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Peter Medak obituary
Peter Medak, British-Hungarian film director acclaimed for the 1980 horror film The Changeling and the 1990 crime drama The Krays, has died at age 88.
NBCUniversal, Hornbill Capital Back EloElo, Parent of Indian Microdrama Platform Story TV, in $80 Million Funding Round
NBCUniversal and Hornbill Capital co-lead an $80 million Series C funding round for EloElo Group, the parent company of Indian microdrama platform Story TV, bringing total funding to $130 million.
Meta stock sinks nearly 7% as AI spend pushes free cash flow negative
Meta shares fell nearly 7% after reporting negative free cash flow in Q3 and raising its full-year capital expenditure guidance to $135-$145 billion amid AI investments.
Moderna shares plunge after cancer vaccine data leaks — despite positive results
Moderna shares fell as much as 25% Thursday after a cancer vaccine data leak, though the full results showed positive efficacy in reducing melanoma recurrence and death risk alongside Merck’s Keytruda immunotherapy.
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Pediatricians and health officials are sidestepping Trump’s CDC on vaccine advice
Medical professionals are bypassing the CDC for vaccine guidance following leadership changes, with pediatricians and health departments launching independent information campaigns to fill the trust gap.
Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian – Polish PM Tusk
A missile impact created a crater in eastern Poland near the Ukrainian border during a Russian strike on Lviv. Polish PM Tusk stated the object was probably a Russian Kh-101 missile.
More than 300,000 pupils estimated absent after England World Cup win
England’s World Cup victory over Mexico resulted in approximately 332,000 fewer children attending school, with unauthorized absences nearly doubling as some parents kept pupils home to watch the match.
‘Children were calling for their mummies’: UK pupils struggle in 40C-plus classrooms
UK schools have struggled to function during recent extreme heat events, with classroom temperatures exceeding 40C causing health issues and significant disruptions to education across the country.
Florence Welch’s mother says cuts to arts and humanities ‘absolutely tragic’
The vice-chancellor of Bristol University and mother of Florence + the Machine’s singer describes arts and humanities cuts as “absolutely tragic” and highlights the value of creative education.
Private schools offer 41% more tree shade than state schools in England
Private schools in England have 41% more tree cover than state schools, with disadvantaged schools having significantly less shade during extreme heat events, new research shows.
Meet the robots programmed by kids to speak their Indigenous languages
Children in Michigan are building AI-powered robots programmed to teach endangered Indigenous languages, combining STEM skills with cultural preservation efforts through a nonprofit initiative.
Young people ‘expected’ to engage with new work support, says McFadden
Work and pensions secretary Pat McFadden announced a £4,500 annual bursary for parents whose children start apprenticeships, conditioning new support on young people’s active participation in employment programs.
Too Young to Test? How Teachers Feel About Early Childhood Assessments
Preschool and pre-K teachers nationwide increasingly administer standardized assessments, but many express concerns about timing, workload, and potential impacts on student adjustment and teacher evaluations.
How Colleges Are Redesigning the Path to a Degree
Colleges are redesigning educational pathways to accommodate students who transfer between institutions, balance work and school, and pursue credentials through varied routes rather than traditional enrollment models.
Andy Burnham’s plans for technical education build on coalition’s UTC roots
Andy Burnham’s plans to elevate technical education alongside academic routes have garnered support from former Conservative minister Kenneth Baker, who believes the approach addresses youth unemployment challenges through employer-linked vocational programs.
Why Standardized Tests in English Fall Short for English Learners
State standardized tests written in English may not fully capture English learners’ academic knowledge. Native language assessments have expanded, with 35 states now offering them compared to 31 in 2020.