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Sport

Pickford set for new Everton deal – Monday’s gossip

Yesterday at 22:49 PM, via BBC News

Everton set to sign goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to a new long-term contract, Barcelona not planning to extend Robert Lewandowski contract, Newcastle United could allow William Osula leave, plus more.

Education

Two years after school phone bans were implemented in Australia, what’s changed? ‘The impacts were clear’

Yesterday at 16:00 PM, via The Guardian

Phone bans are now well established in many Australian primary and secondary schools. Have they made a difference?

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When Australian Christian College, a high school in the Melbourne outer suburb of Casey, implemented a phone ban on its campus, there were multiple reasons for the crackdown. Peer conflicts between students were escalating...

Education

Trump officials reportedly consider selling student loan debt to private investors

Yesterday at 13:00 PM, via The Guardian

Experts say the move could eliminate the federal government’s power to cancel educational loans

Officials in the Trump administration are reportedly weighing the possibility of selling portions of the federal government’s $1.6tn student loan portfolio to private investors, which experts say could carry risks for both taxpayers and borrowers – potentially reshaping the student loan landscape...

Education

Gaza PhD student ‘heartbroken’ as family blocked from entering the UK

Yesterday at 12:00 PM, via The Guardian

Manar al-Houbi’s husband and children refused entry despite her winning a scholarship to cover tuition fees, living costs and housing for them all

A Gaza PhD student who won a fully funded scholarship to the University of Glasgow has spoken of her heartbreak at her family being denied entry to the UK.

In May, Manar al-Houbi received confirmation of her successful application. “It felt almost...

Lifestyle

Khanyi Mbau 2.0? Jojo Robinson shows off new face

Yesterday at 21:36 PM, via The South African

New face, who’s this? Like Khanyi Mbau, Jojo Robinson has revealed a brand new look, courtesy of a Hollywood-inspired surgical procedure.

Science/Tech

Toxic Workplaces Are Worsening: 80% of U.S. Workers Say Their Job Hurts Mental Health

Yesterday at 23:44 PM, via Slashdot

Slashdot reader joshuark shared this report from Fast Company:According to Monster’s newly released 2025 Mental Health in the Workplace survey of 1,100 workers, 80% of respondents described their workplace environment as toxic. The alarming statistic is an increase from 67% just a year ago. The challenging environment has major implications. An astonishing 71% of workers say their mental health...

Science/Tech

There’s No ‘AI Bubble’, Says Yahoo Finance Executive Editor

Yesterday at 22:44 PM, via Slashdot

“I’m here to say we have to give these AI bubble predictions a rest,” says Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi.First of all, AI is a real technology being deployed in real ways inside of Corporate America. Second, this technology is requiring more physical assets in the ground — which are being built to support AI’s real-world application. What Zach Dell (son of Michael Dell) is...

Science/Tech

Amazon Smart Displays Are Now Being Bombarded With Ads

Yesterday at 21:44 PM, via Slashdot

“Amazon Echo Show owners are reporting an uptick in advertisements on their smart displays,” reports Ars Technica.The company’s Echo Show smart displays have previously shown ads through the company’s Shopping Lists feature, as well as advertising for Alexa skills. Additionally, Echo Shows may play audio ads when users listen to Amazon Music on Alexa. However, reports on Reddit (examples here,...

Science/Tech

‘Death to Spotify’ Event Draws Interest From Some Musicians to Try Alternatives

Yesterday at 19:58 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shared this report from the Guardian:This month, indie musicians in San Francisco gathered for a series of talks called Death to Spotify, where attenders explored “what it means to decentralize music discovery, production and listening from capitalist economies”. The events, held at Bathers library, featured speakers from indie station KEXP, labels Cherub Dream Records and...

Health

Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials

Saturday at 06:34 AM, via New York Times

“Disease detectives,” high-ranking scientists, the entire Washington office and the staff of a weekly public health journal were among those who learned late Friday that they would lose their jobs.