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George Mason backs president Gregory Washington despite US education probes. (Getty Images) George Mason University (GMU) has unanimously approved a 1.5% salary increase for its president, Gregory Washington, even as the institution faces four ongoing federal investigations. The decision was made during a closed session of the Board of Visitors and reflects state-authorised compensation measures.Washington’s updated salary will now stand at $823,452.43, aligning with the budget plan signed by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin. The board’s vote, which came after public and internal speculation over Washington’s future at GMU, was presented as a unified stance in support of the university’s leadership.Federal…

The Financial Conduct Authority has cleared the path for retail investors in the UK to access crypto exchange-traded notes, or ETNs, starting October 8. These products, which track the price of assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, will now be available through Recognised Investment Exchanges. This officially ends a ban that has been in place since January 2021. Why the FCA Decided to Reverse Course The original ban was meant to protect consumers from sharp price swings and unclear pricing. But regulators now believe the market has developed enough safeguards to revisit that decision. With professional investors already trading crypto ETNs…

Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! UK retail investors will be able to buy exchange-traded notes (ETNs) linked to cryptocurrencies starting October 8, according to an August 1 announcement by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This is the first major change since the FCA banned crypto ETNs and derivatives for retail customers over concerns about high risk and unclear benefits.David Geale, executive director for payments and digital finance at the FCA, said, “Since we restricted retail access to cETNs, the market has evolved, and products have become more mainstream and better understood”. Did you know? Want to get…

Created on August 01, 2025 The British pound has been very noisy during the trading session on Thursday as we hang around the somewhat crucial 1.32 level.The 1.32 level has been supported a couple of times in the past, so it’ll be interesting to see if it can hang on to any buying pressure.At this point in time, the market is also threatening the 200 Day EMA, an indicator that a lot of people will be watching very closely.All things being equal, the market is going to continue to be very noisy, but I think you also have a situation…

What Opportunities Does The Great Reimagination Of The Workplace Bring? The job market has undergone significant changes in the past few years, largely triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. We use various names to describe these changes and their impacts, such as “quiet quitting,” “the Great Reshuffle,” and “career cushioning.” The most notable shifts we are currently experiencing are the result of the Great Resignation. As people faced an unprecedented crisis, they reassessed their priorities and began seeking a better work-life balance. Now, a few years later, with the immediate danger of the pandemic having subsided and the dust settling, we…

NEED TO KNOW Mandy Moore is calling out a driver who rear-ended her family in a hit-and-run incident“The woman who rear ended my family and then drove off [when] we pulled over, hope your karma finds you,” the This Is Us star wrote on her Instagram Stories on Friday, Aug. 1Moore shares three children with her husband, Taylor Goldsmith: sons August “Gus” Harrison, 4, and Oscar “Ozzie” Bennett, 2, as well as daughter Louise “Lou” Everett, 10 months Mandy Moore is calling out a driver who rear-ended her family in a hit-and-run incident. On Friday, Aug. 1, the This Is…

Grief manifests in many ways, which is something Australian twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou have explored in their horror films by conjuring up exceptionally disturbing images of terror and violence. In their first film and A24 box office smash, Talk to Me, they explored loss from an adolescent perspective through the supernatural. In their atmospheric follow-up they ramp up the brutality with a dysfunctional domestic set-up where a mother still grieving the loss of her daughter fosters two siblings reeling from the sudden death of their father. From the very opening scene, which shows grainy VHS footage of a gross occult ceremony to the…

Pernah dengar tentang Sauerbraten? Kalau kamu suka kuliner unik dari Jerman, ini salah satu hidangan yang wajib banget dicoba. Saya pribadi, waktu pertama kali kenalan dengan Sauerbraten itu pas ikut acara potluck bareng teman-teman, dan jujur, rasanya langsung nempel di hati.Buat yang belum tahu, Sauerbraten ini semacam daging panggang food yang dimarinasi lama dalam campuran wikipedia cuka dan rempah. Rasanya asam manis, gurih, dan teksturnya lembut banget sampai dagingnya bisa hampir leleh di mulut. Tapi nih ya, bikin Sauerbraten itu gak segampang yang dibayangin.Pengalaman Pertama Mencoba Masak SauerbratenWaktu itu saya iseng pengen coba masak Sauerbraten sendiri di rumah. Saya pikir,…

Day 3 of the fifth and final Test at The Oval was a tale of fluctuating fortunes that ultimately swung decisively in India‘s favour. After a dramatic Day 2 that saw 15 wickets fall, both teams entered Day 3 with the match finely balanced. However, India’s batters, led by a century from a young prodigy Yashasvi Jaiswal and a career-defining innings from Akash Deep, broke England’s resolve and seized complete control. This shift in momentum was capped off by a blistering assault from a lower-order batter Washington Sundar, leaving England with a near-impossible task to win the game.Yashasvi Jaiswal’s mastery…

Inter Miami v Necaxa preview Inter Miami talisman Lionel Messi and manager Javier Mascherano will be reunited with one of their former Argentina teammates when Necaxa visit Chase Stadium in the second match of the Leagues Cup group stage on Saturday. The new manager of the Mexican side is Fernando Gago, who won the 2005 Under-20 World Cup in one of 68 appearances alongside Messi, as well as making 58 in the same side as Mascherano, with all three featuring in games including the victorious 2008 Olympic Games final and the 2014 World Cup final defeat to Germany. “He’s someone…