Thursday, February 12, 2026

SoftBank's PayPay moves closer to public markets with US IPO filing

PayPay's stock market flotation was initially expected in December, but the longest-ever U.S. ​government shutdown delayed the regulatory review and pushed back the planned listing. The offering could raise ​more than $2 billion, Reuters reported in August. PayPay did ​not disclose the size or the proposed price range.

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Yale graduate school cuts Ph.D. intake amid higher endowment tax: Law school enrollment remains steady

Yale University is cutting graduate student enrollment by up to 13% in humanities and social sciences due to a federal endowment tax. STEM fields will see a 5% reduction. However, Yale Law School plans no major changes, as its tuition-dependent model generates revenue. This reflects a broader trend among elite institutions recalibrating finances.

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Dartmouth secures $30 million to expand funded internships for undergraduates

Dartmouth College has secured $30 million in endowed gifts to bolster undergraduate internship opportunities, aiming to integrate practical experience with academic study. This initiative, aligning with President Beilock's focus on career outcomes, will provide financial support for unpaid internships and expand international pathways, reflecting a broader institutional commitment to preparing students for a dynamic labor market.

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Voice AI moves from an add-on to the core for Indian companies

As digital services reach deeper into tier-II and III cities, and rural India, companies are rethinking text-heavy and English-first systems in favour of voice-led and Indic-language AI.

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Connecticut education department experiments with music-based history course

Connecticut's Department of Education launched "An American History of Rock and Soul," a new elective using music to teach history and civics. This "Course in a Box" offers ready-to-use digital materials to save teachers planning time and engage students. Education leaders are optimistic about its potential to inspire more state-developed courses and dual credit opportunities.

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Council of American-Islamic Relations renews ‘hostile campus’ designation for Stanford University

Stanford University has been labeled a 'hostile campus' for the second year by the Council on American-Islamic Relations, scoring 37%. The report cited administrative policies, disciplinary actions against protesting students, and weak free speech protections. This designation highlights a national debate on campus activism, protest regulation, and the treatment of Muslim and pro-Palestinian students.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

US education department signals flexibility in federal funding to strengthen teacher workforce

The U.S. Department of Education has issued new guidance urging states and school districts to make flexible use of federal Title II funding to strengthen the teacher workforce. The guidance highlights strategic staffing models that move beyond the traditional one-teacher classroom, promote team-based instruction and create leadership pathways for educators. Officials say the approach can improve student outcomes, support novice teachers and help address long-term workforce challenges.

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