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washingtonpost.comPresident William Ruto signed the Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Act on July 6, granting female legislators the same pension and gratuity benefits as male counterparts. The measure also extends spousal coverage to widowers of deceased female MPs.
umnews.orgThe government approved an immediate doubling of fees at the country's five public universities to address a financial crisis in higher education. Education Secretary Dr Ken Ndala said the ministry selected the increase after universities requested urgent funding relief.
abcnews.go.comThe Florida board of education voted Tuesday to restrict enrollment at the state's 28 public colleges and universities to U.S. citizens and lawfully present individuals. The decision follows last year's removal of in-state tuition discounts for some immigrant students.
nasa.govNASA selected Astrobotic, Firefly, and Intuitive Machines to develop lunar landers for a planned moon base. The contracts cover design and delivery of vehicles capable of carrying cargo and scientific equipment to the lunar surface.
bloombergquint.comThe prime minister offered to reduce tuition fees for European students from £38,000 to £9,535 as part of broader economic discussions with the EU. The proposal emerged during talks at the G7 summit in France earlier this month.
NewsweekGovernor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that takes effect July 1, 2026. The measure mandates clear display of service charges, gratuities and other fees on menus and receipts.
markets.businessinsider.comThe startup, spun out of Medal, uses video game data to train AI models that control both virtual agents and physical robots. The round was led by Khosla Ventures.
nypost.comQueen Mary University of London scientists say facial analysis of five portraits and 15th-century letters point to a hormone-secreting tumor in Simonetta Vespucci, the model for the painting.
The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia accepts about 5 percent of applicants each year. The conservatory maintains an enrollment of roughly 160 students and provides full-tuition scholarships to all admitted students.
New York PostSome restaurants in Kansas City, Atlanta, and Philadelphia are adding automatic 20% gratuities this weekend. Operators cite concerns about international visitors unfamiliar with U.S. tipping norms.
upi.comA snake was discovered on a TUI flight from Cancun to London Gatwick after the plane landed. The reptile remains missing and the aircraft is grounded.
theolivepress.esA Boeing 787-9 carrying nearly 400 passengers from Mexico to Manchester was diverted to Newfoundland after a disruptive passenger made threats. The aircraft landed early Friday morning and passengers faced extended delays and limited support.
rte.ieEU officials stated the planned summit could occur in July but noted it might move to autumn if negotiations remain unresolved. Talks on youth mobility continue without agreement on tuition fees and annual numbers.
foxnews.comA federal court ruled that a Nebraska statute granting in-state tuition rates to certain students in the country illegally violates federal immigration law. The decision permanently bars enforcement of the 2006 measure after the Justice Department filed suit in April.
nypost.comSwarthmore College announced a new tuition guarantee covering full tuition for domestic students from households with incomes of $200,000 or less. The program begins with the 2027-28 academic year.
New York PostNASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated that three lunar missions are scheduled for 2026. The missions will be conducted by Blue Origin, Astrobotic, and Intuitive Machines to deliver agency payloads.
valuewalk.comTechnology, electric vehicle and healthcare shares fell as companies reported results below estimates and investors responded to higher bond yields. Intuit and NIO recorded the steepest drops among the group.
bgr.inIntuit cut 3,000 positions this week, or 17 percent of its workforce, citing a shift toward AI. Meta began cutting 8,000 jobs on Wednesday for the same stated reason.
forbes.comStarbucks discontinued an AI-based inventory system across its stores after the tool produced inaccurate counts. The same week Meta and Intuit announced workforce reductions totaling more than 11,000 positions.
Intuit eliminated about 3,000 full-time positions worldwide, representing 17 percent of its workforce. The company said the reductions target management and redundant roles while it focuses on AI development.
New York PostA Post investigation found that full-time teachers at several top New York City private schools earn less than the tuition parents pay for kindergarten. The schools maintain large endowments and pay heads of school more than $1 million annually.
thehindu.comIntuit posted third-quarter revenue of $8.56 billion and adjusted earnings of $12.80 per share. The company also issued guidance for the fourth quarter.
citizen.co.zaIntuit plans to reduce its global workforce by about 17 percent as part of a restructuring that increases investment in artificial intelligence. The company, known for TurboTax and QuickBooks, announced the changes in an internal memo.
flipboard.comIntuit plans to reduce its workforce by about 3,000 positions. The company said the move will simplify operations and support its focus on artificial intelligence products.
nypost.comRousey ended her MMA career with a 17-second armbar victory over Carano on Saturday night. The event marked Netflix's first MMA card at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
nypost.comMike Perry defeated Nate Diaz by technical knockout in the second round of a welterweight bout on May 16, 2026. The fight served as the undercard to Ronda Rousey's 17-second victory over Gina Carano at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
nypost.comRonda Rousey submitted Gina Carano with an armbar 17 seconds into their featherweight bout on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Both fighters returned after long absences and each earned several million dollars for the Netflix-streamed event.
forbes.comMike Perry defeated Nate Diaz by TKO after the second round at MVP MMA 1 on May 16, 2026. The bout took place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and served as the co-main event on the card.
Ars TechnicaRussian universities are offering free tuition, cash payments of up to $70,000 and other benefits to students who sign one-year contracts to serve as drone pilots in the military. The recruitment targets roughly 2 million male university students, including those with technical s…
thehindu.comChief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle told lawmakers the service will begin altering training and exercises in July due to the pace of current operations. Costs for Operation Epic Fury have reached $29 billion while the USS Gerald R. Ford nears the end of an 11-month deploy…
ncbi.nlm.nih.govA research paper reports that androgen deprivation via castration speeds intracranial tumour growth in mice with glioblastoma while slowing extracranial tumours. The study links the effect to elevated glucocorticoids, systemic T cell dysfunction and an immunosuppressive tumour mi…
The IndependentEurope’s largest travel operator reported a 10% drop in UK summer bookings and a 61 million euro hit from the Iran war and Jamaica hurricanes. The company said booked revenues for summer were down 7% compared with 2025. Tui still expects to deliver a full-year operating profit of…
Nbc NewsRussian universities are promoting contracts with the newly formed drone forces offering high salaries, academic leave and free tuition upon return. Rights groups have raised concerns that recruits could face combat risks despite assurances of no front-line duty. The recruitment…
Al JazeeraHuge crowds marched in Buenos Aires and other cities on May 13, 2026, denouncing government refusal to implement a law increasing university budgets and salaries amid high inflation. Public universities have been tuition-free since 1949 and produced five Nobel laureates.
Al JazeeraTens of thousands marched in cities across Argentina on May 13, 2026, to oppose government cuts to public university funding. Demonstrators cited declining staff wages and the government's refusal to implement a congressional law on university financing. Public universities in Ar…
ForbesUFC Freedom 250 will take place June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. MVP MMA 1 is scheduled for Saturday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and will stream on Netflix. The events feature multiple former champions and current contenders, occur…
BBC NewsBlackstone CEO Stephen A. Schwarzman described nearly crying after losing the firm's original investment in a mid-1980s steel company deal. Other executives including former Intuit CEO Brad Smith and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos detailed costly errors that prompted changes in approa…
abcnews.go.comSens. Jeff Merkley and Angela Alsobrooks, along with three House Democrats, will introduce a Congressional Review Act resolution targeting the Department of Education’s final rule. The rule limits colleges’ ability to charge high tuition, caps graduate and professional student bo…
japantimes.co.jpThe education ministry will launch a new subsidy program from fiscal 2027 to support prefectural governments operating public high schools. The move follows the effective elimination of private high school tuition from April and the creation of a ¥300 billion fund in the fiscal 2…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewA recent online survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found that nearly one in five Americans consider themselves psychic, with 71% relying on intuition at least sometimes. The study also highlights generational differences in psychic experiences and the impact of technology and mental hea…
rte.ieA survey of 2,000 U.S. parents indicates that 64% have become more open about family finances due to recent economic challenges. Financial psychologist Brad Klontz states that early financial discussions help children develop better money management skills as adults. The survey,…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAt least 22 states and the District of Columbia permit undocumented students, including DACA recipients, to qualify for in-state tuition at public colleges if they meet residency requirements such as attending high school in the state for a specified period. Several states, inclu…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewA survey by Intuit Credit Karma revealed that 51% of Gen Z adults aged 18-29 and 53% of Millennials aged 30-45 feel less financially secure than anticipated at this stage. Nearly two-thirds of Millennials made at least one purchase influenced by feelings about aging and life stag…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPlan 2 student loans in England cover tuition fees and living costs for undergraduates who started courses between 2012 and 2023. Repayments begin when earnings exceed a threshold, with 9% of income above that level deducted automatically. A growing debate surrounds the terms of…
nationalobserver.comSeveral Canadian universities are offering exam deferrals, tuition extensions, and mental health resources to international students impacted by the ongoing war in the Middle East. These measures target students from countries including Iran and Lebanon, where the conflict has ca…