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Black America Web
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Black America Web
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's Ban On Foreign Students Enrolling At Harvard
Source: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / Getty A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's move to bar Harvard University from enrolling foreign students, which appeared to be President Donald Trump's latest retaliatory move against any institution that refuses to bow down to his unproven claims of rampant on-campus antisemitism as well as his anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion directives. (Or maybe Trump just hates education and non-white foreigners. Probably all of the above, actually.) According to The Guardian , US District Judge Allison Burroughs issued the temporary restraining order Friday morning, just hours after Harvard filed a lawsuit against the White House over its abrupt ban on foreign students, which the administration's Department of Homeland Security issued (for reasons that had absolutely nothing to do with homeland security) on Thursday. Harvard announced the lawsuit, which was filed in federal court in Boston, early Friday morning. The lawsuit argues that the government's ban on non-U.S. students violates the First Amendment and will have an 'immediate and devastating effect for Harvard and more than 7,000 visa holders.' 'With the stroke of a pen, the government has sought to erase a quarter of Harvard's student body, international students who contribute significantly to the university and its mission,' the suit reads. 'Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard,' it also declared. The White House, of course, called the lawsuit 'frivolous,' which is rich coming from an administration that is trying to justify an arbitrary action that appears to serve no practical purpose outside of presidential pettiness against an Ivy League institution that won't bow to an overreaching federal government. Also, the administration appears to be following its Columbia University playbook, threatening the school and students who have engaged in protests and other causes that go against the ideology of the MAGA-fied government. (Some people might call that fascism. Trump and his GOP just call it another day of the week.) From The Guardian : The Harvard Crimson student newspaper reported that the Department of Homeland Security gave Harvard 72 hours to turn over all documents on all international students' disciplinary records and paper, audio or video records on protest activity over the past five years in order to have the 'opportunity' to have its eligibility to enroll foreign students reinstated. 'The government's action is unlawful,' said a statement from Harvard on the action. 'This retaliatory action threatens serious harm to the Harvard community and our country, and undermines Harvard's academic and research mission.' Harvard President Alan Garber wrote an open letter to students, 'The revocation (of foreign enrollments) continues a series of government actions to retaliate against Harvard for our refusal to surrender our academic independence and to submit to the federal government's illegal assertion of control over our curriculum, our faculty, and our student body.' Harvard's lawsuit lists Garber and 'fellows of Harvard' as plaintiffs. The lengthy list of defendants includes the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Justice, the Department of State, the government's Student and Exchange Visitor Program, Homeland Securety Secretary Kristi Noem (the official who doesn't appear to know what habeas corpus is), US Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretay of State Marco Rubio, and acting ICE director Todd Lyons. SEE ALSO Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's Ban On Foreign Students Enrolling At Harvard was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Newsweek
23-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Gen Z Men Who Live at Home Feel Less Ready to Move Out Than Women
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. While many Gen Z-ers are opting to continue living at home as the price of rent and homes skyrocket, the way men and women view their living situations appears remarkably different, according to a new Sallie Mae report. While 47 percent of young adults who graduated college within the past five years are living with parents or relatives, men were far more likely to say they were "not ready to move out" compared to women. While 45 percent of male graduates who live at home said they weren't ready, only 28 percent of female graduates said the same in the survey of more than 1,000 recent graduates. Why It Matters Women are far outpacing men when it comes to higher education. The Pew Research Center discovered a large drop in male Hispanic high school graduates turning away from four-year colleges. While 42 percent were in attendance in 2011, the number fell to 33 percent in 2022. White males had a substantial drop, as well. While 49 percent attended college in 2011, the number moved to 40 percent in 2022. The gap was significant for white high school graduates, as female white graduates were the most likely to enroll in college, at 50 percent. The inclination to not feel "ready" to move out of their family's home may signify larger shifts happening as it concerns gender dynamics amongst young people. Students look on a wait for the start of the Commencement Ceremony at Columbia University in New York on May 21, 2025. Students look on a wait for the start of the Commencement Ceremony at Columbia University in New York on May 21, 2025. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Image What To Know Across the board, a significant portion, 47 percent, of young adults who graduated college within the past five years are still living with parents or relatives. However, their reasons for staying at home may vary significantly for men and women. While rent costs can take up a hefty chunk of a college graduate's first salary, not all of those staying at home are doing it solely to avoid higher costs of living. While 45 percent of men who stayed living at home said they didn't feel "ready," only 28 percent of female graduates said the same. They were more likely to say they were staying with family to save money or that they like living with their family. Altogether, 66 percent said they are staying at home to save money, and 33 percent said they liked living with their family. HR consultant Bryan Driscoll said the gap reflects the differing ways Gen Z men and women were raised. "Gen Z women have been raised in a society that undervalues them so they've had to be over-prepared just to be seen as competent," Driscoll told Newsweek. "Men on the other hand, haven't faced the same pressure. Ever. The result is a generation of young women who are scrappy and self-reliant, and a cohort of young men who've been told they have time. But they don't." What People Are Saying HR consultant Bryan Driscoll told Newsweek: "The gender gap here isn't just about rent money. It's about responsibility, expectations, and how we've coddled young men while demanding resilience from young women." Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor for the University of Tennessee at Martin, told Newsweek: "We've seen a growing trend in recent years of young men wanting to live at home with family members for longer periods of time. Some of this is financial, as job opportunities in their area may not have pay adequate enough to be able to live on their own. The other component - which has been highly discussed - is the social aspect. Whereas some Gen Z women are ready to get their adult lives on track, some of their male counterparts may be fine having more years to develop before leaving the nest, and those years can form new habits others may or may not gravitate to." What Happens Next Driscoll said there could be far reaching impacts for outdated gender norms and the greater gap that exists between men and women today. "Parents often expect daughters to help with chores and caregiving, while sons get a pass. It's no surprise who feels more ready to take on adult life," Driscoll said. "If we don't shift these dynamics, we'll keep seeing delayed independence, stalled careers, and a generation of men emotionally and professionally outpaced by their female peers. The gender gap isn't closing. Women are sprinting forward while too many young men are still tying their shoes."
Newsweek
12-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
The Amateur Hour Presidency: Tariffs, Trade, and the High Cost of Chaos
America's trade policy is being run like a weekend garage sale. Prices change by the hour, rules are made up on the fly—but unlike a garage sale, no one seems to know who's in charge. Monday's early morning news—an agreement between the United States and China to suspend their tariff war for 90 days—might look like progress at first glance. But don't let the diplomatic photo-ops fool you. This is not economic statecraft. This is improvisation masquerading as leadership. And it's costing American manufacturers, consumers, and importers dearly. Let's take a closer look at what was announced this morning. The U.S. and China have agreed to a temporary ceasefire in their self-inflicted tariff war. For the next 90 days, both countries will ease the punishing tariffs they slapped on one another during a trade skirmish that escalated faster than a toddler tantrum. Cranes are seen at the Port Newark Container Terminal in Newark, New Jersey on April 8. Cranes are seen at the Port Newark Container Terminal in Newark, New Jersey on April 8. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images The United States will drop its tariffs on Chinese imports from a mind-boggling 145 percent down to a still-devastating 30 percent. China will lower its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods from 125 percent to 10 percent. And then, after 90 days? Who knows. Maybe more chaos. Maybe more tweets—or "truths." Maybe another press conference with a headline-grabbing pivot. Your guess is as good as, if not better than, mine. Let's not sugarcoat what just happened: This isn't a strategy. It's a reset button after realizing the game was rigged from the start. And it's Exhibit A in a larger pattern of national mismanagement that defines the Trump playbook—slash, burn, threaten, and then backpedal when the consequences really begin to hit home. Tariffs are not toy soldiers to be moved around on a geopolitical Risk board. They're real economic levers that affect jobs, prices, and long-term planning. And yet, under President Donald Trump, tariff policy has become a political stunt—a way to look tough on China without understanding how global supply chains or international diplomacy actually work. The result is an unpredictable climate where businesses can't plan, investors can't forecast, and consumers pay the price—literally. Just ask any U.S. importer who has had to shell out a 145 percent tariff on Chinese goods. These are not hypothetical costs. These are real checks being cut, real margins being squeezed, and real decisions being made—about layoffs, price hikes, or shifting operations overseas. Or whether the business is sustainable with massive tariffs because, for many, the answer is no. And now that those tariffs are being "temporarily" suspended or reduced, here's a question worth asking: what about the people who already paid? Do they get their money back? Do they get interest? Or do they get a thank you card (or Truth Social post) for bankrolling an economic vanity project? Through my legal lens, any importer who paid the full 145 percent tariff might have a legal cause of action. When tariffs are imposed arbitrarily, without consistency or clarity, and then rolled back under political pressure, it raises questions about due process and the limits of executive authority under the Trade Expansion Act and other statutes. The law may permit some degree of discretion in trade matters, but it was never meant to be a blank check for economic whiplash. If your business just got bled dry on Monday and the rules changed on Tuesday, you're not wrong to wonder whether you were treated fairly under the law—or just caught in a game of economic roulette. Even beyond the legal angle, this chaotic tariff regime reveals something more troubling: a total absence of strategic thinking. A 90-day tariff holiday is not a solution. It's a stall tactic. It leaves manufacturers and consumers stuck in a stop-start purgatory, where no one knows whether to invest, expand, or brace for impact. How do you sign a contract, price your goods, or make hiring decisions when the trade rules change faster than the weather? And what's the endgame? Is it a new trade deal? A return to pre-tariff normalcy? Or just another photo op for the president to declare victory and move on to the next distraction? It's hard to say, because there's no coherent doctrine behind any of this. It's all muscle, no mind. The tariffs went up because Trump wanted to "win." Now they're coming down because even he can see the damage. But what remains is a chilling lesson in how not to run a global superpower. Contrast this with how trade policy should work. Thoughtfully. Predictably. With the input of economists, diplomats, trade lawyers, and industry leaders. With an eye toward long-term competitiveness, not short-term theatrics. With stability, not surprise announcements that send markets lurching. That's how an actual government behaves. That's how you earn the trust of businesses that make the investments that power an economy. But instead, we get amateur hour. We get seat-of-the-pants policymaking, where tariffs are wielded like blunt instruments and trade negotiations look more like reality show cliffhangers than serious diplomacy. We get economic pain with no discernible gain. And we get a president who governs not with strategy, but with impulse. About Aron Solomon A Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist for his groundbreaking op-ed in The Independent exposing the NFL's "race-norming" policies, Aron Solomon, JD, is a globally recognized thought leader in law, media, and strategy. As Chief Strategy Officer for AMPLIFY, he leverages his deep expertise to shape the future of legal marketing. Aron has taught entrepreneurship at McGill University and the University of Pennsylvania and was honored as a Fastcase 50 recipient, recognizing him among the world's top legal innovators. The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US stock futures rise on news of China-US trade talks
U.S. stock futures point to a higher open on news China and the U.S. will begin trade talks later this week in Switzerland. The Treasury and U.S. Trade Representative's office said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer would travel together to Geneva on May 8 to meet with China's top economic official. Discussions will center around de-escalation, an initial step seen towards trade talks. The meeting is the first one confirmed between the countries since President Donald Trump announced tariffs as high as 145% on China that were met with retaliatory rates of 125% from Beijing. Escalating rhetoric between the two countries have roiled markets and added much uncertainty to the economy. So, opening talks will likely be a relief to investors. The U.S. pair will also meet with Swiss President Karin Ketter-Sutter to discuss negotiations over reciprocal trade. At 6:40 a.m. ET, futures linked to the blue-chip Dow rose 0.60%, while broad S&P 500 futures added 0.53% and Nasdaq futures gained 0.51%. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the Financial District in New York City on February 28, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images) Fed meets Investors also look forward to the outcome of the Fed's policy meeting at 2 p.m. ET. No rate move is expected, but people will be keen to hear what Fed Chair Jerome Powell thinks of the economy, inflation, jobs and tariffs. Most economists expect him to say the Fed will keep rates steady until it can get a clearer picture of where tariff rates might settle and for how long. A wait-and-see approach may spur criticism from Trump, who's been calling for the Fed to lower rates immediately. "'The Federal Reserve appears dead set to keep policy unchanged on Wednesday, with chair Powell set to defy pressure from the White House and signal that the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) is in no rush to lower rates again," said Matthew Ryan, Head of Market Strategy at global financial services firm Ebury. "President Trump's tariffs have added considerable uncertainty to the path ahead for U.S. rates. While the growth outlook has undoubtedly worsened, the resilience of the labour market and the significant inflationary pressures brought about by the tariffs suggests that the Fed will adopt a more balanced approach to policy." Company news Super Micro Computer missed expectations for the third fiscal quarter and gave a weak outlook for the current three-month period. Advanced Micro Devices' quarterly results missed analysts's forecasts. Wynn Resorts reported disappointing results for the first three months of the year. Medora Lee is a money, markets, and personal finance reporter at USA TODAY. You can reach her at mjlee@ and subscribe to our free Daily Money newsletter for personal finance tips and business news every Monday through Friday. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: US stock futures rise on news of China-US trade talks
Black America Web
01-05-2025
- Black America Web
Microsoft Is Raising The Price of Its Xbox Series Consoles, Games Will Hit $80 This Holiday, Some Gamers Are Falsely Blaming Nintendo
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / Getty / / Microsoft / Xbox Welp, it's going to cost you more if you're still in the market for an actual Xbox Series X or Series S console. Xbox announced today that it is raising the prices of the Xbox Series S and Series X consoles globally, except for accessories, which will see their prices increase in the US and Canada. First-party titles are expected to reach the $80 threshold by the holiday season. The price hike will take effect beginning May 1. You can peep them below: Xbox Series S 512 – $379.99 (up from $299.99) Xbox Series S 1TB – $429.99 (up from $349.99) Xbox Series X Digital – $549.99 (up from $449.99) Xbox Series X – $599.99 (up from $499.99) Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Special Edition $729.99 (up from $599.99) Xbox Wireless Controller (Core) – $64.99 Xbox Wireless Controller (Color) – $69.99 Xbox Wireless Controller – Special Edition – $79.99 Xbox Wireless Controller – Limited Edition – $89.99 (up from $79.99) Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Core) – $149.99 (up from $139.99) Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full) – $199.99 (up from $179.99) Xbox Stereo Headset -$64.99 Xbox Wireless Headset – $119.99 (up from $109.99) Here's what Xbox had to say about the price hikes in an official statement: We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development. Looking ahead, we continue to focus on offering more ways to play more games across any screen and ensuring value for Xbox players. A History of Price Hikes This marks the first time the Series S has seen a price hike since its 2020 release. Xbox committed to the console's current prices in 2022, following PlayStation's price increase for the PS5 due to inflation. The Xbox Series X experienced a price increase in 2023 in most countries, except the US, and Xbox Game Pass underwent multiple price hikes globally. These new Xbox price increases should not come as a surprise, as PlayStation announced price hikes for the PS5 in the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand three weeks ago. Nintendo recently faced criticism after revealing that the Nintendo Switch 2 would cost $450, one $80 game ( Mario Kart World ), and price hikes for Switch 2 accessories following Donald Trump's misuse of tariffs. Somehow This Is Nintendo's Fault Speaking of Nintendo, gamers, of course, are BIG MAD about the price hikes and already pointing fingers at someone. Gamers should blame Donald Trump and his misguided trade policies, as well as his misuse of tariffs. Still, somehow, Nintendo is being blamed for what Xbox's decision, with 'Thanks, Nintendo' immediately trending after the news broke. While we understand that Nintendo is not at fault for Microsoft's or even a potential decision from PlayStation, we acknowledge gamers' frustration with having to spend more money at a time when prices are increasing. There doesn't seem to be enough money to cover these expenses. You can see more reactions in the gallery below. Microsoft Is Raising The Price of Its Xbox Series Consoles, Games Will Hit $80 This Holiday, Some Gamers Are Falsely Blaming Nintendo was originally published on
