Chinese Families Seeking to Escape A Competitive Education System Have Found A Haven in Thailand
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Fix special needs education system or face 'lost generation', say MPs
A report finds the special educational needs and disabilities system in "disarray" and lacking funds.BBC News - 43m -
These Chinese apps have surged in popularity in the U.S. A TikTok ban could stop them in their tracks
A law that could see TikTok shut down in the U.S. threatens to ensnare other Chinese social media apps gaining traction in the country, legal experts say.CNBC - 3h -
Porsche China deliveries drop 28% as competition intensifies
Fall comes as consumers in world’s largest car market increasingly opt for domestic brandsFinancial Times - 2d -
Breakfast and financial education: help us deliver this foundation
The FT’s homegrown charity FLIC and Magic Breakfast are making a real difference for young peopleFinancial Times - 2d -
Educators worry about how to talk immigration with families facing mass deportations
The morning after Election Day last year, Melanie Claros, a civics teacher and ESL coordinator at a South Florida school where half the students are Latino, found herself having to do a job beyond ...NBC News - 2d -
British hiker's family devastated as items found
Aziz Ziriat's family say they are devastated as his phone case is found by search teams in the Dolomites.BBC News - 3d -
Man documented Palisades Fire escape online
After fighting to save his family home, 30-year-old Orly Israel had to flee the advancing Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. He shared his harrowing escape online, and the video has garnered more than ...CBS News - 3d -
Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in China
A group of Uyghurs who were detained in Thailand over a decade ago say that the Thai government is preparing to deport them to China, alarming activists who say the men are at risk of abuse and ...ABC News - 4d -
Video captures family's harrowing escape as Palisades Fire engulfs home
Social media video of one family's dramatic escape Tuesday from the inferno that engulfed their Pacific Palisades home prompted an outpouring of support and sympathy. On Friday, they returned to ...CBS News - 4d -
An Altadena Family Escaped the L.A. Wildfires, but They Lost Almost Everything
Aurielle Hall knew she had little time to get herself and her daughter out of Altadena. Convincing Aunt Cheri would be a different challenge.The New York Times - 4d -
EU Competition Regulator Conditionally Clears Synopsys' $35 Billion Ansys Deal
The commission said that the companies’ offer to sell two business units to a rival fully addresses its concerns.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Chinese lenders have a massive challenge: They can't lend enough
Chinese onshore banks and funds have flocked to government bonds amid a gloomy economic outlook as hopes for meaningful policy push fade.CNBC - 5d -
Los Angeles wildfire survivor describes harrowing escape
Flames from the Palisades Fire surrounded the car Aaron Samson and his 83-year-old father-in-law, who has Parkinson's disease, were in as they tried to escape.CBS News - 5d -
A Legacy From Carter That Democrats Would Prefer to Escape
For decades, Republicans have reveled in invoking Jimmy Carter’s name to deride Democrats as weak — mockery that has influenced the way Democrats present themselves to voters.The New York Times - 6d -
Good Girl — a young woman’s longing for escape
Aria Aber’s Berlin-set debut paints a vivid picture of a life plagued by instability and claustrophobiaFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Can Linda McMahon become the next education secretary?
What are Linda McMahon’s chances to be confirmed as the next education secretary?ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Pacific Palisades Evacuees Describe Escape From Wildfire
Cars clogged scenic Sunset Boulevard and headed away from the Palisades, a seaside neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
‘How long can I stay?’ Families tell of last-minute escape from California wildfire
By the time Jon Oei’'s family drove toward the ocean, it was dark and the power was out: ‘There were no lights, and everything was on fire’. Live coverage: Pacific Palisades fire doubles in ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Mahout charged after elephant kills tourist in Thailand
Theerayut Inthaphudkij, 38, has been charged with negligence causing death, authorities say.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Internal watchdog found Trump DOJ officials may have tried to influence 2020 election
DOJ officials during the first Trump administration may have leaked private information to media outlets in a bid to influence the 2020 election, a watchdog report says.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
These will be the most competitive housing markets in 2025, Zillow report predicts
The hottest housing markets this year are predicted to be on the East Coast, according to a new report.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Trump White House seeks to limit staff who have direct access to the president
The number of individuals with direct access to the president will be more limited when Donald Trump takes office in two weeks.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Educators Prepare for ICE Agents at the Schoolhouse Door
Across the country, educators described widespread anxiety about President-elect Donald J. Trump’s promises to deport immigrants and what it could mean for their students.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Thailand bans imports of plastic waste to curb toxic pollution
Campaigners welcome move but say success depends on enforcement and global agreement on a treaty. Thailand has banned plastic waste imports over concerns about toxic pollution, as experts warn that ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
U.K. Competition Watchdog Prepares to Investigate Tech Giants Under New Rulebook
The regulator said it would open investigations into at least three types of tech platforms at the start of this year to work out which tech giants need to obey a new law governing the digital ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
The 'new China' in Thailand: ‘if you want hope, you have to leave’ – video
After 30 years of relentless growth and capitalism, a new trend has emerged in China. The search for a simpler, calmer life is leading some Chinese people to seek a life abroad. The trend is so ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Trust as a Competitive Advantage
It’s a long game to build and maintain trust, involving partnership and strong relationships.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Man charged with aiding Daniel Khalife after escape
Imran Chowdury, 25, from east London has been charged with assisting Khalife, the Met Police says.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Chinese Companies Have Sidestepped Trump’s Tariffs. They Could Do It Again.
The companies have found plenty of new channels to the U.S. market — demonstrating the potential limits of the tariffs Donald Trump has promised to impose.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Get ready to rumble if Trump tries to eliminate the Dept. of Education
Though most Americans have little idea what the Department of Education does, there are many reasons it has withstood decades of GOP attacks.The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Syria's New Islamic Government Creates Controversy With Education Overhaul
Documents released this week by the new government in Syria spur concerns about whether it will seek to impose a conservative Islamic worldview.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 4 -
Apple offers holiday discount in China as Huawei competition heats up
Apple is facing heightened competition from a resurgent Huawei and other domestic brands.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
'No-one deserves this': Victims' families seek answers in New Orleans attack
The family of one 25-year-old victim says they have had "zero information" about how he was killed.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
5 New Year’s resolutions for higher education
Just over half of Americans believe higher education has a positive effect on the country, and majorities of both parties think higher education is unaffordable and headed in the wrong direction.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Suspected Chinese underwater spy drone found by fishermen
Officials said the drone was not armed, but the police report listed "potential national security implications" as one significance of its recovery.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
The booming business of special needs education in England
The public spending watchdog warns that the system is becoming ‘financially unsustainable’ for councilsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
The top 5 education issues of 2024
Universities and state education policies dominated in 2024 with a tumultuous year that saw massive protests over the Israel-Hamas war and lawsuits over the separation of church and state in public ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
NHS, education, housebuilding . . . Labour’s progress so far and its plans for 2025
First six months of new year will prove crucial to Keir Starmer’s ambition to drive ‘change’Financial Times - Jan. 1 -
AI education revolution
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI set to hit its stride in schools in 2025 Experts predict that 2025 will be the year artificial ...The Hill - Dec. 31
