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Buzz Feed
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Taylor Swift Best Song Blind Ranking Game
Think you've got strong opinions about Taylor Swift's music? Let's find out. In our newest Blind Ranking game, we're dishing out 30 of Taylor's most-streamed songs — one at a time — and your job is to rank them from BEST to WORST. The twist? You have no idea which song is coming next. Once you give a song a spot, it's locked in. No do-overs. No shuffling. No cruel summers. Let's see how your Taylor ranking shakes out (get it?). Ready? Let's see how your favorites stack up!
Korea Herald
18-06-2025
- Science
- Korea Herald
Asia rises, MIT holds Top spot as QS reveals 2026 World University Rankings
US and China gain ground, Italy and Saudi Arabia debut in top 100 #QSWUR LONDON, June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global higher education experts QS Quacquarelli Symonds have released the 22nd edition of the QS World University Rankings. MIT retains the global #1 position for the 14th consecutive year. Imperial College London holds second place, while Stanford University surges to third. Top 10 Universities (2026 / 2025) 1 / 1 MIT – US 2 / 2 Imperial College London – UK 3 / 6 Stanford University – US 4 / 3 University of Oxford – UK 5 / 4 Harvard University – US 6 / 5 University of Cambridge – UK 7 / 7 ETH Zurich – Switzerland 8 / 8 National University of Singapore – Singapore 9 / 9 UCL – UK 10 / 10 California Institute of Technology – US This edition features 1,500+ institutions across 106 locations. The US leads with 192 ranked universities, followed by the UK (90) and Mainland China (72). India (54) and Germany (48) round out the top five. Ben Sowter, QS Senior Vice President, said: "We are witnessing a rebalancing of global academic influence. The Ranking highlights a shifting center of gravity in higher education—towards Asia, which now claims the highest number of ranked universities worldwide. While traditional powerhouses maintain strong positions, the data shows clear momentum in regions investing heavily in research capacity, internationalization, and long-term strategy. The QS World University Rankings illuminate not only institutional excellence, but also the evolving contours of global knowledge production. These shifts underscore an increasingly multipolar academic world—more competitive, more connected, and more ambitious than ever."
Cision Canada
18-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Asia rises, MIT holds Top spot as QS reveals 2026 World University Rankings
US and China gain ground, Italy and Saudi Arabia debut in top 100 #QSWUR LONDON, June 19, 2025 /CNW/ -- Global higher education experts QS Quacquarelli Symonds have released the 22nd edition of the QS World University Rankings. MIT retains the global #1 position for the 14th consecutive year. Imperial College London holds second place, while Stanford University surges to third. Top 10 Universities (2026 / 2025) 1 / 1 MIT – US 2 / 2 Imperial College London – UK 3 / 6 Stanford University – US 4 / 3 University of Oxford – UK 5 / 4 Harvard University – US 6 / 5 University of Cambridge – UK 7 / 7 ETH Zurich – Switzerland 8 / 8 National University of Singapore – Singapore 9 / 9 UCL – UK 10 / 10 California Institute of Technology – US This edition features 1,500+ institutions across 106 locations. The US leads with 192 ranked universities, followed by the UK (90) and Mainland China (72). India (54) and Germany (48) round out the top five. Ben Sowter, QS Senior Vice President, said: "We are witnessing a rebalancing of global academic influence. The Ranking highlights a shifting center of gravity in higher education—towards Asia, which now claims the highest number of ranked universities worldwide. While traditional powerhouses maintain strong positions, the data shows clear momentum in regions investing heavily in research capacity, internationalization, and long-term strategy. The QS World University Rankings illuminate not only institutional excellence, but also the evolving contours of global knowledge production. These shifts underscore an increasingly multipolar academic world—more competitive, more connected, and more ambitious than ever." Highlights Asia now leads with 565 ranked universities—more than Europe (487), the Americas (358), Africa (47), and Oceania (44). It also adds the most newcomers: 84, compared to 10 in the Americas, 9 in Europe, 8 in Africa, and 1 in Oceania. US: Records more institutions improving than declining for the first time in seven years. Stanford rises due to Sustainability and International Faculty metrics. University of Chicago re-enters the top 20. UK: Matches US with four top-10 entries. Remains a leader in International Student Ratio. Canada: McGill overtakes Toronto as national leader (27th). Canada excels in Sustainability. Australia: Two top-20 entries. University of Sydney drops to 25th; 71% of institutions fall. China: 45% of institutions rise. Tsinghua climbs to 17th; Fudan jumps nine places to 30th. India: IIT Delhi becomes top-ranked nationally (123rd), overtaking IIT Bombay. Italy & Saudi Arabia: Enter the top 100 for the first time—Politecnico di Milano (98th), KFUPM (67th).
USA Today
09-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ranking Wisconsin football's 2025 opponents by ESPN FPI ratings
Ranking Wisconsin football's 2025 opponents by ESPN FPI ratings Countless rating metrics and preseason previews portray the difficulty of Wisconsin's 2025 football schedule. In our annual rankings of the Big Ten's overall and conference schedules, which uses ESPN's SP+ to measure the difficulty of each opponent, Wisconsin's slate landed as by far the toughest. That reality even holds when compared to what SEC teams face, as only one school projects to face a tougher path than the Badgers. SP+ rankings were an important starting point for that exercise. Another comparison point was added to the mix last week with the release of ESPN's Football Power Index. Similar to SP+, the FPI assigns a numerical value to every team in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Those numbers work to evaluate each team's on-field strength, mostly ignoring the win-loss record on its resume. Both now and during the season, FPI ratings allow for a clear comparison between teams' quality and, therefore, their schedules. For reference, Wisconsin sits at No. 38 in ESPN's FPI with a rating of 6.3. That standing is also good for No. 9 in the Big Ten. Now, here is a look at how the FPI views Wisconsin's opponents, ranked in order of difficulty. Ranking Wisconsin's 2025 opponents based on ESPN's Football Power Index Alabama Crimson Tide (Week 3) FPI rating: 24.2 FPI national ranking: No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (Week 8) FPI rating: 23.8 FPI National Ranking: No. 4 Oregon Ducks (Week 9) FPI rating: 20.5 FPI National Ranking: No. 6 Michigan Wolverines (Week 6) FPI rating: 14.6 FPI National Ranking: No. 17 Washington Huskies (Week 11) FPI rating: 8.8 FPI National Ranking: No. 27 Indiana Hoosiers (Week 12) FPI rating: 8.3 FPI National Ranking: No. 31 Iowa Hawkeyes (Week 7) FPI rating: 6.3 FPI National Ranking: No. 39 Minnesota Golden Gophers (Week 14) FPI rating: 5.2 FPI National Ranking: No. 43 Illinois Fighting Illini (Week 13) FPI rating: 5.0 FPI National Ranking: No. 44 Maryland Terrapins (Week 4) FPI rating: 1.9 FPI National Ranking: No. 61 Miami (OH) RedHawks (Week 1) FPI rating: -4.5 FPI National Ranking: No. 79 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (Week 2) FPI rating: -17.1 FPI National Ranking: No. 134 Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
Business Wire
02-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Algolia Redefines Online Fashion Retail with the Next Generation of Its Intelligent Fashion Solution
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Algolia, the AI-native search and discovery platform used by over 18,000 businesses, unveiled a significant evolution of its Intelligent Fashion Solution, bringing bold, fashion-first innovation to every layer of the online retail experience. The latest innovative features—Real-Time Personalization, AI Ranking, Smart Groups, Collections, and Generative AI Shopping Guides—are designed to reflect how people shop for fashion: with intent, emotion, and individuality. These capabilities, powered by Algolia's deep expertise in AI search and leading proprietary Large Language Models (LLMs), help fashion brands create beautifully intuitive journeys that mirror the artistry of the products they sell. Bernadette Nixon, Chief Executive Officer, Algolia noted: 'In fashion, every click should feel like a curated experience. These innovations aren't just smart—they're designed to elevate the feeling of shopping for fashion online, from the first search to the final purchase.' Algolia brings real-time AI stylists to fashion retail. Algolia is redefining the future of digital fashion with a new AI agent experience that brings real-time personalization to life. Integrated with platforms like Adobe Experience Manager and Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Algolia enables fashion retailers to deploy AI agents that understand shopper intent, access live product availability, and deliver curated, on-brand experiences in milliseconds. Nixon added: 'Imagine a digital stylist that instantly pulls looks based on a shopper's preferences, past purchases, and real-time inventory—no more outdated recommendations or dead-end searches. By acting as the connective intelligence layer between customer data and front-end AI agents, Algolia empowers brands to create shopping experiences that feel as tailored and responsive as an in-store stylist. For fashion retailers looking to stay ahead, this isn't future tech—it's what's possible now.' Real-Time Personalization: Every style journey starts somewhere. We make sure it starts with the fashion shopper. Fashion is personal—even on a first visit. Algolia's Real-Time Personalization will instantly read a shopper's style intent and dynamically adjust product recommendations and search results to match. Whether a consumer is browsing for bold streetwear or timeless minimalism, the experience evolves in real time—turning inspiration into engagement and casual interest into confident purchase decisions. AI Ranking: Not just what's popular—what's perfect for your customer. Fashion isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither is search. Algolia's AI Ranking allows retailers to prioritize what matters most: style relevance, current trends, and brand vision. By analyzing over 20 fashion-focused signals—from user behavior to seasonal timing—search results are continuously re-ranked to highlight the right look, at the right time, for the right customer. Algolia's AI Ranking comprises three powerful capabilities: Advanced Dynamic Re-Ranking keeps collections fresh and desirable, updating results every hour to reflect what's trending. Multi-Signal Ranking balances fashion relevance with business goals—whether that's showcasing high-margin items or driving discovery of new designers. Revenue-Based Ranking gives merchandisers complete control to align product visibility with strategic fashion campaigns. Collections: Curated fashion stories that inspire, not overwhelm. Collections are more than categories—they're digital lookbooks. Algolia's Collections organize vast product inventories into themed, editorial-style groupings like 'Vacation Ready,' 'Back-to-Work Essentials,' or 'Evening Luxe.' The result: a shopping experience that feels styled, not searched. For fashion shoppers, it's effortless. For brands, it's a scalable way to express identity through storytelling. Generative AI Shopping Guides: From inspiration to outfit—guided by style, powered by AI. Algolia's Generative AI Shopping Guides act like the perfect in-store stylist—asking the right questions, understanding needs, and suggesting complete, trend-conscious looks. Whether someone's shopping for a winter wedding or building a summer capsule wardrobe, the guide offers smart, conversational advice that builds trust, speeds decision-making, and celebrates personal style. With detailed guidance on fit, fabric, occasion, and pairing, Algolia's Shopping Guides can reduce returns and create more satisfied, fashion-forward shoppers—especially on mobile, where inspiration often strikes first. Smart Groups: Fashion merchandising, elevated. No dev team required. Algolia's Smart Groups put the power of product curation into the hands of fashion merchandisers. With an intuitive dashboard and AI-driven logic, fashion teams can create dynamic displays of products—tailored by style, color palette, or campaign theme—without needing to manually pin every item. From launching new collections to responding to microtrends, Smart Groups make fashion merchandising agile, strategic, and beautifully simple. Retail Media: The future of monetized retail merchandising. Looking ahead, Algolia will empower retailers to monetize prime positions within their product grids as valuable Retail Media spaces. As the market for Retail Media continues to expand, it is projected to account for nearly a quarter of all US media investment by 2028, according to Statista. By leveraging Smart Groups, retailers have the ability to honor brand agreements in which, for instance, they can ensure competing products do not appear together or must be in a specified position in search results, thus offering brands enhanced visibility and strategic placement opportunities. Trusted by fashion's elite. Algolia's Intelligent Fashion Solution is already driving performance for some of the world's most iconic fashion brands, powering experiences that are as refined and inspiring as the products they sell. Retailers report up to 30% higher conversions and 25% increases in shopper engagement. Nixon said: 'Algolia is proud to power the digital experiences of 75% of the world's top fashion houses, including several well-known, iconic brands. These brand leaders trust us to deliver the speed, style, and sophistication their customers expect, and we're honored to help them set the standard for what modern fashion eCommerce should be—where technology meets taste, and search becomes style.' Algolia attends Shoptalk Europe 2025 (Barcelona). Algolia will be present at Shoptalk 2025 in Barcelona (June 2-4) at booth C130. Visitors to Algolia's booth can enjoy demos of the Intelligent Fashion Solution, Algolia's GenAI Shopping Guides, and many other exciting products, as well as theater presentations to experience the power of Algolia firsthand. About Algolia Algolia is a leading provider of AI search solutions, serving over 18,000 businesses and 500,000 developers globally. Renowned for its user-friendly API-First platform and the fastest AI search technology, Algolia is the largest hosted search engine, trusted by businesses and developers for 1.75 trillion searches per year. Backed by a decade of innovation, expertise, and growth, Algolia continuously redefines the search landscape with its commitment to user-friendly solutions, significant scalability, and unmatched speed. Learn more:
