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AU Financial Review
12-06-2025
- Business
- AU Financial Review
Your super fund isn't ready for the world's biggest trade
It's tempting to dismiss the White House's decision to review the $386 billion AUKUS pact as a political story. But the implications for Australia's economy and the nation's investors could be seismic. Rabobank global strategist Michael Every says the review could mean 'the D for Decision Day I have long warned of may finally loom Down Under after years of have-your-cake-and-eat-it-ism. At the very least, the US seems to be insisting that Canberra pledges to use any US subs against China in a potential war over Taiwan. Do that and maybe Australia can keep AUKUS – yet they will likely pay a high price elsewhere, including on trade.
Washington Post
05-05-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
How to calculate the true cost of college
Thursday was 'Decision Day' for many colleges and universities, when bright-eyed high school seniors finalize where they plan to spend their next four years. But fewer students are hitting campuses than before: College enrollment has dropped by 15 percent since 2010, and 40 percent of American adults now believe that a four-year college degree is 'not too or not at all important' to secure a well-paying job in today's economy. On the latest episode of 'Impromptu,' columnists Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Heather Long discuss if college is still worth the sticker price, and if not, what better alternatives are out there.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
North Augusta High School celebrates ‘Senior Decision Day'
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF)- High school seniors across the country have made their college choices. Friday, North Augusta High School celebrated its seniors with an event revealing their after graduation plans. It was Senior Decision Day at North Augusta High School and the whole school cheered on its seniors as they prepare to take their first steps into life after high school. 'It feels really good to know that they care about us that much and they always have. So it really feels good to close out this chapter with something like this,' said senior, Jada Printup. The crowd cheered as the seniors broke through banners with names of their chosen universities or tech schools. While those seniors prepare for college, some are directly entering the workforce. Others will serve our country in the military. Printup told NewsChannel 6 that the decision process was stressful but she's ready for her next steps at a student at Clemson University. 'It's so exciting. It's scary going into the next chapter of life, but I'm really excited about it and it's a good time to grow and find new friends.' It's Casey Rogers's first year as principal at North Augusta. He said Decision Day isn't just about celebrating seniors. 'But I want it to serve as an inspiration for all underclassmen. So it's not just about our seniors. It's also inspiring our underclassmen as they look to college and prepare for application processes and getting ready for that next step.' Rogers added that he is incredibly proud of the class of 2025. 'So these students have overcome a lot of challenges. And I think one thing that I've seen develop through COVID and post-COVID is these students have a level of perseverance and focus that I didn't have as a student, and I'm just excited to see that pay off for them,' he explained. Printup said she's excited about the future but she'll never forget the teachers who supported her journey. 'I'm tearing up a little bit. But some of the teachers here have made like a huge impact on me and on Coach Brennan specifically. He's a really good man,' she said emotionally. The celebration continued with a senior picnic. More senior events will follow throughout the month as these students prepare to graduate on May 30th. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tina Tyus-Shaw speaks at Jenkins High's Decision Day
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — 'You have the power in you to do anything and go anywhere' was WSAV's Tina Tyus-Shaw's message to graduating seniors at Jenkins High School on Thursday. Shaw served as the keynote speaker at their Decision Day event. Positive vibes were everywhere as folks celebrated the seniors who are moving forward to college and the workforce after graduation. 'My seniors in particular. Can I hear this from you? We are always becoming,' Tyus-Shaw said. 'We are always becoming. Yes you are always becoming. So don't forget that. Take the path that will give you an opportunity to turn that new chapter and turn a page every day because you are always becoming.' Several seniors spoke about their futures. 'I'll be attending Georgia Military College where I'll be enlisted asa second lieutenant in the United States Army as an infantry officer, and I'll be getting my criminal justice degree,' said Connor Wilson Bote. 'I'm very proud of myself. You know I've come a long way, and I've changed. I grown quite a bit in my academics and socially as well,' said Derek Wengai, who is headed to Louisiana State University. Jenkins High School seniors received a certificate acknowledging the colleges to which they'll attend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NBA Playoffs 2025: Western Conference matchups set as Nuggets secure No. 4 seed, Clippers beat Warriors in OT
The NBA playoff matchups are set as the regular season came to a close on Sunday. With the Eastern Conference's playoff picture locked up ahead of the final regular season games, it was the Western Conference whose seeding came down to the wire. Only three of the ten seeds were locked up heading into Sunday. The rest of the field's seeding was determined on Sunday's Decision Day, as a few teams got key wins to secure non-play-in spots. Here's how things shook out in the West after a busy final day of regular-season play. Advertisement 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14) The Thunder fell just short of a 70-win season this year, but a 115-100 win against the New Orlean Pelicans on Sunday gives OKC another boost heading into the postseason. The Thunder's first-round opponent will determined by the two play-in games — with the team hopefully capping off one of the best regular seasons in years with a strong postseason run. 2. Houston Rockets (52-30) It wasn't the best end to the regular season for the Rockets, who lost 126-111 to the Denver Nuggets. But Houston had locked up the second seed prior to Sunday, meaning that the loss did not matter for the postseason. The Rockets will now face the No. 7 seed, the winner of the two play-in games, in the first round of the playoffs. Advertisement 3. Los Angeles Lakers (50-32) After already capturing the third seed, the Lakers put forward a young starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Portland Trailblazers. That Bronny James-led lineup didn't have much of a chance against Portland, with the Trailblazers beating the Lakers 109-81 — not that it mattered for the postseason. L.A. will now face off against the No. 6-seeded Timberwolves. 4. Denver Nuggets (50-32) Despite the turmoil happening in Denver right now, the Nuggets were able to lock up a big win over the Rockets on Sunday to secure the No. 4 seed. Denver will now have home court advantage to face the No. 5-seeded Clippers — a definite boost for the team's playoff run. Advertisement 5. Los Angeles Clippers (50-32) The most consequential matchup of the day was Clippers-Warriors, with the team teams facing off for a chance to avoid the play-in tournament. This game came down to the wire, with the two teams trading leads in the final minutes of the game before heading to overtime. In the end the Clippers came out on top, earning a 124-119 win after pulling away in overtime. With the win, L.A. escapes the play-in tournament, and will travel to face the Nuggets in the first round. 6. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33) With the 4-7 seeds so tight, the Timberwolves needed a win in order to avoid the play-in tournament. On Sunday, they got it, beating the Utah Jazz 116-105 to secure the No. 6 seed and get some momentum going into the postseason. Minnesota will now face the Lakers, the No. 3 seed, in the first round. 7. Golden State Warriors (48-34) After the overtime loss to the Clippers, the Warriors will have to settle for a play-in matchup against Memphis, the No. 8 seed — but will host that matchup at home. Advertisement 8. Memphis Grizzlies (48-34) A huge victory on Sunday puts the Grizzlies into solid position heading into the playoffs. Although Memphis fell short of securing home-court advantage, the 132-97 win over the Dallas Mavericks still builds some momentum. The Grizzlies will travel to play the Warriors for the first play-in matchup this week. 9. Sacramento Kings (40-42) The Kings pulled off the 109-98 win over the Phoenix Suns to capture the No. 9 seed and home-court advantage for the play-in tournament. Sacramento will host Dallas, the final seed, in the play-in round after beating the team in all three meetings this season. Advertisement 10. Dallas Mavericks (39-43) The Mavericks' regular season came to an end with a 35-point loss to the Grizzlies. Dallas locks up the final play-in seed off a losing record, but a chance to keep things going in the postseason.
