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World

What do we know about the Epstein files?

Today at 15:22 PM, via BBC News

US President Donald Trump has approved a bill that orders the release of material from investigations into Epstein, the late sex offender.

Sport

Ireland name side to face 15-man Springboks

Today at 16:58 PM, via The South African

Head coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland matchday squad for Saturday’s clash against South Africa at a sold-out Aviva Stadium.

Education

‘AI is scary territory’: art teachers – one 64, one 29 – on cuts, creativity and life in a career that’s under threat

Today at 13:34 PM, via The Guardian

There are 27% fewer art teachers in England today than there were in 2011, and the proportion of students taking arts subjects has plummeted. Here’s what it’s like to work in a job that is essential and often perilously undervalued

When 64-year-old Sue Cabourn began her career in the late 90s, the next generation of artists including Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and Gillian Wearing were dominating...

Education

‘We could have asked ChatGPT’: students fight back over course taught by AI

Today at 13:18 PM, via The Guardian

Staffordshire students say signs material was AI-generated included suspicious file names and rogue voiceover accent

Students at the University of Staffordshire have said they feel “robbed of knowledge and enjoyment” after a course they hoped would launch their digital careers turned out to be taught in large part by AI.

James and Owen were among 41 students who took a coding module at...

Science/Tech

Verizon Cutting More Than 13,000 Jobs As It Restructures

Today at 17:20 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader writes: U.S. wireless carrier Verizon said Thursday it will cut more than 13,000 jobs in its largest single layoff as it works to shrink costs and restructure operations. Verizon also said it plans to convert 179 corporate-owned retail stores into franchised operations and close one store. Verizon’s new CEO, Dan Schulman, said in a note to employees the company would reduce...

Science/Tech

Microsoft Exec Asks: Why Aren’t More People Impressed With AI?

Today at 16:40 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: A Microsoft executive is questioning why more people aren’t impressed with AI, a week after the company touted the evolution of Windows into an “agentic OS,” which immediately triggered backlash. “Jeez there so many cynics! It cracks me up when I hear people call AI underwhelming,” tweeted Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO for Microsoft’s AI group. Suleyman added...

Health

Is Scalp Care the New Big Beauty Trend?

Today at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

Consumers are increasingly fixating on their scalps, turning to head spas, pricey treatments and products to combat thin hair and irritation.