Norway has banned smartphones in schools starting in 2024 to combat declining test scores. The government is also restoring teachers' disciplinary powers and restricting AI use for students aged 6-13.
The Pertame Language Nest in Alice Springs is an immersion program for children aged 0-5, aiming to revive the Southern Arrernte language. The organization plans to establish an independent school by 2029 to continue the immersion model.
Michelle Yeung, a software engineer earning $250,000 annually, left her job to open a matcha cafe in Manhattan. She worked at Starbucks and researched in Japan before launching Matcha House, which is on track to be profitable in its first year.
An inquiry into Muckamore Abbey hospital in Northern Ireland revealed widespread abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults, including physical harm, over-medication, and systematic bullying. The report made 106 recommendations to prevent recurrence.
England will face Greece in the first round of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs. The Lionesses need to win two rounds of home and away ties to qualify for the tournament in Brazil, after finishing second in their qualifying group behind Spain.
Lionel Messi scored a historic hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria at the FIFA World Cup 2026. An off-field viral video shows Messi interacting with a young fan who taught him a new goal celebration dance.
Australia's Nestory Irankunda is a key player, and squad rotation is vital due to injuries. Playing for a draw against Paraguay could secure progression. The USA needs midfield rotation to break down defenses and should avoid complacency after their strong opening win, preparing for a tough match against Australia.
Adults are increasingly using sticker charts, a method traditionally for children, to motivate themselves for tasks like exercise, diet, and chores. Experts suggest this approach taps into reward systems and provides a sense of accomplishment, though some caution against over-reliance and potential loss of intrinsic motivation.
Young adults with learning disabilities are gaining green sector jobs and transforming environments through the London Tree Ring project. The initiative aims to create wildlife corridors around the capital, fostering biodiversity and reconnecting a new generation with nature.
Activists in China are working covertly to help vulnerable women subjected to forced marriage and trafficking, operating in the shadows due to government crackdowns. The 'chained woman' incident in 2022 spurred a new wave of feminism focused on these issues, highlighting systemic failures despite official anti-trafficking efforts.
A Royal College of Nursing report reveals a "crisis" in UK learning disability nursing, with numbers falling by a third since 2009. This leaves 1.5 million people with learning disabilities without adequate care, impacting their legal right to equitable health services.
A 46-year-old Hong Kong tutor, Yu Hey-tsit, pleaded guilty to 15 counts of indecent assault and four of making child pornography. He admitted molesting five boys and filming some offences out of curiosity, with crimes coming to light after a 12-year-old boy confided in his grandmother.
A 46-year-old Hong Kong private tutor, Yu Hey-tsit, pleaded guilty to 15 counts of indecent assault and four of making child pornography. He admitted molesting five boys and filming some offences out of curiosity and to keep "mementos". The crimes were revealed after a 12-year-old boy confided in his grandmother.
KT Wiz outfielder Ahn Hyun-min is set to return Tuesday after a two-month rehab for a hamstring injury. The 2025 KBO Rookie of the Year called the layoff a valuable learning experience, focusing on diet and body care.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella argues that the true AI advantage lies not in selecting the best frontier model, but in building a proprietary 'learning loop' around it. This system, trained on a company's unique data and judgment, creates defensible intellectual property, contrasting with the subscription-based model of frontier models alone. Nadella warns against ceding all value to a few AI models, drawing parallels to the economic consequences of early globalization.
Victorian secondary schools will limit classroom device use to two hours per day from 2027, a national-first plan aiming to reduce screen time and encourage traditional learning methods. Primary school students will also face new screen time limits.
Universidade de Brasília (UnB) oferece 150 vagas gratuitas em programa de residência em Inteligência Artificial. Inscrições abertas até 29 de junho, com bolsa mensal de R$ 1,5 mil e aulas híbridas.
米研究チームがAIチャットボットと検索エンジンの学習効果を比較した結果、チャットボット利用者は知識の応用力や比較評価力が低くなる傾向を示した。AIの情報の偏りとユーザーの行動変化が要因と分析。
A 22-year-old woman, S Bhavani, was found dead in her Bengaluru residence on Friday morning. Her boyfriend, Chandrashekhar, was found unconscious beside her. Police suspect murder due to a personal dispute.
Jamaican activists are fighting against "plantation tourism," where luxury all-inclusive resorts lock locals out of beaches like Mammee Bay. They argue this model, rooted in colonial land ownership, benefits elites while denying communities access to vital social, economic, and spiritual spaces.
A mainland Chinese contestant's struggle with Cantonese at the Miss Hong Kong Pageant has sparked debate about language preservation and cultural inclusion. Some netizens criticized her fluency, while others suggested focusing on broader cultural representation in the contest.
A contestant's struggle with Cantonese at the Miss Hong Kong Pageant has ignited a debate about language inclusion and cultural preservation, with calls for organizers to focus on broader representation beyond just linguistic fluency.
Taiwan is observing Ukraine's defense strategy, particularly its effective use of drones and distributed production to counter Russian aggression. This approach, which increases the cost of invasion for aggressors, offers valuable lessons for Taiwan's own defense against potential threats. Recent advancements in Taiwan's drone industry, including collaborations with US companies and international accreditation, are highlighted as strategic steps, but the article stresses the need for sustained funding, testing, and military reforms to ensure these efforts translate into credible deterrence.
A coalition of US state attorneys general has launched an investigation into ChatGPT developer OpenAI, seeking documents on its policies, data handling, and interactions with minors and elderly users. This follows a previous letter warning developers of potential liability for AI-driven criminal activity.
