Courtesy: Ednovate Charter School Instagram recently introduced new policies to address the negative impact of addictive social media apps on teenagers. These policies include setting teen accounts to private by default, disabling notifications at night, and providing more parental supervision tools. While these changes are a step in the right direction, educators and parents understand … Read more
The popular British singer-songwriter Raye has announced that her upcoming second album will face delays due to a unfortunate incident involving the theft of her car, which contained all her songwriting materials. Taking to Instagram, Raye shared her disappointment, stating: “My car was stolen with all my songwriting books in the trunk, so unfortunately, there … Read more
With spooky season upon us, many families are getting into the Halloween spirit by decorating their homes, stocking up on candy, and preparing for trick-or-treating. Instacart has unveiled a list of the top locations in the U.S. that are the most Halloween-themed in its “America’s Haunts” report. 10 BEST PLACES TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN IN THE … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced plans to raise rents for social housing by more than inflation over the next five or 10 years while also providing an immediate £500mn cash injection for housing associations … Read more
We begin this special “Stepping Up” edition by welcoming back our virtual co-host Nancy to discuss the AI revolution taking place in 2024. The episode delves into what “stepping up” means in this new era of agentic intelligence and transformative learning technologies. Host Mike Palmer reflects on recent discussions with guests such as Brian Rosenberg, … Read more
“ Beauty in Black is a new Netflix series created to attract subscribers, with all episodes written, produced, and directed by Tyler Perry. The show follows the lives of two women, Kimmie and Mallory, who are leading very different lives. Kimmie is a sex worker with aspirations of entering the cosmetology field, while Mallory is … Read more
Aggrey Rwetsiba, a delegate from Uganda attending the UN’s biodiversity summit in Colombia, has found himself in a unique situation: staying in a motel typically used for romantic encounters, complete with rooms featuring sex swings and stripper poles. Due to a mix-up with his hotel reservation, Rwetsiba had to quickly find alternative accommodations like many … Read more
Red Lobster, a popular casual dining chain in America, has faced challenges in recent months, attributing them to its Endless Shrimp promotion. The chain filed for bankruptcy in May after closing over 50 locations due to significant losses from the promotion. Damola Adamolekun, a former P.F. Chang’s CEO, was appointed as the new CEO in … Read more
Yusely Perez recounted being compelled to gather firewood for cooking purposes in Cuba. The country recently faced severe challenges, including a nationwide blackout leaving approximately 10 million citizens without electricity for multiple days. Additionally, Hurricane Oscar caused devastation along the north-eastern coast, resulting in casualties and widespread destruction. Certain communities in Cuba now consider the … Read more
At the start of October, The Orlando Sentinel released an editorial stating a change in their endorsement policy for political races. The newspaper, owned by Alden Global Capital, announced that they will no longer endorse candidates for governor, Senate, or president, including the upcoming races this year. This decision, affecting both The Orlando Sentinel and … Read more