World Child Prodigies

To Interact With the Real World, AI Will Gain Physical Intelligence

By grappling with the messy and unpredictable side of existence, machine learning can have impact beyond the digital.

Wired - 1d

They Met as Child Actors in ‘School of Rock.’ Now They’re Married.

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 - 10h

New grooming gangs inquiry would delay action on child abuse, inquiry chair tells BBC

Victims want change now, Prof Alexis Jay says, and people need to "step up to the mark" and implement her recommendations.

BBC News - 17h

Trump’s second term: what will it mean for America and the world?

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Financial Times - 21h

The slow path to reliable data on child sexual abuse

Publishing limited statistics is still vital to ensure scrutiny and transparency as people end up speculating anyway

Financial Times - 22h

The Englishmen making a managerial mark around the world

England appointed German Thomas Tuchel but there is no shortage of English-born coaches in charge of national teams across the globe.

BBC News - 1d

Better resilience is solution to child mental health crisis, experts say

The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution

BBC News - 1d

Cooper promises law to tackle child abuse cover ups

The home secretary says those who fail to report child sexual abuse could face criminal sanctions.

BBC News - 1d

‘It’s easy to call what she did evil’: inside Denmark’s Oscars entry, about a serial child murderer

Dagmar Overbye took in unwanted children – and killed them in horrific ways. The directer of The Girl With the Needle explains why he brought the story of ‘The Angel Maker’ to the big screen. The ...

The Guardian - 1d

Keir Starmer attacks those ‘spreading lies’ over child sex grooming gangs after comments from Elon Musk – UK politics live

Prime minister’s speech announcing NHS reforms derailed by questions over inflammatory claims from Elon Musk. Starmer is now summarising some of the measures in the elective reform plan.. Here is ...

The Guardian - 1d

Child sex abuse inquiry chair urges government to implement 2022 report in full

A campaign group led by Prof Alexis Jay also warns against "politicising" sexual violence.

BBC News - 1d

Trina Solar sets world record for solar technology

Yahoo News - 2d

How the sports media world is undergoing a seismic shift

Sports clubs, social media platforms, rights holders, and traditional broadcasters are being forced to adapt.

CNBC - 2d

2 Blackhawks Prospects Medal At World Junior Championships

The Chicago Blackhawks are stacked with talent in the pipeline. Two of their prospects are coming home from the World Junior Championships with medals.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

GB win gold at Bobsleigh World Cup

Great Britain win gold in the four-man event at the IBSF Bobsleigh World Cup in Winterberg, Germany.

BBC News - 2d

The brilliant, unique world of child prodigies

Math and physics are mere child's play to 12-year-old Suborno Bari, a child prodigy who began giving university lectures at age 7. Experts who explain what characterizes children who excel at ...

CBS News - 2d

Small wonders: The brilliant, unique world of child prodigies

Math and physics are mere child's play to 12-year-old Suborno Bari, a child prodigy who began giving university lectures at age 7. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with Suborno, who is currently ...

CBS News - 2d

Oldest Person in the World Dies at 116

Yahoo News - 3d

The real-estate holdings of 5 of the world’s richest men

These men have amassed an incredible array of real estate holdings, spending some of their enormous fortunes on swanky homes across the U.S.—and beyond.

MarketWatch - 3d

Ryan Leonard At The World Juniors: "It's Cool To Be Hated."

The Washington Capitals first-rounder is Team USA's captain and emotional leader - and rival fans are letting him have it.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

TikTok knew its livestreaming feature allowed child exploitation, state lawsuit alleges

Company’s own inquiry found money laundering and children performing sexualized acts for digital currency. TikTok has long been aware that its video livestream feature has been misused to harm ...

The Guardian - 3d

World's oldest person has died at 116

Tomiko Itooka, who loved bananas and a yogurt-flavored Japanese drink called Calpis, was born on May 23, 1908.

CBS News - 3d

The Soccer ‘Prodigy’ Who Cannot Speak or Move After Being Struck by Shrapnel

The friends and family of Celine Haidar tell the story of a teenager who had grand visions for her future but was badly injured in Lebanon.

The New York Times - 4d

As a child psychiatrist, I see what smartphones are doing to kids' mental health – and it’s terrifying | Emily Sehmer

The online world is forcing children to grow up before they are ready, and parents need government’s help to combat its harms. Smartphone use among children has reached a critical moment. Many of ...

The Guardian - 4d

Quincy Wilson's world

This 16-year old knows a thing or two about history books. Unlike his classmates, he’s re-writing them.

NBC News - 5d

World's most popular YouTuber MrBeast announces engagement

The world's most popular YouTuber, known for his grand stunts, says he opted for an intimate proposal.

BBC News - 5d

U.S. beats Canada, wins group at world juniors

The U.S. scored a 4-1 victory over Canada to take the top spot in Group A at the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday.

ESPN - 6d

Nicola Jennings on Putin, Trump and Musk’s impact on world politics this year – cartoon

The Guardian - 6d

‘Best league in the world’: Rebecca Knaak joins Manchester City in WSL

Defender to cover for injured Alex Greenwood German 28-year-old signs 18-month deal at club Manchester City have moved quickly to fill the void left by the injured Alex Greenwood by signing ...

The Guardian - 6d

‘We can be weirdos too’: the Black mermaids creating their own fantasy worlds

Mermaiding has gained popularity in the US – and Black mermaids are using the activity to advocate for aquatic safety, raise environmental awareness and connect to African spirituality. Dressed in ...

The Guardian - 6d

As a child, I couldn’t wait to change my Iranian nose. Now I’ve learned to see its beauty | Bea Dero

I photograph people with non-western features, and pay homage to our profiles and the history in our faces. “So when are you getting your nose job?” was a question 11-year-old me would often hear ...

The Guardian - 6d