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After a decade of operation, Priscilla Chan's $125 million school has officially closed its doors. Designed to assist low-income families through holistic services, the school saw commendable community involvement. However, it ultimately struggled to align its academic outcomes with state standards. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has decided to pivot its efforts towards scientific research, demonstrating the difficulties inherent in maintaining philanthropic educational ventures.

An anticipated public appearance of Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay near London's iconic Shard was abruptly called off due to safety concerns raised by the Metropolitan Police. Fans were advised not to linger at his hotel or travel paths. During his time in the UK, Vijay aimed to attract investments, with his delegation successfully signing MoUs valued at around Rs 12,300 crore.

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens’ Texas lakefront mansion is finally complete after years of planning, approvals and construction delays. The couple started designing the home in 2020 and finished it in November 2025. The reported $3 million property includes a private gym, pool, sports court, large kitchen, spa-style bathroom, laundry room and a dedicated space for their dogs.

New York City has agreed to pay $60 million to owners of 64 properties seized under its Third Party Transfer program over unpaid taxes and other debts. The settlement follows a class-action lawsuit alleging owners were denied proper compensation. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration is now considering reviving the controversial program with reforms.

Mount Vernon's Ariel-Foundation Park now spans 250 acres, blending industrial remnants with natural beauty. A historic smokestack, once part of a glass factory, now serves as an observation tower. Three large lakes were created from former gravel quarries, enhancing the landscape. Walking trails connect various park features and extend to other recreational networks. This adaptive reuse project successfully transformed a deteriorating factory site into a recognizable public space.

Sachin Pilot and LoP Partap Bajwa were among those detained as police resorted to water cannons during the protest demanding an independent probe into the incident

A total of 1,017 candidates appeared for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET); 11 candidates complained of ill health

Mr. Verma, who was arrested in Lucknow on April 17, was subsequently booked separately under the NSA on May 13 along with student activist Akriti Chaudhary

Until Now, It Routed Such Reports Through US-Based Agency

Photos of the ship from September 13 indicate that the engine room was damaged; the tanker had 25 crew members on board: 14 Indian and 11 Pakistani nationals

The flight 6E6504 landed safely at Lucknow Airport at 6.29 p.m. with 103 passengers and 6 crew members, airport authorities said, adding that no untoward incident was reported

The Supreme Court on September 10 issued an order in favour of the sportsperson and quashed an official order denying her permission, citing pending departmental inquiries and service conditions. 

In the 14 years since 2013-14, the government aid, both in the form of tariff subsidy and grants, has accounted for ₹2.55 lakh crore

Accurate dosing of heparin, an anticoagulant used in cardiac surgery, dialysis etc., is important because too little of it can lead to clotting, while too much can cause excessive bleeding