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University in Lisbon suspends plans for course on racism taught by all-white staff
Nova university programme criticised for only having white instructors and for some of its content, such as session on ‘does racism really exist?’. A top university in Lisbon has suspended plans to ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
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Universal will open fourth Orlando theme park next May
Universal Orlando Resort will open its fourth central Florida theme park, just in time for Memorial Day next yearEntertainment - ABC News - October 17 -
‘A Rip-Off’: Students Secure a Final Settlement Against Walden University
A $28.5 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the university helped create a fresh precedent for prosecuting predatory advertising in for-profit education.Business - The New York Times - October 19 -
Universal Studios to Open Fourth Theme Park Next Year
Universal Epic Universe will open to visitors on May 22 and up its competition with Disney.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Universal's new Florida theme park: When does it open and what will be there?
A new theme park is coming to the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida. The park will have areas dedicated to Nintendo, Harry Potter and other IP.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 18 -
University of Alabama students charged in alleged fraternity hazing incidents
Several University of Alabama students were charged in alleged fraternity hazing incidents after a pledge said he was shoved and stepped on and had things thrown at him.Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
University of Toronto’s environment school cuts financial ties to fossil fuels
Princeton University, the only other North American school to do so, rolled back its commitment recently. The University of Toronto ’s environment school has announced it will financially ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Senate and House races in battleground Arizona are taking place in their own universe
PHOENIX — Mesa Mayor John Giles, a Republican who supports Kamala Harris for president, is vexed by the disconnect between Arizona’s presidential race and what’s happening down the ballot.Top stories - NBC News - October 19 -
Shooting at university in Georgia leaves one person dead and five wounded
Shooting at Albany State University was one of two in US during weekend that shattered homecoming-related activities. A mass shooting during homecoming weekend at Georgia ’s Albany State ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Public university protests escalate in challenge to Argentina's President Milei
A series of protests are expected to intensify across Argentina this week over a veto by President Javier Milei of a law that passed last month increasing funding for public universitiesWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Harris eyes Howard University for her election night headquarters
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to spend election night in Washington D.C., with her campaign eyeing her alma mater, Howard University, as a possible venue.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
‘Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’ expands the 'Big Bang Theory' universe
Fans of “Young Sheldon,” the popular prequel of “The Big Bang Theory,” now have a new show to enjoy featuring the Cooper familyEntertainment - ABC News - October 23 -
10 Universal Truths You Must Remember to Boost Customer Sales
Your business success requires a pervasive focus on the customer decision process.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
University of South Florida Coach Dies at 43 From Complications During Surgery
The school said in a statement that complications arose during Abdur-Rahim’s medical procedure at a Tampa-area hospital.Sports - The New York Times - October 25 -
Most in Oregon opposed to measure creating universal basic income: Poll
A poll conducted by the Public Policy Polling firm shows that 54% of Oregon voters oppose a state effort to provide every Oregonian with $1,600 a year in basic income, citing potential negative ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Brown University suspends its chapter of pro-Palestinian student group
Brown University suspended the pro-Palestinian group after it protested the university's decision not to divest its endowment from companies that support Israel.Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Brown University suspends pro-Palestinian group following protests
Brown University has suspended the school's chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine while it investigates allegations of violent threats made during a recent protest. WJAR's Erin Coogan reports.Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago -
'Why I spent my university fees on Somali TikTok battles'
Somalis gamble big money during livestream events as ancient clan fights are waged on social media.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
The race to solve the mystery of 'ghost particles'
China is building a facility to measure neutrinos — mysterious subatomic particles. It's the first of three neutrino observatories expected to open worldwide in the next decade.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Universal Music Revenue Beats Forecasts Amid Subscriptions Boost
Universal Music Group posted higher revenue after growth from subscriptions and streaming services exceeded analysts’ expectations.Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
Universe would die before monkey with keyboard writes Shakespeare, study finds
Australian mathematicians call into question the ‘infinite monkey theorem’ in new research on old adage. Mathematicians have called into question the old adage that a monkey typing randomly at a ...World - The Guardian - 15 hours ago -
My mother-in-law stole $25,000 from my husband’s emergency fund. We donated to charity rather than give her a birthday gift — and she cried foul.
“As his power of attorney, she had access to his emergency fund.”Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
A bus carrying university students crashes, killing 12 and injuring 33 in Egypt's northeast
A bus carrying university students crashes, killing 12 and injuring 33 in Egypt's northeastWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
Universal Plans Early Summer Launch of New Park With Marquee Harry Potter Ride
The earlier-than-expected opening raises the stakes in Comcast’s theme-park rivalry with Disney in Florida.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15 -
A Christian ‘doomsday cult’ is targeting Australian university campuses. Now former members want them stopped
Former members of the Shincheonji church allege the group uses ‘coercive’ tactics such as sleep deprivation and verbal abuse – and they want the government to act. Follow our Australia news live ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Two former Indiana University basketball players accuse team doctor of sex abuse
Two former Indiana University basketball players sue their alma mater for allegedly allowing the team doctor to repeatedly sexually assault them.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
'We didn't want to play against a male player': Transgender issue pits female volleyball players against their own university
Nevada women’s volleyball players take a stand against the university in the name of "fair competition and safety for everyone."Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17 -
Before superhero movies, directors were masters of the universe – now you can find them cowering in their trailers
When I started looking at how the superhero movie sausage gets made for a new HBO comedy, I found a world of dysfunction, missed deadlines and utterly frazzled film-makers. When the wheels are ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Zumba Teacher? ‘Anti-Woke’ Cleric? 38 Candidates Line Up to Head Oxford University
The role of chancellor at the University of Oxford has been around for 800 years. This year, a particularly broad range of people have applied.World - The New York Times - October 20