For decades, universities have relied on federal funding, with no guarantee that it will last. Nicholas Lemann reports on the end of a long era of unfettered academic speech and research. The ...

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Life insurance can help your family replace lost income, pay off large debts and allow you to leave a financial legacy after you die. But it can be complicated. There are lots of different policy ...

Capital One Financial recently bought Discover, which materially changes how the company competes in the credit card market.

March 11, 2026 • During the pandemic, mostly unregulated lenders went after struggling restaurants and music venues, charging at times sky high rates. Now, they’ve found a new market: small businesses ...