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UK regulator tells Universities: Defend free speech, even if it's uncomfortable

UK regulator tells Universities: Defend free speech, even if it’s uncomfortable

British universities are facing a reckoning over the boundaries of speech and academic freedom. In newly issued guidance, the Office for Students, the UK’s higher education regulator, has warned institutions that shielding students from legal but controversial ideas poses a threat to core academic principles.The message is unambiguous: Students must not only be allowed to…

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Istituto Marangoni Firenze's “TEXT(S) TURE(S)” 2025 Fashion Show [PHOTOS]

Istituto Marangoni Firenze’s “TEXT(S) TURE(S)” 2025 Fashion Show [PHOTOS]

Istituto Marangoni Firenze’s “TEXT(S) TURE(S)” Show Image Credit: Courtesy of Istituto Marangoni Francesca Giulia Tavanti, director of education at Istituto Marangoni Firenze, and Lorenzo Tellini, director of Istituto Marangoni Firenze, with Miguel Garcia Abad, Fashion Design program leader, together with students Regina Branca, Martina Troya Malo, Elena Maria Brugnara, Eleonora Maccarone, Giulia Lin, Shreya, Li Xintong…

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David Sacks 'warns' US, says DeepSeek 'proof' China can advance AI chips despite restrictions

David Sacks ‘warns’ US, says DeepSeek ‘proof’ China can advance AI chips despite restrictions

David Sacks, the White House’s AI and crypto czar, has warned that the United States’ overly strict chip export rules could weaken its long-term tech dominance, potentially boosting Chinese rivals. He pointed to January’s “DeepSeek moment” where the launch of the AI model revealed China was perhaps only “three to six months behind” in AI…

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Trump slams Jerome Powell after Fed holds rates steady

Trump slams Jerome Powell after Fed holds rates steady

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference following the issuance of the Federal Open Market Committee’s statement on interest rate policy in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 18, 2025. Kevin Mohatt | Reuters President Donald Trump ripped into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, calling him “destructive,” after the central bank kept interest rates steady on Wednesday….

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