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Three UK airports hit by cyber-attack with data of 8.7m customers accessed
Three UK airports operated by Manchester Airports Group were targeted in a cyber-attack affecting 8.7 million customer records, including email addresses and vehicle registration numbers.
College was supposed to be ‘good debt.’ For many borrowers, it isn’t paying off
More than 42 million Americans carry over $1.7 trillion in federal student debt. Rising tuition costs, policy changes, and economic uncertainty are making college a riskier financial investment for many borrowers.
‘I didn’t know what to do’: collapse of providers of high-end digs leaves students in shock
Multiple purpose-built student accommodation providers have collapsed, leaving dozens of students scrambling for housing as the sector faces falling occupancy rates and financial strain.
Family of student who took his own life say university ‘will be held to account’
The family of a 23-year-old University of Glasgow student who died by suicide after being incorrectly told he could not graduate has settled a civil case and vows the institution will face accountability.
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‘Without this it’s all just tourists’: the fight to save Soho’s last primary school
Soho Parish C of E Primary School, the last remaining primary school in an area that once had 16, faces closure due to declining enrollment and financial pressures following the pandemic.
White paint, trees or air con? What parents and teachers can do to cool UK’s overheating schools
UK schools faced extreme heat this summer, forcing closures. Experts recommend parents and teachers collaborate with schools and local authorities to implement cooling solutions ranging from tree planting to air conditioning.
The island without child care for babies
Kauaʻi, Hawaii’s only major island without center-based infant and toddler care for 15+ years, faces a severe shortage affecting families and workforce retention as housing costs and staffing challenges persist.
AI Gains Ground as a College-Search Tool for Parents
About one-third of parents navigating college admissions are using AI tools to research institutions, according to a survey by education consulting firm EAB. Most found AI helpful for understanding specific colleges, with 34% discovering previously unknown schools through these technologies.
What is ‘Linguistic’ Phonics and Why Are Some Schools Adopting It?
Schools across the U.S. are adopting “linguistic phonics,” a method that emphasizes teaching speech-to-sound patterns through reading and writing practice rather than explicit language rules. However, research comparing this approach to other phonics methods remains limited.
‘It wouldn’t be Head Start anymore:’ Providers blast federal proposal to alter preschool program
The Trump administration has proposed eliminating most federal Head Start standards, shifting authority to states and removing requirements for staff-to-child ratios, full-day care, and bilingual support, prompting providers to warn the program would fundamentally change.
Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space
Mexico City is sinking at nearly 10 inches per year, making it one of the world’s fastest-subsiding cities, according to new NASA satellite imagery released this week.
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Budget airline Spirit Airlines ceased operations on May 2, leaving price-conscious travelers seeking affordable flight alternatives as fuel costs and competition intensify across the industry.
US private equity firm Apollo enters bidding war for easyJet with £5.7bn offer
US private equity firm Apollo has made a £5.7bn offer for easyJet, prompting the airline’s board to signal it would recommend the deal to shareholders over a rival Castlelake bid.
Qantas tests new ultra long-range Airbus in 17,000km direct flight from France to Melbourne
Qantas’s new ultra long-range Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a 19-hour test flight from France to Melbourne, covering nearly 17,000 kilometers nonstop as the airline prepares for planned direct routes.
Hourslong waits at Croatia-Serbia border test travelers’ resolve in sweltering heat
Travelers at the Croatia-Serbia border faced eight-hour waits and queues stretching seven kilometers in scorching heat during peak summer holiday traffic on Saturday.
Jetstar to charge fees to put carry-on luggage in overhead lockers
Jetstar announced it will begin charging passengers to store carry-on luggage in overhead lockers starting February 2027, with fees ranging from $25 to $52 depending on flight distance.