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Federal budget proposals for fiscal year 2026 threaten to slash education funding crucial to student success, particularly harming Pell Grant recipients and Federal Work-Study participants....

A U.S. federal appeals court ruled that President Trump's global tariffs were illegally imposed under emergency law, challenging the administration's expansive trade measures. While the tariffs...

Alibaba reported a triple-digit increase in AI-related revenue and a 26% jump in cloud sales, driving a 19% rise in its stock and boosting its market value by over $50 billion. This growth...

Financial institutions across Asia-Pacific are spearheading AI-driven anti-fraud measures in response to escalating financial crime, including ‘scam compounds’ orchestrating sophisticated online...

New York University’s vice provost advocates a return to oral examinations, in-class essays, and real-time assessments to address widespread generative AI cheating. Traditional plagiarism...

U.S. colleges face financial pressure as international student enrollment diminishes sharply due to visa restrictions and heightened scrutiny under Trump administration policies. Institutions like...

The U.S. coal plants’ closure phase is reversing as many are repurposed to support the growing electricity demands of AI data centers. Utilizing existing grid interconnections speeds deployment of...

An observable trend shows rising student enrollment at Southern U.S. universities as some prospective students and families seek campuses perceived as more inclusive, affordable, and socially...

Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture, emphasizes the necessity for businesses to fundamentally reinvent their operations to capture AI's potential rather than retrofitting new technology onto existing...

Gen Z is gravitating towards healthcare careers for job security amid AI-driven uncertainties in the job market. However, a recent Deputy platform study of 1.28 million workers shows that many...

The Trump administration’s cuts to federal agencies disproportionately affected Black employees, particularly Black women who represent about 12% of the federal workforce—double their share in the...

President Donald Trump’s administration has aggressively cut federal science funding and fired key scientific leaders, including the newly confirmed CDC director, prompting concerns over science...

The increasing demand for AI data centers is driving the revival of retired coal-fired power plants, repurposing their valuable grid interconnections to rapidly deploy new, cleaner energy sources...

International students remain a vital source of revenue and innovation for many U.S. colleges, particularly small institutions and tech hubs like Pittsburgh. However, Trump administration visa...

New mentoring programs pairing teenagers with toddlers aim to improve school attendance and engagement by boosting communication and confidence among anxious students. Rising absenteeism remains a...

Research finds companies led by female CFOs outperform peers with higher average shareholder value gains and revenue growth, particularly in sectors like energy and healthcare. Despite...

AI adoption in education is growing rapidly, with 85% of instructors and students utilizing AI tools for research, summarization, and study aids. Positive attitudes toward AI in learning have...

California regulators have postponed enforcement of penalties on oil companies for excessive profits until 2030, following refinery closures that reduce state refining capacity by nearly 18%. This...

Federal courts have struck down key elements of President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on numerous U.S. trading partners, citing the lack of valid legal emergency justification. The ruling disrupts...

Nvidia reported strong second-quarter earnings with a 56% annual sales increase, surpassing expectations despite a slight miss in data-center revenue. The company revealed that two anonymous...