Following the death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, who was killed when a Central Park carriage horse bolted, NYC leaders including Mayor Zohran Mamdani have vowed to end the 150-year-old horse carriage industry. A hearing on Ryder's Law is scheduled for next month.
Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted a bail variation to attend the Anzac Hall opening at the Australian War Memorial. However, his request to attend a military graduation parade and after-party was denied due to concerns about interacting with another alleged war criminal.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai's Stanford commencement speech was disrupted by approximately 200 graduating students who walked out and booed, protesting Google's defense ties, including Project Nimbus with the Israeli military and its relationship with ICE.
The first batch of five women NDA entrants graduated as officers in the Indian Air Force (IAF). Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the 231 cadets, including 37 women, stating that the growing presence of 'Nari Shakti' will strengthen the IAF.
Taipei Nursing and Health University held its graduation ceremony today, with over 800 nursing graduates set to join the healthcare sector. Shin Kong Hospital Vice President Hung Tzu-jen emphasized that AI will not replace medical professionals but will be a collaborative tool, calling the graduates Taiwan's most valuable investment.
Jinan hosted a graduation ceremony for the 2026 cohort of university students on June 12th at the Jinan Olympic Sports Center East Lotus Stadium. The event, themed "Graduation, Burning in Jinan," aimed to attract and retain young talent by showcasing the city's commitment to supporting graduates' career and personal development. City officials and university leaders emphasized the importance of retaining graduates for the city's industrial growth and national development.
As high school exams conclude, graduation travel surges. Over 100 scenic spots offer free entry to exam candidates, with airfare and hotel prices significantly lower than peak summer. Popular destinations include Anyang, Wuhan, and Jiuhua Mountain.
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) in Hong Kong is implementing a "through-train" model linking kindergartens to primary schools, guaranteeing students a continuous educational path from age 3 to 18. This aims to reduce parental stress in the competitive admissions landscape.
Rafael Nadal hosted the 10th graduation ceremony at his tennis academy in Mallorca, with former world No. 1 Ana Ivanovic as a guest speaker. 47 students graduated, encouraged by Nadal's words on values like hard work and resilience.
New college graduates are booing commencement speakers who promote AI, reflecting a broader societal unease. Microsoft President Brad Smith acknowledged this sentiment, urging the tech industry to "raise the bar" and ensure AI serves people, not replaces them.
Massachusetts State Police are investigating Brockton Mayor Moises Rodrigues following a complaint from a student and parents. The probe stems from an interaction at a parade, and a woman disrupted the mayor's graduation speech, referencing the incident.
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) in Hong Kong introduces a 'through-train' system, guaranteeing students a place from kindergarten (K1) through to secondary school graduation (Year 13), starting with the 2027-28 academic year.
Bilkent University's Industrial Engineering Department held its 24th Industry-Oriented Graduation Projects Fair. Students presented real-world problem solutions developed in collaboration with leading companies, with projects for Beko, İş Bankası, and Nesco Gıda winning top awards.
An 18-year-old Chicago high school graduate was reportedly denied her diploma and removed from her ceremony after performing a split on stage. Tyvion Campbell, who has a 3.5 GPA, claims school officials deemed her celebration inappropriate, leading to her removal and ongoing dispute over her diploma.
Biji Elementary School in Taoyuan's Daxi District held a unique graduation ceremony on Shihmen Reservoir, where 13 graduates and Deputy Mayor Su Chun-bin paddled SUP boards to retrieve their diplomas. The event highlighted the school's unique educational approach integrating water sports and local culture.
A student's lighthearted "New Taipei Mayor" remark at a graduation ceremony led to adult outrage, sparking debate on power dynamics, self-threat theory, and the nature of democratic participation in Taiwan. The author argues the reaction highlights adults' discomfort with criticism and a superficial approach to youth engagement.
Russian lawmakers are preparing a bill to grant parents a paid day off for their children's 9th and 11th-grade graduations and for Knowledge Day (September 1st). Sergey Mironov, head of the 'A Just Russia' faction, stated the bill will be introduced to the State Duma, aiming for consideration in the next convocation.
The Cricut Joy 2 Rainbow Essential Bundle, ideal for personalized gifts and crafts, is on sale at Amazon for $119.99, a $50 discount. The bundle includes materials for 75 projects and features the Print Then Cut capability.
A Palestinian-origin student at Clayton High School, Missouri, claims she was denied her diploma after deviating from her approved graduation speech to discuss ICE and Palestine. School officials stated the intervention was to maintain program integrity, not to silence a student.
Olympic table tennis champions Sun Yingsha (25) and Wang Manyu (29) graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and will pursue master's degrees in sports studies at Tsinghua University, sparking questions about their academic timeline and rigour amid intense training schedules.
A dispute over seating at a kindergarten graduation in Toledo, Ohio, escalated into a violent brawl involving parents and family members, leading to charges of felonious assault against one woman. Students were unharmed as the ceremony was canceled.
US graduates are booing AI at commencement ceremonies, expressing anxieties about job prospects and ethical concerns. A viral trend highlights student frustration with AI's growing presence and unclear institutional guidance.
A Florida teenager, Christopher Brooks, 18, died in a car crash while driving to his high school graduation practice. Police suspect distraction as he failed to brake for stopped traffic, hitting a dump truck. His school honored him at the ceremony.
College graduates are booing commencement speakers who discuss AI, fearing it threatens their job prospects. Surveys show declining Gen Z optimism about AI, with many students banned from using it in classes yet facing job descriptions requiring AI collaboration.
