(AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File) In the race for educational supremacy, it is not just individual high schools that command attention, entire metro areas are emerging as strongholds of academic excellence. Using the US News Best High Schools methodology and US Census Bureau definitions, nearly 18,000 public high schools were evaluated, with the top 25 metros…
In 2012, Microsoft’s senior executive Brad Smith told the world that computer science graduates could expect six-figure salaries, generous hiring bonuses, and stock grants straight out of college, according to The New York Times. The pitch, echoed by billionaires, tech executives, and US presidents, was simple: Learn to code, and a secure, lucrative career awaited….
A recent Wall Street Journal report has revealed the intensity of Meta’s latest recruitment push, targeting the upper echelon of artificial intelligence researchers. At the centre of the effort is a carefully compiled roster, internally referred to as “The List”, featuring some of the most accomplished professionals in the field.These individuals are not ordinary hires;…
RRB NTPC result 2025: CBT 1 graduate results soon at rrbcdg.gov.in RRB NTPC result 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are expected to announce the results of the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) CBT 1 Graduate Level exam 2025 soon. Candidates who appeared for the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam will be able to check their…
cseeks $1 billion from UCLA over antisemitism claims as California pushes back The administration of US President Donald Trump is seeking a $1 billion settlement from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), following accusations from the Department of Justice (DOJ) that the university violated federal civil rights laws by failing to address antisemitic incidents…
Trump executive order gives political control over federal science funding. (AI Image) Trump hands political appointees control over science funding: Here’s why researchers are sounding the alarmPresident Trump has signed an executive order that grants political appointees increased authority over the allocation of billions of dollars in federal grants across various US government agencies. The…
Elite US universities face financial strain from new endowment tax law. (AI Image) A significant hike in the tax on university endowments is placing financial pressure on some of the wealthiest private research universities in the US. The new law, signed by President Donald Trump as part of a broader spending bill, introduces a tiered…
Supreme Court rules in Mahmoud v. Taylor on parental opt-out rights in U.S. schools. (AI Image) In a significant decision on education and religious rights, the US Supreme Court ruled in favour of parents in Mahmoud v. Taylor, a case involving the Montgomery County Public School District in Maryland. The case centred on whether parents…
USCIS updates CSPA age calculation: What immigrant children need to know The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an important update to its policy on calculating age under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). This change affects how the agency determines the availability of visas for immigrant children applying for lawful permanent resident…
NEW DELHI: The new Class 8 Social Science textbook released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has drawn attention for omitting references to Tipu Sultan, Haidar Ali, and the Anglo-Mysore wars of the 1700s. In response to questions raised in Parliament, the Union government clarified that states have the flexibility to…
