US Department of Education launches Title IX investigation into Wisconsin school district

The US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has launched a Title IX investigation into the New Richmond School District in Wisconsin following reports that biological males were allowed to use girls’ restrooms. The inquiry will assess whether the district violated federal law by granting access based on gender identity rather than biological sex. Concerns were raised by parents and a student during school board meetings, while a proposal to separate facilities by biological sex failed to pass.

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Harvard layoffs extend to alumni affairs office as budget squeeze grows

Harvard University has laid off 55 employees from its Alumni Affairs and Development office as part of broader cost-cutting measures amid financial pressures. This decision follows earlier steps like pausing wage increases and limiting new hiring, aiming for long-term office sustainability. The cuts highlight financial strains on universities with large endowments facing potential federal policy changes.

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As federal civil rights enforcement in schools weakens: Here’s why families are turning to states for justice

Amid layoffs and shifting priorities at the U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration, thousands of civil rights complaints from families alleging discrimination in schools remain unresolved. According to an Associated Press report, parents and advocates are increasingly turning to state governments and agencies for intervention. Lawmakers in states like Pennsylvania and Maryland are proposing stronger state-level civil rights mechanisms, though experts warn this shift could create uneven protections for students across the country.

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Meta opens WhatsApp Business API to AI chatbots in Europe amid EU antitrust scrutiny

The move comes after the European Commission last month told Meta it was considering temporary measures to prevent the company from enforcing a policy blocking third-party AI chatbot providers from operating through the WhatsApp Business API. Meta’s policy, which came into effect on January 15, drew complaints from several AI assistant providers who said blocking access to the API disrupted their businesses and raised competition concerns.

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Brokerages split on future of IT as AI automates nuts and bolts

Analysts are divided in their opinion over the long-term viability of IT services firms, after Anthropic released artificial intelligence software plugins that will allow companies to automate several tasks, including in finance, research and human resources. While some forecast revenue impact and earnings downgrades, others maintain that AI would expand the market for service providers.

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Fortnite to return to Google Play worldwide after revision to app store billing, fee structures

Google separately announced ​on Wednesday it would now enable mobile app developers to use ​their own billing systems ⁠alongside Google ‌Play's, and allow them ​to ​guide users to their own ⁠websites for purchases.

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H-1B pause at Florida universities raises concerns for STEM and medical careers

Florida’s Board of Governors is set to consider a one-year freeze on new H-1B hires at public universities, a move backed by Governor Ron DeSantis but criticized for potentially limiting research and career opportunities. Existing visa holders won’t be affected, but experts warn the pause could block “exceptional minds” from faculty and medical positions. Stakeholders including university chancellors and student leaders are urging careful evaluation before restricting access to international talent, amid broader debates on immigration and STEM workforce needs.

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