Majority of City Council Members Urge Mamdani to Pause A.I. in Schools
The demand from 29 members comes as the Department of Education is updating its guidance for how teachers should use the technology in their work and classrooms.
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Hidden homeless women are being missed from official figures, charities warn
Two thirds of the women counted in a charity-led census would not have been recorded using the government method.
Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five
Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.
With no team in World Cup, China fans rally around a red card-happy referee
Ma Ning, known for his stern style, has sparked viral memes and attracted major brand sponsorships.
The Papers: ‘Violence in Belfast’ and Trump’s ‘war words’
Reports of violence on the streets of Belfast following Monday’s knife attack in the city dominate Wednesday’s papers.
Disorder breaks out in Belfast after man charged with knife attack
Police and political leaders call for calm after disorder breaks out in parts of Northern Ireland.
The Interview
Charles Gitonga speaks to entrepreneur Mohammed Dewji about being a billionaire in Africa
Silva agrees to replace Mourinho at Benfica
Marco Silva agrees to become Benfica’s new head coach as the Portuguese club formalises Jose Mourinho’s departure for Real Madrid.
How to enjoy the World Cup – and keep your boss on side
Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.
Beauty Pie LED mask ad banned over misleading anti-wrinkle claim
The mask is not “clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks”, the advertising watchdog finds.
Bill debt soars but many don’t know help is available
The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says.
US Labels BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and Other Tech Giants As Aiding China’s Military
The Pentagon has added Alibaba, BYD, Baidu, Unitree, and other Chinese companies to its list of firms it says support China’s military, barring them from U.S. defense contracts. The companies and China’s embassy deny the allegations. The Associated Press reports: Created in 2021 by a congressional mandate, the list (PDF) seeks to identify Chinese companies that the Pentagon considers to have...
Why England missed out on automatic World Cup spot
England beat Ukraine 3-0 on Tuesday night but it did not matter what they did as automatic qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup was out of their hands.
Real Madrid eye Arsenal’s Calafiori – Wednesday’s gossip
Real Madrid scout Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori, Tottenham consider Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, Manchester United chase Newcastle’s Lewis Hall, plus more.
Wins for Lancs, Essex & Northants in T20 Blast
Lancashire Lightning, Essex and Northants Steelbacks all pick up wins in the T20 Blast.
TV spidercam falls on to pitch during Hungary game
A TV camera suspended by wires fell on to the pitch during Hungary’s friendly against Kazakhstan at Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen, forcing a brief stoppage in play.
Great White Sharks Have Been in the Mediterranean Sea for Millions of Years—but Sightings Are Incredibly Rare
A recent video of a great white shark in the Mediterranean Sea offers the possibility of deriving valuable information for conservation strategies.
World’s largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.
Trump Law Would Also Direct Voucher Money to Public Schools
The law, which creates the first-ever federal voucher program, is designed, in part, to lure Democrats. It’s unclear how many blue states will sign up.
Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading
After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.