In an era when global economic leadership is often defined by degrees in finance, economics, or business administration, Jerome Powell stands out for taking a different academic path. Long before he became the face of the United States Federal Reserve, Powell studied politics at Princeton University, an academic decision that continues to draw attention, especially…
There was a time when Silicon Valley served a dream on a platter, not just of a technology to revolutionise the world, but of lives built on flexibility, creativity, and a certain renegade freedom. Today, in the fluorescent-lit offices of AI startups from Palo Alto to SoMa, the dream is morphed and has become a…
In a move that might signal a seismic shift in how talent is evaluated, Meta has confirmed that it is actively testing AI-enabled interviews where coding candidates can use an artificial intelligence assistant during the assessment process.The update was first reported by 404 Media, which accessed an internal memo titled “AI-Enabled Interviews—Call for Mock Candidates.”…
In a world racing towards artificial intelligence as the new normal, a former Google X executive is asking a question few want to confront: Will your job still exist five years from now?Mo Gawdat, who once served as Chief Business Officer at Google X and an author, has become a candid voice on the ethics,…
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet The world doesn’t hand out fairness, it demands excellence. And sometimes, the most defining career lessons are born not from triumph, but from the sting of loss. At just 15 years old, Julie Sweet — now the global CEO of Accenture, stood defeated after a local speech contest. It wasn’t the…
When Dr. Adriana Kugler steps down from the Board of Governors of the US Federal Reserve on August 8, she is likely to return to a role that predates her central bank tenure: professor of Public Policy and Economics at Georgetown University. Kugler, the first Hispanic woman to serve on the Fed’s Board, submitted her…
In a recent post on X, United Sates (US) Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene called for an end to “Indian H-1B visas replacing American jobs.” The comment, shared on August 4, 2025, has drawn attention across student and professional networks, particularly among Indian nationals studying or working in the US.Greene’s statement does not signal a formal…
Seattle stands as a vibrant educational hub, deeply committed to fostering academic excellence and holistic development among its students. The city’s educational ecosystem benefits from a diverse mix of public and private institutions that consistently rank among the best in the nation. Fueled by a tech-driven economy and a strong culture of innovation, Seattle’s schools…
In rural America, high school graduation rates continue to outpace those in urban and suburban districts. Yet, a persistent and troubling trend remains: significantly fewer rural students go on to college. This pattern holds despite a wave of policy interventions, school district reforms, and increased recruitment by colleges and universities.According to the National Student Clearinghouse…
US back-to-school 2025: Colbert County adopts new model and enforces FOCUS Act. (AI Image) As the 2025–2026 academic year begins across the US, several changes are being introduced in public schools, particularly in Alabama. Students, parents, and staff are returning to classrooms under new rules, structural changes, and benefits that are being implemented statewide and…
