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Tennessee’s economic growth masks a widening gap between prosperity and household well-being, reveals ThinkTennessee’s Thriving State, Strained Households brief. While the state ranks high in GDP and employment, many workers in essential sectors earn far below a living wage. Rising costs, uneven county-level growth, low labor participation, and inadequate policy safeguards leave families struggling despite […]

Aspiring storytellers face a pivotal choice: Journalism or Communications. While both craft narratives, journalism prioritizes factual reporting and public information, demanding investigative skills and accuracy. Communications focuses on strategic messaging and influencing audiences, requiring persuasion and brand-building expertise. Understanding these distinct paths is crucial for career alignment.

A new federal initiative by President Donald Trump is causing a major clash with top US universities. The ‘Compact for Academic Excellence’ offers significant funding but demands strict control over admissions, hiring, and campus policies. Many elite institutions have already rejected the terms, prioritizing their independence. This move could reshape how Washington interacts with higher

New data reveals a concerning decline in literacy and numeracy among young American adults, despite rising high school graduation rates. Millions now lack essential skills for higher education and skilled jobs, with significant disparities affecting Black, Hispanic, and non-native-born individuals. This highlights an urgent need to re-evaluate educational approaches to ensure workforce readiness.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a $16.6 billion city budget for 2026, significantly increasing funding for Chicago Public Schools by $173 million. This boost, largely from a TIF surplus, aims to stabilize school finances, prevent midyear cuts, and protect classroom programs. The budget also includes a new tax on social media companies to fund

A shooting at Oklahoma State University’s Carreker East residence hall early Sunday morning hospitalized multiple individuals, including at least one student. The incident followed a large off-campus party. Authorities confirmed no ongoing threat to the campus community and are investigating, urging anyone with information to come forward. This event highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence

Generative AI is transforming workplaces. Harvard research highlights seven key human skills that will keep workers valuable. These include critical thinking, AI fluency, complex problem-solving, communication, lifelong learning, ethical judgment and experimentation. Mastering these abilities will allow individuals to effectively leverage AI tools and navigate the evolving job market. Employers will prioritise these durable human

IGNOU has extended the registration deadline for the December 2025 Term-End Examinations (TEE) to October 26, 2025. Candidates for both ODL and Online Programmes can apply via ignou.samarth.edu.in without a late fee. A late fee of ₹1,100 applies from October 27-31. Exams begin December 1 in both Pen & Paper and Computer-Based modes.

IIT JAM 2026 registration closes tomorrow, October 20, 2025. Apply online at jam2026.iitb.ac.in for the February 15, 2026 exam. Eligible candidates must register via JOAPS, upload required documents, and pay the application fee. Corrections are allowed until November 10. Check details on eligibility, fees, test papers, and required documents to complete your IIT JAM 2026

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has released the revised round 3 schedule for Jharkhand NEET UG counselling 2025 at neetug.jceceb.org.in. Candidates can edit their choices till October 25, while seat allotment results will be announced on October 27. Document verification and admissions will take place from October 28 to November 11, 2025.