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Loss of federal funding for CPB leaves opening for educational content

In May of this year, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to cease federal funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. In June, the House approved a rescission package to reclaim $1.1 million of federal funding that CPB received this year. Both the Public Broadcasting Service and the National Public Radio will be losing funding at the end of the fiscal year, as they are both funded by CPB. 

Trump pushing for a not-so independent central bank

President Donald Trump has moved to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook for alleged mortgage fraud. Cook, one of seven governors of the country’s central bank and a member of the eleven-man Federal Open Market Committee, is the latest person caught in the President’s crosshairs as he pushes for the central bank to cut interest rates.

Cultural moments or cash grabs? Rethinking celebrity endorsements

Celebrity marketing collabs have been taking over recently. Everywhere you look, there’s another “unexpected” pairing: Sydney Sweeney x American Eagle, KATSEYE x Gap, Benson Boone x Google Maps (yes, I’m shocked too), Taylor Swift’s engagement conveniently lining up with the NFL season and her album rollout and even e.l.f. cosmetics teaming up with comedian Matt Rife.

Redesigning iconic brand logos often leads to mixed results

On Aug. 19, famous country rustic style restaurant Cracker Barrel became another casualty in the trend of minimalist logo redesigns. Minimalist logos, despite being the current fad for logos in recent years, are just bland and boring, especially when you compare them to their older counterparts that have more elaborate details and life. 

Marvel Rivals team introduced to FSC Esports team

Florida Southern College’s e-sports program is entering a new era with the addition of a Marvel Rivals team. The game features various objectives, including pushing a convoy, capturing points, and holding an area for the longest time to win.