Columbia University has a new acting president. Claire Shipman will take over the role. She is the co-chair of the board of trustees. This change comes after Katrina A. Armstrong decided to step down. She had been serving as the interim president since August. Armstrong will go back to her job at th
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) dodged a bullet recently. A federal judge stepped in to stop the Trump administration from shutting it down. The judge, Amy Berman Jackson, issued a temporary order to keep the agency running while the court decides if the shutdown is legal. The CFPB
The Walt Disney Company and its ABC network are under the spotlight. A commissioner from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has started an inquiry. The focus is on Disney's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. This move is part of a broader trend of media scrutiny under the curr
The Trump administration has taken a bold step by asking the Supreme Court to allow the use of an old wartime law. This law would let them deport Venezuelans without giving them a fair chance to defend themselves. This move comes after a lower court temporarily stopped these deportations. The admin
The gaming world was buzzing with anticipation for Lenovo's new handheld gaming PC, the Legion Go S. This device, running SteamOS, made its first appearance at CES 2025 with a price tag of $499. 99. This price point seemed to put it in direct competition with Valve's Steam Deck, especially since it
In a single day, California faced a barrage of federal challenges. The state's approach to transgender student protections was put under the microscope. The U. S. Education Department decided to contest a significant state law designed to safeguard transgender students. This move set the tone for a
Douglas Higgins was a man who found his true calling in education, even after a successful career in real estate. He spent 16 years as a principal and assistant principal in various schools. His passion for teaching and learning was evident in everything he did. He was deeply committed and thoughtf
The way particles move in liquids isn't always straightforward. It's easy to assume that particles just float along with the current. But there's a weird thing that happens sometimes. Particles can actually move against the flow, going upstream. This is what scientists call upstream contamination. I
Mindfulness is a hot topic in education these days. It is a practice that helps people stay calm and focused. It is often used to help students handle stress and build resilience. A recent study looked at how easy it is to add mindfulness to regular classes at a small university. The study also aske
Researchers have been exploring the use of Aluminum/Scandium (Al/Sc) multilayers for optical applications in the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) range. These multilayers are particularly useful for wavelengths longer than the Sc M2, 3 absorption edge. One key challenge is improving the interface quality
