Before stepping foot on Howard University’s campus, Skylar Wilson knew she would see more women there than men. But just how many more stunned her: Howard, one of the most elite historically Black colleges and universities in the nation, is only 25 percent men — 19 percent Black men. “I was like, ‘Wow,’” said Ms….
One Tuesday morning in late February, a fan in New York who logged into FanDuel’s online sportsbook would’ve found 33 men’s college basketball games listed to bet on and zero women’s games. That fan could place an online wager on some midmajor men’s contests, such as Western Illinois vs. Lindenwood, Troy vs. Texas State and…
Political pressure is mounting over a plan by a Hong Kong conglomerate to sell its Panama ports to BlackRock, the American investor, raising questions about the future of the $19 billion deal. John Lee, the leader of Hong Kong, added his voice on Tuesday to escalating warnings from China, saying the transaction deserved “serious attention.”…
MUMBAI: The number of consents under the account aggregator system has been growing 12% every month with the value of total number of loans facilitated by the framework crossing Rs 1.3 lakh crore as of December 2024.According to a report on the account aggregator platform by Sahmati, the number of borrower consents for providing access…
You can still find Gerald Stratford in his garden, tending to his extremely large vegetables. Mr. Stratford, all smiles and pudgy cheeks, became a sensation in May 2020 when he shared two pictures of himself on Twitter. In one, he is holding a giant bundle of arugula (rocket, in Britain), and in the other he…
India concludes massive naval combat exercise amid growing China-Pak maritime collusiveness NEW DELHI: India’s massive three-month long naval combat exercise, with 65-70 warships, 10 submarines and over 80 aircraft and helicopters, has now ended after testing operational preparedness and honing warfighting skills in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), amid expanding maritime collusiveness between China and…
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference that starts Friday in the southern German city, where world leaders and diplomats are gathering amid intense concern and uncertainty over the Trump administration’s foreign policy. The future of Ukraine will be the top item…
Amy Ryan was panicking about her savings when she went online for advice. It was April 2020, and the stock market had plunged, draining a nest egg that she had built up over the years. Ms. Ryan, a 43-year-old sales engineer from Wales, had dumped her portfolio in the crash and was afraid of losing…
The Indian composites materials market was estimated at USD 1.8 billion in 2024 and is likely to grow at a healthy CAGR of 7.8 per cent over the next six years, reaching USD 2.8 billion in 2030.Composites materials are revolutionising various industries in India, driving innovation, and contributing to the country’s economic growth. These advanced…
10 fastest Growing Jobs in the US in 2025: As the job market in the United States evolves, LinkedIn, a leading global hiring platform, has released its annual “Jobs on the Rise” report. This research highlights the fastest-growing job roles in 2025, reflecting the changing landscape of work and the skills in demand. Despite challenges…