Willamette and Pacific universities announce merger to form Oregon’s largest private college

Oregon’s Willamette and Pacific universities announce merger to form largest private college. (Getty Images) Oregon’s Willamette University and Pacific University have announced plans to merge, creating the state’s largest private university. The proposed new system, tentatively called the University of the Northwest, would combine the resources of both institutions and serve more than 6,000 students…

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‘Incorrect’: JioStar clarifies stance on ICC media rights after exit rumours | Cricket News

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule unveiled (PTI Photo) Media company JioStar has confirmed its commitment to fulfil its contract with the International Cricket Council. This statement was released following reports suggesting the broadcaster might exit its USD 3-billion deal before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. JioStar was formed through a merger…

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Ayesha Curry’s intimate mother-daughter night out subtly counters swirling rumors surrounding Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry | NBA News

Ayesha Curry and Stephen Curry (Image via: stephencurry30/ Instagram) Stephen Curry’s wife, Ayesha Curry, sent shock waves in the NBA world after a candid confession about her marriage. The popular entrepreneur diverted media attention for all the wrong reasons. As of now, both Ayesha Curry and her NBA husband haven’t spoken about it publicly or…

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Stock market holidays 2026: NSE releases holiday calendar; check key dates, weekend closures, Muhurat session & outlook

Leading bourse NSE has published its official trading holiday calendar for 2026, offering traders and investors an early roadmap for days when equity and derivatives markets will remain shut. The circular, as reported ET, issued under exchange bye-laws and F&O regulations, lists 15 full trading holidays—one more than in 2025—and also details festivals falling on…

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Can pregnancy make you age faster? New study reveals surprising effects |

For generations, pregnancy has been described as life-changing, a period that reshapes the body, emotions and priorities. But new research suggests the transformation may run far deeper than previously understood, affecting the pace at which a woman’s cells age. A study published in Obstetrics & Gynaecology has found that pregnancy may temporarily accelerate biological ageing,…

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IPL Auction 2026 Preview: Lucknow Super Giants face key gaps to fix in bid to return as title contenders | Cricket News

Lucknow Super Giants’ Rishabh Pant during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Lucknow. (PTI Photo) In their four-year journey as an IPL franchise, Lucknow Super Giants have rarely been shy about bold decisions. Last year’s Rs 27 crore splurge on Rishabh Pant rewrote auction history,…

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Match-fixing scandal hits domestic cricket: Four players suspended for allegedly being involved in corrupt practices during SMAT | Cricket News

MUMBAI: The scourge of match-fixing has hit cricket, or more specifically, Indian domestic cricket, again. In a sensational development, the Assam Cricket Association secretary Sanatan Das informed the media on Friday that it had suspended four of its players — Amit Sinha, Ishan Ahmed, Aman Tripathi and Abhishek Thakuri — with immediate effect after allegations…

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Diamond market outlook: Russia’s miner ALROSA CEO says India will adapt to US tariffs; natural stones to stay resilient as synthetic prices plunge

Russia’s diamond miner ALROSA CEO-Chairman Pavel Maryinchev said diamond companies will need time to adjust to the US tariff hike but the long-term impact is unlikely to be severe, adding that India’s cutting and polishing sector should be able to “adapt and minimise the effect”.“According to GJEPC data, the amount of diamonds purchased by Indian…

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