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Miami Herald
5 hours ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Why South Florida airports are seeing fewer travelers. Here are 5 takeaways
The Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports are seeing a decline in passenger numbers, signaling a potential slowdown in South Florida tourism. This decrease reflects broader economic and political factors impacting travel to the area. FULL STORY: Airports in South Florida see a shift in travel as tourists react to uncertainty Here are the highlights: Passenger decline at MIA: Miami International Airport saw a 1.4% drop in passengers during the first half of 2025, marking the first decline since 2017, excluding the pandemic year, with both domestic and international travel affected. Factors affecting tourism: The decline in visitors is attributed to various factors, including political tensions, new tariffs and immigration policies under the Trump administration, which have deterred travelers from key markets like Canada and Latin America. Impact on FLL: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport experienced an 11.1% decrease in passenger volume, influenced by reduced Canadian travel, relocation of Southwest Airlines' international services and temporary suspensions of flights to certain destinations. Economic implications: The drop in tourism is affecting local businesses, with Miami-Dade restaurants reporting poor summers and hotels shifting focus to luxury offerings to attract ultra-wealthy visitors amid declining occupancy rates. Outlook: Despite current challenges, there is optimism with new flight services being added by airlines like JetBlue, and MIA's ongoing $9 billion modernization program aimed at enhancing passenger capacity and experience. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom. The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by Miami Herald journalists.
The Star
20-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Penang students bag two awards at robotics challenge in Sydney
Team members of Nemesis-X Assassins and their coaches in a jubilant mood after securing two prestigious awards at the Asia Pacific Open Championship – First Lego League Challenge in Sydney, Australia. — Courtesy photo NINE secondary school students from Penang have made Malaysia proud by securing two prestigious awards at the Asia Pacific Open Championship – First Lego League Challenge (FLL). Competing under the team name Nemesis-X Assassins, the students clinched the Overall Champion Award (Grand Champion) and came in second in the Best Robot Performance Award category. In the highly competitive global event, the team – united by a shared passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and robotics – stood out for their outstanding teamwork, innovative design thinking and consistent on-stage performance. The team members were Chong Yao Qing (SMJK Chung Ling), Edmond Tan Hung Xuan (SMJK Phor Tay), Isaac Fong Wah Kin (SMJK Heng Ee Cawangan), Neoh Yi Qing (Penang Chinese Girls' High School), Seow Carlson (Han Chiang High School), Tan Ee Shern (Chung Ling Private High School), Teh Yu Xuan (Han Chiang High School), Tong Zee Kenn (SMJK Chung Ling) and Wong Zi Chiun (SMJK Heng Ee Cawangan). All of them are 16 years old except Ee Shern, who is 15. Held at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, the international robotics tournament, themed 'Submerged' this season, brought together 59 teams from 22 countries. Besides Malaysia, the other participating countries were Australia, United States, Brazil, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Greece, China, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, South Korea, Hong Kong, South Africa, Romania, Turkey, Honduras, Norway, the United Arab Emirates, Taiwan and Vietnam. The team previously emerged second runner-up at the 2024 Malaysia FLL Challenge National Open Championship, earning them the honour of representing the country at the international competition in Australia. Their recent victory marked a historic milestone, as it was the first time since 2017 that Malaysia has reclaimed the Overall Champion title at an FLL international event. Accompanying the team at the tournament were coaches Ng Lee Chuang, Eric Lo Weng Kit, Ritchie Poh and Soon Khye Ze.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Keys Inc. Proposes National Locksmith Licensing Reform Through the "LINC Act"
TUCSON, Ariz., July 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Keys®, the leading software platform built for locksmiths, is taking a proactive step toward national safety and industry modernization with the introduction of the Locksmith Integrity & National Certification Act (LINC Act). This proposed federal legislation would establish a Federal Locksmith License (FLL) — ensuring consistent certification standards, protecting consumers, and enabling licensed professionals to work freely across state lines. Only 13 U.S. states currently require locksmiths to be licensed, and those that do often enforce drastically different rules. Meanwhile, most states have no licensing requirements at all, allowing unvetted individuals to operate without oversight — putting consumers at risk and weakening the integrity of the industry. "We're dealing with a patchwork of laws that are either too restrictive or nonexistent," said Loay Jamal Alyousfi, CEO of Keys Inc. "This leaves the public vulnerable, hinders ethical businesses, and creates avoidable security risks." While government enforcement is inconsistent, Keys® already leads by example. Every locksmith on the Keys App is fully vetted. But the company believes true national safety and trust require a public standard that complements its platform — allowing vetted professionals to operate anywhere with confidence. "We've taken a proactive approach through our technology," Alyousfi said. "But real reform means aligning public policy with secure digital platforms like Keys®. The LINC Act would do just that — unlocking opportunity and trust nationwide." The proposed Federal Locksmith License would allow professionals to legally work across state borders by simply turning on the Keys App — expanding business, removing red tape, and creating nationwide mobility for certified locksmiths. "I spoke with CIA officials during the ALOA Locksmith and Security Expo, and they acknowledged this security gap," Alyousfi added. "They encouraged us to lead the charge. This is about public safety, industry integrity, and economic growth." About Keys Inc. Keys® provides the #1 software platform for locksmiths, offering instant payments, invoicing, AI-powered dispatch, and more — built on trust, compliance, and innovation. Media or legislative inquiries:📧 press@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Keys Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Express Tribune
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PHC suspends ACB's tax powers
The Abbottabad Bench of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) has granted an interim relief to a group of property owners in connection with a petition challenging the Abbottabad Cantonment Board (ACB) to levy and collect property tax, restraining the Board from sealing the petitioners' properties and collecting property tax. A constitutional writ petition was filed in the PHC's Abbottabad Bench on January 24, 2024, on behalf of a group of property owners. Lawyer Hashim Iqbal Jadoon filed the petition before on behalf of a group of property owners. The petition challenged the Abbottabad Cantonment Board (ACB)'s authority to levy and collect property tax, arguing that such taxation powers were unconstitutional and beyond the legislative competence of the Board. The legal foundation of the challenge rested on the interpretation of Entry No 50 of the Federal Legislative List (FLL), which reserves taxation on immovable property to provincial legislatures. The petitioners contended that the ACB, being a federal entity, had no constitutional mandate to levy such taxes, especially after the 18th Constitutional Amendment which devolved key taxation powers to the provinces. However, the situation took a turn when the 26th Constitutional Amendment was passed in October 2024. This amendment added the phrase "local taxes, fees, cess, charges, tolls in such areas" to Entry No 2 of the FLL, leading to confusion and widespread concern that cantonment boards now had the constitutional authority to impose property tax. In response, Advocate Hashim Iqbal Jadoon once again led the legal charge, filing a fresh constitutional petition (WP No 1266-A/2024) on behalf of the residents of Abbottabad Cantonment. He argued that despite the new wording, the 26th Amendment didn't override Entry No 50 and that only provincial governments could constitutionally impose property taxes. The petition challenged the vires and interpretation of the 26th Amendment and its impact on legislative competence. In a landmark development, the PHC once again granted interim relief to the petitioners on July 2. This stay order reaffirmed the constitutional argument that federal bodies like cantonments couldn't usurp taxation powers reserved for the provinces under the constitutional framework. This case is likely to shape the future of tax jurisdiction in Pakistan and may have nationwide implications for thousands of residents living in cantonment areas.
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
News from the world of Education: June 12, 2025
Life and leadership skills programme Oratrics launched its initiative, The Future Human Programme, designed to provide life and leadership skills that transcend conventional academic learning. Children aged 6 to 18 years can apply. For the programmes available, details, and to apply, visit KLH Global Business School, Hyderabad, invites applications for the inaugural edition of the International Doctoral Colloquium. It is a platform for emerging scholars to present, discuss, and refine the research in diverse fields including Management, Technology, Innovation, and the Social Sciences. The deadline for abstract submission is June 14, while the final paper deadline is July 15. When: August 8 and 9 Registration deadline: July 20 Details at Admissions and scholarships Somaiya Vidyavihar University has opened admissions for 2025- 2026 for programmes in languages, literature, writing, and communication offered by its Faculty of Languages and Literature (FLL). Programmes: MA in Marathi Bhasha, Sahitya ani Upyojit Marathi; MA in Gujarati Literature, Translation and Media; MA in Hindi Sahitya, and MA in English Literature and Communication Studies Eligibility: Bachelor's in Arts or equivalent from a recognised university; candidates from other faculties will be assessed individually on their language capabilities. Deadline: June 30 The FLL also offers a one-year Diploma in Content and Creative Writing which is open to students from any discipline who have completed the HSC or an equivalent exam, including candidates from English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati medium. It offers certificate programmes in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, Urdu, Gujarati Communication Skills, and Communicative Marathi for non-Marathi speakers. Students who have passed the HSC or an equivalent exam from a recognised board can apply for Level 1. Details at Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India has opened admissions for its two-year, full-time programmes: PGDM in Entrepreneurship (PGDM–E) and PGDM in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development (PGDM–IEV) for 2025-27. Eligibility: Graduation from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks; a qualifying Management test score (CAT / MAT / XAT / ATMA / C-MAT). Final-year graduates can apply. Details at The University of Cambridge Online and Simplilearn launched the Managing Software Architecture programme. Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with an average of 50% or higher; basic understanding of programming concepts and Maths Deadline: June 18 Details at The Indian School of Hospitality invites applications for BBA/BBA (Hons) in Hospitality Management. Eligibility: 50% marks in class 12 with English as one of the subjects; for IB students, a diploma is the minimum requirement; for Cambridge University students (GCE/IGCSE/GCSE exams of the approved British Examination Bodies), 'A' Level certificate is the minimum requirement with five subjects in A, B, C Grades including English at Ordinary ('O') Level and 2/3 (Two/Three) subjects at Advanced Level. Deadline: July 20 Details at The Institution of Engineering and Technology invites applications to the ninth edition of the IET India Scholarship Award. Eligibility: Applicants from any Engineering specialisation and year of study, who have a minimum aggregate score of 60% or a CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale. Deadline: June 22 Details at The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, invites applications for its Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship for Physics, from new international students. Eligibility: Eligible self-funded, international (non-EU) fee-paying applicants enrolling in a full-time taught master's degree in the Department of Physics starting this September. Those who receive full sponsorship from a government office or embassy are not eligible. Value: £7,000 Deadline: July 31 Helps with: Tuition fees Details at The university also invites applications for its MSc Artificial Intelligence and Applications course starting this September. Eligibility: Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree or overseas equivalent; English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). Scholarships: Glasgow 850 International Masters Scholarships of £5,000 are available. Details at More details on the course at The University of Sheffield, the U.K., invites applications for its MSc Environmental Change and International Development course starting this September. Eligibility: Holders of a three-or-four-year Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 60% from a recognised university in the following: any Arts and Humanities or Social Science subject, Medicine Public Health. IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or university equivalent. Scholarship: International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship 2025 to international students joining the university from selected regions including India. It is worth £2,000 for courses in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and Faculty of Social Science. Deadline: July 8 Details at Yes Germany has announced scholarships for Indian students aiming to pursue Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Germany. Some institutions providing scholarships for international students include Heidelberg University's Hans-Peter Wild Talent Scholarship for UG and PG students in STEM fields; Humboldt University of Berlin's Humboldt Research Track Scholarship for early-stage researchers; RWTH Aachen University Scholarships which provides tuition-fee waivers and stipends, awarded based on academic excellence, among others. Foe details on scholarships, eligibility, deadlines, and more, visit Lorien Finance's Scholarship 2025 campaign is offering four scholarships to students across India. Value: ₹5 lakh each Eligibility: Open to academically promising students from underrepresented geographies, schools, streams, and backgrounds across India. Deadline: June 30 Details at Events Richard Marles MP, Australia's Deputy Prime Minister, led the education forum at the University of Melbourne's Global Centre in Delhi. It marked the fifth anniversary of the Australia-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurugram welcomed 170 students to its Post Graduate Programme in Management. IIM Bangalore welcomed 29 students to its PhD programme Prof. Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director, IIM Bangalore, addressed the students in a speech titled Embarking on an Impactful Academic Career. MAHE Manipal organised PANORAMA 2025, an in-person immersion event for its online degree and certificate learners across MBA, MCA, MSc in Data Science, MSc in Business Analytics, PGCP in Logistics and Supply Chain, and PGCP in Business Analytics. The MAHE Online Alumni Portal was launched as a part of the event. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), in association with Cubastion Consulting Pvt. Ltd., has introduced an enhanced version of My SSC, its mobile application, to simplify and safeguard the registration and application process for candidates across the country. It includes digital features such as Aadhaar-linked OTP authentication, one-time candidate registration, and face recognition through Aadhaar Face RD app. It can be downloaded from Google Play Store. Shamir Lens conducted a dispensing workshop for optometry students at ITM's Institute of Health Sciences. Topics included component aspects of dispensing such as lens selection, lens fitting, and lens adjustments. Students witnessed a live demonstration of Spark 4, a tool, and how eye-care professionals used it to fit lenses with precision and speed. The IISc Innovation Council, in collaboration with the Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) at IISc Bangalore, conducted Ché-Mystery: Science and Career, a Chemistry Workshop aimed at high school students. Over 35 students from schools across Bengaluru and beyond participated. Topics included From Natural Philosophy to Chemistry; Chemistry's Industrial Impact, and Why Study Chemistry Today? IIT Guwahati researchers have developed a method for detecting and measuring the amount of SARS-CoV-2, that causes COVID-19. The research findings have been published in the journal, Applied Clay Science, in a paper co-authored by Prof. T.V. Bharat, Department of Civil Engineering, and Prof. Sachin Kumar, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, along with research scholars Himanshu Yadav and Deepa Mehta, at IIT Guwahati. IIT Roorkee was part of a collaborative effort which discovered 188Astatine (188At), a new atomic nucleus. This discovery was achieved through an experiment at the Accelerator Laboratory of the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, along with the theory developed at IIT Roorkee and Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal. Scientists have also reported the first evidence of a phenomenon called the Thomas-Ehrman shift in heavy nuclei. The research findings have been published in the journal Nature Communications. KIIT World School, Sohna Road, hosted a workshop to familiarise educators with the provisions and practical implementation of the NEP 2020. It featured sessions by experts Sneh Bansal, Assistant Professor, NCERT, and Anju Verma, an educationist and language expert. They highlighted the importance of learner-centric teaching methodologies including self-assessment and peer evaluation, as key tools in fostering holistic development. Smiling Tree partnered with Delhi Public School, RK Puram, for DIGEX x CYBERX 2025, its annual event. Events included photography, filmmaking, ethical hacking, among others. It also collaborated with Haritima (The Environmental Awareness Society), Garden Committee, NSS, and Institution's Innovation Council of Hansraj College, University of Delhi, to launch a vertical garden plantation drive on campus. MIT-World Peace University has launched a battery fabrication and research facility focused on lithium-ion and sodium-ion technologies. Equipped with the latest tools and instrumentation, the facility supports academic research and collaborative projects with industry and research institutions. Vikalp India launched its STEAM Lab at Home initiative to bring experiential learning to students' homes. It aims to make learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) hands-on. Students can establish their dedicated learning areas at home. At the start of the academic year, each student will receive a DIY kit encompassing Science, Social Science, and Maths. FLAME University concluded the fifth edition of its Creators Residency themed Tradigital Trance: One World for Traditional and Digital Art. It recognised three artists experimenting with hand-drawn animation, Aboriginal painting reimagined through interactivity, and digitally synthesised classical music — Ritwika Ganguly, Ninad Palandurkar, and Aditya Dipankar, respectively. Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, held its Young Thinkers Forum (YTF) Summer School where over 110 students from 50 schools across 15 states participated. It featured over 30 sessions across subjects including Maths, Science, Astronomy, Entrepreneurship, Robotics, among others. The newly launched Robotics Tech Tinkers Programme witnessed participation from students in classes 7 to 12. Lovely Professional University, in association with the Department of Skill Education, CBSE, New Delhi, hosted the Edu-Leaders Conclave. Over 40 principals from CBSE-affiliated schools across India, participated. Interactive sessions were held on themes such as edu-revolution, experiential learning, leadership, NEP implementation, and more. Venkateshwar International School, Sector 10, Dwarka, launched VISion X - Xposure Xperience Xtrapowerment, a Summer Internship Programme. It was designed to integrate academic learning with practical experience for students of classes 11 and 12. Over 133 students participated. Adelaide University has appointed Prof. Nicola Phillips as its vice chancellor effective from January 2026. She is currently the Provost at the University of Melbourne and has served as acting and interim vice chancellor. Policybazaar was recently selected as a project partner by Harvard Business School for its FIELD Global Capstone Project. It will now join the cohort of 156 organisations across 14 countries. SP Jain School of Global Management concluded internship placements for its Master of Global Business (MGB) Class of 2024 students. Recruiters included LVMH, Dabur, Anand Rathi, Beiersdorf Middle East, SAP, Puma, Himalaya Wellness, Purelab, and Pirelli, to name a few. Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, PGDM (WeSchool), Mumbai, held a felicitation ceremony of its inaugural batch of the Post Graduate Programme in Temple Management. The Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) launched an AI-driven podcast designed in a discussion format. Faculty research work will be converted into multilingual podcasts produced in Tamil, English, and Hindi. They are available at World Environment Day (WED) IIT Bangalore, in collaboration with the Jeevanmukthi Foundation Charitable Trust, organised a plantation drive at HSR Layout, Bengaluru, in Sudarvana Urban Forest, to celebrate WED. Ryan International Academy, Sarjapur, celebrated WED through a range of environment-focused activities based on the theme #BeatPlasticPollution. It also declared its green mission to plant over 1,500 saplings. Whistling Woods International launched a campus-wide initiative where sustainability warriors will collect and transform plastic waste into sustainable T-shirts. Up to 50 kgs of plastic waste is processed each month from the campus and surrounding areas, and repurposed into limited-edition garments. IIM Nagpur celebrated WED through six projects that work together to reduce the campus's environmental impact and promote green living. These include a 2MW Power project to make the campus self-sustained for its energy needs; rainwater harvesting systems have been installed across the campus; wastewater being treated for reuse, to name a few. Awards and laurels Financial Times Executive Education Custom Ranking 2025 IIM Kozhikode made its debut and secured the 87th position globally. Excelia Business School, France, secured the 43rd rank globally and 12th rank among French schools. IIM Bangalore secured a Level 5 Pioneering School position with a score of 9.3 out of 10 in the 2025 edition of the Positive Impact Rating. The Centre for Science Learning and Creativity Science Museum in Shoghi stood first in the Himachal Pradesh Environment Leadership Award 2023–24. It was presented by Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh. Two students from Ashoka University won the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship. They are among the seven students across India who won the scholarship. MoUs and partnerships Woxsen University has signed an MoU with IBM India Private Limited to foster academic-industry partnership aimed at technology education across business and technology disciplines. The collaboration spans Woxsen's School of Business and School of Technology, benefiting students enrolled in MBA Business Analytics and BBA Data Science and AI, among others. BITS Pilani partnered with the USC Viterbi School of Engineering to strengthen academic ties and foster innovation through joint research, educational initiatives, and student and faculty exchanges. Management Development Institute signed an MoU with the Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Development to strengthen academic collaboration. IIT Kanpur signed an MoU with NMexus™, a New Mexico-based non-profit Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), to enhance bilateral collaboration in several areas. These include clean and sustainable energy, aerospace, AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. Aptech Limited has signed an articulation agreement with the International School of Management (ISM), Germany. This will enable international students from its Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering programme to gain direct entry into the final year of ISM's UG programmes across its campuses in Germany, through a Credit Transfer Facility (CTF).
