What the University of Virginia gave up and gained in its deal with the Trump administration to halt investigations

The University of Virginia (UV.) reached an agreement with the Trump administration on Wednesday, halting a federal investigation that had loomed over the public institution. The deal, announced by the United States Department of Justice, marked the first time a public university had entered into such an arrangement, amid the administration’s broader campaign to influence…

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Who is Changpeng Zhao? Convicted Binance founder and McGill graduate pardoned by Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has issued a pardon for Changpeng Zhao, the Chinese-born Canadian founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, according to a White House official. The announcement, made on Thursday, marks the latest in a series of clemency actions by the president towards figures in the cryptocurrency sector and other convicted individuals. In a…

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New Zealand mega strike: Why are teachers walking out of classrooms?

More than 60,000 school teachers across New Zealand joined nurses, doctors and public-service staff on 23 October 2025 in what is described as a ‘mega strike’, reports The Guardian. The walkout, which also involved 40,000 nurses and 15,000 public-service employees, reflected the growing frustration of teachers who say their pay packets and working conditions have…

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‘It’s a hit list for people’: How Charlie Kirk’s TPUSA Professor Watchlist is impacting academia

Since its inception in 2016, Turning Point USA’s (TPUSA) Professor Watchlist has sought to expose college professors who, the organisation claims, discriminate against conservative students or promote leftist ideologies in the classroom. The list, which has grown from fewer than 200 names to over 300 professors from more than 100 institutions, has recently returned to…

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CSIR UGC NET December 2025: Registration window closes tomorrow at csirnet.nta.nic.in, check direct link to apply here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the registration process for the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) University Grants Commission (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET) December 2025 will conclude tomorrow, Friday, October 24, 2025. Candidates who wish to appear for the CSIR UGC NET December session can submit their applications online through…

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QS International Trade rankings 2026: IIM Ahmedabad breaks into global 50, IIM Calcutta ranks 8th in Executive MBA

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad has entered the global top 50 in the 2026 QS International Trade Rankings, securing the 32nd position for its Master of Business Administration (MBA). The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) follows at 71.In the Executive MBA category, IIM Calcutta has climbed into the global top 10, securing…

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Trapped at the desk: Why 23% of US workers skip vacation despite paid leave

In theory, paid vacation represents freedom, a rare pause in the relentless cadence of modern work. Yet, for a significant portion of US employees, this freedom remains unrealized. The promise of decompression and renewal is eclipsed by mounting workloads, relentless deadlines, and an entrenched culture that subtly equates absence with weakness. The modern workplace, despite…

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NEET UG counselling 2025: MCC releases revised Round 3 seat allotment result at mcc.nic.in; direct link to download here

NEET UG counselling 2025: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued the Revised Provisional Result–II for Round 3 of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) Counselling 2025. The updated list has been published following concerns raised by candidates regarding the previously released provisional result.Candidates who notice…

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RPF Constable PET, PST admit card 2025 released: Direct link to download hall tickets here

RPF Constable PET, PST admit card 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RPF Constable Physical Admit Card 2025 on October 23, 2025, for candidates eligible to appear in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PST). The exams are scheduled to be conducted from November 13 to December 6,…

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