Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson has proposed merging Laney and Merritt colleges into a single institution named Oakland City College, in response to mounting financial strain on the Peralta Community College District. With a $13.5 million shortfall and loss of state funding boosts, the consolidation aims to preserve services, streamline operations, and reshape higher education in Oakland.
August 2025 brings significant changes for Number 9 individuals, urging them to release old patterns and embrace new directions. Emotional ups and downs are expected across love, career, and finances, requiring forgiveness, reflection, and careful planning. Prioritizing rest, gentle exercise, and spiritual practices will support overall well-being during this transformative period.
Zaira Wasim, known for her role in ‘Dangal,’ has set hearts racing with her latest Instagram post revealing her nuptials. After a break from social media, she surprised fans by sharing tender moments from her Nikaah, including snippets of her marriage certificate and a sweet shot alongside her husband, whose identity remains a mystery.
The White House defended President Trump’s use of the term “piggy” towards a female reporter, attributing it to his frankness and frustration with perceived false reporting. This incident follows similar remarks made to another female journalist earlier in the week. The Society of Professional Journalists has condemned the demeaning language directed at female reporters.
aespa’s Karina faces intense backlash for wearing red outfit during election season, breaks K-pop’s unspoken political neutrality rule
Thousands gathered at Boimela Prangan for the Deepawali Mahotsav 2025, featuring a grand Maha Aarti of a 24-foot Goddess Mahalaxmi idol and a spectacular fireworks display. Organized by Marwari Sanskriti Manch, the event blended spiritual grandeur with festive splendor, fostering community unity and cultural preservation.
PM Narendra Modi will visit the UK this week. He will meet Keir Starmer to discuss trade, technology, defence, and education. A free trade agreement is expected to be formalised. Modi will also visit Maldives as guest of honour on their Independence Day. This marks a turnaround in relations since President Muizzu assumed office.
Harshit Rana, North Delhi Strikers captain, was handed a fine for an aggressive send-off in a DPL match against West Delhi Lions, violating conduct rules. Rana, known for his fiery demeanor, was penalized 10% of his match fees. In the same game, Yajas Sharma and Krish Yadav were also fined for separate breaches.
‘11% ancient Indian DNA’: Labor leader Parwinder Kaur’s speech goes viral; says ‘who’s more Australian’ debate should stop
