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Trump demands $1 billion from UCLA over antisemitism claims: Here’s why California says it’s political

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…

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Trump hands political appointees control over science funding: Here’s why researchers are sounding the alarm

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…

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University endowment tax hike is costing students, not just colleges: Here’s why it matters more than you think

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…

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USCIS updates policy on CSPA age calculation for H-1B children: Here’s why thousands may lose green card eligibility after turning 21

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…

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NCERT’s new Class 8 textbook omits Tipu Sultan and Mysore wars: Here’s why an expert panel is examining the content and how states can fill the gaps

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…

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Why Trump says the US jobs report is ‘rigged’: How the numbers are actually calculated

US jobs report controversy explained: What causes monthly employment data revisions. (AP Photo) US President Donald Trump has criticised the latest US jobs report, calling it “rigged” on his social media platform, Truth Social. The controversy arose after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revised the employment numbers for May and June downward by 258,000…

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RPSC SI recruitment 2025: Application begins for 1,015 Sub Inspector posts in Rajasthan Police at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in; apply here

RPSC SI recruitment 2025: Apply online for 1,015 Rajasthan Police posts at RPSC official website RPSC SI recruitment 2025: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has opened the application window for the recruitment of 1,015 Sub Inspector (SI) and Platoon Commander posts in the Rajasthan Police Department. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official…

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OpenAI’s GPT-5 replaces all previous versions: What students need to know about the smartest AI yet

OpenAI’s GPT-5 now live on ChatGPT: Key features and student-focused updates OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5, its most advanced AI model to date, replacing all earlier versions including GPT-4o. The new model is available now at ChatGPT.com and is designed to offer significant improvements in writing, coding, health knowledge, and more. Students using AI tools…

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