California is set to officially recognise Diwali as a state holiday. On Monday, October 6, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 268 (AB 268) into law, designating the Hindu festival of lights as a statewide holiday beginning in 2026. The festival, also known as Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists across…
California is set to officially recognise Diwali as a state holiday. On Monday, October 6, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 268 (AB 268) into law, designating the Hindu festival of lights as a statewide holiday beginning in 2026. The festival, also known as Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists across…
SSC GD result 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the General Duty (GD) Constable 2025 results for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). Candidates who appeared for these stages can now check their qualifying status on the official website: ssc.gov.inA total of 1,26,736 candidates have qualified in the…
Utah public colleges report higher student numbers in fall 2025 semester More students are going to college in Utah this fall. The Utah System of Higher Education reports total enrollment at 216,116 students. That is up from 207,005 in fall 2024. The increase shows that more people are choosing higher education. It also shows that…
Nobel winner Peter Howitt’s academic journey traces back to his Canadian roots at McGill University. Peter Howitt recently received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. He shared it with Joel Mokyr and Philippe Aghion. Their research focused on creative destruction. Simply put, it shows how new ideas and technologies replace older ones. This process…
California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered a mixed message on Monday for efforts aimed at addressing the state’s legacy of racial discrimination against Black Americans. While he signed a law allocating $6 million to California State University to study methods of verifying an individual’s status as a descendant of an enslaved person, he vetoed several other…
In Silicon Valley and on Wall Street, the idea that working from 9 AM to 5 PM will get you to the top of the corporate ladder is increasingly being challenged. For a generation of young professionals hoping to balance ambition with a manageable lifestyle, the message from some of the world’s most influential chief…
Mass education department layoffs begin as US government shutdown persists In a move that has stunned educators and disability advocates, the Trump administration has laid off nearly all employees working in the U.S. Department of Education’s special education offices. The decision affects the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and its core division,…
In classrooms, bedrooms, and increasingly, on smartphones, artificial intelligence chatbots have become companions, tutors, and confidants for children and teenagers. Their reach is expanding rapidly, blurring lines between human guidance and automated interaction. Recognizing both the promise and the peril, California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed legislation aimed at regulating these AI chatbots and…
The Education Department is facing another round of massive layoffs. The agency is still reeling from previous firings under the Trump administration. This round could cut nearly a fifth of its staff. Millions of students, especially those with disabilities and from low-income families, could feel the impact. Civil rights enforcement, after-school programmes, and K-12 initiatives…
