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A federal judge has issued a nationwide block on a Trump administration directive that prevented children in the U.S. illegally from enrolling in Head Start, a federally funded preschool program.Head Start associations in several states filed suit against the policy change by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The ruling by a federal judge in Washington state on Thursday comes after a coalition of 21 Democratic attorney generals succeeded in temporarily halting the policy’s implementation within their own states.With the new ruling, the policy is now on hold across the country.In July, HHS proposed a rule reinterpretation to…
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk arrives to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Via ReutersA version of this article appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.Tesla said it needed to incentivize CEO Elon Musk with a record-breaking pay package in order to compete with his private companies, according to a proxy the company filed last week.The filing outlines a share award that could be worth…
ALG Vacations announced the relaunch of Blue Sky Tours, unveiling a refreshed brand identity at its Pros in Paradise event this week, taking place at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa. During a Facebook Live, Jacki Marks, Global Head of Trade Brands at ALG Vacations, and Travel Advisor Champion Carson Kressley made the official announcement with details about the expanded product line and more. ALG Vacations’ Facebook Live from the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa (Photo Credit: Janeen Christoff)Blue Sky now offers a growing portfolio of destinations across the Indo-Pacific region. The revitalized tour operator features expertly curated vacations…
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it’s launching a dedicated parental controls app called “PlayStation Family” on iOS and Android. The new app features a series of new tools that allow parents to manage their children’s activity on the console, including an activity report, greater visibility into what their children are playing, and the ability to approve extra playtime requests. While Sony has long offered parental controls, the new app brings all of these tools into one dedicated place for easier access while also adding new ones. With the new app, parents get notified what game their child is…
Julian Fellowes has been saying goodbye to “Downton Abbey” for nearly as long as it has existed. By the fifth season of the series, he’d even grown accustomed to writing more definitive endings, not knowing that there would be a sixth season and three feature films to come.But 15 years after the world first met Violet Crawley, Lord Grantham, Lady Mary, Mr. Carson, John Bates and everyone else upstairs and downstairs at that beautiful estate, the creators are really, truly closing a chapter and saying farewell with “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,” which opens in theaters nationwide Friday.“It is sad,”…
Signage at the Warner Bros. Discovery headquarters in New York, US, on Thursday, June 12, 2025.Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesWarner Bros. Discovery shares soared more than 30% Thursday afternoon on a report from the The Wall Street Journal that the recently merged Paramount Skydance was preparing a takeover bid.Warner Bros. Discovery had yet to receive an offer as of Thursday, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss nonpublic dealings. Representatives for Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery declined to comment.Shares of Paramount Skydance were up roughly 8% in afternoon…
by Mia Taylor Last updated: 4:25 PM ET, Wed September 10, 2025 G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions have teamed up to offer 14 new small-group adventures that provide travelers an opportunity to “go beyond the guidebook” and deeply connect with the people and places being visited.The newly announced trips, which will be part of the National Geographic portfolio of itineraries available through G Adventures, bring the partnership collection to 106 trips in 59 destinations. G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions launch 14 new trips including trips to China. (Photo Credit: Courtesy G Adventures)The latest trip additions include a few…
Anthropic reported a service outage impacting APIs, Console, and Claude earlier this afternoon. Users on GitHub and Hacker News noted issues with Claude at around 12:20 p.m. ET, with Anthropic releasing a status update eight minutes later, noting that its APIs, Console, and Claude AI were down. At press time, the company said it had implemented several fixes and was monitoring the results. “We’re aware of a very brief outage of our API today shortly before 9:30 a.m. PT,” an Anthropic spokesperson told TechCrunch. “Service was quickly restored.” Anthropic is no stranger to errors or bugs on its platform and…
It’s that time of year when many parents across the U.S. see their kids head off to college or leave home to start their working lives. For parents and guardians, experts say, the separation from their children can cause mixed feelings of loss, grief, loneliness, relief and freedom and can lead to unhealthy thoughts and behaviors.They’re the classic signs of what is known as “empty nest syndrome.”While not a clinical diagnosis, it can create intense long-term feelings that affect mental health, emotional well-being and relationships. Experts say acknowledging changing emotions, reconnecting with loved ones and finding new hobbies are all…
In celebration of 60 years of sailing to the Mexican Riviera, Princess Cruises has announced 13 new shore excursions across Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Manzanillo, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta.The slate of new excursions feature activities in food and beverage, nature and wildlife, adventure, culture and history. “Mexico remains one of our most beloved destinations, and we’re continually enhancing our shore excursion offerings to help guests connect more deeply with its vibrant culture,” Alfredo Jimenez, Princess Cruises Vice President of Onboard Revenue, said in a statement. “These 13 new experiences invite guests to savor authentic cuisine, discover local artistry, explore…