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34 noticiasSouth Korea says 157 ticket scalpers arrested under stricter anti-scalping law
Culture Minister Choi Hwi-young told a cabinet meeting that 157 ticket scalpers had been arrested since revised anti-scalping laws took effect on Aug. 28, Yonhap and Asia Economy reported. He said the public had filed 68,158 reports and tha…
Cornell trustees tap Sally Yates to review handling of sex assault claims
Cornell University trustees announced Tuesday that Sally Yates, a former deputy U.S. attorney general, will lead an independent review of how the university handles sexual misconduct complaints, including the alleged 2024 assault of a forme…
More Than 250,000 Rally Across France as Student School Protests Escalate
More than 256,000 people rallied across France on Tuesday and hundreds of schools were shut or blockaded as students, parents and teachers demanded more education funding. Police fired tear gas in Paris and other cities, and Fox News, citin…
Profesores de Cornell presentan una resolución de censura; los estudiantes apuntan al presidente
Miembros del profesorado de la Universidad de Cornell han presentado una resolución para un voto de censura contra la administración universitaria por su gestión de una presunta violación en grupo en 2024 en la casa de la fraternidad Chi Ph…
Cornell opens independent review of 2024 assault case as faculty seek no-confidence vote
Cornell University's board special committee said it has appointed former US deputy attorney general Sally Yates to lead an independent review of the school's sexual violence prevention and response system. The review follows a civil lawsui…
Amazon October Prime Day includes vacuum deals, US outlets report
Amazon’s October Prime Day sale, also called Prime Big Deal Days, is underway with discounts on vacuum cleaners, according to CNN, NBC News, Wired and The Verge. NBC News said the sale runs through October 7 and vacuum deals reach up to 56%…
Cornell faculty move for no-confidence vote in president over assault case
Members of Cornell University's Faculty Council have filed a no-confidence resolution against President Michael Kotlikoff and the university administration over its handling of a 2024 campus sexual assault case, with about 40 of the council…
Amazon's October Prime Day runs October 6-7 as outlets round up deals
Amazon's October Prime Day sale, also called Prime Big Deal Days, is running from October 6 through October 7, 2026. NBC News, The Verge and CNN published roundups of discounted products at price points under $50, under $25 and on seasonal …
Amazon October Prime Day Sale Runs Through October 7 With Lightning Deals
Amazon’s October Prime Day sale, also called Prime Big Deal Days, is running now through October 7. It features Lightning Deals, limited-time and limited-quantity discounts available to Prime members. Outlets including CNN Underscored, NBC …
GameStop raises used PS5 Pro price to $1,400, above new console's MSRP
GameStop is listing pre-owned PlayStation 5 Pro consoles at $1,399.99 on its website, up from $800 and above the $899 sticker price of a new console. A leaked memo to employees, which a GameStop subreddit moderator said had been vetted, tol…
Amazon’s October Prime Day sales event prompts deal guides from US outlets
Amazon’s October Prime Day sales event, which The Verge calls Prime Big Deal Days, drew deal coverage from tech and business outlets on October 6. CNN described it as a two-day event and the first of several savings periods running through …
US extends deadline for student loan auto pay interest rate cut to end of 2026
The US Department of Education has extended the deadline for student loan borrowers to enroll in auto pay and receive a 1 percent interest rate reduction to the end of 2026; the original deadline was Sept. 30. The reduction lasts through Ju…
Students protest across France over school resources as unions join
Students demonstrated in cities across France on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, demanding more resources and better conditions in schools, according to the Associated Press, with marches in Rennes, Paris and Bordeaux. The New York Times reported th…
Japan farm ministry orders Fukui seafood firm over mislabeled Echizen crab gifts
Japan's agriculture ministry issued a measures order on Oct 6 against Fukumaru Foods, a seafood processor in Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture, for labeling products as Echizen crab while using mizugani, a crab not counted as Echizen crab. The…
Prime Day deals cut Nothing Headphone (1) to $189 and Beats Studio Pro to $119
Tech outlets covering Prime Day sales flagged discounts on two pairs of over-ear headphones. Wired and The Verge both reported the Nothing Headphone (1) at $189 at Amazon, while IGN reported the Beats Studio Pro at $119, which it called the…
Baskin Robbins subirá los precios de 46 productos un 5,9 % de media a partir del 12 de octubre
Baskin Robbins dijo el 6 de octubre que subirá los precios de 46 productos —16 helados y 30 bebidas y otros— un 5,9 % de media a partir del 12 de octubre. Un helado “Single Regular” pasa de 3.900 a 4.300 wones y un “Quart” de 18.500 a 19.90…
Korea Consumer Agency finds carbon running shoes differ by model in tests
South Korea's Korea Consumer Agency published test results on October 6 for carbon running shoes from seven brands, finding differences in shock absorption, knee fatigue and durability. Nike and Puma models rated relatively well on shock ab…
Kyungpook National University center named Asia-first IB local workshop provider
Kyungpook National University said its IB Global Education Center was selected by the International Baccalaureate Organization as an IB Local Professional Learning Provider, which Newsis, Yonhap and Hankook Ilbo each reported is a first for…
La Oficina de Educación de Jeonnam-Gwangju selecciona a 17 para las primeras promociones a grado 5
La Oficina de Educación de la Ciudad Especial Integrada de Jeonnam-Gwangju ha seleccionado a 17 personas para su promoción a grado 5 (samugwan) en su sede de Gwangju, con efecto desde el 1 de enero de 2027, las primeras promociones de este …
La Universidad Nacional de Changwon y Hanwha Aerospace ponen en marcha una escuela de posgrado de IA para defensa
La Universidad Nacional de Changwon y Hanwha Aerospace han puesto en marcha una “Escuela de Posgrado AX” para formar especialistas en inteligencia artificial para la industria de defensa, según informó la universidad el 6 de octubre. Hanwha…