Why US colleges are lowering academic standards to accommodate Gen Z?

Generation Z is often labelled as one of the most “entitled” generations. They are frequently sobriqueted with names such as “too sensitive,” “too impatient,” and overly accustomed to accommodation. It is a charge echoed by employers, older academics, and cultural critics alike. But here is the uncomfortable truth now surfacing: universities themselves are lightening academic…

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Gym injuries on the rise: Orthopaedic surgeon warns against common workout mistakes

The rise in gym-related injuries has coincided with the increase in fitness culture and the influx of people to gyms.Many of these injuries result from poor form while exercising (i.e., lifting weights without proper technique), rather than exercising itself. Performing deadlifts, squats, or overhead presses with poor posture creates excessive stress on the spinal column…

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Pharma generics: Semaglutide patent expiry to open Rs 50-billion opportunity; Indian players eye FY27 boost

The impending patent expiry of semaglutide drugs across India, emerging markets and select regulated markets such as Canada and Brazil is expected to create a revenue opportunity of more than Rs 50 billion for generic pharmaceutical companies over the next 12 to 15 months, according to an industry update by Systematix Institutional Research.The report said…

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Why Quebec First Nations are challenging a new ‘American Abenaki’ curriculum for Vermont schools

A new school curriculum released by four Vermont state recognized Abenaki groups has reopened a long running dispute over Indigenous identity, authority and historical narrative in the northeastern United States.The material, titled the American Abenaki Curriculum, is intended for students from grades three through twelve. It presents the history, culture and contemporary experiences of Abenaki…

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Mustafizur Rahman row: ‘Blaming Shah Rukh Khan is unfair’ – Ex-India cricketer slams outrage | Cricket News

Shah Rukh Khan and Mustafizur Rahman (Agency Image) Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has weighed in on the growing controversy surrounding Kolkata Knight Riders and the release of Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman, saying the criticism directed at co-owner Shah Rukh Khan is misplaced and removing one player achieves little.The issue escalated after the Board of…

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Is Joel Embiid playing tonight vs the New York Knicks? Latest update on the Philadelphia 76ers star’s injury report (January 3, 2026) | NBA News

Joel Embiid injury update (Image via NBA) Joel Embiid is expected to be available when the Philadelphia 76ers face the New York Knicks on January 3, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. He is listed as probable due to right knee injury management, but his recent right ankle sprain no longer appears on the injury report….

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