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California Governor Gavin Newsom has rejected the Trump administration’s proposed “Compact for Academic Excellence,” which ties federal grants to strict oversight of curricula, admissions, and hiring. Newsom warned that any California university accepting the deal would lose state funding, including Cal Grants. The move underscores growing tensions between federal authority, academic freedom, and state autonomy…

North America’s ancient cultural trails, predating European arrival, reveal indigenous traditions and survival strategies. From Canada’s Great Trail to Chaco Canyon’s celestial roads and the Appalachian Trail, these pathways facilitated trade, communication, and spiritual life. Exploring them offers profound insights into the continent’s rich, often overlooked, history and the resilience of its first peoples.

Yezdi has launched the 2025 Roadster with a refreshed design, new colors, and prices starting at Rs 2.10 lakh. It features a 334cc liquid-cooled engine producing 29 hp and 29.9 Nm of torque. Buyers can personalize their bikes with factory custom kits. The company also introduced the Jawa Yezdi BSA Ownership Assurance Programme.

Malayalam megastar Mammootty has resumed filming for his upcoming movie ‘Patriot’ in Hyderabad after an eight-month health break. His social media comeback post, expressing gratitude, garnered immense support from fans and fellow celebrities. The highly anticipated film boasts a stellar cast, and Mammootty was seen meeting filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on set.

Donald Trump praised Karoline Leavitt, hinting at potential pardons for Ghislaine Maxwell and Sean Combs, while advocating severe consequences for Obama and Clinton over the 2016 election interference. He addressed Medvedev’s nuclear remarks, confirmed US nuclear subs’ proximity to Russia, and expressed reluctance to remove Jerome Powell as Fed chair despite criticism.

Florence Welch revealed a terrifying ectopic pregnancy scare that nearly cost her life in 2023. After an initial miscarriage, she performed while in pain, unaware her fallopian tube had ruptured, causing severe internal bleeding. Her doctor’s insistence on a scan proved life-saving, allowing her to return to the stage ten days later.

A 17-year-old boy allegedly shot his schoolmate with his father’s licensed pistol in Gurgaon’s Sector 48, leaving the victim critically injured. The accused and another minor friend were apprehended shortly after the incident. Police recovered the weapon and ammunition from the rented accommodation, with the motive reportedly stemming from a two-month-old argument.

A new UN report warns developing countries need $310-365 billion annually by 2035 for climate adaptation, but current financing is only $26 billion, a 12-14 times shortfall. International public adaptation finance even decreased in 2023, leaving vulnerable nations exposed to escalating climate impacts and highlighting a significant gap in climate justice.

Acknowledged for millennia as both food and medicine, specific honey varieties possess potent healing powers. This article details five such types—Mānuka, Sidr, Tualang, Buckwheat, and Thyme—noting their origins, unique compounds, and traditional or clinically studied benefits for various ailments.

Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘Thamma’ is a box office hit, but a major piracy leak threatens its success. Despite the illegal downloads, the film has crossed ₹50 crore in three days. Authorities warn of severe penalties, including jail time and hefty fines, for those caught watching pirated content, urging viewers to support the industry…