What is Google’s ‘quantum advantage’ leap? | Explained
The story so far: In two papers published in Nature on October 22, researchers from Google, MIT, Stanford, and Caltech reported what they called a verifiable display of quantum advantage using the company’s Willow quantum processor. That is, the teams said they have shown that Willow clearly outperforms existing supercomputers on solving a specific problem. […]
Fear on the school route: Chicago moves to consider remote learning amid ICE raids
As Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity intensifies in Chicago neighborhoods, students and educators are confronting a new reality of fear that reaches far beyond the classroom. Reports of detentions and enforcement near schools have heightened anxiety among families, prompting urgent calls from the Chicago Board of Education for emergency measures, including potential virtual learning […]
Top Nigerian environmentalist sees little coming out of COP30
LAGOS: Nnimmo Bassey, a prominent figure in the decades-long environmental struggles in Africa’s largest oil-producing country, will next month attend yet another UN climate summit, this time in Brazil.“Unfortunately!” smiles the Nigerian 67-year-old, who harbours little hope for the outcomes of this “ritual” in which states participate “while knowing that nothing serious will come of […]
Black enrollment at elite US colleges drops sharply after AFF ban, AP analysis finds
Christopher Quire poses for a portrait Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Princeton, N.J. (AP Photo) Black student enrollment at many of the nation’s most selective colleges has dropped sharply in the two years following the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action in admissions, an Associated Press analysis finds. On several campuses, Black students now represent […]
China’s rare golden monkeys debut at European zoos, possible successor to ‘panda diplomacy’
China’s rare golden monkeys debut at European zoos (Photo credit: AP) BEIJING: With their distinctive shaggy orange manes, pale blue faces and dense fur covering their hands and feet, it’s hard to mistake China’s endangered golden snub-nosed monkeys for any other animal.These rare and charismatic monkeys, unique to the frigid mountains of central China, have […]
Working from home isn’t as efficient as you think: Here’s what the BLS ATUS 2024 data shows
Remote workers log 2.5 fewer hours daily than office staff: BLS ATUS 2024 findings. (AI Image) New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has revealed that employees working from home are logging significantly fewer hours than those based in offices. According to the 2024 American Time Use Survey (ATUS), remote employees worked […]
Prashant Kishor educational qualification and career path: From UN public health expert to India’s top political strategist
Prashant Kishor educational qualification and career path Prashant Kishor, widely known as PK, has emerged as one of India’s most influential political strategists. Recently, he announced the formation of his own political party, Jan Suraaj, in Bihar, signalling a transition from behind-the-scenes strategist to active politician. The party is set to contest all 243 seats […]
Who is Sudarshan Kamath, Indian origin founder offering jobs to laid-off Meta employees?
Sudarshan Kamath (Photo: LinkedIn) Sudarshan Kamath, an Indian-origin entrepreneur, has made headlines for offering positions to employees recently laid off from Meta Platforms’ AI division. The San Francisco-based founder leads Smallest AI, a startup focused on speech-based artificial intelligence systems. Kamath announced on social media that eligible candidates could receive base salaries between $200,000 and […]
MP, Maharashtra, Bihar, UP and Rajasthan state board exams 2026: Class 10 & 12 dates and schedule; what we know so far
2026 state board exam dates for class 10 & 12: MP, Maharashtra, Bihar, UP & Rajasthan latest updates. (AI Image) The 2026 state board exams for class 10 and 12 across five major states – Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan – are gradually coming into focus. Of these, the Madhya Pradesh Board […]
ICAI CA September Result 2025 expected by this date: How to check online at icai.org
ICAI CA September Result 2025 expected by November 3 ICAI CA September Result 2025: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is likely to announce the Chartered Accountancy (CA) September Result 2025 by November 3, reported TimesNow citing an official source. However, the official date for the results declaration has not yet been confirmed […]