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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.
U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads
The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles resurgence in decades, with cases more than doubling compared to the prior year. Pennsylvania has been particularly hard hit, with over 1,300 confirmed cases and five deaths.
Nicki Minaj joins Trump onstage at Michigan rally
Rapper Nicki Minaj joined President Trump at a Michigan rally, stating he has “changed the energy of the country” while campaigning for Republicans ahead of midterm elections scheduled for 3 November.
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Genevieve becomes a Category 5 hurricane but is not expected to make landfall
Genevieve strengthened to Category 5 status in the East Pacific, the first in two years, while remaining well offshore with no landfall expected for Mexico or nearby regions.
The Odyssey: Millions see leaked copy of movie on X
A high-quality leaked copy of Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey accumulated 2.1 million views on X before removal, though the film continues strong box office performance globally.
Musk takes ‘crusade’ to Europe with Armie Hammer film
Elon Musk promoted a violent film featuring a vigilante killing migrants and government officials across Europe, amplifying far-right narratives and supporting extremist political movements on the continent.
America In Focus: consumers still gloomy about economy; US hiring falls in June
U.S. employers added just 57,000 jobs in June while consumer confidence remains below historical averages, signaling economic caution amid inflation concerns.
US lost 105,000 jobs in October and added 64,000 in November, according to delayed data
The US labor market added 64,000 jobs in November, exceeding economist expectations of 40,000, though unemployment climbed to 4.6%, a four-year high. October saw 105,000 job losses amid a federal government shutdown.
US jobs market surpassed expectations in March but February losses were worse than first reported
US employers added 178,000 jobs in March, beating expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%. February saw 133,000 job losses in revised figures.
Teachers in England get two-year 6.6% pay rise but schools to foot part of bill
England’s government announced a two-year 6.6% pay rise for teachers starting this September, with schools required to fund approximately one-third of the wage increase from existing budgets.
Third of disadvantaged white pupils in England leave primary school without being able to read properly
Research shows 33% of disadvantaged white pupils in England finish primary school unable to read fluently, hindering their secondary education access and engagement.
Ofsted drops ‘clumsy’ and ‘offensive’ guidance linking autism and extremism
Ofsted has removed guidance linking autism to extremism after campaigners and public figures criticized the training materials as offensive and discriminatory toward autistic children.
Teachers save time with AI. Their students may pay the price
A randomized trial of AI teaching assistants in real classrooms found that students whose teachers used the technology reported lower motivation and, in some cases, achieved lower test scores.
Humanities among degrees being ‘extinguished’ by hard-up universities
British universities are cutting nearly 4,000 academic positions in humanities and social sciences, creating regional gaps in subject availability and raising concerns about social mobility and educational equity.
Why are so many kindergartners chronically absent?
Kindergarten chronic absenteeism is at epidemic levels nationally, with Colorado reporting 29 percent of kindergarteners chronically absent. Schools are deploying engagement strategies and support systems to improve attendance.