Politics
Politics
WORLD WATCHES AS U.S.–IRAN TENSIONS REMAIN HIGH
Tensions between the United States and Iran continue to dominate international headlines as diplomatic efforts face uncertainty and concerns grow over the future of regional security. Attention remains focused on the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial international shipping route through which a significant share of the world's energy supplies passes.
Any prolonged disruption in the region could have consequences far beyond the Middle East, potentially affecting fuel prices, transportation costs and businesses around the world. Governments and financial markets are closely monitoring developments as officials weigh diplomatic options and prepare for possible changes in the regional security situation.
The standoff also comes at a time when several countries are attempting to balance national security concerns with efforts to prevent a broader conflict. The coming days could be important as negotiations, military decisions and economic pressures...
(BPT) - Are you prepared in case of a local emergency? From severe storms to wildfires and floods, it's critical that you and your loved ones have the knowledge and resources to weather these and other disasters. This National Preparedness Month, take small steps to prepare your family for big emergencies.
Don't know where to start? T-Mobile knows how important it is for families to stay in touch with each other and reach emergency services. Over the past few years, the mobile provider has added resilience tools like AI-driven network automation, satellite-powered emergency messaging and priority service for first responders. In addition to these investments in technology and resources to support community connectivity during disasters, T-Mobile offers a few simple steps you can take now to prepare your family for a future emergency.
1. Save local emergency numbers
In a crisis, it's vital that you're able to reach your family and emergency services as quickly as possible. Look up and...
(BPT) - High school graduation is a milestone worth celebrating - but for 73 students at DeVry University Advantage Academy (DUAA), this year's ceremony marked two academic achievements. In addition to their high school diplomas, 38 students earned associate degrees in information technology and networking and 35 earned associate degrees in business management - with the vast majority completing their degrees before turning 19.
"Graduating with both my high school diploma and associate degree was a really big personal accomplishment," said 2025 DUAA graduate Ben Bednar. "The work and greater expectations of our college classes pushed me to realize that I just enjoy learning and DeVry further refined my personal ambitions for the future."
A dual path, a singular goal
Founded in 2004, DUAA helps qualifying 11th and 12th grade students from 48 Chicago Public Schools (CPS) earn college degrees alongside their diplomas - all at no cost to families. Through a rigorous and accelerated model...
(BPT) - No matter your stage in life's journey, it's never too early or late to make financial plans. For military families especially, planning helps you withstand major transitions and gives you confidence about the future. From your first Permanent Change of Station (PCS) to deployment and separation, you'll have many decisions to make and high-priority items on your to-do list, including managing your finances.
Financial Planning Month is the perfect time to work on setting goals for your financial future. Here are tips to get you started.
Begin with the basics: Savings
Developing a savings plan is a great place to start. Even when you're starting out in your career, developing the habit of setting money aside from each paycheck can help you build an emergency fund for unexpected events. One approach is to open a separate savings account for that purpose and have a small portion of each paycheck automatically deposited into that account, so you don't even have to think about it....