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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks during a press conference at the White House on November 20, 2025 in Washington, DC, USA. Evelyn HochsteinReuterThe Trump administration is increasing pressure on universities to force alumni and former students to repay federal student loans. The U.S. Department of Education issued guidance Wednesday for higher education institutions, calling on them to put practices in place to keep student delinquency and default rates low. The department said doing so should be a priority not only for university financial aid offices, but also for university institutional leadership. The announcement also included a warning: Colleges…
london — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest on Thursday marks a rare disqualification for the former prince, and it all hinges on a notoriously difficult-to-prosecute law that experts criticize as lacking in clarity. Police arrested Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office, which is a common law offense in England, meaning it was established by a prior court decision rather than by law. The sentence dates back hundreds of years and carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. Later that day, Andrew was photographed leaving the police station. Thames Valley Police said he had been “released following investigation”. Police have…
Anthony Joshua is aiming to return to the ring in July after surviving a fatal car crash in December, but his next fight against Tyson Fury has not yet been scheduled, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.Joshua was in a car accident while visiting family in Nigeria over Christmas, resulting in the deaths of two of his friends and training team members, Sheena Gami and Latif Ayodele. Joshua, who was initially hospitalized, had just defeated Jake Paul by sixth-round knockout in Miami. Fury is currently preparing to face Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, his first fight since…
Nvidia is ramping up its efforts to court Indian artificial intelligence startups early in their lifecycles, announcing a series of partnerships this week aimed at approaching founders even before the companies are formally established. The push aims to help AI chipmakers build relationships with future customers in one of the world’s fastest-growing developer markets. This latest move comes through a partnership with early-stage venture firm Activate, which plans to back approximately 25 to 30 AI startups from its $75 million debut fund, while giving portfolio companies priority access to Nvidia’s technical expertise. The partnership follows other India-focused initiatives announced this…
Ancien Huang | Moments | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter by Robert Frank, a weekly guide for high-net-worth investors and consumers. Sign up to receive future editions directly to your inbox.As the world’s wealthy grow in wealth, they are spending more on running private investment companies, according to a recent report from JPMorgan Private Bank.Family offices with at least $1 billion in assets spend an average of $6.6 million a year in operating costs, according to the bank’s research. Compared to JPMorgan’s last family office survey in 2023, average costs have increased…
These are important developments since day 1,457 of Russia’s war against Ukraine.listen to this article | 5 minutesinformationPublished February 20, 2026February 20, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareHere’s what happened on Friday, February 20th.finding Russian forces launched 448 attacks in one day on 34 settlements in Ukraine’s frontline Zaporozhye region, injuring a six-year-old child and damaging homes, cars and other infrastructure, the region’s governor, Ivan Fedorov, wrote on the Telegram app. A Russian drone, missile and artillery attack on Ukraine’s Kherson region injured five people and damaged homes, including seven high-rise buildings, the local military junta announced on…
The pressure on Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner is mounting following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Zrinjski Mostar in the first leg of the Conference League finals.The out-of-form visitors, who arrived at the Bjeli Brijeg Stadium having won just one of their last 14 games, were on track for a much-needed victory in freezing Bosnia thanks to Ismaila Sarr’s first-half opener. But despite having 73 per cent possession in Mostar, Glasner’s men were unable to protect their lead as Carlo Abramovic scored a deserved equaliser, and things could have been much worse for the Eagles as the video assistant…
On Thursday, Google released the latest version of its powerful LLM, Gemini Pro. The company says Model 3.1 is currently available in preview and will be generally released soon. Google’s new model may be one of the most powerful LLMs ever. Onlookers note that the Gemini 3.1 Pro appears to be a big step up from its predecessor, the Gemini 3. Gemini 3 was already considered a highly capable AI tool when it was released in November. On Thursday, Google also shared statistics from independent benchmarks, including one called “Humanity’s Last Test,” which shows significant performance improvements over previous versions.…
I’ve been researching happiness and human nature for over 12 years, and I’ve found that money is one of the most complex and fascinating factors in living a happy life. While it’s true that money alone can’t buy happiness, it’s true that our spending decisions can both contribute to and detract from happiness. This insight inspired me to design rules that bring more clarity, energy, and freedom to my life. The idea is to take a month where you don’t spend any money. A no-spend month is exactly what it sounds like: a month in which you avoid non-essential purchases.…
listen to this article | 4 minutesinformationThe United Nations announced that the United States has paid about $160 million of the roughly $4 billion in unpaid dues.Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the payments would go toward the U.N.’s regular operating budget.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listBut the shortfall comes after President Donald Trump’s administration publicly questioned its commitment to the United Nations and cut funding for the international body.Still, on Thursday, President Trump appeared to support funding for the United Nations at the first meeting of the Peace Commission in Washington, D.C.”We’re going to support them financially and make…