US Education Department signals policy shift in college admissions, costs, and job outcomes

Trump administration pushes shift in US higher education policies, says Education Department The US Department of Education has issued a press statement outlining key shifts in higher education policy under the Trump administration. The statement presents a strong critique of past practices in colleges and universities, particularly around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), admissions processes,…

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Economic boom for US? Trump’s promises for 2026 — lower interests, cheap electricity & more

US President Donald Trump said that America is headed for an “economic boom” in the upcoming year. Speaking at the White House on Wednesday (local time), Trump highlighted his achievements of during the second term and outlined the administration’s plans for the economy, border security and the United States’ role on the global stage.For the…

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The quiet moments that matter in the classroom

One of my students recently wrote me a poem about her learning experience in my third-year design studio. It was thoughtful, honest, and unexpectedly moving—but it was the opening lines that truly gave me pause. She wrote about being late to class. About standing outside the door, afraid to walk in late, afraid of being…

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Trump tariffs: Who bears the burden? JPMorgan says it’s American businesses, not foreign producers

Tariff payments by midsize US businesses grew three times over the past year, according to new research released Thursday by JPMorganChase Institute. One of the US’ leading banks, it added that this shows signs of economic strain linked to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.The JPMorgan study, cited by the Associated Press, indicates that companies employing…

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“People talk about civic sense”: Viral video shows littered train coach; class 10 students on Manali trip reportedly responsible, sparks debate |

A video showing a train coach strewn with garbage has gone viral, triggering a wider debate on civic behaviour, parenting, and public responsibility in India. The video clip that has been filmed inside a train compartment, shows a dirty scene of litter, full of food wrappers, plastic bottles, used spoons, and bedsheets scattered across the…

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Alumnus’s son pledges 15cr to IIT-Kgp to launch AI centre for mining solutions | Kolkata News

Kolkata: IIT-Kharagpur is set to establish an interdisciplinary research initiative aimed at advancing data-driven innovation in the mining sector, named Vikram Sodhi Centre of Excellence for AI-Enabled Geological & Mining Systems, with a funding commitment of Rs 15 crore over five years from Vikram Sodhi, vice chairman of Mineros SA and managing partner of Sun…

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