Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. George Smiley, John le Carré’s cerebral spymaster, is too valuable to retire even after his creator’s death, much like James Bond and Jason Bourne. Nick Harkaway’s book, Karla’s Choice, is a worthy addition to the … Read more
Compared to students at four-year colleges and universities, community college students are less likely to participate in an internship or similar experiential learning opportunity. Despite the well-known impact of internships on student career preparation and future employment, community college students are less likely to participate in experiential learning. A September policy brief from the left-leaning … Read more
On August 11, 1973, in an apartment block in the Bronx, an 18-year-old DJ named Kool Herc, also known as Hercules, played funk records at a dance party. He turned up the beats, rapped along to the music, and unknowingly gave birth to a new style that would eventually dominate popular music. In “Hip-hop Is … Read more
Georgians headed to the polls Saturday in a ballot many citizens see as a make-or-break vote on the opportunity to join the European Union. The pre-election campaign in the South Caucasus nation of 3.7 million people has been dominated by foreign policy and marked by a bitter fight for votes and allegations of a smear … Read more
An age-old symbol of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon’s rickety yellow trams have become such a magnet for tourists that some locals complain they can no longer grab a ride. Lisbon began operating trams in the late 19th century to transport passengers up the steep and narrow streets criss-crossing the hilly old city. Today’s visitors travel … Read more
AI-Powered Learning Platforms: Revolutionizing Higher Education As technology continues to advance, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a significant role in reshaping the landscape of higher education. Universities and colleges are now required to not only adapt to a digital environment but also leverage the capabilities of AI to enhance student learning outcomes and administrative efficiency. … Read more
Lady Gaga’s 2024 has been a mixed bag so far. On one hand, her duet with Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile,” has been a massive global hit, remaining in the UK Top 3 and ranking as the second most-streamed song on Spotify worldwide. However, the release of the album “Joker: Folie à Deux” and … Read more
Goktay Koraltan/BBC Ivana is currently receiving treatment for her burns at a hospital in Beirut This story includes some distressing information Ivana’s family was preparing to leave their home in southern Lebanon when an Israeli missile struck. The two-year-old now has third-degree burns on almost half of her body, with bandages covering her head and … Read more
The days are shorter, the mood is grimmer and the temperatures have dropped. Summer is but a bitter memory. As we get closer and closer to Christmas – sounds crazy to think that – a lot of us are already being put in the difficult position of considering putting the heating on. We all know … Read more
By Trevor Hunnicutt, Gabriella Borter and Georgina McCartney Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made unexpected stops in Texas, a traditionally conservative state, as part of their campaign trail. Texas, which hasn’t supported a Democratic president since 1976, is almost certain to give its 40 electoral college votes to Republican Trump. However, Democrats see Texas as … Read more