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Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
England is launching a pilot scheme to convert empty school classrooms into community hubs like youth clubs and health centers, allocating £2.1m to six local authorities.
How the Trump administration’s new rules could affect international students
New visa restrictions announced by the Trump administration could limit international student stays to four years and restrict program changes, potentially impacting American higher education institutions.
What We Know About DOJ Investigations Into Medical Schools
The Trump administration has launched investigations into 26 medical schools, alleging violations of the Supreme Court’s ban on race-based admissions. The DOJ has released findings from four institutions, citing disparities in standardized test scores across racial groups.
Financial Aid Experts Seek Clarity on Loan Proration Rules
New federal loan regulations require colleges to base student borrowing amounts on credit hour enrollment, but financial aid experts say the Education Department’s lack of comprehensive guidance creates confusion ahead of the fall semester.
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Swings to China’s Biggest Superhero Opening in Seven Years
Spider-Man: Brand New Day opened in China with $16.5 million by midday, on pace for the strongest U.S. superhero debut there in seven years, with projections reaching $255 million for its full run.
BTS Won’t Submit for 2027 Grammy Awards Consideration
BTS announced it will not submit music for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards in February 2027, stating it prefers its music be heard without regional or language divisions.
Petrol bombs, drugs and Bradley from S Club 7: inside the wild 00s hood movie that the police seized
A 2005 British film about two Hackney drug dealers attempting to leave crime and become filmmakers was seized by police and lost for two decades. The story, now documented in a BBC Radio 4 podcast, involves tragedy, gang warfare, and casting choices including S Club 7’s Bradley McIntosh.
‘Bloody Tennis,’ Tunisian Horror and a Surgeon With Kleptomania: Quirky Films at Locarno
The Locarno Film Festival’s 79th edition features unconventional films including a surgical thriller about kleptomania, a Tunisian horror film with graphic violence, and a fairy-tale adventure across parallel worlds.
Ryan Murphy Says ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Is Not a ‘Coven’ Sequel but ‘All the Seasons’ Combined: ‘Sarah Paulson Is Playing Five or Six Roles … It’s Like the Avengers’
Ryan Murphy stated that ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 combines elements from all prior seasons rather than serving as a ‘Coven’ sequel, with Sarah Paulson and other returning cast members playing multiple iconic characters.
Banijay Entertainment H1 Revenues Dip in First Earnings Update Since Completion of All3Media Deal
Banijay Entertainment reported first-half 2026 revenues of €1.37 billion, down 2.2% from the prior year, though All3Media figures will be included in second-half results following their merger completion.
We May Be Looking At The Debate About AI & Data Centers All Wrong
An opinion piece argues that focusing on blocking AI data centers misses the larger debate about AI’s role in society, suggesting social norms rather than zoning laws will ultimately determine technology’s impact.
U.S. Sale Of Venezuela’s Oil Hits $13 Billion Since Trump’s Takeover
The Trump administration has generated over $13 billion from Venezuelan oil sales since January, with the funds held in U.S. Treasury accounts, though accountability and allocation of proceeds remain subjects of congressional scrutiny.
The World’s Largest Sand Battery Is Now Online
Finland’s Polar Night Energy has commissioned the world’s largest sand battery in Pornainen, capable of storing 100 MWh of renewable energy using heated crushed soapstone for district heating.
Oil Prices Ignore the Warning Signs in Physical Markets
Oil futures prices have remained subdued despite severe Middle Eastern supply disruptions, but physical market indicators suggest tightening conditions may signal growing supply constraints.
Appeal Challenges Public Lands Data Center in Nevada
Environmental groups and Boulder City officials filed an administrative appeal challenging federal approval of a 167-megawatt data center on public lands in Nevada, citing bypassed environmental reviews and water concerns.
Gov. Braun’s Executive Order Moves to Throw a Lifeline to Coal Plants to Power Data Centers
Indiana Governor Braun issued an executive order directing state officials to explore reopening retired coal plants or preventing closures to power new AI data centers proposed by tech companies.