As we continue to evolve and grow, SparkNC remains committed to putting learners at the center of everything we do. By listening to feedback, making adjustments, and constantly striving to improve, we are creating a truly unique and innovative learning experience for our Spark Scholars. We believe that by empowering students to take control of … Read more
All of Kate Bush’s sense of wonder, and how she tempers it with not just melancholy but outright sorrow, is threaded through her devastatingly moving new animated short film, Little Shrew. Bush hasn’t performed live in a decade, or released new music since 2011 – and there’s an initial twinge of disappointment on discovering that … Read more
A Kurdish rebel group has claimed responsibility for an attack on the headquarters of a state-owned defense manufacturer near the Turkish capital, Ankara, where five people were killed. The PKK stated that they targeted Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) on Wednesday because the weapons produced there had resulted in the deaths of “thousands” of Kurds, including … Read more
On Friday, TD Cowen updated its outlook for Amphenol (NYSE:APH), raising the price target on the company’s shares to $63.00 from the previous $60.00. The firm retained a Hold rating on the stock. The adjustment comes amid recognition of the company’s sustained organic growth and solid booking-to-billing ratios. The analyst from TD Cowen highlighted Amphenol’s … Read more
Whether you’re looking forward to retirement or hoping it doesn’t come around fast, you might be wondering whether you’ll pay tax when you start to receive your State Pension. Here’s what we know about what is taxed when you start receiving a pension. Do pensioners pay tax? The government website explains: “You pay tax if … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Payouts for EY’s UK partners declined by 5 percent this year to an average of £723,000, as the Big Four firm faced a significant slowdown in sales growth and an increase in partnership size. The … Read more
Mike Palmer is joined by Dan Porterfield, President and CEO of the Aspen Institute and author of Mindset Matters: The Power of College to Activate Lifelong Learning, to discuss the significance of higher education in fostering growth mindsets. Dan explains his motivation for writing the book and highlights the value of what college offers young … Read more
Venom: The Last Dance marks the conclusion of the Venom trilogy, delivering a wild and entertaining ride from beginning to end. Directed by Kelly Marcel and co-written by Tom Hardy, the film aims to blend humor, action, and sentimentality, providing enough entertainment to please fans of the franchise. Tom Hardy reprises his role as Eddie … Read more
The student government at the CUNY Graduate Center has approved a resolution to boycott the use of student activity fees to purchase goods that support or benefit from the US-backed Israeli occupation of Palestine. Critics have criticized this move as antisemitic and illegal. The list of boycotted items includes Sabra brand hummus, Starbucks coffee, food … Read more
“ The most extensive of Ohio’s abortion restrictions laws was invalidated by a county judge on Thursday. The judge stated that the amendment passed by voters last year, which guarantees reproductive rights, makes the so-called heartbeat law unconstitutional. The enforcement of the 2019 law, which prohibited most abortions once cardiac activity is detected as early … Read more