March Madness expected to break betting records, sees growing interest in women's sports
March Madness kicks off Thursday at an even larger scale this year, but even with more states legalizing sports betting crowds are flocking to Las Vegas to grab a seat.
BlackRock pushes back after Texas withdraws $8.5 billion investment
BlackRock pushed back on Texas' decision to pull a roughly $8.5 billion investment for its Permanent School Fund from the asset manager over an alleged boycott of oil and gas companies.
Lottery winner claims colossal $1.765B Powerball ticket from October
A person representing a group of lottery players has come forward to claim October's massive $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot win
Toughest job interview question of all: 'What can you improve about yourself?'
Career experts shared important insights into one of the toughest job interview questions of all: "What can you improve about yourself?" Here's how to respond effectively.
Nevada prison to help inmates reintegrate into society
Reintegrating into society after prison can be difficult. The Vocational Village at the Southern Desert Correctional Center in Nevada is hoping to change that.
Winning $2M Mega Millions ticket sold in California, jackpot swells to $687M
A California resident won a $2.1 million lottery prize in the latest Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday. The jackpot has climbed to an estimated $687 million.
Personal finance expert predicts an 'entrepreneurial boom like we've never seen before'
Ken Coleman of Ramsey Solutions predicts an unprecedented "boom" in entrepreneurship on FOX Business' 'The Big Money Show.'
Would you agree to skip college for $100,000?
Parents and students are questioning whether the cost of a college degree is worth it and now Peter Thiel has a new solution… it’s called skipping college.
Yale University announces change in policy regarding test scores for 2025
Yale University has announced a change in its policy regarding test scores on applications for the 2025 admissions process, signaling a reversal from its 2024 policy.
Colorado High School starts 911 dispatcher class during nationwide shortage
Calhan Public High School near Colorado Springs started a new course this year to teach students how to answer emergency calls in hopes of assisting a shortage of 911 dispatchers.
Biden admin's botched financial aid rollout under investigation by watchdog
The Biden administration's botched roll out of the new financial aid application system for students and their families has resulted in colleges pushing back admissions deadlines.
NYC Mayor Adams blames IBM for remote learning 'glitch' after snow day disaster for public schools
IBM says it is working with New York City officials after Mayor Eric Adams blamed the company for the technical issues that prevented students from logging in for remote learning on Tuesday.
Successful entrepreneur ditches college degree for 'hands-on experience'
Floor Coverings International owner Krista Farney reveals how she became a successful entrepreneur through on the job learning and without higher education.
Higher ed is facing a 'giant reckoning' as blue-collar jobs prevail, Mike Rowe warns
MikeRoweWorks Foundation CEO Mike Rowe breaks down the issues facing four-year university pathways as more Americans reevaluate higher education needs.
Teens working part-time jobs at highest rate since 2009 in ‘perfect storm’ of economic conditions, stability
More teenagers today are turning to part time work then millennials did when they were young, as 250,000 more teens are working part-time jobs that before the pandemic.
Group of Kentucky middle school employees wins $1M lotto, hides ticket in math textbook
A group of 30 current and former Kentucky educators won a $1 million lottery prize, hiding the winning ticket in a math textbook before getting winnings.
Universities consider academic integrity in approach to evolving AI-filled future
As AI evolves it is changing the way students approach their education, and schools are adapting to make sure it’s done in an honest way.
Mark Cuban tweet on DEI, hiring practices draws criticism from social media users — and a federal official
A federal official on Monday responded to Mark Cuban after he said in a tweet that he sometimes factored in race in gender for hiring if it was advantageous for his business.
Jobs for those over age 40: Here's how to best land a new one
Job experts shared insights for experienced workers who are looking for new positions in 2024, in a competitive job market. Here are tips about resumes, cover letters, interviewing and more.
Mike Rowe says four-year degrees no longer resonate with pride: They're 'shameful'
Mike Rowe claims perception is changing for those who carry four-year degrees as colleges grapple with plummeting confidence in institutions.