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Who is Harmeet Dhillon? Trump-appointed civil rights chief resigns after Republican midterm losses
Harmeet Dhillon, previously serving as Assistant Attorney General, has stepped down following the Republican Party's setbacks in the midterm elections. A well-known civil rights attorney appointed by Trump at the DOJ, Dhillon's resignation marks the first departure among senior DOJ personnel after Democrats' victories. With a strong focus on civil liberties and free speech, her exit hints at potential shifts among political appointees during this transitional phase.
US midterm elections: What a Democratic Congress could mean for Indian H-1B visa holders
The potential shift towards a Democratic majority in Congress may reshape the discourse on immigration law. Nevertheless, specialists indicate that immediate adjustments for Indian tech workers concerning H-1B visas are improbable. The lingering impact of the previous administration on immigration policy remains prominent.
Disinformation videos, likely from Russia, are exploiting real people to malign Senate candidates
AI-driven disinformation campaigns are targeting Democratic Senate candidates Sherrod Brown and James Talarico during the midterm elections. These videos misuse real names and images, misleading voters and potentially impacting election outcomes. Experts believe this tactic resembles previous Russian disinformation efforts aimed at manipulating American electoral processes. Social media platform X has removed initial posts but copies are still accessible online.
Who is Jack Cocchiarella, the 24-year-old YouTuber dating Yassamin Ansari after first interviewing her in 2025?
Yassamin Ansari and Jack Cocchiarella are reportedly an item as of October 2025, having dated for several months. Ansari, who once held the position of vice mayor, remains discreet about her private life while addressing political topics. Cocchiarella, a notable student activist entangled in controversies during his time at Dartmouth, eventually settled a lawsuit over unfounded accusations from a peer.
In 1975, Chicago lawyer John Swenson ordered an unusual garlic from a catalog out of curiosity; decades later, that curiosity had grown into 150 preserved varieties
A Chicago-based lawyer, John Swenson, found himself drawn to garlic when he randomly ordered a few bulbs out of mere curiosity. Over the years, he introduced an impressive 150 garlic varieties to the Seed Savers Exchange. In 1989, he joined USDA scientists on a collecting mission to Central Asia, returning with a wealth of garlic diversity.
Rhode Island Crime News: College football player stabbed to death, another injured in altercation near nightclub; here’s what we know about the suspect
A tragic stabbing incident occurred early Saturday, leading to the death of UMass Dartmouth freshman football player Marvin Antoine. The running back was attacked outside the Mezzo Lounge, where tensions escalated from inside the nightclub. Another student, Kensley Macean, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities have apprehended 19-year-old Chukuwnonso Uzoma-eze in relation to the incident, which has left the campus community in mourning.
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Harvard, Stanford, Yale under scanner: Trump expands fight against elite colleges with focus on 'the diversity problem'
The Trump administration is widening its campaign against US universities, shifting from antisemitism investigations towards diversity programmes, admissions, hiring and foreign influence. More than 100 institutions are reportedly facing scrutiny, while cuts and threats to federal research funding are increasing pressure on universities to change their policies.
Octopuses just passed a mirror challenge few expected; scientists found they could use reflections to locate hidden prey in 73% of trials
In a groundbreaking discovery, octopuses have demonstrated an ability previously thought exclusive to vertebrates: using mirrors for navigation. Three California two-spot octopuses learned to locate hidden food by observing its reflection, a feat requiring complex spatial reasoning. This finding challenges our understanding of invertebrate intelligence and suggests a remarkable instance of convergent evolution, where similar cognitive skills arise independently in vastly different species.
Thomas E. Kurtz, creator of BASIC computer language, dies at 96
Thomas E. Kurtz, co-pioneer of the BASIC programming language, dies at 96. In the 1960s, he and John Kemeny developed BASIC and the Dartmouth Time-Sharing System, transforming computer access and education. BASIC simplified programming and guided later software development, Bill Gates being one of its notable beneficiaries.
Roger Federer shares key life lessons for graduates: Tennis legend's secrets to succeed on and off court revealed
Roger Federer shared valuable life lessons on passion, persistence, and triumph in a compelling address at Dartmouth College. Drawing from his illustrious tennis career, he emphasized the importance of dreams, determination, and discipline. Federer reflected on his journey, discussing how challenges and setbacks contributed to his growth and ultimate success. His speech highlighted the significance of inspiration, hard work, and resilience in achieving one's goals.
The SAT’s return has frantic parents hiring $500-an-hour tutors
The demand for SAT tutors has surged as elite colleges reintroduce standardized testing requirements. Kat Cohen, CEO of IvyWise, notes an uptick in families seeking tutoring services, realizing the importance of standardized tests in college admissions. Kaplan, a major test prep agency, reports a significant increase in enrollment, attributing it partly to the transition to digital SATs and the return of mandatory testing at some universities.
Yale University to reinstate SAT testing for undergraduate admissions
Yale University has decided to reinstate the requirement for standardized test scores for undergraduate applicants, beginning in the fall of 2025. This marks a departure from the test-optional policies adopted during the pandemic, making Yale the second Ivy League institution, after Dartmouth, to do so. However, Yale will allow applicants to submit Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exam scores instead of the ACT or SAT.
Dartmouth College becomes first Ivy League university to reinstate SAT requirement for applicants
Starting next year, Dartmouth College will reinstate the requirement for undergraduate applicants to submit standardized test scores. Dartmouth's internal study found that test scores were a better predictor of success than other factors. The test-optional policy during the pandemic negatively impacted lower-income applicants who wrongly assumed their scores were too low.
34-yr-old Mira Murati, who replaced Sam Altman as Open AI head, has worked on Tesla Model X!
Murati joined Open AI in 2018 as a Vice President and was promoted as Senior VP of research, product and partnerships in 2020. She was appointed as the CTO in 2022.
We used AI to write essays for Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth and Princeton. Here's how it went.
High school seniors are turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Bard for assistance with their college applications. Some students are using the tools to suggest essay topics or help structure their writing, while others are having the chatbots generate rough drafts or edit their essays. However, it is unclear if college admissions offices are prepared for this new era of AI-assisted personal essays.
Climate change makes drought recovery tougher in US West
For decades, California has relied on rain and snow in the winter to fill the state's major rivers and streams in the spring, which then feed a massive system of lakes that store water for drinking, farming and energy production. But that annual runoff from the mountains is getting smaller.
Fed meeting may give clues to coronavirus-era jobs plans
The Fed may eventually buy more bonds, offer more detailed promises to keep credit easy for years to come, or even take more aggressive steps if the pandemic worsens and conditions deteriorate.
ETPanache Exclusive: December wedding for Rohan Murty & Aparna Krishnan
The couple have known each other for about three years.
Medical marvel: A new device will use heart's energy to power pacemakers
The heart's motion is so powerful that it can recharge devices that save our lives.
InMobi hires Marc Steifman as chief financial officer
Steifman has over two decades of experience working in investment banking focused on growth companies. In the past, he has advised more than 100 clients in transactions totalling over $25 billion.
Friendship networks can impact students' life
New York, Oct 31 (IANS) Friendship groups play a major role in a student's life and the density of ties that he/she shares with friends is associated with specific social and academic benefits, says a new study.
New system uses 'smart' light to track human behaviour
The new StarLight system advances the researchers prior LiSense design by dramatically reducing the number of intrusive sensors, overcoming furniture blockage.
Indian-American groups allege discrimination by Yale University, two other institutions
A coalition of more than 130 Asian- American organisations, including two Indian-American groups, have sought an investigation into admission practices.
Attention, tech-buffs! Reading on digital platforms may change the way you think
This serves as a wake-up call to how digital media may be affecting our likelihood.
NASA sounding rockets to study Earth's magnetic field
The two sounding rocket teams will also employ data from ground-based radars to detect the cusp aurora even in the case of clouds.
Smartphone app SmartGPA can predict your grades
The findings offer new ways to improve students' performance, providing real-time feedback on their studying, partying, sleeping and exercising.
Shape-shifting may help some species beat climate change
Researchers have found that a Rocky Mountain mustard plant alters its physical appearance and flowering time in response to different environmental conditions.
New artificial intelligence software boosts web searches
The knowledge gleaned from those results can then be applied to other photos without tags or captions, making for more accurate document search results.
Jim Yong Kim to head World Bank, America retains monopoly
The World Bank board of directors said on Monday it chose Dartmouth College President Kim to succeed Robert Zoellick, whose term ends June 30.
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