Investigators say that scarcity has fuelled increasingly sophisticated paper-leak rackets, linking teachers, middlemen and exam-centre staff. Computer-based testing closes some of those vulnerabilities. But it creates others. Misra says even relatively minor technical failures can affect candidates in ways that are difficult to quantify. “A non-functional mouse is not just about pausing the timer,” he…
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference at Federal Reserve Headquarters on July 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee | Getty Images Wall Street has a clear takeaway from this week’s Federal Reserve decision: A hike is likely on the horizon as inflation remains a top priority. The Fed opted to…
Sarah Friar, CFO of OpenAI, speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 21st, 2026. Oscar Molina | CNBC As OpenAI chases rival Anthropic in the enterprise and tries to sustain growth in the face of new competition from cheaper open-source alternatives, the artificial intelligence company is seeking…
Every few months, a new morning routine seems to take over the internet. Wake up at 5 a.m. Drink a green juice. Run five kilometres. Journal for half an hour. Meditate. Read ten pages. Cold shower. Repeat. It can make you feel like you’ve already failed before your day has even begun. But the truth…
The St. Paul, Minnesota, police chief has submitted a sexual harassment complaint against the city’s first female mayor, alleging she behaved inappropriately toward him and other members of his department, the local NBC affiliate reported Wednesday. The city has hired an outside law firm to investigate the allegations against Mayor Kaohly Her, who has been…
A US man who is already serving 25 years in prison for attempting to kill Sir Salman Rushdie has been convicted of additional charges, including providing material support to a terrorist group. Hadi Matar was convicted in a New York federal court on Wednesday of providing assistance to Hezbollah, the Lebanese armed faction which is…
A Carvana sign and signature vending machine in Tempe, Arizona. Michael Wayland | CNBC Shares of Carvana fell drastically during after-hours trading Wednesday after the company reported full-year guidance that failed to meet some of Wall Street’s expectations for the auto retailer. Carvana’s stock fell by more than 20% shortly after the company reported its…
There are certain words we use so often that we never stop to question them. Zebra crossing is one of them. Every day, millions of people walk across those bold white stripes without wondering why a road marking is named after an African animal. It’s such a common phrase that it feels completely natural. But…
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Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament. Last week, the world governing body appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to assess what happened after the final whistle at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with multiple Argentina players and backroom…