#Tech majors are booming, but rural students stuck in the digital divide

#Tech majors are booming, but rural students stuck in the digital divide

Colleges are seeing a surge in technology majors, but rural students are lagging behind on opportunities to take advantage of the growing, high-paying fields.  From 2018 to 2022, “Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services” majors increased 23 percent, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, from 423,315 to 518,844. Rural students, however, face…

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#Tim Scott fires back at Obama over race remarks

#Tim Scott fires back at Obama over race remarks

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) took a jab at former President Obama this week after the Democrat criticized the declared 2024 GOP presidential contender over his remarks about race and racial progress in the country. “Let us not forget we are a land of opportunity, not a land of oppression. Democrats deny our progress to protect…

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#Ticketmaster and SeatGeek agree to display all-in prices

#Ticketmaster and SeatGeek agree to display all-in prices

The move comes after industry executive met at the White House to discuss ticketing policy with the Biden administration. Photo illustration by Joe Raedle via Getty Images.   Live Nation/TicketMaster and SeatGeek were among several companies several companies that agreed to display their “all-in” prices more clearly at a White House meeting Thursday to discuss…

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#Censure of Adam Schiff blocked by House

#Censure of Adam Schiff blocked by House

The House on Wednesday effectively killed a resolution to censure Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), voting for a Democratic-led motion to table the measure. The chamber voted 225-196-7 to table the resolution. Twenty Republicans voted with Democrats to table the measure, while seven lawmakers — five Democrats, two Republicans — voted present. “I think it says that…

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