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After a trouble-plagued application overhaul, U.S. Department of Education officials have released next year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid, more than a week before its Dec. 1 target date. After last year’s rollout disaster, Education Department officials claim to have improved the application process following feedback from stakeholders. More than 167,000 students have successfully submitted their FAFSA application since Oct. 1, following four rounds of testing. The department can now “say with confidence” that the application is working and will serve as “the gateway to college access and affordability to millions of students.” “Already, over 650,000 more applicants are eligible for Pell Grants, and more students are receiving Pell Grants, this school year compared to last year,” Miguel Cardona, U.S. secretary of education, said in a news release. “We stand ready to help millions more students complete the FAFSA and get the financial aid they need to pursue their dreams of a college education.” Thousands of students faced numerous challenges when attempting to complete their financial aid application last year, following a form overhaul meant to simplify the application process, which instead made things more difficult. As a result, 29 percent fewer students completed their application in May compared with the same time in 2023. The department said it has made various improvements to ensure the same issues don’t occur during this year’s application cycle. Staffing has been increased by almost 80 percent to ensure students and their families can connect with representatives when calling for financial aid support. More than 700 agents have been added to the department’s contact center and an additional 225 agents are set to be hired in the coming weeks, to offset long wait times faced by callers last year. “We need a better FAFSA form to deliver financial aid to students going to college and other forms of education after high school,” James Kvaal, the undersecretary of education, said. “Thank you to everyone who has helped the 2025-26 FAFSA launch successfully and ahead of schedule, including students and families, Department staff, and financial aid administrators and counselors across the country.” While last year’s technical glitches have been addressed with the FAFSA form and system now in a “strong position,” one group was left vulnerable in the wake of the technical errors that occurred. Students whose parents did not have a Social Security number were reported to be blocked from filling out the financial aid form, resulting in nearly 9 percent fewer high school seniors and first-time applicants according to a recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The office of Federal Student Aid suspended the identity verification process that had barred contributors without Social Security numbers from logging into the online financial aid form for the 2025-26 application. However, ahead of his inauguration in January, President-elect Donald Trump’s administration has announced plans to shut down the Department of Education, posing significant threats of financial aid cuts, as well as plans to begin mass deportations. According to Stephen Barker, communication director for OneGoal — a Chicago nonprofit that assists students to enroll and graduate from postsecondary programs — this could leave mixed-status families vulnerable. OneGoal is looking carefully at the implications for students applying for financial aid for the first time or those from mixed-status families, Barker said, where one or more of their contributors don’t have Social Security numbers. While the National College Attainment Network has signaled that students “should use caution” when completing their FAFSA form, Barker said OneGoal doesn’t believe it’s “responsible to advise students whether they should or should not submit their FAFSA.” Instead, the nonprofit is being as transparent with students as possible about the potential risks. The Higher Education Act prohibits the use of students’ data for any purpose other than determining financial aid eligibility and awards to students. 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‘Abundance in Scarcity: Exploring Ladakh’s Sustainable Ingenuity’, an immersive exhibition showcasing Ladakh’s innovative solutions to environmental and cultural challenges, is on display at Samba Square as part of the Serendipity Arts Festival ADITHI SHARMA | NT kuriocity Ladakh is often celebrated as a bucket-list destination for its breathtaking beauty and dramatic landscapes. However, its fragile ecosystem and the delicate balance required to sustain life in this region often go unnoticed. This lesser-known narrative lies at the heart of Abundance in Scarcity: Exploring Ladakh’s Sustainable Ingenuity’, curated by Sandeep Sangaru. A designer with a deep passion for traditional practices, Sangaru’s journey with Ladakh began in 2007 when he first visited the region, captivated by its resourceful way of life. “What struck me,” he recalls, “was how people survive in harsh conditions with scarce resources. Summers last barely three to four months, a time used to grow crops and tend livestock, while the long winters demand meticulous planning and preparation.” Over seven years and numerous trips, Sangaru’s fascination grew, eventually leading him to the idea of sharing Ladakh’s story with a wider audience. The exhibition explores the ingenious interplay of scarcity and resourcefulness that defines Ladakhi culture. Rather than simply displaying artefacts, it offers a custom experience that captures life in this Himalayan region. Themes of migration, cultural resilience, and environmental responsibility are intricately woven with traditional practices like wool weaving and mud-based architecture. The exhibition showcases how Ladakhi architecture blends tradition with modern ideas. It traces the transition from the nomadic Chalpas’ mobile tents to permanent buildings made from local mud and stone, designed to fit the harsh Ladakhi environment. However, as urbanisation brings more concrete buildings, the exhibition highlights the environmental and practical issues these changes cause. Architects Suril and Faisal, who have worked in Ladakh, demonstrate how traditional methods can be adapted for modern needs. As Sangaru points out, while mud construction is more labour-intensive, it is far more sustainable and better suited to Ladakh’s climate. Weaving, an important part of Ladakh’s culture, is a main highlight of the exhibition. Wool from yaks and sheep is turned into beautiful and useful textiles, with Pashmina—made by the Changpa nomads—being the most valuable. The exhibition celebrates this craft while also showing its connection to the environment. One impressive display uses old weaving tools in the fabric, showing the strong link between the artisans, the materials, and nature. The exhibition also highlights local artisans and performers. Craftsman and musician Serin Amchuk, along with his partner Kalzang Tunduk, bring traditional Ladakhi string instruments like the Dranyen to life. “Music is integral to Ladakhi culture, especially during the long winters,” Sangaru. Their performances add a sensory dimension, immersing visitors in the rhythm of Ladakhi life. Film also plays a critical role in the storytelling. A commissioned short film by vlogger Saravana of “India in Motion” documents Ladakh’s resourceful practices, from water-powered mills to winter harvests. These visuals provide a vivid window into a world where every resource is precious, every action deliberate. “Through his lens,” Sangaru says, “the ingenuity and joy of Ladakhi life comes alive, offering insights that are difficult to replicate in static displays.” The exhibition also focuses on current issues in Ladakh. Migration and the dreams of younger people, influenced by technology and global connections, are changing the region’s way of life. Sangaru highlights that the aim is not to keep traditions for the sake of nostalgia, but to make them fit modern needs. Projects, like partnerships between young furniture designers and local artisans, are creating products that mix traditional style with modern use, helping Ladakhi crafts stay important in the future. Bringing Ladakh’s story to Panaji, Goa, where the exhibition is being held, was no small feat. Limited resources in Ladakh meant raw materials had to be carefully sourced, and the short summer season added logistical challenges. “Life in Ladakh is slow-paced,” Sangaru explains. “Craftspeople often create their own raw materials before production even begins.” Despite these obstacles, the exhibition authentically captures the essence of Ladakhi life. Abundance in Scarcity is more than just an exhibition; it’s a space for conversation. Sangaru hopes visitors will gain a deeper understanding of Ladakh’s sustainable ways of living and cultural strength. “Our modern lifestyles often ignore the importance of local traditions,” he says. “By learning from these practices, we can find ways to live more sustainably.” The exhibition encourages people to take part actively, with interactive displays meant to inspire curiosity and conversation. “This isn’t just about watching,” says Sangaru. “It’s about creating an experience that invites people to explore and engage.” In the end, Abundance in Scarcity asks visitors to rethink how they connect with resources and the environment. By celebrating Ladakh’s creativity in challenging conditions, it shows how tradition and progress can go hand in hand. Most importantly, it serves as a reminder of the need to protect the planet’s delicate ecosystems for future generations.Ahead of the 2025 fiscal year, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube faced a daunting task on Thursday: revitalising Zimbabwe’s economy and filling the coffers of a Government encountering challenges to meet its obligations. In 2024, Government coffers came short, forcing Treasury to order ministries, departments and Government agencies (MDA) to prioritise spending. In a letter to the MDAs, Treasury said during the last quarter of the year, priority will be given to support social protection programmes, “which are still lagging behind in terms of their budget utilisation”. This is after revenue projections fell short of expenditures. During the first nine months of the year, total revenue collections amounted to ZiG62,4 billion, against expenditures amounting to ZiG66,5 billion. Consequently, a budget deficit of ZiG4,1 billion was recorded. Total revenue collections to year end are projected at ZiG110,7 billion, while expenditures are expected at ZiG119,97 billion (18,4 percent of GDP), resulting in a projected deficit of ZiG9,3 billion. With a constrained fiscal space, Treasury relied heavily on borrowing and even faced accusations of excessive money printing. The fiscal deficit as at September 2024 stood at ZiG4,1 billion and was financed through issuance of securities amounting to ZiG2,3 billion and drawdown of bank balance carried forward from the previous financial year. The year 2025 is not expected to be any better. In line with the projected GDP growth of 6 percent, during 2025, revenue collections are estimated at ZiG 270,3 billion (19,6 percent of GDP) while the 2025 fiscal framework provides for overall expenditures of ZiG276,4 billion or 20,1 percent of GDP. In US dollar terms, the Fiscal Framework translates to a GDP of approximately US$38,2 billion, revenues of US$7,5 billion and expenditures of US$7,7 billion. Mthuli said the budget deficit will be financed from the domestic markets and external sources. However, even after accounting for borrowing, the spending envelope still fell short of vote allocations. During the 2025 National Budget formulation stage, MDAs submitted total bids of over ZiG$700 billion, against the available budget envelope of ZiG 276,4 billion. This is more than double the ceiling of revenue collection capacity of 19,6 percent of GDP. To address this, Mthuli embarked on an ambitious plan to broaden the tax base by tightening existing tax administration and introducing new taxes and regulations. One such measure was the imposition of a “Fast Foods Tax” on popular items like pizza, burgers, and shawarma that will attract a tax rate of 0,5 percent on the sales value, with effect from 1 January 2025. The betting industry was not spared. A 10 percent withholding tax was imposed on the gross winnings of sports betting punters, aiming to tap into this growing sector. Furthermore, a wide range of businesses, from fabric and clothing merchandisers to car dealers and lodges, are now mandated to register for corporate and personal income tax. Failure to comply would result in hefty penalties. Mthuli proposed that any operator that fails to register and account for taxes be compelled to pay tax between US$9 000 and US$15 000. “I, further, propose to empower ZIMRA to temporarily close businesses which fail to adhere to the above requirements, including failure to register for tax purposes, until such registration and payment of applicable taxes are completed,” said Mthuli. To monitor transactions and enhance tax compliance, even small businesses were required to adopt the Virtual Fiscalisation System. “I, propose to extend the Virtual Fiscalisation System for the recording of VAT taxable transactions to Micro and Small Enterprises whose turnover falls below the VAT registration threshold for purposes of monitoring sales, during the first quarter of 2025. “This will assist in promoting transparency and ultimately enhance tax compliance by Micro and Small Enterprises,” said Mthuli. The mining sector also came under scrutiny. Mineral royalties were included in the definition of taxes, and mining companies were required to register for income tax before applying for mining rights. “I, therefore, wish to emphasise that, in the general interest of the public, royalties shall be payable on any mineral or mineral bearing ore or products during any period of assessment. “In addition, I propose that the Minister responsible for Finance be empowered to designate any mineral as being subject to royalties, notwithstanding the provisions of any other legislation. The Government also introduced a Special Capital Gains Tax on the transfer of mining rights. “I propose that no mining company should be allowed to make any application for mining rights without registration for Personal and Corporate Income Tax. “While these measures aimed to increase revenue, Mthuli also acknowledged the need for tax relief. The personal income tax-free threshold was adjusted to provide relief to taxpayers. “I propose to review the local currency Tax-Free Threshold to ZiG2 800 per month and accordingly adjust the tax bands,” said Mthuli. Additionally, the Capital Gains Withholding Tax on marketable securities was reduced. “I, therefore, propose that marketable securities be subject to Capital Gains Withholding Tax at a rate of 1 percent on the gross value of the price at which the security is sold, with effect from January 1, 2025. To promote environmental sustainability, the Government introduced a 20 percent Plastic Carrier Bag Tax and provided incentives for the use of electric vehicles and solar power. Trigrams Investment analyst, Walter Mandeya, said the success of these measures will depend on effective implementation and enforcement. “As Zimbabwe navigates its economic challenges, the Government’s ability to strike a delicate balance between taxation and economic growth will be crucial,” he said. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe’s economy is poised for significant growth in 2025, with projections indicating a 6 percent expansion. While slightly lower than the initial forecast of 6,5 percent, this figure represents a significant rebound from previous years including 2024, which is expected to grow by just 2 percent. Key sectors driving this growth include agriculture, which is expected to surge by 12,8 percent, powered by favourable weather conditions and increased investment. The energy sector, specifically electricity generation, is projected to grow by 10.6 percent, alleviating power shortages and boosting industrial activity. The information technology sector, a burgeoning industry, is anticipated to expand by 9,9 percent, fueled by increasing digital adoption and innovation. The mining sector, a traditional economic mainstay, is expected to grow by 5,6 percent, driven by rising commodity prices and increased investment in mining operations. On the demand side, private consumption is projected to be the primary driver of growth in 2025, with an estimated 6,6 percent increase. This is attributed to a strong recovery in household spending as economic conditions improve. Government consumption is also expected to contribute to growth, albeit at a more modest pace of 5,3 percent. Gross fixed capital investment is projected to rebound significantly from 0.5 percent in 2024 to 4,6 percent in 2025. This surge in investment is expected to be driven by the private sector, which is increasingly confident in the country’s economic outlook. The economy is expected to experience stable inflation in 2025, with a projected average month-on-month inflation rate of less than 3 percent. This stability is attributed to the implementation of tight fiscal and monetary policies. While US dollar year-on-year inflation increased from -2,9 percent in January 2024 to 3,3 percent in November 2024, the outlook for the exchange rate remains positive. Mandeya, however, called for caution. “While these projections are promising, it is crucial to note that several challenges remain. These include high levels of debt, infrastructure deficits and political uncertainty. ‘However, with prudent economic policies, sustained reforms, and a conducive business environment, Zimbabwe has the potential to unlock its economic potential and achieve sustainable growth,’ said Mandeya. Source: Business Weekly

Nunavik Police Service Chief Jean-Pierre Larose said Wednesday he is “deeply affected” by a fatal police shooting earlier this month and that changes have already been made in the way officers will respond to future confrontations. It was Larose’s first public statement since an early morning altercation involving officers and two residents in Salluit Nov. 4 left Joshua Papigatuk dead and his twin brother, Garnet Papigatuk, severely injured. Hours after the shooting, angry residents protested outside the Salluit police office, and at another protest the next day in Kuujjuaq some people carried signs with the messages #justiceforJoshua and #justiceforthetwins. Another protest march is planned for Saturday in Montreal’s Westmount neighbourhood. Kativik Regional Government chairperson Hilda Snowball, centre, says KRG intends to create a police review committee. (Photo by Cedric Gallant) “I stand before you today, deeply affected by the recent tragedy that has shaken our community,” Larose said during Wednesday’s Kativik Regional Government council meeting, held in Kuujjuaq. “One premature loss of life is one too many, and today we carry the weight of this loss together.” Before Larose spoke Wednesday, KRG council members met privately for two hours discussing the shooting and its aftermath with the chief and his deputies. When the public meeting resumed, Larose stressed the regional government and Nunavik police are committed to being part of the community, listening, and joining the healing process with Nunavimimut. “Healing takes time, and rebuilding trust takes even longer,” he said. “I am committed to ensuring that the NPS does whatever it takes to support this community with transparency, accountability and care.” Larose said there are two ongoing investigations related to the shooting incident — one by the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes, Quebec’s independent police watchdog agency; the other by the Sureté du Québec. He said Nunavik Police Service will implement every recommendation once the reports are presented. “I understand that people have expressed strong opinions on the state of policing in Nunavik. I hear them,” Larose said. “Criticism, when constructive, is an opportunity for growth.” He said steps have already been taken to modernize and improve the service, including cultural competency training, instruction in de-escalating confrontations, and creating partnerships with social workers. “It will take open dialogue, mutual respect and a shared vision to move forward from this tragedy,” Larose said. KRG chairperson Hilda Snowball spoke in Inuktitut, saying that “if we want to have a better, brighter future, I would want to work with the communities.” Salluit council representative Stephen Grasser urges the public to “not prejudge the outcome” before investigations looking into the Nov. 4 incident are complete. (Photo by Cedric Gallant) She said KRG, Makivvik Corp. and Nunavik mayors will create a committee with a mandate to address public safety and review the “entire scope of policing services.” “I do urge you, like me, to keep up the pressure, but not prejudge the outcome,” Salluit council representative Stephen Grasser said during the meeting. “We do not know where this is going to go.” “It is very important that we work on the facts,” Grasser added. “I know we are angry, and I think that anger is a positive thing if it puts us on the road to resolving an issue.” Kangiqsualujjuaq council representative Maggie Emudluk, right, wants more experienced officers and more Inuit members for Nunavik’s police service. (Photo by Cedric Gallant) Kangiqsualujjuaq representative Maggie Emudluk said in Inuktitut that she wishes there were more Inuit police officers, and acknowledged policing is a difficult job. “We will need to take a leap forward, to take the responsibility of policing services,” she said, pointing to First Nations communities in other regions which have their own local Indigenous police service. Emudluk noted many officers hired by NPS are young, “they have absolutely no idea who we are as a people, and they enforce their southern policing interventions and they apply them up here.”Si Chito Miranda, ang bokalista sa Parokya ni Edgar, nidepensa sa iyang asawa nga si Neri Naig ug nivouch kini sa innocence ni Neri. Gibuhat ni Chito Miranda human sa mga report nga gidakop si Neri sa di pa lang dugay kay ni violate kuno siya sa Section 28 sa Republic Act No. 8799, nga nailhan nga Securities Regulation Code. BASAHA POD NI: Neri Merinda, powerful nabanggaan sa negosyo, mao gidakop dayon? Chito Miranda mum on wife Neri Naig’s alleged arrest Chito Miranda defends wife Neri Naig after arrest: ‘Never siya nanloko’ Si Miranda mao rag nicompirmar sa mga niagi nga reports nga gibalita sa showbiz insider nga si Ogie Diaz sa Iyang vlog nga ang actress-businesswoman gidakop sa mga pulis sa Pasay City sa niaging katapusan sa semana tungod sa kasong estafa ug several counts of securities violation. Sa usa ka taas nga social media post niadtong Miyerkules, Nobyembre 27, si Miranda nistress nga ang gibuhat sa iyang asawa gigabayan sa pagkamatinud-anon ug kaluoy. “Praying na ma-sort out na ang lahat ng ito... kawawa naman yung asawa ko. Never nanloko si Neri, at never sya nanlamang sa kapwa. Never siyang kumuha or nanghingi ng pera kahit kanino man. Alam ng lahat yan. Tulong lang sya ng tulong hangga’t kaya nya. Minsan kahit di na nakakabuti sa kanya. Kadalasan nga, naaabuso na sya pero hinahayaan nya nalang, basta wala syang ginawang masama. Pinapa sa Diyos nya na lang,” matud pa sa caption sa mga hulagway ni Naig nga nagbuhat og mga outreach nga activity. Ang dako dako sa banda niemphasize nga si Naig gitreat unfairly sa dihang gidetalye niya unsa ang nahitabo sa pagdakop ni Naig. “Tulad ngayon, endorser lang sya tapos ginamit yung face nya to get investors. Kinasuhan sya ng mga nabiktima. Tapos last week, bigla na lang syang inaresto for the same case kahit hindi pa sya binigyan ng notice na may bagong criminal complaint pala laban sa kanya, and di nya na-defend yung sarili nya. Wala syang nareceive na letter from the prosecutor, walang subpoena, walang kahit anong notice. Yung mga dati, nareceive namin nya, at nag comply sya, (alam naman ng lahat na madali kami mahanap sa Alfonso),” matud pa niya. Bisan pa sa makahadlok nga naagian, niingon si Miranda nga naghope pa gihapon siya nga ang kaso batok ni Naig madismiss na, ilabi na nga ang syndicated estafa usa ka criminal complaint nga way bail. Niingon pa gyod siya nga duna pay laing parehas nga mga kaso batok ni Naig nga nadismiss na, ug naglaum sila nga maparehas pod ni sa uban nga madismiss pod. “Anyway, dinampot na lang sya bigla. Wala siyang kinuhang pera sa ibang tao, lahat ng pera nila na kay Chanda, ang may ari ng Dermacare. Sobrang bait po ni Neri... as in sooobra. Eto yung babaeng kinulong ninyo without bail, habang nakalaya pa yung mga tunay na may kasalanan,” matud pa niya. Mao rag nirefer si Miranda ngadto ni Chanda Atienza, nga nalista sa Securities and Exchange Commission nga usa ka chief operating officer sa usa ka derm clinic nga gitawag og Dermacare-Beyond Skincare Ventures, Inc., ug nahinganlan sa SEC’s Enforcement ug Investor Protection Department sa usa ka advisory tungod sa “enticing the public to invest in the said entity under its ‘Franchise Partner Agreement.’” Sa Mayo karong tuiga, ang SEC niingon nga nakafile na sila ug complaint batok sa companiya tungod sa illegal investment schemes, diin si Atienza usa sa mga respondent. Matud pa sa inquirer.net nga nisuway gyod sila og pangayo o kuha sa reaction ni Atienza ug sa Dermacare apan di sila mareach para makahatag sa ilang comment. Nipakita pod si Miranda sa kopya sa suwat nga gikan sa Dermacare nga nangayo og pasaylo ngadto ni Naig tungod kay nalambigit o naapil kini sa commotion sa ilang negosyo. Human gibutyag ni Diaz nga si Naig gidakop, ang National Capital Region Police Office—Southern Police District (NCRPO-SPD) nicompirmar dayon nga gidakop nila ang usa ka “alias Neri” tungod sa mga complaint nga estafa (swindling) ug kalapasan kabahin sa illegal nga pagbaligya ug distribute og securities nga walay registration ug approval sa SEC.

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Led by a dynamic one-two punch, the Vernon (VSS) Panthers girls basketball team booked their spot in the annual Tsumura Basketball Invitational (TBI) quarterfinals. The TBI, hosted in Langley, features 64 of the best teams across B.C., split into two 16-team brackets. VSS was drawn against the Brittania Bruins from Vancouver in the opener in the Select 16 bracket. After a back-and-forth battle, the Panthers eked out a 67-58 victory. Leading the way for the Panthers was the Grade 11 duo of Adie Janke and Chloe Collins, who combined for 43 of the team's 67 points. Janke's 23 points came off of three triples and numerous clutch buckets in the late fourth quarter as the Panthers clawed their way back down 56-53 with four minutes to go. Through six games so far this year, the Panthers are without a loss. They will look to continue that streak on Thursday, when they play the South Delta Sun Devils in the quarterfinals after the Sun Devils won, 84-58, over the Centennial Centaurs from Coquitlam. Two other Okanagan teams are playing in the tournament, the Okanagan Mission (OKM) Huskies and the Kelowna Secondary School Owls, competing in the Super 16 bracket. The Huskies were humbled, 60-48, by Surrey's Holy Cross Crusaders, while the Owls won a close one, 57-56, against St. Michaels University School from Victoria. KSS plays the Brookswood Bobcats out of Langley next, at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday.

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