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
The Latest: Trump says “time to move on” in Georgia race
ATLANTA — The Latest on the race for governor in Georgia (all times local): 12:20 p.m. President Donald Trump is weighing in on Georgia's unsettled, too-close-to-call governor's race in favor of Republican Brian Kemp. Trump tweeted Friday that Kemp "ran a great race in Georgia - he won. It is time to move on!" Democratic nominee Stacey Abrams disagrees, maintaining that enough ballots remain uncounted to force a runoff. Her lawyers are exploring options to ensure all votes are counted. The races for governor and U.S. Senate also are tight in Florida, something that Trump referred to in a tweet that said: "You mean they are just now finding votes in Florida and Georgia - but the Election was on Tuesday? Let's blame the Russians and demand an immediate apology from President Putin!" Trump's message refers to allegations that Russian interference helped him win in 2016. ___ 9:02 p.m. Outgoing Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal stood before a bank of cameras and welcomed into his office a man … [Read more...] about The Latest: Trump says “time to move on” in Georgia race
Airport news: Southwest’s dual boarding, LAX rental cars, Atlanta, MEX, DFW, London
A roundup of the latest airport developments Chris McGinnis Updated 7:04 am PST, Friday, November 9, 2018 Southwest's dual-door boarding at four California airports Southwest's dual-door boarding at four California airports Photo: Southwest Rendering of the new consolidated rental car center coming to LAX. Rendering of the new consolidated rental car center coming to LAX. Photo: Los Angeles World Airports A Minute Suites airport rental unit. A Minute Suites airport rental unit. Photo: Minute Suites Dallas/Ft. Worth will use biometrics for flights to London next year. Dallas/Ft. Worth will use biometrics for flights to London next year. Photo: DFW Airport window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ … [Read more...] about Airport news: Southwest’s dual boarding, LAX rental cars, Atlanta, MEX, DFW, London