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Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted
English headteachers’ unions have passed motions of no confidence in Ofsted and threaten strike ballots over inspection-related wellbeing concerns, citing a 2023 coroner’s finding linking an inspection to a headteacher’s death.
Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader
The UK’s largest teaching union is urging schools to retrofit buildings, adjust schedules, and relocate summer exams to adapt to increasingly severe heatwaves affecting student learning and safety.
General Motors beats Wall Street’s Q3 earnings expectations, narrows full-year guidance
General Motors beat third-quarter earnings expectations and narrowed full-year guidance while raising free cash flow projections, though shares fell nearly 7% as the company’s outlook came in below analyst estimates.
Netflix posts third-quarter earnings beat, but shares fall on advertising and revenue guidance
Netflix beat third-quarter earnings estimates but its shares fell 6% after the company lowered full-year ad revenue guidance to $2.7 billion from a previous $3 billion forecast.
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Michigan Narrows Free Community College Eligibility Gap
Michigan is lowering the eligibility age for its Michigan Reconnect free community college program from 25 to 21, using $25 million in new state funding starting this fall.
Accreditor Puts Lane Community College on Warning
Lane Community College in Oregon has been placed on accreditation warning by a regional agency due to governance issues, including past trustee behavior toward the college president.
Stockton Pulls Genocide Reference After Donor Complains
Stockton University removed language describing Gaza casualties as genocide from a faculty website after a donor complained, sparking academic freedom concerns among faculty and university officials.
Troy Punishes Professor for Using University Letterhead
A Troy University math professor received disciplinary notices after using university letterhead to contact Alabama lawmakers about concerns regarding a numeracy course review committee.
How 4 Colleges Are Supporting Student Parents
Four colleges are implementing new programs to support student parents and caregivers through scholarships, childcare, pre-orientation programs, and workforce training initiatives.
DOJ Declares 3 Race-Based STEM Programs Unconstitutional
The Department of Justice has ruled that three National Science Foundation programs designed to increase racial and ethnic diversity in STEM fields are unconstitutional, discontinuing initiatives worth approximately $104 million.
UK universities face ‘financial crisis’ amid collapse in international students
UK university leaders warn of financial crisis as international student visa applications fall 11%, threatening significant income loss and potential job cuts across the sector.
Transponders to be installed on New York area airport ground vehicles following deadly collision
New York area airports will install transponders on ground vehicles following a deadly collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in March.
Air Canada pilot charged after allegedly flying without a proper license between 2009 and 2025
A former Air Canada pilot has been charged after allegedly flying over 900 flights without the proper airline transport pilot license between 2009 and 2025.
Bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in Vietnam boat accident are flown home
Fifteen Indian tourists died when a speedboat capsized off southern Vietnam last week. The remains were being returned home, with one survivor in critical condition.
Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status
Greece is seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greek gods, in a nomination to be discussed at a committee meeting this month.
Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebel group SSPX
The Vatican excommunicated the ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X after the group ordained bishops without papal consent, creating a formal rupture within the Roman Catholic Church.