Kate Rogers, CEO and President of the Alamo Trust, has stepped down following strong criticism from Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. The Republican leader demanded her removal, claiming that her academic work conflicted with the historical narrative he supports. Rogers said she chose to resign after realizing that the controversy had made her position unsustainable….
China has sent golden snub-nosed monkeys on a long-term loan to European zoos for the first time. In April three were placed at France’s Beauval Zoo and a similar group arrived in Belgium’s Pairi Daiza in May. This development marks yet another chapter in China’s strategy to leverage iconic species for international cooperation. The Monkeys…
Bestselling author Jodi Picoult has responded strongly after Mississinewa High School in Indiana canceled its planned performance of Between the Lines. The school halted the musical just days before its debut. Picoult described the move as censorship and said it silenced the voices of young performers. She added that the decision robbed students of a…
The Federal Government has started a new solar energy initiative for federal universities and teaching hospitals. The project will install solar hybrid power systems across institutions to reduce fuel costs and improve access to electricity. According to the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), the plan will provide 148 megawatts of clean energy across 37 universities…
In a major development for the chess community, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) has opened a formal review into allegations that Vladimir Kramnik targeted grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky with unfounded cheating accusations. Because Naroditsky died at age 29 under unknown circumstances, the controversy has sparked outrage and calls for accountability. Kramnik, who held the world chess…
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died at the age of 29. His death has deeply saddened the global chess community, as many regarded him as one of the most brilliant players of his generation. The Charlotte Chess Center in North Carolina, where he served as Grandmaster-in-Residence, confirmed the news. His family described the loss…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government (FG) to resolve the ongoing crisis with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other tertiary education unions. This development comes after years of unresolved negotiations and unfulfilled promises that have repeatedly disrupted Nigeria’s education system. NLC President Joe Ajaero…
The endangered North Atlantic right whale has shown signs of recovery, with its estimated population reaching 384 an increase of eight individuals compared to the previous year. Researchers attribute the uptick to strengthened conservation measures and increased focus on reducing human impacts at sea. What Drove the Recovery Scientists point out that Canada’s protective measures,…
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has officially received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to introduce four new degree programs. These include Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, and Economics. The new programs will begin in the 2025/2026 academic session, marking a major milestone for the university’s continuous growth and diversification. Expanding…
Indiana University dismissed Jim Rodenbush, the adviser for the Indiana Daily Student newspaper, after he rejected an order to block certain stories in a special homecoming edition. According to Rodenbush, university officials told him to remove all news content and keep only features. He refused, saying that editorial decisions belong to the student journalists. His…
