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Tech dreams on hold: The entry-level job crisis sweeping America’s young graduates

The digital age promised opportunity. For thousands of young Americans graduating with computer science degrees, the allure of high-paying jobs and the promise of upward mobility shaped years of study, late nights debugging code, and countless projects. Today, that promise feels distant. Across the country, freshly minted tech graduates are confronting a labour market that…

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America’s undervalued workforce: How essential workers keep cities running amid stark pay gaps

There was a time when the American dream was defined by the white-collar worker, steady paychecks, corner offices, and the assurance of stability. But the country’s labor landscape has shifted dramatically. Today, it’s the health and personal care aides, nearly four million of them, who form the backbone of the US workforce, underscoring a profound…

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NYC public schools step up to support students after ICE parent arrests, offering legal, material, and emotional aid

NYC public schools step up to support students after ICE parent arrests New York City public schools are increasingly serving as critical lifelines for students whose parents are detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), offering a combination of legal guidance, material aid, and emotional support, according to a report by Chalkbeat. Guiding families through…

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MPPSC starts MP SET 2025 application process for 31 subjects; exam scheduled for 11 January 2026

MPPSC SET 2025: The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has started the online registration process for the State Eligibility Test (SET) 2025 from October 25, 2025. Candidates aspiring to qualify for Assistant Professor posts in state universities and colleges can now submit their applications online. The registration window will remain open until November 20,…

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette announces layoff of 51 staff to reduce $25M recurring deficit

University of Louisiana at Lafayette reduces staff. (Getty Images) The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL) has laid off 51 employees and vacated an additional 19 positions as part of a plan to address a $25 million structural budget deficit, the Acadiana Advocate reported. Interim University President Jaimie Hebert confirmed the reductions in an email…

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Columbia University’s FY25 operating income plunges 63% as federal research cuts hit funding

Rising costs and US grant terminations drive Columbia University operating surplus lower. (Getty Images) Columbia University’s operating income fell sharply in fiscal year 2025, declining by just over 63% to $112.6 million. The Ivy League institution reported that revenue grew only modestly while expenses increased at a faster pace, putting pressure on its financial position,…

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University of Texas considers Trump compact despite concerns over academic freedom, tuition freeze, and gender definition rules

University of Texas reviews Trump Compact for Excellence despite academic freedom concerns. (Getty Images) The University of Texas (UT) is reportedly in discussions with the Trump administration over a proposed funding agreement that could provide the university with substantial federal support. The compact, referred to by the White House as the “Compact for Excellence in…

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Black enrollment at elite US colleges drops sharply after AFF ban, AP analysis finds

Christopher Quire poses for a portrait Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Princeton, N.J. (AP Photo) Black student enrollment at many of the nation’s most selective colleges has dropped sharply in the two years following the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action in admissions, an Associated Press analysis finds. On several campuses, Black students now represent…

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