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Trump says 'joke' Harvard should be stripped of funds
President Donald Trump called Harvard a "joke" Wednesday and said it should lose its government research contracts after the top US university refused to accept demands to come under outside political supervision.
Harvard sees $2.2bn funding freeze after defying Trump
Elite US university Harvard was hit with a $2.2 billion federal funding freeze on Monday after rejecting a list of sweeping demands that the White House said was intended to crack down on campus anti-Semitism.
Elvictor Group Issues 2024 Annual Report
ATTIKI, GREECE / ACCESS Newswire / April 15, 2025 / Elvictor Group, Inc. (OTC PINK:ELVG) ("Elvictor" or the "Company"), a leader in digitalized maritime crew management, today announced the filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company also reiterated key developments and recent corporate milestones.
VORTO Announces Latest Additions to Advisory Board to Drive Adoption of AI Supply Chain Platform
Executives expand reach of AI-powered trucking platform to 3PL, Building Materials, CPG, Food, Packaging and Retail sectors
Harvard defies Trump demands for policy changes, risking funding
Elite US university Harvard risked billions of dollars in federal funding Monday as it rejected a list of sweeping demands that the Trump administration said are intended to crack down on campus antisemitism.
Elvictor Group Approved for OTCID Basic Market as Part of Strategic Growth Plan
ATTIKI, GREECE / ACCESS Newswire / April 8, 2025 / Elvictor Group, Inc. (OTC PINK:ELVG) ("Elvictor" or "the Company"), a digital pioneer in maritime crew management, is pleased to announce that its application to the OTCID Basic Market has been officially approved by OTC Markets Group. The upgrade will take effect upon the market's launch in July 2025 and marks a significant milestone in Elvictor's ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in the capital markets.
Lessons and liquids: buried alive in Myanmar's earthquake
Entombed under his hotel bed for five days in the debris, two things enabled teacher Tin Maung Htwe to survive Myanmar's devastating earthquake: old school lessons and his own urine.
Young Turkish protesters face rude awakening in police custody
After rising up to rally against the arrest of Istanbul's powerful opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, young Turkish protesters have been forced to wake up to the reality of police custody.
At his academy, Romanian legend Hagi shapes future champions
A huge mural of Gheorghe Hagi graces his football academy, a reminder of Romania's spectacular performance at the 1994 World Cup, when he led the unfancied team to the quarter-finals.
Rubio vows to keep stripping visas after furor over snatched student
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday he has canceled more than 300 visas in a crackdown on anti-Israel activism and vowed to keep doing so, brushing aside furor after masked agents snatched a student.
Trump administration expands university DEI probes to California
President Donald Trump's government said Thursday it will investigate admissions practices at some of California's top universities, broadening a campaign against elite educational institutions.
Elvictor Group Sets Course for Growth with Market Upgrade, IR Partnership, and Digital Transformation
ATTIKI, GREECE / ACCESS Newswire / March 27, 2025 / Elvictor Group, Inc. (OTC PINK:ELVG) ("Elvictor" or "the Company"), a leader in digitalized maritime crew management, announced today three significant strategic developments aimed at accelerating growth, enhancing transparency, and improving investor communications.
Has US Education Dept impeded students? False claims by conservatives
Do American students really rank at the bottom of international comparisons and does the United States really spend more per pupil than any other country?
US denies entry to French scientist over 'hateful' messages
France has expressed concern after US border agents read the contents of a visiting French space scientist's smartphone and deported him after accusing him of "hateful" messages against US policy.
In high stakes move, Istanbul University revokes degree of top Erdogan rival
A Turkish university on Tuesday revoked the university degree of Istanbul's powerful mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the biggest political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on grounds it was falsely obtained.
Turkey university cancels Erdogan rival's university degree
A Turkish university said Tuesday that Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu -- a rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and already the target of a clutch of court cases -- falsely obtained his university degree.
Trump treatment of Columbia puts US universities on edge
Hit by massive funding cuts and a crackdown on student protesters, Columbia University is under fire from US President Donald Trump, putting the world of higher education on tenterhooks.
Volcon ePowersports Reports Operational Highlights and Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results
AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2025 / Volcon Inc. (NASDAQ:VLCN) ("Volcon'', the "Company" or "we"), the first all-electric, off-road powersports company, today reported its operational highlights and financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024
Peaceful Czechs grapple with youth violence
When a 13-year-old boy pointed a gun at his teacher in a Czech school in January, she kept cool and slowly cornered him to let his classmates escape.
Top US university says ending 2,000 positions due to Trump cuts
The prestigious Johns Hopkins University said Thursday it is being forced to lay off more than 2,000 employees in the aftermath of the Trump administration's massive reduction in foreign aid funding.
Detained pro-Palestinian activist denied legal calls, lawyer tells US court
A leader of US student protests against Israel's war in Gaza slated for removal has been denied legal advice, a judge heard Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump vowed to deport foreign pro-Palestinian student demonstrators.
Trump admin detains pro-Palestinian campus protest leader
Immigration officers have arrested a leader of the protests at Columbia University against Israel's war in Gaza, authorities said Sunday, after US President Donald Trump vowed to deport foreign pro-Palestinian student demonstrators.
Volcon Announces Board Authorization of $2 Million Share Repurchase Program and Reiterates Current Cash Balance
AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / March 10, 2025 / On March 7, 2025, Volcon ePowersports ("Volcon" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:VLCN), a provider of electric vehicles today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program, allowing for the repurchase of up to $2 million of the Company's common stock through March 7, 2026.
French research groups urged to welcome scientists fleeing US
French officials are urging their country's research institutions to consider welcoming scientists abandoning the United States due to President Donald Trump's funding cuts, AFP learned on Sunday.
Phone bans sweep US schools despite skepticism
At a red-brick school in Virginia, Hayden Jones is one of 1,000 students banned from using their phones as part of a trial hoping to boost learning.
Trump cuts $400 mn from Columbia University over anti-Semitism claims
President Donald Trump's administration said Friday it was cutting $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University, accusing it of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment as protesters rallied against Israel's conduct of the Gaza war.
Bangladesh student leader aims to finish what uprising began
Bangladeshi students who overthrew autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina last year have formed a new political party to finish the work that began with her ouster, the group's leader told AFP.
In war-torn Sudan, a school offers a second chance at education
In a worn-down classroom in eastern Sudan, men and women watch attentively from a wood bench as a teacher scribbles Arabic letters on a faded blackboard.
Volcon Receives 500 Unit Golf Cart Order From Venom-EV
AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / February 27, 2025 / On February 25, 2025, Volcon ePowersports ("Volcon") (NASDAQ:VLCN), a provider of electric vehicles, signed a Supply Agreement with Venom-EV ("Venom") to supply their golf carts. Venom has issued Volcon an initial order for 500 units. John Kim, Volcon's CEO, notes "We are excited for the opportunity to be a supplier of Venom golf carts. Venom has a strong brand name in the golf cart space. They are trend setters."
NBA All-Star and Denver Nuggets Point Guard Russell Westbrook Teams Up with Little Kitchen Academy for an Exclusive Mix and Mingle to Benefit Underserved Colorado Kids and Teens
HopeKids Colorado is benefiting From the Changing Lives From Scratch Fund in Proud Partnership with Russell Westbrook's Why Not? Foundation
Annual Volcon CEO Update
AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / February 10, 2025 / After one year of John Kim at the helm of Volcon ePowersports, their recent successes can be attributed to his strategic shift. In the last 12 months Mr. Kim was able to switch Volcon from being a mostly R&D organization developing its own electric offroad technologies into a company that is focused on collaborating with manufacturers to brand and sell high-quality electric vehicles. This has positioned Volcon to be a true disruptor in the ePowersports business, which was made especially apparent with their recent AODES (Super Sonic) collaboration.
Volcon, Inc. Announces Closing of $12.0 Million Underwritten Public Offering
AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / February 6, 2025 / Volcon, Inc. (Nasdaq:VLCN) (the "Company"), the first all-electric, off-road powersports company, today announced the closing of its previously announced firm commitment underwritten public offering. Gross proceeds to the Company were approximately $12.0 million, before deducting underwriting fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company. The offering closed on February 6, 2025.