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Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation donating $50M to Black Atlanta colleges ATLANTA -- ATLANTA (AP) — The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced a $50 million donation to Atlanta’s historically Black colleges and universities on Monday, aiming to close financial aid gaps that might otherwise prevent students from completing their degrees. The money will support nearly 10,000 students with “gap scholarships” if they are approaching graduation in good academic standing and have exhausted all other sources of financial support.

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation donating $50M to Black Atlanta colleges

ATLANTA -- ATLANTA (AP) — The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced a $50 million donation to Atlanta’s historically Black colleges and universities on Monday, aiming to close financial aid gaps that might otherwise…

Trump Calls Cartels Terrorists. Is That Enough To Go To War? From Consider This from NPR:Nearly a quarter century after the September 11th attacks, the Trump administration is using the language of terrorism to target a new enemy: Latin American drug cartels.The president says the U.S. is in armed conflict with drug cartels.Scott Detrow talks to a Bush-era lawyer who says the powers of war are too extraordinary to use against crime.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Source link

Trump Calls Cartels Terrorists. Is That Enough To Go To War?

From Consider This from NPR:Nearly a quarter century after the September 11th attacks, the Trump administration is using the language of terrorism to target a new enemy: Latin American drug cartels.The president says the U.S. is in armed…

Israel-Hamas war: a timeline – The Hindu Women react at “Hostages Square” on the day Hamas releases hostages, who have been held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, as part of a prisoner-hostage swap and a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 13, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters After two years of war in Gaza, a plan proposed by U.S.

Israel-Hamas war: a timeline – The Hindu

Women react at “Hostages Square” on the day Hamas releases hostages, who have been held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, as part of a prisoner-hostage swap and a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October…

Israel confirms all 20 living captives in Gaza have been released NewsFeed Israeli officials have confirmed that all 20 living captives have been released in Gaza. Under the terms of Donald Trump’s 20-point plan, this should trigger the release of almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Published On 13 Oct 202513 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Source link

Israel confirms all 20 living captives in Gaza have been released

NewsFeed Israeli officials have confirmed that all 20 living captives have been released in Gaza. Under the terms of Donald Trump’s 20-point plan, this should trigger the release of almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Published On…

In Big Tech’s knotty game of AI Twister, what happens when a giant slips?

You know the saying: Keep your friends close, and your trillion-dollar AI enemies closer. The artificial intelligence explosion has sparked an intensity of competition in Silicon Valley not seen since the smartphone boom, as…

Uriel Baruch, 35: Father of two was a ‘man of joy and happiness’ Murdered while trying to flee the Supernova music festival on October 7, his body kidnapped to Gaza The post Uriel Baruch, 35: Father of two was a ‘man of joy and happiness’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Uriel Baruch, 35: Father of two was a ‘man of joy and happiness’

Murdered while trying to flee the Supernova music festival on October 7, his body kidnapped to Gaza The post Uriel Baruch, 35: Father of two was a ‘man of joy and happiness’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

ICE immigration crackdown is ‘much, much worse’ for business than tariffs, some CEOs say todayheadline Good morning from Washington, where we are about to commence the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit. You can read more about our headliners here and join us via livestream. When I speak with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva this afternoon, I’ll be curious to hear not only her prognosis for the economic landscape but also her reflections on leading an organization devoted to globalization in a world that’s putting up walls.

ICE immigration crackdown is ‘much, much worse’ for business than tariffs, some CEOs say todayheadline

Good morning from Washington, where we are about to commence the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit. You can read more about our headliners here and join us via livestream. When I speak with IMF…

TSMC Q3 profit expected to soar 28% on AI spending boom todayheadline TSMC Q3 profit expected to soar 28% on AI spending boom

TSMC Q3 profit expected to soar 28% on AI spending boom todayheadline

TSMC Q3 profit expected to soar 28% on AI spending boom

Sri Lanka’s WindForce to invest Rs535.5mn in 10 MW wind power project todayheadline

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s state-owned National Salt Limited is in the process of doubling its production capacity by boosting the land area of Northern Saltern in Elephant Pass via a Public Private Partnership…

Uranus plays lunar peekaboo | Astronomy Magazine Back to Pic of the Day List Wang Zhipu, taken from Fuzhou, China The evening of Nov. 8 2022 offered skywatchers in parts of Asia and North America a rare chance to see a totally eclipsed Moon occult Uranus. Under normal circumstances, Uranus (at around magnitude 5.7) would be lost in the Moon’s glare, but the dimmed Moon during totality allowed both to seen (and photographed) at the same time. Here, the planet exits the occultation in this video still (exposure time of 1/20 second) taken with a Celestron C8 and planetary camera.

Uranus plays lunar peekaboo | Astronomy Magazine

Back to Pic of the Day List Wang Zhipu, taken from Fuzhou, China The evening of Nov. 8 2022 offered skywatchers in parts of Asia and North America a rare chance to see a totally eclipsed Moon occult Uranus. Under normal circumstances, Uranus (at…

Massachusetts offshore wind port uncertain after…

Barbara Kelley remembers when her car and windows were routinely coated with a thin film of coal dust that had drifted over from the power plant on the edge of her neighborhood in Salem, Massachusetts. She remembers the noise as a conveyor belt…

Obama talks of issues affecting California on Maron’s final podcast Former President Obama, speaking on stand-up comedian Marc Maron’s final podcast on Monday, said the Trump administration’s policies are a “test” of whether universities, businesses, law firms and voters — including Republicans — will take a stand for the nation’s founding principles and values. “If you decide not to vote, that’s a consequence. If you are a Hispanic man and you’re frustrated about inflation, and so you decided, ah, you know what, all that rhetoric about Trump doesn’t matter.

Obama talks of issues affecting California on Maron’s final podcast

Former President Obama, speaking on stand-up comedian Marc Maron’s final podcast on Monday, said the Trump administration’s policies are a “test” of whether universities, businesses, law firms and voters — including Republicans —…

Russia denies malfunction on submarine that surfaced off France MOSCOW - Russia on Monday denied a report that one of its submarines was suffering technical problems after the vessel surfaced off the coast of northern France. NATO's Maritime Command published photographs on October 9 of what it said was a French navy frigate observing a Russian submarine operating on the surface off the coast of Brittany. "NATO stands ready to defend our Alliance with constant vigilance and maritime awareness across the Atlantic," it posted on X, without naming the submarine.

Russia denies malfunction on submarine that surfaced off France

MOSCOW - Russia on Monday denied a report that one of its submarines was suffering technical problems after the vessel surfaced off the coast of northern France. NATO's Maritime Command published photographs on October 9 of what it…

How the EU wants to get Gen Z on board – DW – 10/13/2025 For 18-year-old Aisling Giltinane from Ireland, cyberbullying is a deeply personal issue as she experienced it when she was younger.  She jumped at the chance to join a small group of young Europeans who came to the EU Commission's headquarters in Brussels, to meet with EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef in September to discuss it.   "I wanted to make a difference," she told DW. 

How the EU wants to get Gen Z on board – DW – 10/13/2025

For 18-year-old Aisling Giltinane from Ireland, cyberbullying is a deeply personal issue as she experienced it when she was younger.  She jumped at the chance to join a small group of young Europeans who came to the EU…

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Israel to oversee Gaza peace plan NewsFeed U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Israel to oversee the first stage of his Gaza peace plan. Trump will address Israel’s parliament as Israeli captives in Gaza return home and around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners are freed from Israeli jails. Published On 13 Oct 202513 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Source link

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Israel to oversee Gaza peace plan

NewsFeed U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Israel to oversee the first stage of his Gaza peace plan. Trump will address Israel’s parliament as Israeli captives in Gaza return home and around 2,000 Palestinian…

Red Cross receives second batch of 13 Israeli captives, local media reports Israel's Channel 12 on Monday reported that 13 Israeli prisoners were released in the second batch and handed over to the International Red Cross in Gaza.  Hamas on Monday began releasing living Israeli captives as part of a deal to end the war in Gaza and facilitate a prisoner exchange. Earlier today, the al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, handed over seven Israeli captives to the International Red Cross.

Red Cross receives second batch of 13 Israeli captives, local media reports

Israel's Channel 12 on Monday reported that 13 Israeli prisoners were released in the second batch and handed over to the International Red Cross in Gaza.  Hamas on Monday began releasing living Israeli captives as part of…

You Can’t Expect to Live on Social Security Alone — Even if COLAs Become More Generous todayheadline Advocates are pushing for better COLAs, but that may only make so much of a difference. Inflation is the sort of thing that tends to creep up on people -- at least most of the time. In recent years, it's been in everyone's face -- and has made it very difficult for working Americans and retirees alike to keep up with their bills.

You Can’t Expect to Live on Social Security Alone — Even if COLAs Become More Generous todayheadline

Advocates are pushing for better COLAs, but that may only make so much of a difference. Inflation is the sort of thing that tends to creep up on people -- at least most of the time. In recent…

JPMorgan initiates StubHub stock with Overweight rating on market leadership todayheadline JPMorgan initiates StubHub stock with Overweight rating on market leadership

JPMorgan initiates StubHub stock with Overweight rating on market leadership todayheadline

JPMorgan initiates StubHub stock with Overweight rating on market leadership

Govt rules out hike in OBC ‘creamy layer’ income limit todayheadline The Centre has made it clear that it has no plan to raise the income ceiling for ‘creamy layer’ for OBC reservations, though the last revision took place eight years ago and is now twice overdue, as per a Times of India report. There is at present an annual income bar of Rs 8 lakh for the purpose. An OBC family with an income above the set limit does not qualify for reservations in government jobs and educational institutions.

Govt rules out hike in OBC ‘creamy layer’ income limit todayheadline

The Centre has made it clear that it has no plan to raise the income ceiling for ‘creamy layer’ for OBC reservations, though the last revision took place eight years ago and is now twice overdue, as per a Times of India report.…

Ancient plankton hint at steadier future for ocean life

USF study: Ancient plankton hint at steadier future for ocean life by Dyllan Furness, College of Marine Science St.Petersburg, FL (SPX) Oct 13, 2025

A team of scientists has uncovered a rare isotope in microscopic fossils, offering fresh…

Red Cross vehicles carrying hostages in Gaza IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Red Cross vehicles carrying hostages in Gaza 00:21 UP NEXT President Trump says ‘war is over’ in Gaza 00:17 Israelis gather in Tel Aviv, awaiting hostage release 00:19 Trump admin. reverses layoffs for some CDC staff 00:34 Nor’easter slams East Coast bringing dangerous flooding…

Red Cross vehicles carrying hostages in Gaza

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Red Cross vehicles carrying hostages in Gaza 00:21 UP NEXT President Trump says ‘war is over’ in Gaza 00:17 Israelis gather in Tel Aviv, awaiting hostage…

Putin is taking his hybrid warfare to the sea As a retired admiral and former supreme allied commander of the NATO, I was thrilled when Sweden and Finland joined the alliance. My first thought was about the vast coastline the two Nordic states provided, essentially turning the Baltic Sea has into a "NATO lake.” Russia has a sliver of land on the eastern corner of the sea where St. Petersburg sits, and another slice with its Kaliningrad territory, located between Lithuania and Poland.

Putin is taking his hybrid warfare to the sea

As a retired admiral and former supreme allied commander of the NATO, I was thrilled when Sweden and Finland joined the alliance. My first thought was about the vast coastline the two Nordic states provided, essentially turning the Baltic Sea has into…

Israelis cheer as Hamas hands first captives over to the Red Cross NewsFeed Cheering broke out among in Tel Aviv it was announced that Hamas had released seven Israeli captives into the custody of the Red Cross, the first to be released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Published On 13 Oct 202513 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Source link

Israelis cheer as Hamas hands first captives over to the Red Cross

NewsFeed Cheering broke out among in Tel Aviv it was announced that Hamas had released seven Israeli captives into the custody of the Red Cross, the first to be released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Published On 13 Oct…

Perplexity’s CEO turns to AI for investor pitches instead of building decks

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas said he uses AI instead of pitch decks for investor presentations. Srinivas cofounded Perplexity, an AI search engine, in 2022. The no-pitch-deck approach is rare but may be gaining traction…

Hamas asserts control in Gaza and targets alleged collaborators as ceasefire takes hold Hamas is reasserting control of parts of Gaza not occupied by Israeli forces as the ceasefire takes hold – amid continuing uncertainty about security in the territory if the group is disarmed. Hamas’ internal security forces were pictured on the streets of Gaza City on Saturday, and there have been multiple reports of clashes between the group and clans opposing it in recent days.

Hamas asserts control in Gaza and targets alleged collaborators as ceasefire takes hold

Hamas is reasserting control of parts of Gaza not occupied by Israeli forces as the ceasefire takes hold – amid continuing uncertainty about security in the territory if the group is disarmed. Hamas’ internal…

Messi back with Argentina after inspiring Miami win Oct 13, 2025, 02:43 AM ET Lionel Messi has returned to training with Argentina after being released to play in Inter Miami's MLS game against Atalanta on Saturday. The 38-year-old was called up by Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni for the country's matches against Venezuela and Puerto Rico, but the captain was not in the squad for the 1-0 win over Venezuela on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami with Scaloni revealing he made the decision to leave Messi out of the roster.

Messi back with Argentina after inspiring Miami win

Oct 13, 2025, 02:43 AM ET Lionel Messi has returned to training with Argentina after being released to play in Inter Miami's MLS game against Atalanta on Saturday. The 38-year-old was called up by Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni for the…

Trump unsure whether Tony Blair would be accepted on Gaza peace board todayheadline Trump unsure whether Tony Blair would be accepted on Gaza peace board

Trump unsure whether Tony Blair would be accepted on Gaza peace board todayheadline

Trump unsure whether Tony Blair would be accepted on Gaza peace board

Sri Lanka’s Laugfs halts Dubai unit, to appeal Iran sanctions listing by US todayheadline

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s banks have raised more foreign currency deposits locally, cut foreign borrowings and increased fx loans and investments in the year to June 2025, a Financial Stability Report issued…

Lunar mega basin signals radioactive ejecta and reshapes Moon origin story

Lunar mega basin signals radioactive ejecta and reshapes Moon origin story by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 09, 2025

New analyses of the South Pole-Aitken basin recast the formation of the Moon's largest impact…

Child workers in Pakistan abused, killed: ‘the poor like us have no power’ From the age of 10, Amina has been scrubbing, sweeping and cooking in a middle-class home in Pakistan’s megacity of Karachi. Like millions of Pakistani children, she is a household helper, an illegal but common practice that brings grief to families often too poor to seek justice. “Alongside my mother, I cut vegetables, wash dishes, sweep the floor and mop. I hate working for this family,” said the 13-year-old, who leaves her slum neighbourhood in Karachi at 7am and often returns after dark.

Child workers in Pakistan abused, killed: ‘the poor like us have no power’

From the age of 10, Amina has been scrubbing, sweeping and cooking in a middle-class home in Pakistan’s megacity of Karachi. Like millions of Pakistani children, she is a household helper, an illegal but common practice…