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The population in almost every major urban center in the U.S. grew between 2023 and 2024, according to the Census Bureau.

After a pandemic downturn, U.S. cities are growing again. That's good news for this economy.

Economyby Daniel Ackerman

Big cities are cauldrons for innovation — and the pay’s better.

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Since the Trump administration ordered layoffs of nearly half the staff of the Department of Education, colleges and students have reported slow response times for financial aid related questions.

Colleges and students find it harder to get financial aid information after Department of Education cuts

Educationby Stephanie Hughes

According to a new survey, nearly a third of colleges have dealt with delays in getting FAFSA information, which is key to providing students with answers about the cost of college attendance.

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