Texas passes cellphone ban in schools, citing student addiction and mental health concerns. (AI Image) Texas has become the first state in the US to enact a sweeping, mandatory cellphone ban for all public schools, a move aimed at curbing what lawmakers describe as a student screen addiction crisis. Under House Bill 1481, all school…
Penn State University President Neeli Bendapudi. (Getty Images) Penn State University President Neeli Bendapudi has proposed the closure of seven commonwealth campuses, a move that could impact over 500 employees and more than 3,100 students.The proposal, revealed in internal records obtained by Spotlight PA, seeks to consolidate Penn State’s presence in Pennsylvania, citing sustained enrollment…
President Trump’s trade war has created chaos for companies around the world, snarling supply chains, sowing uncertainty and muddling their ability to plan for the future. After announcing tariffs that started at 20 percent for nearly all imports from European Union members — and more on other countries — the president has scaled the rate…
Rishabh Pant (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is enduring a tough phase in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, following a stellar comeback last season. After recovering from a life-threatening car crash, Pant made a remarkable return in IPL 2024, scoring over 400 runs and then playing a key role…
Trump administration rescinds $42 million in federal funding for Michigan schools, impacting 27 districts The Trump administration has decided to pull back nearly $42 million in federal funding for Michigan schools, leaving 27 districts across the state scrambling for alternatives. This funding was initially approved for various infrastructure projects, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and…
At the biggest toy industry trade show in the Western Hemisphere this weekend, toy makers, as usual, displayed seemingly endless rows of stuffed animals, action figures and puzzles, hoping to entice retailers to pick their products. But this year, the chatter at Toy Fair New York was dominated not by the next Barbie, but a…
Republicans consider eliminating tax-free scholarships and taxing college endowments. (Getty Images) As part of ongoing discussions about slashing federal spending, Republican lawmakers in the US House of Representatives are considering proposals that could significantly impact higher education funding. Among these proposals is the elimination of tax-free status for scholarships, which has been a cornerstone of…
Schools close across southern US as winter storm impacts 1.5 million students. (Getty Images) A major winter storm, Cora, sweeping across the Southern United States has caused widespread disruptions, forcing the closure of schools and government offices from Texas to Virginia. As temperatures plummet and snow, sleet, and freezing rain take over, nearly 1.5 million…