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New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitationsABC News - Jan. 13 -
Teacher Is Arrested After Threat Closes Schools in Montclair, N.J.
The police said a teacher at an elementary school who had recently been put on administrative leave was found in a “manic state” in Philadelphia and was apprehended.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Internal improvement is best way for Bruins to turn season around
The Bruins need their best players to lead any turnaround, and Saturday's overtime win vs. the Panthers was a good start.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
Lululemon’s stock jumps as strong holiday sales show demand is improving
Lululemon’s stock rallies toward a 10-month high after guidance for profit, revenue and gross margin were raised.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
Scientists Just Discovered This Specific Diet Improves Your Memory and Slows Brain Aging
You probably already knew the Mediterranean diet is good for your body. Recent studies suggest it’s great for your brain too.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
‘We are improving in the way we suffer’: Amorim delighted by shootout success
Manchester United beat Arsenal on penalties in FA Cup ‘I felt since the first minute that today was our day’ A jubilant Ruben Amorim said he had sensed his Manchester United side would beat ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Auburn standout Johni Broome won't need surgery on his sprained left ankle, school says
Auburn standout Johni Broome will not require surgery on his sprained left ankleABC News - Jan. 12 -
The squat secret: why this simple move is the key to long-term health – and how to improve yours
Whether you want to lift weights in the gym or just get yourself on and off a chair, a good solid squat makes life so much easier. What can you do if yours needs work?. Archimedes, they say, had a ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
With federal gun control on ice, advocates look to other solutions for school shootings
Advocates are urging greater action against school shootings in 2025, saying the only way to slow the bloodshed is a combination of moves from legislators, schools and parents. Multiple trackers ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Analogue lovers - couple run an old-school photo lab from their apartment
Fabriccio and Lucía run the only fully equipped film lab in Central AmericaBBC News - Jan. 12 -
'It's Not Something We Would Care About': Maple Leafs Prioritize Self-Improvement Over Canucks' Travel Challenges
The Canucks had to fly in the morning of their game against the Maple Leafs due to travel issues.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
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Ream: Poch focused on improving USMNT mindset
USA defender Tim Ream said that head coach Mauricio Pochettino continues to stress to his players the importance of having a winning mentality.ESPN - Jan. 11 -
Lewandowski: Barça must improve mentality
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said the team still need to improve their mentality to win the big trophies this season as they prepare for Sunday's Supercopa final against Real MadridESPN - Jan. 11 -
Several schools destroyed in Los Angeles-area wildfires
The fires burning across Los Angeles County have thrown the school year into turmoil. At least a dozen schools have burned, impacting more than 5,000 students. Lilia Luciano reports.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Supreme Court takes up Biden's proposal to expand relief for borrowers defrauded by schools
The Supreme Court decided Friday to take up the Biden administration’s appeal defending its proposal to ease applications for the Borrower Defense student debt relief program. In a brief order, ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Google DeepMind researchers introduce new benchmark to improve LLM factuality, reduce hallucinations
Based on a new benchmark, Google DeepMind found Gemini 2.0 Flash to be the most factual LLM, with a score of 83.6%.VentureBeat - Jan. 10 -
Researchers improved AI agent performance on unfamiliar tasks using ‘Dungeons and Dragons’
AgentRefine gives AI agents and models the ability to recognize errors and self-correct to work better for general tasks.VentureBeat - Jan. 10 -
Young mother displaced by Eaton Fire talks fleeing and losing her daughter's school
Lindsey Troy, a mother of two, fled the Eaton Fire with her family as flames neared their neighborhood in Eagle Rock. Her 5-year-old daughter's school was destroyed in nearby Altadena, which has ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
‘We would turn up to find books on fire’: the teachers risking kidnap and death to keep Burkina Faso’s schools open
Conflict has forced a fifth of the country’s schools to close. One teacher, determined to keep working despite threats from marauding Islamist militias, shares their testimony. Teaching in Burkina ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
California authorities give update on L.A. fires and announce school closures
California officials held a news conference on Thursday evening about the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. They announced that all Los Angeles Unified School District schools will be closed on ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Ohio governor signs bill requiring schools to notify parents of ‘sexuality content’
Ohio’s Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation Wednesday requiring educators to reveal a student’s gender identity to their families and allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons that ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Joshua Carter reflects on his grandfather teaching Sunday school and helping others
Joshua Carter spoke about the memories he had from his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter, teaching Sunday school and the lessons he heard during his state funeral service.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Working Well: Saying no is hard, but setting boundaries can improve your health
Setting boundaries at work can be trickyABC News - Jan. 9 -
Never heard of Filevine? Your lawyer has — and it’s radically improving their work.
When you need medical care, you want your doctors to have the best technology. When you face a complicated legal situation, you want a lawyer equipped with the tools that ensure they will operate ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
The School Shootings Were Fake. The Terror Was Real
The inside story of the teenager whose “swatting” calls sent armed police racing into hundreds of schools nationwide—and the private detective who tracked him down.Wired - Jan. 9 -
Windy conditions may be improving near Eaton Fire
Wind conditions appear to be improving near Altadena, California, where the Eaton Fire has been spreading. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict breaks down the latest.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
LA wildfire causes 'significant damage' at school made famous by Hollywood
A high school that appeared in films such as Carrie is said to have been impacted by blazes, according to an official.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
'Unfair' to call parents into school to change nappies
A council says parents will have to come in to change children who soil themselves in school.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
‘School of Rock’ Cast Reunites for Caitlin Hale and Angelo Massagli’s Wedding
Angelo Massagli and Caitlin Hale bonded as classmates in the 2003 Jack Black film. They brought the cast back together for their wedding.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Schools bill risks harming decades of progress in England
Changes to system that has driven up teaching standards need to be made with great careFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Questions to ask yourself ... to improve your friendships
Guardian advice columnist Annalisa Barbieri on strengthening bonds with the people who matter to us. We’ve all left a social occasion with someone feeling buoyed, or utterly deflated and angry. You ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Heads say they face tough choices on school spending as costs rise
A new report says schools in England may have to make cuts to meet pupils' needs and cover pay rises.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Wildfire surrounds Palisades Charter High School in Southern California as winds fuel flames
The Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles is facing a wildfire fueled by high winds. CBS News Los Angeles' Jasmine Viel reports that the Palisades Charter High School is surrounded by ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Indonesia places a $28bn bet on free school meals
President Prabowo Subianto wants to cater for 82mn students and pregnant mothers to boost growth and attainmentFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
UK school budgets eroded by spiralling special needs costs, report shows
SEN spending and higher wages leave headteachers facing ‘very tight’ accounts in 2025, says IFSFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Meta proposes new scalable memory layers that improve knowledge, reduce hallucinations
According to Meta, memory layers may be the the answer to LLM hallucinations as they don't require huge compute resources at inference time.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Special educational needs the biggest issue for schools, says Ofsted
The watchdog says a new inspection system in England should reward more inclusive mainstream schools.BBC News - Jan. 7
