Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem signed a memo this week deputizing up to 600 State Department officials as immigration officers, as part of a government-wide push to ramp up deportations and secure the border. Noem signed an order that deputized up to 600 special agents in the State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service…
Liberal author Stephen King returned to X to hurl insults at President Donald Trump and Elon Musk after he previously vowed to leave the “toxic” platform. “I’m baaaack! Did you miss me?” King asked his nearly 7 million followers on Thursday. “I did [to be honest],” Musk replied with a smiling emoji. JON STEWART…
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will cut off federal funding to the state of Maine if it continues to defy his executive order preventing trans athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports. “I heard men are still playing in Maine,” Trump said to a gathering of Republican governors in Washington on Thursday. …
Emerging market stocks, China and European stocks are beating U.S. indexes since the inauguration of Donald Trump.
Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen auctioned off the jeans that led to his disqualification from a round in the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships due to a dress code violation. Despite initial frustration, Carlsen returned to the competition and humorously turned the incident into a charitable opportunity, donating the auction proceeds to the Big…
The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) has released the admit cards for the 1st and 2nd-year TS Intermediate exams 2025. The exams will begin in March, with 1st-year exams starting March 5 and 2nd-year exams starting March 6. Students can download their hall tickets from tsbie.cgg.gov.in by logging into their accounts.
Meta’s recent layoffs of over 3,000 employees have sparked dissatisfaction, with several workers challenging the company’s claim that cuts were performance-based. Disputes arise over the fairness and transparency of the process, with allegations of arbitrary selection and financial motives. Reports highlight growing concerns over workplace culture and family-friendliness within the tech giant.
Fast bowler Haris Rauf emphasises Pakistan will treat their Champions Trophy match against India like any other, focusing on victory. Despite losing to New Zealand and missing key players Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, he remains optimistic about their chances. Rauf, fit and ready, draws confidence from previous wins against India in Dubai.
The USDA’s suspension of the 1890 Scholars Program has sparked controversy over its impact on historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). While some argue it promotes equality by streamlining federal aid, critics see it as a setback for marginalized students. With $19.2 million in scholarships at stake, the decision raises concerns about diversity, inclusion, and…
India secured a win against Bangladesh, while Pakistan faced a setback with a loss to New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. With their upcoming match, former cricketer Shahid Afridi considers India as the favourites due to their stronger middle and lower order.