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In 1992, Arnold Schwarzenegger saw children growing up without safe places after school. Three decades later, his one idea now helps 140,000 students a yearArnold Schwarzenegger launched an initiative in 1992 to give children from under-resourced communities a safe and structured place to spend...- Trump administration rescinds Congressional spending: White House adopts 'pocket rescission' technique to bypass U.S. Congress. All about latest feud over budget before November Mid-term elections 2026White House is deploying a rarely used technique known as a "pocket rescission" that bypasses Congress. Senator Susan Collins, who chairs t...
- Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by CongressPresident Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, targeting programs for immigrants, migrant students...
- 12-year-old Minnesota girl inspired by Anne Frank wins $10,000 after giving out 100,000 ‘I Stand With Anne, Put a Stop to Hate’ braceletsAt just 12 years old, Natalie Flaherty from Minnesota has made headlines by winning the prestigious Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes in...
- US fails to make top 25 in global math rankings as China takes No. 1 spot; Asian education systems dominate, claiming seven out of top 10 spotsRecent rankings from the Programme for International Student Assessment reveal that the US is placed 27th in mathematics. Asian education s...
- Nisarga Adhikary, who exposed CBSE and US defence flaws, says India’s obsession with exam rank and reward for mugging PCM killing tech talentNisarga Adhikary, the 19-year-old cybersecurity researcher who reported flaws in the CBSE marks portal and US government systems, has criti...
- Indian-origin entrepreneur Gagan Biyani launches tuition-free AI academy; tech giants Satya Nadella, Sam Altman to teachGagan Biyani has launched the Horowitz Andreessen Academy in San Francisco to provide an alternative education. This academy will focus on ...
- A $3.2 Billion Showdown: Democrats say Trump is redirecting aid and letting millions expireDemocratic Sens. Patty Murray and Brian Schatz say the Trump administration plans to allow $725 million to reach the deadline without direc...
- Verizon to invest $70 million in AI training effortVerizon is investing $70 million in a nationwide effort to provide AI training to job seekers, small business and educators as the US econo...
- Tech elite's new school aims to replace universityThe most powerful venture capital firm in Silicon Valley is starting a two-year private school for young people intended to replace college...
- In 1995, Bette Midler launched NYRP to restore neglected spaces in New York. 30 years later, it has planted 200,000+ trees and restored 350+ green spaces for New YorkersThirty years after Bette Midler began picking up trash in a New York park, the New York Restoration Project has developed into an organizat...
- Tamil Nadu expands Kamarajar Breakfast scheme to 15.30 lakh students, costing Rs 217.63 croreTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the expanded Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast scheme. This initiative will now benefit ...
- US farmers to get $26.5 million in new grants as USDA backs beef producers and rural businesses across AmericaUSDA is investing $26.5 million in 194 agricultural projects across the US, including $11.6 million for 80 beef producer projects. Applicat...
- Rosatom showcases global nuclear leadership & ecosystem building approachRosatom is building nearly ninety percent of global nuclear power units under construction. The company supports partner nations in develop...
- In 2024, a Goodwill jewelry box contained a 14-karat gold LEGO mask; the rare Bionicle set sold for $18,000 after collectors recognized its hidden valueIn 2024, a Goodwill jewelry box contained a 14-karat gold LEGO mask; the rare Bionicle set sold for $18,000 after collectors recognized its...
- Wendy's founder Dave Thomas left school at 15. Decades later, he earned his high-school equivalency and created an award for studentsWendy’s founder Dave Thomas left school at age 15 and spent decades carrying the regret of never earning a high-school diploma. After build...
- Meet Nicolina Pappas, the teen who started sewing reusable straw pouches at 8, and raised over $15,000 to fight plastic pollution after 6 yearsPappas was deeply affected after seeing footage of a sea turtle with a plastic straw stuck in its nose. According to the Barron Prize, the ...
- Amazon raises minimum hourly pay by $1 to $20 for US operations workersThe e-commerce and cloud giant also unveiled a new benefit called "Day 1 Financial," giving qualified employees and their families lifetime...
- Harvard, Stanford, Yale under scanner: Trump expands fight against elite colleges with focus on 'the diversity problem'The Trump administration is widening its campaign against US universities, shifting from antisemitism investigations towards diversity prog...
- In 1984, NASA sent 12.5 million tomato seeds into orbit for nearly six years. After their return, 132,000 experiment kits were distributed across every US state and 30 countriesIn 1984, NASA sent 12.5 million tomato seeds into orbit for nearly six years. After their return, 132,000 experiment kits were distributed ...
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