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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Wave of resignations of scientists mentioned in Epstein's files: a Nobel Prize winner, a paleontologist advisor to 'Jurassic Park', and Harvard academics

A wave of resignations has hit several prominent scientists, including a Nobel Prize winner and a paleontologist linked to 'Jurassic Park', following revelations about their connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 28 • 14:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New losses for the yen

The yen has fallen to a two-week low against the dollar following the appointment of two academics to Japan's central bank board, raising concerns about future interest rate hikes amidst supportive monetary and fiscal policies advocated by Prime Minister Sanae Takeichi.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Does Takachi's Personnel Change Alter the Power Dynamics of the Bank of Japan? There is Also a View that 'Early Rate Hikes are Difficult'

The Japanese government proposed the appointment of two academics to the Bank of Japan's Monetary Policy Committee, reflecting a shift towards more pro-inflationary policies under the new Takachi administration.

Feb 25 • 10:54 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

For Antonis Manitzakis

The article reflects on the life and contributions of Antonis Manitzakis, mourning the loss of a beloved figure within a close-knit academic community.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula says that the tribute from the Niterói Academics, relegated in Carnival, was extraordinary

President Lula praised the tribute he received from the Niterói Academics at this year's Carnival as extraordinary, despite the school's relegation.

Feb 22 • 09:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

My mum didn’t want me to play football – Onyeka

Frank Onyeka reveals his mother initially discouraged him from pursuing football, valuing academics over sports, but eventually supported him by purchasing his first pair of football boots.

Feb 22 • 00:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

British Writer: How Did Epstein Manage to Prey on Such a Large Number of Academics?

The article discusses how Jeffrey Epstein exploited the vulnerabilities in the academic system to attract numerous professors to his network, beyond just financial incentives.

Feb 21 • 15:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Academics from Niterói and Pizza

The article discusses the controversial use of a parade in Rio de Janeiro for electoral purposes beneficial to Lula's campaign, with various perspectives being shared.

Feb 19 • 22:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The most severe judge of the Rio Carnival evaluated costumes and gave the lowest score to the school that honored Lula

Judge Paulo Paradela gave the lowest score to the Niterói Academics school which honored President Lula during the Rio Carnival.

Feb 18 • 21:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Nature and Landscape Are Deteriorating, Academics Will Face the Biodiversity Crisis in the Czech Republic Together

Academics in the Czech Republic are collaborating to address the ongoing biodiversity crisis affecting nature and landscapes in the country.

Feb 18 • 15:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Epstein's Connections with Academics Reveal the Dark Side of University Fundraising in the US

The article discusses how American universities, in their quest for funding, have connected with Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting the ethical dilemmas faced by these institutions due to his controversial history.

Feb 18 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Death of Quentin Deranque in Lyon: ‘When France Info Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Militant Academics’

The article critiques the media's choice of guests to discuss the death of Quentin Deranque, alleging a leftist bias in coverage.

Feb 17 • 10:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After honoring Lula in the parade, Academics of Niterói claims to suffer political persecution

The Academics of Niterói samba school claims to face political persecution following its parade honoring President Lula, citing pressure from conservative sectors and Carnival managers.

Feb 16 • 22:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Academics of Niterói, who honored Lula, say they are persecuted and demand fair investigation

The samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói claims to have faced political persecution due to its tribute to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the carnival preparations.

Feb 16 • 22:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Academics of Niterói Sends Imprisoned Clown to Sapucaí in Reference to Bolsonaro

The Academics of Niterói featured a controversial float at Rio's Carnival depicting a clown as a prisoner, symbolically referencing former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Feb 16 • 01:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

In the Ukrainian Laboratory of the Future War

In a secret lab in Kharkiv, Ukrainian engineers and academics are developing advanced unmanned systems to enhance warfare tactics against Russia.

Feb 15 • 21:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Call to attention from diplomats and academics over Argentina's fall in the world transparency ranking

Diplomats and academics raise alarms about Argentina's decline in a global transparency ranking, highlighting concerns over institutional regression and corruption.

Feb 15 • 20:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Samba Academics win the 2026 carnival in Batatais, SP

Academics do Samba won the title of champion at the 2026 carnival in Batatais, Brazil, marking their return to glory after 37 years.

Feb 15 • 20:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Academic Friends on Epstein: He Had Money

Jeffrey Epstein cultivated friendships with elite academics, using his financial influence to connect with top researchers and garner their support.

Feb 15 • 06:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tatuapé Academics puts heart on the avenue and honors family that donated organs of fan who died in accident

The Tatuapé Academics paid tribute to a fan who died in a car accident by honoring his family, who donated his organs, during their parade.

Feb 14 • 06:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Academic Union Leader Rages Over KL's Proposal for Collective Bargaining: 'Will Undermine Our Salaries'

The leader of the academic union criticizes KL's proposal for collective bargaining as it threatens to undermine salaries for academics in favor of funding for other professions.

Feb 12 • 12:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UniAbuja promotes 21 academics to professorship

The University of Abuja has promoted 21 academic staff to professorship following a meeting of its Governing Council.

Feb 9 • 00:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Academics of Baixo Augusta criticizes 'lack of organization' and 'competence' in turmoil at SP Carnival

The Acadêmicos do Baixo Augusta criticized the São Paulo city government for its poor organization during a chaotic Carnival event that left revelers injured and stranded.

Feb 8 • 20:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Third Stream Initiative.. Does it constitute a way out of the impasse in Sweida?

A new initiative by activists and academics in Sweida calls for the establishment of a civil rescue committee and accountability for past violence, emphasizing the importance of decentralization and the unity of Syria.

Feb 6 • 06:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Academics of Niterói 2026: see the plot and sing the samba

The Acadêmicos de Niterói will open this year’s Special Group with their theme 'From the heights of mulungu comes hope: Lula, the worker of Brazil,' starting their performance at 22h on February 15th.

Feb 4 • 15:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

37 More Minutes a Day: Academics Spend More Time with Young Children

A new study reveals that educated parents spend an average of 37 more minutes daily with their children under five, totaling 1,125 additional hours during these early years compared to parents without a higher education degree.

Feb 4 • 06:09 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

Academics Spend More Time with Their Children

A new study reveals that academically educated parents spend significantly more time daily with their children, particularly in reading and conversations, compared to non-academic parents.

Feb 4 • 06:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Academics of Niterói reveals allegory about Lula's childhood for the parade at Sapucaí

Academics of Niterói has unveiled a float depicting President Lula's childhood journey and family devotion ahead of the Rio de Janeiro samba parade.

Feb 4 • 00:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Democratic Broad Front against electoral reform: They sign a manifesto

A coalition of academics, former electoral officials, jurists, legislators, and civil society members has formed the Democratic Broad Front to oppose a regressive electoral reform initiative in defense of democracy and freedoms.

Feb 3 • 21:56 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Best Students of the Capital Honored in Riga

On Monday, 95 top students in Riga were honored for high achievements in academics, sports, culture, civic engagement, and promoting the school's image, as reported by the Riga City Council's External Communications Department.

Feb 3 • 21:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Academics of Niterói becomes the target of a complaint to the MPRJ after a technical rehearsal in Sapucaí with provocations to Bolsonaro

The Academics of Niterói performed a technical rehearsal at Sapucaí displaying provocations to former President Jair Bolsonaro, prompting a complaint from Senator Damares Alves to the Electoral Public Ministry.

Feb 3 • 16:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Crime & Justice

British Company Now Legally Sells Custom Academic Papers in the Czech Republic

A British company has started legally offering custom academic paper writing services in the Czech Republic, where a significant percentage of students engage in this practice.

Feb 2 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Reform brought more diversity to tax discussion

A recent public hearing on tax reform in Brazil highlighted the unprecedented participation of social movements, unions, and academics in congressional discussions, raising questions about who will advocate for collective interests amidst private lobbying.

Feb 2 • 02:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

American judge vows to thwart Trump's attempts to deport student and professor supporters of Gaza

A U.S. federal judge has pledged to issue an order to prevent the Trump administration from retaliating against academics who protest against the detention and deportation of foreign activists involved in pro-Palestinian events and anti-war protests on U.S. campuses.

Jan 16 • 03:13 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Neighbors, academics, and artists recover the memory of Matadero as a place of repression where 838 beggars died

The article discusses efforts by neighbors, academics, and artists to reclaim the historical memory of Matadero, highlighting it as a site of repression and the place where 838 beggars lost their lives.

Jan 15 • 21:31 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Municipal Elections / Personalities called on the mayor of Karlova Ves, Dana Čahoja, to run for mayor of Bratislava

Several politicians, academics, artists, and activists have urged Dana Čahoja, the mayor of Karlova Ves, to run for mayor of Bratislava, criticizing the current city's leadership for poor governance and lack of transparency.

Jan 12 • 14:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ Series: They Give Courage: How Children Solve Conflicts

At Karl Lederer Primary School, nearly 500 children from 23 nationalities not only learn basic academics but also conflict resolution skills, thanks to an exemplary peer mediation system led by teacher Marie Pfeiffer.

Jan 12 • 10:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

Educators Speak Out on Weighted Average. Students Will Be Surprised

As mid-year classifications take place in schools, teachers provide students with their academic achievements, creating opportunities for improvement or motivation.

Jan 12 • 09:09 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

Mamdani’s Schools Chief Begins Shaping Agenda Around Rigor and Equity

The new Schools Chief, Mamdani, is setting a forward-thinking agenda focused on academic rigor and equity within the education system.

Jan 12 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Adelaide festival did not dump Jewish columnist from 2024 program despite request from Randa Abdel-Fattah and others

The Adelaide festival board has decided not to remove Jewish columnist Thomas Friedman from its 2024 program, despite lobbying from a group of academics including Randa Abdel-Fattah.

Jan 11 • 04:08 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Enraged anti-ICE professors slam America, demand 'Nuremberg' trials for agents: ‘Moderate position’

Following a fatal shooting involving ICE agents, professors are calling for the agency's abolition and 'Nuremberg' trials for its officers, emphasizing this stance as moderate.

Jan 8 • 17:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Israel is losing its minds

A report from the Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics highlights the alarming trend of brain drain among top academics in Israel, particularly accelerating since October 7, 2023.

Jan 6 • 17:32 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

Heidelberg at the bottom of the table is also hopeless against Ludwigsburg - Highlights in the video

The MLP Academics Heidelberg remain at the bottom of the table, losing easily to the MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg who emerge victorious without much effort, with highlights available in the video.

Jan 4 • 12:30 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

Bonn dismantles Heidelberg – 30:5 lead after the first quarter

The Telekom Baskets Bonn demonstrate their dominance over the MLP Academics Heidelberg with a 25-point lead after the first quarter, ultimately achieving a decisive victory.

Dec 28 • 11:42 UTC

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