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A new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) shows that more students are seeking out an associate degree first over a four-year bachelor’s degree. Surpassing those aged 21 to 24 for the first time, students aged 18 to 20 represent the largest share of first time associate degree earners in the 2024-25 academic year. That academic year, of the 2 million students who earned a bachelor’s degree, 532,464 of them had a prior postsecondary credential—either a certificate, associate or bachelor’s/masters degree. And of those, 419,766 students completed the bachelor’s degree pathway from an associate degree, accounting for…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Personal legal issues rarely stay contained; they quietly impact leadership focus and business decisions. Effective leaders plan early, delegate authority and protect decision-making capacity during personal disruption. Most leaders think of personal legal issues as separate from their business.Something to handle privately. Something that, with the right advisors, can be contained and resolved without affecting day-to-day priorities and operations.In my experience working with business owners and executives going through divorce, those assumptions tend to break down quickly.Not because something dramatic happens overnight – but because the impact shows up in…

As the United States was preparing a daring mission to rescue an airman whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, there was money to be made.Users on Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market, could place bets on when the airman would be rescued. When Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., shared a screenshot of the activity on social media, an April 3 rescue was trading at 15% compared with 63% who were betting on April 4.After Moulton posted the screenshot and blasted this “dystopian death market,” Polymarket stopped the betting, saying the market “does not meet our integrity standards.”A former Marine…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Not all revenue is good revenue. Some clients drain time, energy and morale, and the cost of keeping them often outweighs the revenue they bring. Prioritizing employee safety and respect over revenue sets clear standards, strengthens company culture and shows your team they are genuinely valued. Real growth comes from working with the right clients, setting boundaries and letting go of relationships that no longer align with where the business is going. In business, you are taught early that the customer comes first. Keep them happy. Keep them paying. Keep…

Reese Witherspoon has established herself as a businesswoman committed to feminism. Her media brand Hello Sunshine’s mission is to “put women at the center of every story,” and her much-memed quote that “women’s stories matter—they just matter!” is nearly as recognizable as her roles in Legally Blonde and Big Little Lies. But Witherspoon’s latest Instagram post has social media questioning that image. The actress encouraged women to get educated about AI, lest they be “left behind” as the technology comes for their careers. In her video, Witherspoon described being at a book club with 10 other women and asking them…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Momentum traders prioritize existing trends, using volume, price action and catalysts Strict criteria and preparation enable fast, disciplined execution in high-speed markets Success depends on risk management, pattern recognition and continuous post-trade learning Trend watching is big business. “Influencers” try to start trends or at least jump on them early. Day traders are just as passionate about spotting trends, but our timeframe is very much shorter, as in which stocks will take off today.Some traders don’t focus on trends: They’re known as “counter-trend” traders. These folks will do fundamental analysis…

It’s been a rough several years for restaurant chains. Many have been facing headwinds on two fronts: consumers who are pulling back on discretionary spending as inflationary pressures bite, and rising operating costs. These pressures have resulted in numerous chains filing for bankruptcy. Now, another chain’s owner has joined those ranks: 801 Restaurant Group, the parent company of the 801 Chophouse chain of steakhouses, has filed for bankruptcy. Here’s what you need to know. What’s happened? Earlier this month, 801 Restaurant Group, owner of several companies that own 801 Chophouse, 801 Fish, and 801 Local, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Hoarding cash doesn’t guarantee survival — what matters is whether you’re actively using that capital to learn fast enought ot stay relevant in a rapidly shifting market. Startups with plenty of runway can still stall when they optimize for survival instead of learning — avoiding hard decisions, freezing hiring, delaying initiatives and shrinking bets. Stop treating runway as your strategy. Pick one bet (one customer segment, one product thesis, one market where you have real conviction), and fund it properly. Cut everything else. Every founder I know can tell you…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning restaurants and retailers not to sell or serve recalled shellfish from a Washington State company due to potential norovirus contamination.  The recalled shellfish was harvested on March 22 through April 9, according to a safety alert from the FDA. The alert follows an April 10 recall conducted by the Washington State Department of Health, cautioning the FDA about all species of shellstock from the company, Gomez Shellfish, due to norovirus-like illnesses that were associated with the consumption of raw oysters. Norovirus is a contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea and is…

Key Takeaways Youngblood started his shelf-stable hummus brand Prest in November 2024. He invested a few thousand in a pressure cooker, dehydrator and other equipment. Prest hit $3,600 in week one and is expected to grow sales to $500,000 in year one. This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Brian Youngblood, 28, of Boston, Massachusetts. Youngblood is the founder of shelf-stable hummus brand Prest, which he runs as a side hustle while attending Harvard Business School’s MBA program. Responses have been edited for length and clarity.  Image Credit: Prest. Brian Youngblood. What was your day job or primary occupation when you…