Italian study of over 5,000 schoolchildren found those who opened social media accounts at ages 11‑12 scored lower in maths and reading at age 16, a gap equivalent to six months of learning, while English scores were unaffected.
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey sent a letter to director general Cdr RK Srivastava questioning the authority and transparency behind the Indian hockey team’s switch from a blue to a saffron jersey before the FIH World Cup, demanding documentary evidence by Tuesday.
Australia sells $89 camera glasses raising privacy fears; Victoria phases out Montessori/Steiner schools; Iran denies Trump’s negotiation plans; sport news includes FIFA, cycling and sailing.
Victorian public schools are phasing out Montessori programs, impacting students like Leah with complex medical needs, due to a state government mandate for explicit instruction by 2028. This policy shift, supported by the contentious Australian Education Research Organisation (Aero), is criticized by educators, while a damning independent report on Aero remains hidden by the federal government.
Wynton Marsalis discusses his 1999 symphony "All Rise," a collaborative work for jazz band, orchestra, and choir, revived for the Edinburgh International Festival. He reflects on his evolving persona, collaborative approach, and recent decision to step back from his executive role at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
A University of Hong Kong study found medical students with musical experience performed surgical tasks 10% faster and more skilfully, completing them nearly 26 seconds quicker on average. Sixth-year student Sien Gurr's experience supported these findings, attributing her precision and stress management to musical training.
Upstate New York's Salamanca city central school district halted a $60,000 program to deploy a humanoid robot teacher's aide, 'Sally,' in high school classrooms after public outcry. The robot from Realbotix was intended to assist instructors and teach students about robotics.
A Colorado couple, Gary and Anne Clayson, married in AdventHealth Porter, Denver, days before Anne's major brain tumor surgery. Hospital staff organized the entire wedding in under 24 hours, providing flowers, cake, and photography, reflecting compassionate care amidst uncertainty.
IdeaPOP! 2026, a Hong Kong secondary school program sponsored by Citi, saw students widely integrate AI into solutions for social issues. The multi-month journey emphasizes sustainable, workable ideas beyond classroom prototypes, fostering entrepreneurial thinking and human-centered design.
Polish developer Serious Sim's game "Clean Start" reimagines the house-sorting sim genre by casting players as Lena, an immigrant cleaner supporting her family. Inspired by real-life experiences, the game uses language barriers and object interaction to explore themes of connection, comfort, and compassion for those working abroad.
A study in California's Point Reyes peninsula reveals river otters are killing brown pelicans in significant numbers, with 73 deaths recorded over 19 visits. Observations suggest pelicans may be learning to flee from otters.
Discover 8 cutting-edge toys that blend fun with learning, from musical sequencers to AI-powered pets, designed to inspire creativity and exploration in children.
Meta's new AI advertisement, promoting a connected future, ironically uses David Bowie's "Five Years," a song about humanity's impending extinction. This misstep is part of a broader trend of questionable marketing from tech giants like Anthropic, raising questions about tech leaders' understanding of cultural context and AI's societal implications.
Three semiconductor veterans, Sujoy Chakravarty, Ravi Mehta, and Biman Chattopadhyay, founded Quanfluence in Bengaluru, India, to build one of the country's first commercial quantum computers after selling their previous company. They focused on photonic quantum computing, attracting experts and commercializing cloud access for enterprise customers.
India is set to commence its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow with a 125-member contingent, aiming to maximize opportunities in a significantly trimmed program. The Games feature only 10 sports, impacting India's medal prospects after a successful Birmingham 2022, but still boast gold contenders like Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu.
Anthony Albanese will announce expanded paid work experience in healthcare at Labor's national conference. Australia's military is training in old-school navigation for cyber-attack resilience, Penny Wong will warn China, and a national emergency siren test is scheduled. Global news includes an oil surge, France's heatwave deaths, and pressure on Zelenskyy.
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh shared a heartfelt message on the ongoing NEET examination paper leak protests, urging dialogue for a safe learning environment. The controversy has intensified with protests, parliamentary deadlock, and legal scrutiny, including Delhi Police FIRs and Delhi High Court notices. Olympian Manu Bhaker also voiced concern for students.
"Mr Ho," a 79-year-old Hong Kong man, was jailed for two months for stabbing his 45-year-old wife, "Mrs Ho," after she decided to return to mainland China. The attack occurred in their public rental flat on May 30 last year.
India's T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma addressed the team's recent back-to-back series defeats against Ireland and England, attributing challenges to adapting to overseas conditions. He stressed the importance of learning from setbacks, maintaining a positive team environment, and regaining momentum ahead of the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe.
Andy Burnham, the new UK Labour leader and incoming PM, is studying populist methods like Donald Trump's to combat the far-right Reform UK party. He aims to connect with working-class voters by portraying himself as an outsider and focusing on devolution and the cost of living, facing a narrow window to deliver quick results.
The marketing industry is increasingly adopting AI, with 61% of marketers prioritizing AI software for data strategy. This article lists 11 AI marketing tools like Jasper Ai, Personalize, and HubSpot SEO, detailing their features to help marketers enhance campaigns, personalize outreach, and optimize content.
A new era of content discovery, AI Optimization (AIO), is emerging as AI models like ChatGPT and Perplexity become primary search tools. This shift requires content creators to optimize for AI-generated responses, distinct from traditional SEO, to capture growing organic traffic.
Paul, a public-sector employee, faces job cuts due to AI integration, exacerbating his personal distress and career uncertainty. The article explores "Fobo" (fear of becoming obsolete) as a growing workplace anxiety and offers strategies like cultivating human skills, networking, and seeking supportive organizations to navigate AI's impact on the workforce.
Australian boxer Tina Rahimi, the first Muslim woman to represent Australia at the Olympics wearing a hijab, discusses overcoming Islamophobia and an identity crisis after her Olympic loss. She prepares for her professional debut, aiming to inspire and challenge perceptions in a multicultural Australia.
