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Empty plates: The Potemkin Village of Pedagogy
May 14, 2026

Empty plates: The Potemkin Village of Pedagogy

India’s education crisis is no longer about access but about learning itself, as repeated ASER findings reveal millions of children remain unable to read basic texts or solve simple math problems desp...

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Walmart viral clip draws backlash toward ‘Muslim employees’ over alleged threatening gesture
May 14, 2026

Walmart viral clip draws backlash toward ‘Muslim employees’ over alleged threatening gesture

A viral video reposted by Brigitte Gabriel has ignited a fierce online debate after it allegedly showed a confrontation between a shopper and two employees inside a Walmart store. The clip, widely cir...

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California mayor faces guilty plea over alleged China influence operation
May 14, 2026

California mayor faces guilty plea over alleged China influence operation

Federal prosecutors have intensified concerns about foreign influence in American local politics after Eileen Wang agreed to plead guilty to charges connected to acting as an unregistered agent for Ch...

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My friend Venu — A message to Congress
May 14, 2026

My friend Venu — A message to Congress

Congress faces a defining moment as K. C. Venugopal is urged to step away from the Kerala Chief Minister race and focus instead on rebuilding the party nationally, especially in politically crucial Ut...

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Byron Allen acquires BuzzFeed stake amid digital media uncertainty
May 14, 2026

Byron Allen acquires BuzzFeed stake amid digital media uncertainty

Entertainment executive Byron Allen is reshaping the future of BuzzFeed after securing a controlling stake through a $120 million agreement that signals another dramatic shift in the digital media ind...

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‘We have California marriage certificate’: Reddit user claims Indian husband preparing for second wedding
May 14, 2026

‘We have California marriage certificate’: Reddit user claims Indian husband preparing for second wedding

A viral Reddit post about an Indian couple married in California has triggered intense online debate over the legal complications of cross-border marriages, immigration dependency, missing spouses, di...

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Canvas parent firm reaches deal with hackers after massive breach
May 14, 2026

Canvas parent firm reaches deal with hackers after massive breach

Instructure says it reached an agreement with hacking group ShinyHunters after a massive cyberattack on the Canvas learning platform exposed sensitive data from thousands of schools and millions of st...

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‘Then why the tip?’: Indian American investor questions Seattle restaurant charges for Mother’s Day
May 13, 2026

‘Then why the tip?’: Indian American investor questions Seattle restaurant charges for Mother’s Day

Investor Mukund Mohan ignited a broader online conversation about restaurant pricing, tipping culture and hidden fees in the United States after describing his Mother’s Day dining experience at a rest...

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Indian engineer charged in deadly Baltimore bridge collapse
May 13, 2026

Indian engineer charged in deadly Baltimore bridge collapse

U.S. federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against Indian engineer Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair and two shipping companies linked to the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge,...

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Fake Trump and Oprah ads fuel a wave of Medicare scams on Facebook
May 13, 2026

Fake Trump and Oprah ads fuel a wave of Medicare scams on Facebook

Meta is under growing legal and public pressure after reports and a California lawsuit accused the company of allowing scam advertisers to repeatedly target older users on Facebook and Instagram with...

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GM lays off hundreds of IT workers amid AI push
May 13, 2026

GM lays off hundreds of IT workers amid AI push

General Motors has laid off nearly 600 employees from its IT division, representing around 10% of the department, as the automaker accelerates its transition toward an AI-driven technology strategy. T...

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GitLab announces layoffs amid major AI overhaul
May 13, 2026

GitLab announces layoffs amid major AI overhaul

GitLab has launched a sweeping organizational overhaul that includes workforce reductions, management restructuring and expanded use of artificial intelligence as the company adapts to what executives...

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