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From the printing press to the internet.From the printing press to the internet. 

Alabama students achieved record-breaking gains in the 2024 Nation’s Report Card, with significant improvements in 4th grade math and reading. The state moved from last place to 34th in reading and 32nd in math, outperforming many other states. Focused educational reforms, a steady approach during the pandemic, and alignment with national standards contributed to this success. However, challenges remain, especially in middle school grades, with plans for further support to address achievement gaps and bolster student growth.

The Paramedical Board (PMB) Karnataka will soon announce the Karnataka Paramedical Result on pmbkarnataka.org. Candidates who appeared for the November 2024 exam can check their results once the link is active. The official result date is yet to be announced. Candidates will be able to check their results with the help of their roll number.

Akash Bobba, a 22-year-old UC Berkeley graduate, has quickly made waves in the tech and government sectors. After excelling in the Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology program at Berkeley, he interned at Meta, Palantir, and Bridgewater Associates. His impressive skills led him to join Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he’s been given top-level security clearance to help modernize federal tech systems. Bobba’s meteoric rise is making waves, sparking both admiration and controversy.

Core engineering students face declining job opportunities as IT firms now prefer candidates with coding and database skills, per a TNN report. Previously open to all engineers, high-paying IT roles (₹10-12 LPA) now favor computer science graduates. With fewer core companies hiring, many shift to non-tech or ed-tech roles, raising concerns about their career prospects.

Luke Farritor, a University of Nebraska undergrad, made headlines by decoding ancient Herculaneum scrolls using artificial intelligence, winning the Vesuvius Challenge’s $700,000 Grand Prize in February 2024. Farritor, blending his love for history and expertise in tech, became the first to extract Greek words from charred papyrus scrolls, unlocking texts from ancient philosophers. His work bridges the past and future, and he now tackles government inefficiency with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.

A student group has sued the University of California, alleging racial bias in admissions by favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over academically stronger Asian-American and white students. The lawsuit claims violations of the 14th Amendment, Title VI, and California’s Proposition 209. As the case unfolds, it could reshape affirmative action policies and redefine meritocracy in higher education.

The US Department of Education has reinstated Trump’s 2020 Title IX policies, following a January 9, 2025, court ruling that overturned Biden’s revised rules. The new guidance mandates stricter handling of sexual misconduct cases, including live hearings and a narrower definition of harassment. While advocates for accused students welcome the shift, critics argue that it may discourage survivors from reporting assaults. The change is part of a broader legal battle over Title IX’s scope and protections.

Alexis Wilkins, a rising country music star, is also making a name for herself in politics. Known for her hit debut EP “Grit,” which reached No. 4 on the iTunes chart, Wilkins is now the Press Secretary for Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-Ariz.) on Capitol Hill. At just 25, she’s balancing a successful music career with growing political influence.

A private school in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, was evacuated on Tuesday after receiving a bomb threat via email. The police swiftly responded, conducting a thorough search with bomb detection teams. The threat, which mentioned an RDX blast, was confirmed to be a hoax. The email content, written in Tamil, was found to reference Tamil Nadu politics. An investigation is underway.