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United States President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an order that would require universities to disclose to the federal government data about their student admissions.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the news in a post on the social media platform X, reposting an article from the right-wing publication The Daily Caller.Trump has long sought to exert greater control over the country’s higher education system, which he and other prominent Republicans consider ideologically skewed.At the same time, Trump has also sought to dismantle initiatives to promote diversity, equity and inclusion — goals known collectively by the acronym DEI —…

It starts innocently… you take your phone to the bathroom, thinking you’ll just reply to a quick message or scroll for a few minutes. However, those few minutes often stretch into much longer periods. In recent years, this habit has become so common that many people now spend more time on the toilet than necessary, thanks to their phones. However, health experts have begun raising concerns about the side effects of this seemingly harmless behaviour. One of the issues that’s often brought up is the increased risk of developing piles, also known as haemorrhoids.  But can sitting on the toilet…

The last series in Australia had given India the hope that Washington Sundar can be played as the spin allrounder overseas along with Ravindra Jadeja, but there still was one puzzle left in his art that was to be cracked. His batting wasn’t in doubt, but could he replicate his bowling skills overseas – at the level he showed to outperform R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja at home against New Zealand. This England series was the lab test for that. If he could, then India could play him, and not Kuldeep Yadav, and strengthen their lower-order batting in the process.…

“This era where one person can do more than any person, or every person, in history is incredibly exciting,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Thursday, unveiling GPT-5, which he called a “major upgrade over GPT-4o and a pretty significant step along our path towards AGI (Artificial General Intelligence)”. “One of the coolest things it can do is write you good, instantaneous software”, and this “idea of software on demand is going to be one of the defining features of the GPT-5”, Altman added in a media briefing. GPT-5, he said, is like having “a team of PhD level experts ready…

It’s fair to say that Ohio has a bit of a mixed reputation. While I, in my admittedly biased opinion, believe there are many reasons to visit this state, one undeniable draw is Cuyahoga Valley, Ohio’s only national park.Home to waterfalls, wetlands, forests, valleys, and picture-perfect vistas, there’s a little something for every type of outdoor adventurer in this midwestern haven. And when it comes to picking the perfect place to bed down for the night, the options are just as varied—and beautiful—as the landscapes. Whether you’re interested in mixing a little city with your country and staying at a…

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Five soldiers were injured at Fort Stewart, Ga., yesterday after an Army sergeant opened fire on his coworkers. The alleged shooter has been identified as Sgt. Quornelius Radford, who worked in automated logistics. Several soldiers who witnessed the shooting were able to tackle Radford and subdue him. The shooting victims are in stable condition, and Radford is in custody. This image from video provided by the U.S.…

A Kashmiri man walks past a shop displaying stone jewellery and Kashmiri handicrafts in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. Dar Yasin/AP hide caption toggle caption Dar Yasin/AP MUMBAI, India — India’s prime minister responded with defiance after President Trump threatened to double tariffs on his country to 50%, because it purchases Russian oil. Trump accuses India of undermining American efforts to counter Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian Oil, they are then, for much of the Oil purchased, selling it on the Open Market for big profits,” he posted on Truth Social earlier this…

Mehdi Hasan debates ex-FM Diana Mondino on Milei’s fitness to lead and his radical ‘chainsaw’ economics.In 2024, Argentina’s far-right President Javier Milei launched an economic overhaul that slashed public spending, gutted state institutions and triggered massive protests.The government dubbed it “chainsaw economics”. Critics say it’s deepening poverty and pushing the country into chaos, while Milei continues to make headlines for bizarre behaviour, including claims he takes political advice from his dead dog’s clones.So who is really running Argentina – and at what cost?Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with Diana Mondino, who served as Milei’s foreign minister before being abruptly fired. She…

Delhi NCR’s luxury housing market recorded sales of 5,168 units in the first half of 2025, marking an 8.5% year-on-year rise from 4,763 units sold during the same period last year, according to real estate consultancy JLL. Delhi NCR sold 5,168 luxury homes in H1 2025, up 8.5% from 4,763 units a year ago, per JLL. (Representational Image)(Unsplash ) Gurugram topped the chart, accounting for 91% of NCR’s luxury sales and helping the region capture 65% of all luxury home transactions across the top seven Indian cities. Southern Peripheral Road and Dwarka Expressway alone contributed 61% of Gurugram’s luxury housing…

India’s housing price index (HPI) rose to 132 in March 2025, marking an eight-point year-on-year increase across 13 major cities, driven by sustained demand for residential properties, according to a report by REA India and the Indian School of Business. India’s housing price index rose to 132 in March 2025, up 8 points YoY, driven by steady demand across 13 major cities, a REA India–ISB report said. (Representational Image)(ChatGPT) Delhi NCR led the surge with a 42-point jump compared to the previous year, fuelled by investor interest in premium corridors, despite affordability pressures. Bengaluru saw a 29-point rise, though recent…