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Outgoing Manulife CEO says more scrutiny of private equity deals ‘welcome’
Roy Gori says increased oversight would be a way to reinforce confidence in the insurance industryBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Trump's Energy Department pick has history of downplaying climate change impacts
Chris Wright, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Energy Department, has denied the well-established connection between climate change and extreme weather, claiming that storms are not getting ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
US justice department plans to push Google to sell off Chrome browser
Authorities seek to dismantle monopoly on search market and also want action related to AI and Android. Business live – latest updates US justice department officials plan to ask a judge to ...World - The Guardian - 22 hours ago -
Kamala Harris needs to win non-college educated white voters fast. Here's how | Joan C Williams
Democrats’ fate depends on winning enough non-college-educated voters in swing states. They aren’t trying hard enough. Kamala Harris is doing a lot of things right that recent Democratic campaigns ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Over 200 unqualified Texas educators had someone else take their exams in cheating scandal, officials say
Five people have been charged in Texas with organizing and participating in an illegal cheating scheme that certified more than 200 unqualified teachers and helped the plot’s “kingpin” rake in more ...Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
House Education GOP says schools failed to protect Jewish students after nearly yearlong antisemitism investigation
Republicans on the House Education Committee on Thursday released their report regarding antisemitism on college campuses after a nearly yearlong investigation that played a part in at least two ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
School board seats and funding fights: The education ballot initiatives flying under the radar
Voters in states including Florida, Colorado and Kentucky face major decisions on their education systems on Tuesday. Activists and groups on both sides of issues ranging from school choice to ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Student loans, Title IX: What education policies might come out of a Trump administration
School choice will have a proponent in the Oval Office, and the federal Department of Education could be in existential danger after Tuesday's election. GOP education initiatives have been ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Chegg, Once a Hot Education Tech Startup, Now Battles AI Chatbots to Survive
The AI revolution already claimed hundreds of jobs at the online tutoring company. Now it could save its business.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
How the College Education Gap Between Men and Women May Affect Hiring Trends
Whatever the reasons for the growing gender difference among college graduates, the dynamic may impact your company’s hiring habits.Business - Inc. - 19 hours ago -
Texas education officials vote to back optional Bible lessons for K-5 classes: Reports
In a preliminary vote on Tuesday, Texas education officials approved a proposal to allow lessons about the Bible into public school classrooms, according to multiple news reports. The state Board ...Politics - The Hill - 15 hours ago -
Trump names former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as his pick for education secretary
McMahon, a former professional wrestling executive who is co-chair of Trump's transition team, led the Small Business Administration during Trump's first term.Top stories - NBC News - 9 hours ago -
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education, and says he won’t reconsider Matt Gaetz nomination – live
President-elect picks prominent donor and co-chair of transition team as education secretary; Trump won’t rethink Gaetz for attorney general despite mounting scrutiny. Trump nominates transition ...World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago -
Will Russia lead on an alternative to the dollar?
Vladimir Putin pitches an alternative to dollar to Brics partnersWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
My first time at teacher-less pilates: ‘There is a soothing quality to the digital instructor’s voice, like an early childhood educator or a cult leader’
There is no human teacher at Michael Sun ’s reformer pilates class but it is more affordable than a typical session. Is the trade-off worth it?. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email It ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
After weeks of weather delays, NASA astronauts finally set to depart space station
Four astronauts are expected to leave the International Space Station on Wednesday, After weeks of delays due to inclement weather, including Hurricane Milton.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
DOJ warns Elon Musk's America PAC that $1M voter giveaways could be illegal
Elon Musk's America PAC has been giving away $1 million daily, an effort it debuted in conjunction with Musk's push to register swing-state voters.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Roberto Mancini departs Saudi Arabia job richer but with team no better off | John Duerden
Former Italy coach upset players and attracted fans’ ire; he now leaves a team struggling for World Cup qualification. Just before full time in Saudi Arabia’s 0-0 draw with Bahrain in a vital 2026 ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Treasury Department announces new Series I bond rate of 3.11% for the next six months
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced new Series I bond rates through April 2025.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
US justice department files charges over alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump
Trump campaign said US officials warned him in September about suspected Iranian assassination plot. The US justice department is bringing criminal charges over an Iranian plot to kill the ...World - The Guardian - November 8