headlining Dunkin's new summer menu as she prepares for the release of her highly anticipated new album. Dunkin' and Carpenter have reunited for her new beverage called Strawberry Daydream Refresher, the chain said in a news release on Wednesday, June 25. The creamy, fruity iced drink is now available for $3 to Dunkin' rewards members. The limited-time beverage blends strawberry flavor with creamy oatmilk and cold foam, delivering a rich, but light, strawberries and cream taste. It follows Carpenter's very popular Brown Sugar Shakin' Espresso in 2024.…
New Home Sales Sink In May, Supply Hits Three-Year High As Trump Tariffs Strain Market New Home Sales Sink In May, Supply Hits Three-Year High As Trump Tariffs Strain Market
New Home Sales Sink In May, Supply Hits Three-Year High As Trump Tariffs Strain Market New home sales plunged in May while housing supply surged to a three-year high, as rising prices, growing inventory, and the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs deepened the US housing slowdown. Sales of new single-family homes fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 623,000 in May, the US Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development said on Wednesday, June 25. That's down 13.7% from April and 6.3% from May 2024. The total also fell far below Wall Street's expectations. The Dow Jones had forecasted 695,000 sales for May, CNBC reported. The actual figur…
Online Hiring Pioneers CareerBuilder, Monster File For Bankruptcy Online Hiring Pioneers CareerBuilder, Monster File For Bankruptcy
Online Hiring Pioneers CareerBuilder, Monster File For Bankruptcy Once the most recognizable names in online hiring, CareerBuilder and Monster are filing for bankruptcy. CareerBuilder + Monster has entered into Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, the Chicago-based company said in a news release on Tuesday, June 24. The websites were founded in the mid-1990s and merged in September 2024. The company aims to restructure its operations amid several financial issues. "For over 25 years, we have been a proud global leader in helping job seekers and companies connect and empower employment across the globe," said CEO Jeff Furman. "However, like m…
HBO Debuting Billy Joel Documentary As Iconic Singer Battles Brain Disorder: When To Watch HBO Debuting Billy Joel Documentary As Iconic Singer Battles Brain Disorder: When To Watch
HBO Debuting Billy Joel Documentary As Iconic Singer Battles Brain Disorder: When To Watch HBO has announced when it will release a two-part documentary about Billy Joel's career shortly after the iconic singer was forced to cancel his tour as he battles a rare brain condition. The two-part HBO Original documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" debuts Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. on HBO, Warner Bros. Discovery said in a news release on Tuesday, June 24. Part two will premiere at the same time on Friday, July 26, and both two-and-a-half-hour episodes will be available to stream on HBO Max. Emmy winners Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin directed the documentary after working with …
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