One year after dropping from top dog to bronze medalist, the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business was named the best graduate business school in the country in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings. U.S. News touted the school’s post-graduation employment rate — 83.6 percent of full-time program graduates are employed — and “the largest alumni network in the country” as two of the key reasons it ranked the University City institution ahead of its peers. President Donald Trump is one of those Wharton alumni, though he graduated from the school’s undergraduate program, not its graduate program. Trump received a degree in finance and graduated in 1968. Last year’s full-time enrollment at Wharton, the ranking says, was comprised of 1,742 students, 56.3 percent of whom (or roughly 981) were male and 43.7 percent of whom (or roughly 761) were female. According to U.S. News, another Wharton perk is the ability … [Read more...] about Wharton reclaims top business school title in U.S. News’ latest rankings
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Brexit news latest: Theresa May to set out ‘plan B’
Theresa May is to set out her 'Plan B' for Brexit this afternoon after cross-party talks fell flat. It is believed she will try to resolve concerns over the sticking point of the Irish backstop, aimed at avoiding a hard border in Ireland. However, it is not clear how she intends to achieve this. Following the crushing defeat of her agreement with Brussels, the Prime Minister will make oral and written statements to the House explaining how she intends to proceed. She will also table a "neutral" motion today that will be debated and voted on, along with any amendments tabled by MPs, on January 29. Government sources said she would be holding further talks with MPs, as well as business leaders and trade unionists, throughout the week in an attempt to find a way forward. But after she briefed the Cabinet in a conference call on Sunday about her first round of cross-party contacts last week, there was little expectation she was ready to offer concessions that could win over … [Read more...] about Brexit news latest: Theresa May to set out ‘plan B’
Brexit news latest – Theresa May leaves EU leaders in ‘disbelief’ as she ‘fails to make any new Brexit demands’ since Commons defeat
THERESA May has stunned her European counterparts by failing to make any new Brexit demands - despite her own plan being overwhelmingly rejected by MPs. It's been reported the under-fire PM left EU diplomats in a state of "disbelief" by not changing her doomed stance in the light of the humiliating loss. Mrs May suffered the biggest Commons defeat in history on Tuesday night when her Brexit deal was rejected by a thumping 230 votes. However, the Telegraph reports the Tory leader seems to be sticking to her guns and has since issued the "same set of demands" from the EU. Her requests are believed to still focus around either a binding time-limit for the Irish backstop; a right for Britain to unilaterally withdraw, or a commitment to an agreed trade deal before 2021. These demands were firmly rejected by the EU in December after leaders expressed doubts they would be backed by Westminster. It was the same old story - the same set of demands - all unchanged despite the … [Read more...] about Brexit news latest – Theresa May leaves EU leaders in ‘disbelief’ as she ‘fails to make any new Brexit demands’ since Commons defeat
“Jurassic Park,” “The Shining,” “My Fair Lady” among latest additions to National Film Registry
The computer-generated dinosaurs of "Jurassic Park," the ghostly apparitions of "The Shining," a timeless filming of the Broadway musical "My Fair lady," the landmark same-sex Western romance "Brokeback Mountain," and "Monterey Pop," a vivid collection of rock's greatest acts recorded during the "Summer of Love," are some of the films being inducted today into the Library of Congress' National Film Registry. Twenty-five films are added each year to the Registry, which includes Hollywood and independent features of all genres, as well as documentaries, animation and experimental films, newsreels, and even home movies, to be preserved for future generations. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced on Wednesday this year's 25 additions, chosen for their cultural, historic and aesthetic importance to America's film heritage. This year's titles include Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining," about a haunted hotel and its effects upon a caretaker and his family living there in isolation over … [Read more...] about “Jurassic Park,” “The Shining,” “My Fair Lady” among latest additions to National Film Registry
Brexit deal latest news: Theresa May on the brink as vote of no-confidence looms
Theresa May reportedly facing vote of no confidence Rumours swirl 48 letters have been submitted to Sir Graham Brady Owen Paterson joins rebels - read his letter in full Sign up: new-look Brexit Bulletin | WhatsApp group Theresa May could be facing a leadership challenge amid growing speculation that Tory MPs are on the brink of forcing a vote of no confidence. Owen Paterson, a former Northern Ireland and Environment Secretary, was the latest rebel to submit a letter to Sir Graham Brady, the chairman of the 1922 committee of Conservative MPs, formally stating he had lost confidence in the Prime Minister. His intervention came as rumours swirled that Sir Graham had now received the 48 letters... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article per week Register for … [Read more...] about Brexit deal latest news: Theresa May on the brink as vote of no-confidence looms