Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Rise of microcompanionship: Social media 2.0 is changing the conversation

India’s creator economy is branching out beyond short videos and livestreams, quietly building a parallel income stream around paid conversations, voice chats, and virtual gifting — especially in smaller towns. A new crop of “micro-companionship” apps is gaining traction by monetising one-on-one and small-group interactions rather than mass reach.

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Apple's Tim Cook doubles Nike stake, endorses CEO Hill's turnaround push

As of December 22, Tim Cook held about 105,000 shares, according to the filing released on Tuesday.

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New Jersey set to limit cellphone use in public schools as lawmakers pass bill to curb classroom distractions

New Jersey is poised to restrict cellphone use in public schools as both the state Senate and General Assembly passed a bill. The legislation, awaiting Governor Phil Murphy's signature, directs the Department of Education to create guidelines for districts to manage device policies, aiming to improve student focus and reduce cyberbullying.

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Investigation opens after allegations of student confinement in wooden “timeout” boxes at upstate New York schools

Upstate New York's Salmon River Central School District is under investigation after allegations surfaced of elementary students, including those with disabilities, being confined in wooden "timeout" boxes. Three officials are on leave as the state probes the matter. Parents express disbelief at official assurances, with some recalling painful historical parallels. Governor Hochul deemed the claims "unacceptable."

from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India
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US Education Department to review Brown University: Clery Act compliance questioned after December shooting

Following a tragic shooting at Brown University that claimed two lives, the U.S. Department of Education is reviewing the institution's adherence to the Clery Act. Reports of security lapses and delayed emergency alerts have prompted this investigation, emphasizing the critical need for universities to prioritize student safety and maintain robust emergency protocols.

from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India
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Trump's AI hiring campaign draws interest from 25,000 hopefuls

​​The Trump ‌administration will use that list to recruit software and data engineers, in addition to other tech roles, said Scott Kupor, director of the U.S. Office ​of Personnel Management, in ​a post on X.

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US State Department revokes 95,000 visas in 2025: Over 8,000 international students caught in the sweep

The US State Department has cancelled over 95,000 visas this year. More than 8,000 of these were student visas. Officials state safety concerns are the reason for these cancellations. This impacts international students' ability to study and remain in the United States. Universities are issuing guidance but have no power over these decisions. The situation highlights increased visa enforcement.

from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India
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