Classroom chaos or political misstep: Why Albertans are rallying behind striking teachers

Alberta’s teachers remain on strike, leaving over 700,000 students out of classrooms amid disputes over class sizes, support for special-needs students, and wages. A recent Angus Reid poll shows 58% of Albertans back teachers, reflecting frustration with the government’s management of public education. The strike highlights systemic shortcomings and growing public demand for meaningful reforms.

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These US job sectors could offer a sigh of relief amid widespread slowdown

The US labour market showed signs of cooling in August 2025, with just 22,000 jobs added and the unemployment rate steady at 4.3%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite widespread stagnation, health care and social assistance emerged as growth engines, adding hundreds of thousands of jobs over the year and offering a rare silver lining for job seekers.

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Princeton and MIT bring back SAT/ACT: Why is Columbia still test-optional?

Columbia University has emerged as the last Ivy League school to maintain a fully test-optional admissions policy, even as peers like Princeton and MIT reinstate SAT and ACT requirements. The policy, aimed at promoting equity and holistic evaluation, has sparked debate over fairness, academic preparedness, and access, highlighting the ongoing tension between traditional metrics and inclusive admissions practices.

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Anthropic aims to nearly triple annualized revenue in 2026, sources say

The company is on track to meet an internal goal of $9 billion in annual revenue run rate - a calculation of annual revenue extrapolated from the current sales pace - by the end of 2025, the people said. For 2026, Anthropic has set even more aggressive targets: a base case of more than doubling to $20 billion in annualized revenue and a best case of as much as $26 billion, the people said, requesting anonymity to discuss private figures.

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CDAC to tape out local chiplet tech demonstrator by Q1 FY27

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) will unveil a technology demonstrator of an indigenous chiplet by the first quarter of 2026-27, marking a critical milestone in India’s high-performance computing and semiconductor roadmap, said SD Sudarsan, executive director of C-DAC, Bengaluru.

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US-China academic ties in crisis: Are open research labs feeding China’s military edge?

For decades, U.S. and Chinese researchers collaborated openly, fueling global innovation. But as reported by the Associated Press, Washington now scrutinizes these ties, warning that China may exploit them to advance military technology. Lawmakers are pushing stricter oversight, while experts caution that excessive restrictions could stifle U.S. scientific progress, creating a delicate balance between security and innovation.

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AI confidants and digital romance: How US students are turning to AI for emotional and romantic connections

American students are increasingly turning to AI for emotional support, companionship, and even romantic connections. A Center for Democracy & Technology survey found nearly one in five students reported romantic interactions with AI, while 42 percent used it for friendship or companionship. While AI offers comfort and accessibility, overreliance risks weakening social skills and authentic human relationships

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