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LinkedIn is closing its Tel Aviv development centre and laying off nearly all of its roughly 50 employees. A small number will remain temporarily to handle ongoing business activities. The Microsoft-owned company opened the office in 2022 after acquiring Oribi, an Israel-based analytics startup founded by Iris Shoor, for an estimated $80 million to $90 million. At the time, LinkedIn said Oribi's technology would improve campaign attribution and measure website conversions. A LinkedIn spokesperson said the company is proposing changes to some roles to focus its teams on top priorities. The closure comes as Microsoft cuts costs, including a recent move to lay off 9,000 employees, though available information does not directly tie the Israel layoffs to broader restructuring. Source: techinasia.com

Aug. 10, 2026Updated Aug. 11, 2026, 2:52 p.m. ET LinkedIn has released a new college ranking that uses its data to identify schools that best prepare graduates for career success. Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, was ranked No. 5 among public universities and No. 44 overall. The top 10 includes familiar Ivy League and prestigious schools, but the list also highlights institutions like Lehigh University and Babson College for strong career outcomes. (This story was updated to add a new video.) Lehigh University is a selective Pennsylvania institution with a national reputation and a $2 billion endowment.  Lehigh does well in college rankings – but usually not as well as the University of Chicago or Columbia.  Yet those schools rank just above and below Lehigh in a new college ranking, titled LinkedIn Top Colleges 2026, which also features one school in Ohio.   The ranking uses LinkedIn data to identify 50 colleges and universities that “best set their graduates up for career success,” in terms of internships, job placement, professional networking and other factors.  The resulting list, which includes one university in Ohio, recognizes schools such as Lehigh, where 88% of graduates complete internships and 89,000 belong to a vigorous alumni network. "Fundamentally, for a long time we've been

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Ramp closure with signed detour in place to begin as early as Aug. 12 through late 2026 Ramp closure with signed detour in place to begin as early as Aug. 12 through late 2026 PORTSMOUTH — Starting as early as Aug. 12, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are scheduled to implement a temporary closure of the on-ramp from southbound Frederick Boulevard (Route 17) to Interstate 264 (I-264) west, to allow for ongoing noise wall construction activities adjacent to the roadway along I-264 in Portsmouth. During the closure, a signed detour will be in place directing motorists traveling south on Frederick Boulevard to continue to Portsmouth Boulevard and follow posted detour signs to access the I-264 west on-ramp. This ramp closure is estimated to remain in place through late 2026.  Additionally, the project will have an overnight off-ramp closure from I-264 east to Frederick Boulevard (exit 5) Aug. 10 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. for pavement striping work. All work is weather- and schedule-dependent; therefore, this schedule is subject to change. Before hitting the road, consider using VDOT's free 511 Virginia traffic tools, or the free 511-integrated Waze GPS app, to check for the most up-to-date road

Waves of heat, storms, and humidity this workweek Chances for serious heat decrease as the week wears on (StormVista) Published: Today, 4:26 pm Heat levels may peak early week and gradually and unevenly decline through the workweek. Only a 38 percent chance forecast by all weather models on Wednesday that we reach 90 degrees in the graphic above. Storm chances start again Monday and may persist through at least Thursday. Highest chances for severe storms, along with flooding downpours, are most likely Tuesday (above) and Wednesday (below). Monday chances don't look to high as of now but we do need to monitor for high winds and rainfall rates in the coming days. Flooding downpour chances also enter the picture the same peak days, Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday chances for flooding downpours are marginal but covers the entire region (WPC) We can see even on Wednesday that chances remain marginal as of now. Wednesday chances for flooding downpours Relief from high humidity, as I warned yesterday, may be delayed until the very end of the week or even the weekend — low-medium forecast confidence at best! Since high dew points and higher chances for downpours are connected, we'll need to see

Katherine Chiappinelli, Associate Professor of Microbiology, Immunology and Tropical Medicine at The George Washington University, shared on LinkedIn: ”When the human genome was sequenced in 2003, one of the most striking findings was that only 1-2% of the genome codes for proteins. The majority is made up of repetitive DNA and transposable elements (TEs). TEs are self-propagating pieces of DNA that can move about the genome and are active from plants to humans. TEs contribute to gene regulation and cellular processes in healthy and diseased tissues, but are notably dysregulated and overexpressed in cancers. In this review for Cancer Discovery (AACR Journals), Kathleen Burns and I summarize the existing literature on TEs in cancer: how they can transcriptionally rewire cancer cells, cause genome instability, and activate innate and adaptive anti-tumor immune responses. In the accompanying In Focus piece, Benjamin Greenbaum and Siyu Sun describe how self RNAs, including TE sequences, activate innate immune signaling (viral mimicry) in cancer. Overall, we detail how TEs contribute to six of the classic hallmarks of cancer and propose widespread TE expression and activation as a new hallmark of cancer. Further, TE expression can be considered a therapeutic vulnerability in cancer, as TEs may cause

Today (August 8th) is the anniversary of the hard-fought Voting Rights Act.  The League of Women’s Voters honors those who have worked hard to ensure the right to vote in the United States.  Please take a moment today to remember John Lewis and all of those throughout America’s history who have worked tirelessly to shape the democracy.  League Members and anyone interested can also Oppose the Voter ID Act. Congress continues to introduce bills that would create unnecessary barriers to voting by requiring voters to present documents like government-issued photo IDs to vote.  Americans do not need MORE obstacles to vote. Use this link to tell Congress to oppose the Voter ID Act. Tell Congress to Stop Interfering in DC  The District of Columbia, while known to many as the seat of our nation's government, is also where many people live, work, raise their families, pay taxes, and call home. However, unlike people living in the 50 US states, the residents of DC live under local laws that are subject to congressional interference. This is undemocratic. Use this link to Urge your Members of Congress to oppose interference in DC! Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights

"Buying GPUs doesn't automatically solve your AI infrastructure problems." At Cypher 2025, Karan Kirapalani, Chief Strategy Officer at Tredence, breaks down one of the biggest trade-offs enterprises face while scaling AI. Should you rely on the cloud or invest in your own GPUs? He explains why cost is only one part of the equation and where companies often run into bottlenecks. Could this change how your organisation thinks about AI infrastructure? Want to hear more conversations shaping the future of AI? Cypher 2026 brings together leading AI founders, researchers, policymakers, and enterprise leaders. Get your passes at the LOWEST PRICES through the link in our bio! #Cypher2025 #Tredence #ArtificialIntelligence #EnterpriseAI #AIMNetwork More from this author Explore content categories

18.6 million students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs across the U.S. for the Spring 2026 semester. For many, the goal after earning a postsecondary degree is to find a fulfilling career in your field, one where you can grow both personally and professionally. While this is a common aspiration among college students, achieving it isn’t necessarily easy. THE DATA sturti/GettyImages According to new data from LinkedIn, the school you attend can actually impact your chances of long-term career success after graduation. This advantage is attributed to a range of factors, including the internships you complete while in college, the level of job placement support you receive, and the strength of the school’s network; in other words, alumni connections that help set you up for success once you’ve left the institution’s historic halls. Choosing a school with these strengths can eliminate years of job-search stress and allow you to advance into leadership roles sooner. Colleges and universities that rank among the best extend support to ensure their students have ample opportunities to showcase what they’ve learned and to use their skills to make a meaningful impact in the world. The list isn’t limited to Ivy League or private universities, though;

Are shorts in the workplace a no-no or par for the course? Readers weighed in. JulPo/Getty Images Free the knee? Our readers want the knee locked away. Instagram boss Adam Mosseri recently came out as "pro" shorts in the workplace. He said that it was a "hot debate" in the Instagram office, though "not all shorts are created equal" and not everyone can "pull them off." We posted the question to our readers on LinkedIn: Do you think it's appropriate to wear shorts to the office? Over 7,000 people have cast their vote so far. As of Friday morning, the majority of respondents, 54%, said no, compared to 20% who voted yes. Another 25% of respondents said "it depends." The survey is far from scientific, and the results could shift as more readers vote. Still, the early results provide an interesting look into people's evolving views of the office dress code. Gone are the "Mad Men" days of mandatory suits. And with Gen Z firmly in the workplace and sweltering summer temperatures potentially swaying people's views, it's a good time to revisit the polarizing topic. A lively debate over dress code and etiquette Readers in the comments below the LinkedIn