$4m on 8,000 education department trips with little explanation: What you need to know about the gaps worrying lawmakers

Education department travel spending draws scrutiny over missing records For the third year in a row, the education department has failed to provide lawmakers with full records explaining how nearly $4m was spent on more than 8,000 work-related trips, according to documents obtained by the Associated Press.The incomplete reporting, covering travel between January and November…

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Remo D’Souza on converting to Christianity, raising children without religious pressure: ‘My father said, ‘Bas mera naam mat change karna’’ |

Remo D’Souza and his wife Lizelle recently spoke about faith, spirituality and conversion, sharing how their beliefs have evolved beyond the limits of a single religion. During a conversation on Nayandeep Rakshit’s YouTube channel, the couple addressed questions around Remo’s decision to convert to Christianity and how his family responded to it.Remo, born Ramesh Gopi…

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Tobacco Board urges finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to revisit tax hike in interest of farmers, workers

File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Tobacco Board, under the administrative control of the Department of Commerce, has written a letter to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighting the adverse impact of the unprecedented increase in excise duties on cigarettes on the industry, as well as on millions of farmers and workers.The excise…

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T20 World Cup: World Record! Highest partnership for any wicket helps New Zealand chase down 174 inside 15.2 overs | Cricket News

New Zealand vs UAE (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand’s openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen produced a stunning batting display to chase down UAE’s 174-run target with ease as they sealed a dominant 10-wicket victory in the T20 World Cup on Tuesday. The pair unleashed a relentless assault on the UAE bowling attack, putting…

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Is AI secretly increasing the world’s carbon footprint? Know the truth |

Is AI secretly increasing the world’s carbon footprint? Know the truth AI growth is often framed in terms of speed and scale. Less often discussed is what sits underneath it all, quietly drawing power. As artificial intelligence spreads across offices, factories and digital services, researchers are beginning to trace how those gains ripple through energy…

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Butler University launches US master’s program, raising concerns over sign language training

National educators debate Butler’s approach to teaching children with hearing loss Butler University is set to launch a new online master’s program in Deaf education this fall, aimed at training teachers to help deaf children develop speaking and listening skills. The program, funded by a $1.25-million federal grant, is designed for students working with children…

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Bhagam Bhag 2: Paresh Rawal confirms Manoj Bajpayee has replaced Govinda, ‘We’ll miss him… Akshay-Manoj pairing will be unique’ |

The casting changes in Bhagam Bhag 2 have taken fans by surprise. Reports of Govinda being replaced by Manoj Bajpayee in the sequel to the cult comedy sparked mixed reactions, with some welcoming the shift and others feeling nostalgic about the original cast. Now, Paresh Rawal, who plays a pivotal role in the franchise, has…

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