Homecoming day at Jericho High School on New York’s Long Island looked very different this year.Same big display of school spirit on the gym floor, but up in the stands, there were no cell phones at this pep rally, because this year students have to put them away for the […]
Month: October 2025
Platform thinking: beyond the buzzword
DIGITAL ECONOMY Lexically, platforms are wide open spaces for showcasing installations, opportunities, capabilities, areas where evolution takes place.Derived from the French plate-forme (literally ‘flat form’), platforms in tech terms are now surfaces for services and applications. The digital economy is undoubtedly growing rapidly, but despite information being so accessible, many […]
With rollout of new album, Taylor Swift once again turns her lyrical skills into a business strategy – CBS News
New York — The world’s most recognizable showgirl may be entering a new era, but there’s no sign that Taylor Swift’s gold rush is slowing down. Swift is the only female musical artist in history to sell more than 100 million albums.Her newest album , “The Life of a Showgirl,” […]
Newsom: ‘No State Funding For Sell-Out Universities’ Complying With Trump Demands
Topline Gov.Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., said Thursday that California will cut funding for California schools that comply with the Trump administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” an agreement providing colleges with funding benefits if they agree to make policy changes in line with President Donald Trump’s education agenda. Key […]
As hiring slows, more Americans are job hunting for months: “It’s going to take a small miracle” – CBS News
When Anna Whitlock was let go from her job in the technology industry in November of 2024, she wasn’t worried about lining up a new position.The Washington state resident had 11 years of experience managing network infrastructure projects, a specialized role that involves equipping buildings with internet access, cameras and […]
Female mammals live longer than males because of their sexual behavior, study suggests | CNN
Sexual behavior is one reason why female mammals typically live longer than their male counterparts, according to a new study. Researchers from Germany, Denmark, France, Hungary and Belgium analyzed data relating to 528 mammal species and 648 bird species in zoos, in the most comprehensive study to date on sex […]
Dr. Jane Goodall, whose work revolutionized the study of primates, has died | CNN
Jane Goodall, whose lifelong work as a primatologist helped broaden the world’s understanding of animal behavior and emotions, has died, her institute said Wednesday.She was 91. Her field studies with chimpanzees not only broke barriers for women and changed the way scientists study animals, but documented emotions and personality traits […]
Layoffs across the U.S. this year are at their highest level since 2020, new data shows – CBS News
Employers across the U.S.cut nearly 950,000 jobs this year through September, the largest number of layoffs since 2020, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Job cuts could surpass more than 1 million in 2025, the group forecast.The layoffs this year, although elevated, remain well below the massive workforce […]
Charlie Kirk assassination exposes campus security flaws at Utah university | Fox News
EXCLUSIVE: OREM, Utah — Two weeks after the shooting that killed Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, Fox News Digital accessed the rooftop where the alleged assassin is believed to have taken the shot — stopped only a few feet short of the exact position by a waist-high barrier and […]
The Top 10 Richest People In The World | October 2025
U.S.stock markets hit new all-time highs in September.But three of the ten wealthiest people on the planet are still poorer than a month ago. Last update: August 1, 2025, 12 A.M.EDT The world’s top 10 richest people got $201 billion richer in September, as U.S.stock markets hit new all-time highs […]