Working parents in the US struggle under unequal expectations, hidden labour, and broken work-life balance

Working parents in USImage credit: Canva For millions of working parents in the United States, the promise of “balance” between career and family remains a distant ideal. Despite decades of workplace reforms and heightened awareness of gender equality, structural and cultural barriers persist, forcing many parents, especially mothers, into a constant juggling act. The 2025…

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Tennessee hits a breaking point as $150 million voucher plan sparks constitutional showdown

FILE – Gov. Bill Lee speaks about the blast at Accurate Energetic Systems during a news conference, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in McEwen, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, file) Tennessee’s newest education experiment, a sweeping statewide school voucher programme carrying a $150 million price tag, has triggered a legal confrontation that cuts to the heart…

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Filing I-485 on OPT: How it affects your student visa and work options in the US

International graduates in the US can file for Adjustment of Status (I-485) while on OPT, without automatically losing F-1 status. However, filing signals immigrant intent, impacting travel and work. Using the I-485-based EAD ends F-1 status, making careful planning crucial for a smooth transition to permanent residency. As more international graduates in the US explore…

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CSIR UGC NET 2025 exam scheduled for December 18: Check detailed exam pattern and strategy

As the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 exam approaches on December 18, 2025, candidates across India are gearing up to compete for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor eligibility in Indian universities. Understanding the exam pattern is crucial for aspirants to strategize preparation and optimise performance in this highly competitive national-level test.The National Testing…

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NABARD Grade A admit card expected to be released soon: Check details here

NABARD Grade A admit card 2025 The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has officially announced its much-awaited Grade A (Assistant Manager) recruitment for 2025, opening a strategic gateway for aspirants aiming to join India’s apex rural development bank. The online registration will commence from November 8, 2025, with the final date for…

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93% Americans trust apprenticeships for long-term careers: Why student confidence in college is wobbling

Americans are increasingly favoring union-led apprenticeships over traditional college paths, a new report reveals. This shift stems from apprenticeships’ promise of practical skills, early earnings, and job stability, especially amid economic uncertainty. While college retains prestige, apprenticeships are seen as a more direct route to financial independence and recession-proof careers, prompting calls for equal policy…

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IBPS RRB Office Assistant 2025 admit card expected to be released soon at ibps.in: Check complete details here

IBPS RRB Office Assistant admit card expected soon IBPS RRB Office Assistant 2025: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially announced the much-anticipated IBPS RRB 14th Recruitment 2025, opening doors for candidates aspiring to join Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. The recruitment drive encompasses a total of 13,217 vacancies spread across multiple…

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Parliament expected to introduce HECI Bill aiming to unify India’s higher education: How it will impact institutions

A bill to establish a single higher education regulator, aimed at replacing existing bodies such as the University Grants Commission (UGC), is scheduled for introduction in the winter session of Parliament, set to commence on December 1, as reported by PTI. According to a Lok Sabha bulletin, the proposed legislation has been named the Higher…

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Columbia considers 20% expansion in undergraduate admission intake: University weighs capacity and funding pressures

Columbia University is contemplating a major boost in its undergraduate enrollment numbers, with plans to potentially raise the intake for Columbia College and SEAS by 20%. This initiative, motivated by economic challenges and a drop in international applicants, emerges after welcoming its largest first-year cohort in history. Columbia University is considering a significant expansion of…

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US faces a record wave of jobless college graduates as AI reshapes white-collar work

For much of modern American history, a college degree has been considered fundamental, a mark of certainty in an unpredictable labour market. This autumn, that anchor has begun to drag. Fresh, government-shutdown-delayed data released Thursday by the US Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) shows that bachelor’s degree-holders now make up one-quarter of the nation’s unemployed,…

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