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University students lead a strike in Serbia as populist president plans a rally to counter protests
A student-led strike in Serbia on Friday closed down numerous businesses and many people didn’t go to work as populist President Aleksandar Vucic planned a big rally to counter growing ...ABC News - Jan. 24 -
Universal's 'Wicked: For Good' creates a unique marketing challenge
The marketing plan for "Wicked: For Good" is expected to be similar to the playbook used for "Wicked," with a few alterations to avoid oversaturating audiences.CNBC - Jan. 24 -
Universal TV studio chief Pearlena Igbokwe to oversee NBC Entertainment
The moves consolidates control of NBC and studios on the West Coast.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23 -
Bottom Line: Columbia University brings in Trump transition alum
Education Columbia University, a hot spot for pro-Palestinian protests last spring, hired BGR Government Affairs to lobby on issues related to higher education and appropriations. Republican ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Our universities need both free speech and diversity protections to succeed
We need to think creatively about threats to open inquiry and ways to preserve and enhance free expression on campus. Reiterating well-worn attacks on DEI will not help in that effort.The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Belfast harbour plans £90m upgrade to serve wind energy projects
Move is part of £300m investment that includes deepwater quay and building of hundreds of homes near city centre. Belfast harbour is to invest £90m to upgrade its port to serve a wave of wind ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
UK MPs withdraw report criticising current Bangladesh regime over ‘bias’
Exclusive: Complaints said report was 'inaccurate’ and biased in favour of ousted Sheikh Hasina’s government. A group of MPs has withdrawn a controversial report into Bangladesh after complaints ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Severance spending at top UK universities surges
FT analysis shows drop-off in overseas enrolments pushed redundancy payouts up by more than a fifth in 2024Financial Times - Jan. 19 -
Plans for Bible reading and Latin in Italian schools criticised as ‘retrograde’
Education minister reveals revamp of national curriculum guidelines and says children must ‘learn to write better’. Bible reading, Latin and learning poetry by heart could return to Italian primary ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Badenoch criticises Tory handling of Brexit
In her first major speech of 2025, Badenoch acknowledges the Conservatives "made mistakes".BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track
The leading hip-hop superstar beef has been cranked up another notch, with Drake suing Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”ABC News - Jan. 16 -
How Ozempic Has Forever Changed How Much People Spend on Food, According to a New Cornell University Study
Ozempic doesn’t just reduce weight. Research shows GLP-1s also changes how much people spend on food, and the types of food they buy.Inc. - Jan. 16 -
Biden forgives $4.5 billion in student debt for 261,000 borrowers who attended now-defunct Ashford University
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it would forgive $4.5 billion in student debt for 261,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
Biden Administration Forgives 260,000 Loans for Ashford University Students
Ashford University was one the country’s largest for-profit college companies at one point.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
'SNL' show creator Lorne Michaels donates archive to University of Texas
“Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels has donated his career archive to the Harry Ransom Center cultural archive at the University of TexasABC News - Jan. 15 -
Drake lawsuit accuses Universal Music Group of defamation for 'Not Like Us'
The superstar rapper claims in a lawsuit that the record company he and Kendrick Lamar are both signed with have put his life and reputation at risk.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 15 -
‘It’s the moment when genius comes into the universe’: the film recreating SNL’s chaotic first night
A new drama recalls the wild first broadcast of Saturday Night Live in 1975. Making it was as much of a high-wire act as the show itself, the film’s director Jason Reitman and stars reveal. There ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Police arrest student suspected of hammer attack at a Tokyo university
Japanese police have arrested a student suspected of a hammer attack at a Tokyo university, which local media said left several injuredABC News - Jan. 11 -
Hammer attack injures eight students at Tokyo university
Japanese police say 22-year-old woman arrested as witness describes panic after attacker ‘all of a sudden’ began swinging hammer in classroom. Eight Tokyo university students attacked with a hammer ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Asian American professor wrongfully accused of spying for China is suing University of Kansas
Franklin Tao, an Asian American scientist who was wrongfully accused of spying for China, is suing the University of Kansas, his former employer, accusing it of “vicious, unabated discrimination.”NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Oldham abuse survivors criticise government over inquiry decision
Three women whose lives were ruined by historical child abuse want the PM to come and meet survivors.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Woman reportedly wounds 8 in hammer attack at university in Tokyo
Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Murder investigation in Spain after body of missing Belfast man found
Family ‘heartbroken’ after discovery of body of John George, 37, who went missing in Alicante area in December. A murder investigation is under way in Spain after the body of a 37-year-old man from ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Johns Hopkins University reaches settlement to resolve complaints of antisemitism, Islamophobia
Johns Hopkins University reached a settlement Tuesday with the Department of Education over complaints of antisemitism and Islamophobia on its campus. The school has agreed to take actions to ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
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Slot and Van Dijk criticise decision not to send off Bergvall before Spurs winner
Liverpool captain: ‘Ref made a mistake … I told him that’ Postecoglou bemoans VAR announcements by referee Arne Slot bemoaned Liverpool’s ill fortune as they slipped to a last-gasp 1-0 defeat ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
4 San Diego State University fraternity members charged after pledge suffers burn injuries
A "skit" at a fraternity party that left a pledge with burns over 16% of his body led authorities to file charges against four San Diego State University students, including the person who was ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Universal Studios Hollywood, longtime Malibu restaurants and other L.A.-area business affected by the fires
Universal Studios Hollywood theme park and CityWalk will be closed Wednesday due to the fires and extreme wind conditions.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Trump could declare national economic emergency to justify universal tariffs, CNN reports
The president-elect is looking at utilizing the International Economic Emergency Powers Act to implement his plan for tariffs on imports.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Column: How the stars of 'It Ends With Us' spawned a universe of legal and PR battles
Actors and producers Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have traded accusations of sexual misconduct, smear tactics and more. But the film is doing quite well.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Universities need new ways to make their research pay
Public and private funding are both vital for institutions such as the University of York as international student fees fallFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks
Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
‘We stand by Jess’: Telford survivors criticise Musk’s attack on Phillips
Exclusive: Victims of male violence sign letter praising minister for devoting life to ‘fighting for women and girls’. A group of victims of gender-based violence has criticised Elon Musk for his ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Comcast to launch Universal Ads in bid to win smaller advertisers over from tech
Comcast plans to launch Universal Ads, a platform meant to attract advertisers of all sizes and grab back ad dollars from social media and tech companies.CNBC - Jan. 6
