Universities Cracked

Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'

Drake has begun legal action against Universal Music Group, alleging the company conspired to falsely pump up the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”

Entertainment - ABC News - 20 hours ago

A new chancellor is elected for Oxford University's 800-year-old post

Former U.K. Conservative Party leader William Hague has been elected chancellor of Oxford University, one of the most prestigious positions in British academia

World - ABC News - 3 hours ago

Battle for the logo: How NIL is changing the relationship between donors and universities

In an era where universities are now asking donors for money to pay players, a group at Mississippi State is asking for something in return: change the logo.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 hours ago

Oxford University Names William Hague Its New Chancellor

Mr. Hague, a former leader of Britain’s Conservative Party, was chosen in a vote by his fellow alumni to lead the elite university.

World - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

‘The dynamics are different’: Singapore and Malaysia aim to finally crack economic integration with Johor special zone

The number of Singaporeans visiting or relocating to Johor could increase in coming years when a rail link between Singapore and Johor Bahru is completed.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Hong Kong cracks down on how banks and hedge funds discuss block trades

Regulator brings in new measures after launching criminal insider dealing case against Segantii Capital Management

Business - Financial Times - October 31

SEC to crack down on dubious injury timeouts: 'Play football and stop the feigned injury nonsense'

A coach can be suspended for a game after three fake injuries are found.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

SEC cracks down on coaches and teams faking injuries to slow hurry-up offenses

The Southeastern Conference is cracking down on its players falling down and feigning injuries

Sports - ABC News - November 1

The scientist who tested his revolutionary medicine on his own brain cancer: ‘It seemed worth it to give it a crack’

Richard Scolyer was one of the world’s leading melanoma researchers when he was struck with a brain tumour. Facing likely death, his team made him a guinea pig for his own medicine. Sign up for a ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Trump vows 25 percent tariff on Mexico unless it cracks down on border crossings

Former President Trump on Monday threatened to impose a tariff of 25 percent on all imports from Mexico, which is the top trade partner with the U.S., unless the Mexican government curbs what he ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Middle East crisis live: protests in Israel after Benjamin Netanyahu sacks defence minister

Crowds reportedly clash with police outside Israeli prime minister’s home after he sacks Yoav Gallant. Al Jazeera reports that the death toll from an Israeli strike on tents housing displaced ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Clemson's Dabo Swinney cracks joke after Election Day mix-up at polling location: 'They done shipped me off'

Swinney was confused when a poll worker told him his vote had already been cast

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

The $1m shove: NBA cracks down on 76ers’ Joel Embiid after altercation with columnist

All-Star center take issue with column questioning effort Embiid shoved Inquirer’s Marcus Hayes in locker room Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been suspended for three games without ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Ukraine says it cracked open a Russian decoy drone used to fool air defenses and found Western parts inside

World - Yahoo News - November 11

Kansas stays No. 1 in AP Top 25 basketball poll, Gonzaga, Auburn crack top 5, St. John's returns

Kansas remained atop the first Associated Press men’s college basketball poll of the regular season after winning a matchup of basketball bluebloods

Sports - ABC News - November 11

South Carolina a unanimous No. 1 in women's AP Top 25, Stanford and Oregon crack rankings

South Carolina is a unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll after a pair of victories to kick off its national championship repeat bid

Sports - ABC News - November 11

Kansas stays No. 1 in AP Top 25 basketball poll, Gonzaga, Auburn crack top 5, St. John’s returns

The Jayhawks received 44 of 62 first-place votes after a home win against North Carolina, a game that saw Kansas blow a 20-point lead but hold on for a 92-89 win.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Carpet waste makes concrete crack-proof, boosts strength by 40% — Aussie engineers

World - Yahoo News - November 12

Georgia falls out of latest CFP bracket; Klay Thompson faces Warriors for first time; Kansas, Kentucky win

There was a big shakeup in the second 12-team playoff reveal

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Florence cracks down on overtourism just as Italy hosts G7 tourist ministers in Renaissance city

The city of Florence is taking new measures to crack down on overtourism

World - ABC News - November 12

Steelers crack top five in Prisco's Power Rankings, Bears fire OC plus NFL teams with most deceiving records

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Nov. 12

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

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