Vanderbilt Faculty Senate condemns Trump administration compact: Here’s why the deal threatens academic freedom

Vanderbilt Senate condemns US federal compact. (Getty Images) In an emergency session, the Vanderbilt Faculty Senate has formally condemned a proposed compact from the Trump administration, citing concerns over legality, academic freedom, and institutional independence.The resolution, passed by a 30-11 vote with one abstention, opposes the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” which offers…

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Search Operations launched after Pakistan drones sighted along border in J-K’s Samba | India News

JAMMU: Security forces Saturday launched a search operation after two Pakistani drones were seen hovering over the forward border villages along the International Border (IB) in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.“The drones were sighted over Challiyari village in the Ghagwal area, and Chamliyal village in Ramgarh late Friday night,” officials said.“BSF personnel have cordoned…

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Explained: Why Peter Thiel thinks Greta Thunberg is the ‘Antichrist’; and could pave the way of a ‘one-world government’ | World News

Billionaire investor Peter Thiel believes global regulation of technology and climate action could pave the way for a “one-world government” — and, ultimately, the rise of the Antichrist. In a series of private lectures, he even suggested that Greta Thunberg fits the profile. Driving the News The Times of London has obtained transcripts from a…

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Maruti Suzuki targets mini-car surge: Alto and S-Presso prices cut 11-13%; 2-wheeler buyers lured by festive finance

Maruti Suzuki India is intensifying efforts to boost sales of its entry-level cars, aiming to achieve record volumes for the Alto and S-Presso in the ongoing fiscal 2026. The company is relying on aggressive price reductions, festive finance schemes, and a focused push to attract two-wheeler riders into the four-wheeler segment.According to sources familiar with…

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Women’s World Cup 2025: Nat Sciver-Brunt’s record ton, Sophie Ecclestone’s heroics power England to 89-run win over Sri Lanka | Cricket News

England’s Sophie Ecclestone celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Hasini Perera (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scored her fifth Women’s World Cup century while Sophie Ecclestone delivered an outstanding bowling performance, leading England to an 89-run win over Sri Lanka on Saturday.Sciver-Brunt’s impressive 117 runs from 117 balls, including nine fours and two…

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AI Boeing 787 RAT deployment: DGCA issues directives for airline & seeks info from Boeing | India News

NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked Air India to reinspect the ram air turbine (RAT) for storage on all aircraft whose power conditioning module (PCM) was replaced in the recent past. PCM provides power for other modules that support the operation of multiple aircraft systems. RAT deployment happens when the…

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