Public Universities Paralyzed

Here's why Argentina's public universities are paralyzed by protests

After 11 months in office, Argentina’s right-wing President Javier Milei has fulfilled his flagship pledge to eliminate the country’s monumental deficits by shrinking the public payroll, slashing ...

World - ABC News - October 31

Former New York rep paralyzed after horseback riding accident

Former New York Rep. Michael Grimm (R) was left paralyzed after a horseback riding accident in September. According to a GoFundMe page set up for Grimm’s recovery on Saturday, the former ...

Politics - The Hill - November 10

Michael Grimm, Former N.Y. Congressman, Is Paralyzed After Fall From Horse

Michael Grimm, a Republican who resigned in 2015 after pleading guilty to felony tax evasion, was paralyzed from the chest down during a polo competition in September.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm paralyzed after fall from horse

Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, a New York Republican who resigned from Congress following a tax fraud conviction, is paralyzed from the chest down.

Can Axions Save the Universe?

The hunt for dark matter is shifting from particles to waves named after a laundry detergent.

World - The New York Times - November 1

Israel passes legislation that risks paralyzing the work of the main UN agency distributing aid in Gaza

World - ABC News - October 28

Kamala Harris is slipping in the polls, but not with university professors

A new survey of over 1,000 professors shows that 78% will vote for Harris, and only 8% will vote for Trump, reflecting the lack of political diversity in higher education.

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Professors Worry Their Power Is Shrinking at Universities

Faculty members are used to sharing power with presidents and trustees to run universities. But some presidents and lawmakers have made moves to reduce their say.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

Edinburgh University warns students not to be 'snobs'

The institution admitted class-related prejudice was a problem on campus.

Universities Like Yale Need a Reckoning

We must look in the mirror to know why we have already lost some battles and social respect and part of our democracy

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Abbott to Texas universities: Freeze tuition

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced Wednesday he has sent letters to all public universities in the state saying he would not support tuition raises over the next two years. His office spoke to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Universal Monsters Live Again As Epic Universe Reveals Horrifying Dark Universe Animatronics

Five years ago, Universal Orlando announced Epic Universe , a new theme park for the resort that brings together multiple themed lands. One of the worlds you'll be able to visit within the park ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Public Investment Fund’s desert mirage

Plus, why Topgolf is parting with its owner and HSBC‘s boss says it isn’t splitting up

World - Financial Times - October 30

Outside the box: public art in Miami

From giant pieces of fruit peel to a wonky ‘lighthouse’ and a marble slide, the city’s outdoor artworks offer exuberant, idiosyncratic delights — and a powerful memorial

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Queen's University to cut jobs as it faces £11m deficit

The university told BBC News NI it is planning to cut the jobs through a voluntary redundancy scheme.

Brown University suspends Students for Justice in Palestine organization

World - Yahoo News - October 27

Harris to hold election night event at Howard University

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, plans to spend election night at her alma mater, Howard University in Washington, D.C., according to three people familiar with ...

Politics - NBC News - October 29

Harris to spend election night at Howard University

Vice President Harris will spend election night at Howard University, her alma mater in Washington, D.C., a source familiar told The Hill. Harris primary home is in California, but she has chosen ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Swarm of tornadoes slams into Oklahoma City area

An emergency tornado warning was in effect on the University of Oklahoma's Norman campus, officials said.

University tuition fees rising to £9,535 in England

Maintenance loans are also going up to help students manage the cost of living.

Why are university tuition fees going up?

Tuition fees in England are to rise for the first time in eight years, to help universities.

12 students at Maryland university charged in hate crime

A dozen students from Salisbury University, aged 18 to 21, were charged with a hate crime on Thursday after allegedly luring a man to an off-campus apartment using social media before assaulting ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

1 killed in shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama

At least one person was killed and several others were wounded in a shooting at Alabama's Tuskegee University. The shooting occurred as the school was wrapping up its 100th homecoming week. Jason ...

Job cuts 'inevitable' over £30m university deficit

Dundee University has told staff it faces "an extremely challenging period" for the higher education sector.

England’s universities regulator warns of worsening financial outlook

‘Bold’ action required to stop higher education institutions falling into insolvency, says Office for Students

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark is crowned Miss Universe

Victoria Kjær Theilvig, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, beat out Miss Nigeria at the end of the competition.

Australian businesses complain they are ‘public enemy number one’

Labor government adopts increasingly populist position ahead of general election due in May

World - Financial Times - October 28

Armie Hammer returns to public life — with a new podcast

Armie Hammer is back — in your earbuds, anyway, for those who are interested in tuning in to his new project that will in part document him “putting my life back together.”

Did Labour mislead UK public ahead of Budget?

Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising measures come after she pledged not to be a levy-hiking chancellor

World - Financial Times - October 31

Is there a £22bn ‘black hole’ in the UK’s public finances?

Economists say the state of public finances should not have come as a complete surprise to the new government.

Why the public dismisses Biden’s legislative accomplishments

My take is that Biden’s legislation has not been received well received principally because the American public does not see the direct benefits to them.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

How RFK Jr. could influence public health

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story How RFK Jr. could influence public health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to have a major role in shaping ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Queen to return to public duties after chest infection

The Queen, 77, will attend events in London this week but for shorter periods than originally planned.

Jordan: Gaetz ethics report 'shouldn't go public'

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said Thursday that the former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) House Ethics Commitee report “shouldn’t go public," amid pressure to release it after he ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

In America, if Everything Is a Public Health Crisis, Nothing Is

Why invoking a public health crisis too often can lead society astray.

Top stories - The New York Times - 52 minutes ago

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