Politicians of both parties have decided to do something about the $1.7 trillion in outstanding student loan debt. Democrats and the Biden administration saw mass forgiveness as the solution. By contrast, Republicans…

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Higher Ed Dive Leadership·higher-ed

Bard College president to retire following probe into his ties to Epstein

Dive Brief: Bard College’s longtime president, Leon Botstein, will step down at the end of the academic year after an independent investigation concluded he downplayed his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein to the campus…

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Middle East Eye·policy

Golders Green attacks: A Muslim was also stabbed - not that you'd know

Golders Green attacks: A Muslim was also stabbed - not that you'd know Submitted by Barry Malone on Mon, 05/04/2026 - 15:26 As it erased Ishmail Hussein from history, the British media again displayed its cowardice,…

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Gulf Times Education

Hangzhou: A living painting of lakes, light, and timeless culture

No matter who you are or what kind of traveller you consider yourself to be, Hangzhou has a way of finding a place in your memory that lingers long after you leave. It is one of those rare cities where history does not…

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

Almost a minute to midnight: Cambridge helps launch open course on nuclear weapons as global tensions rise

An open-source online textbook and course on the current state of nuclear weapons, along with possible futures and global annihilation potential, has been launched by the University’s Centre for the Study of Existential…

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Korea Times Southkorea

Drunk driving again: Monk jailed after 4th offense

A Buddhist monk with a history of drunk driving has been sentenced to prison after being caught driving under the influence for the fourth time. According to legal sources on Sunday, Judge Suh Jin-won of the Suwon…

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HKFP

China’s Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship for first time in dramatic finish

China’s Wu Yize won the World Snooker Championship for the first time with a dramatic 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy in the final on Monday. China’s Wu Yize poses with the championship trophy after his victory over…

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MIT News·higher-ed

The tech revolution that wasn’t

In 1960, engineers at India’s Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) built what they called an “Automatic Calculator,” the country’s first working computer. It had the same type of ferrite-core memory as IBM’s…

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Dawn Pakistan·policy

Requiem for Stalin’s spirit

JOSEPH Stalin’s spirit has been showing up at diverse places in recent days, amused, perplexed and despondent. One could see him chortling at the toast King Charles raised to the Anglo-Saxon brotherhood at the White…

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Dawn Pakistan·policy

Energy shock

WITH the Strait of Hormuz caught in a dangerous limbo, the global energy markets have entered the most uncertain period of their history. Last month, the International Energy Agency predicted that both oil supply and…

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Malay Mail Education·policy

Umno at 80: Party veep says party must evolve or risk fading relevance

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — As Umno marks its 80th anniversary, the party remains relevant in Malaysia’s political landscape but must be more responsive and agile in addressing public views and criticism, said its…

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Study International·higher-ed

9 best university towns where budget-strapped students can live large

In a college or university town, the school’s the heart that pumps life into the streets and the economy. And no, this doesn’t mean it’s always “hip” and cool. Some of the best university towns are — you’ll find…

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Malay Mail Education·policy

Simplified: Why Tuanku Muhriz is legally still the Negeri Sembilan ruler, and why Undangs’ attempt to ‘sack’ him is invalid, experts say

The four “Undangs” or ruling chiefs of Negeri Sembilan have to follow the procedures in the state’s Constitution, legal experts said. Based on the Negeri Sembilan State Constitution, the Undangs’ recent attempt to…

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Harvard Gazette·policy

Uncovering histories of us

Arts & Culture Uncovering histories of us Collage of images from Schlesinger Library. Photos courtesy of Schlesinger Library, Harvard Radcliffe Institute; photo illustration by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff Sarah Lamodi…

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Votebeat·policy

How the Voting Rights Act reshaped Texas’ electoral maps

This story was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Votebeat is…

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Middle East Eye·policy

'It's an elite matter': UAE confirms it's in talks for swap line loan with US

'It's an elite matter': UAE confirms it's in talks for swap line loan with US Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 05/04/2026 - 19:41 The remarks came before Iran unleashed fresh strikes on the UAE in an apparent retaliation…

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Reason·higher-ed

Michael Auslin Guest-Blogging This Week About "National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America"

I'm delighted to report that Michael Auslin, a Distinguished Research Fellow here at Hoover, will be guest-blogging this week about his new book . From the publisher's description: The inspiring story of the Declaration…

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Daily News Egypt

Opinion | Chokeholds of Civilisation

The British National Archives recently declassified a significant tranche of Foreign Office files from the 1956 Suez Crisis, and the timing is as blunt as the documents themselves. These papers—specifically the FO 371…

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Daily News Egypt·higher-ed

Opinion | Dialogue without illusion: Rethinking engagement with Israel

We are, in one way or another, bound to engage with others, across borders, cultures, and political divides. Yet the paradox of our time is that such engagement has become more ethically complex than ever. Dialogue is…

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Reason·policy

How a Bill Banning AI Companions for Kids Could Usher in Widespread ID Checks Online

Sen. Josh Hawley's Guidelines for User Age-verification and Responsible Dialogue (GUARD) Act advanced out of the Senate Judiciary committee last week. "A Trojan horse for universal online ID checks," is how Jibran…

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Teacher of History

Education news for this role

New Caps on Federal Student Lending Could Impact Schools of Education

Bard College president to retire following probe into his ties to Epstein

Golders Green attacks: A Muslim was also stabbed - not that you'd know

Hangzhou: A living painting of lakes, light, and timeless culture

Almost a minute to midnight: Cambridge helps launch open course on nuclear weapons as global tensions rise

Drunk driving again: Monk jailed after 4th offense

China’s Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship for first time in dramatic finish

The tech revolution that wasn’t

Requiem for Stalin’s spirit

Energy shock

Umno at 80: Party veep says party must evolve or risk fading relevance

9 best university towns where budget-strapped students can live large

Simplified: Why Tuanku Muhriz is legally still the Negeri Sembilan ruler, and why Undangs’ attempt to ‘sack’ him is invalid, experts say

Uncovering histories of us

How the Voting Rights Act reshaped Texas’ electoral maps

'It's an elite matter': UAE confirms it's in talks for swap line loan with US

Michael Auslin Guest-Blogging This Week About "National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America"

Opinion | Chokeholds of Civilisation

Opinion | Dialogue without illusion: Rethinking engagement with Israel

How a Bill Banning AI Companions for Kids Could Usher in Widespread ID Checks Online

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