New York City is rolling out rules on how artificial intelligence can be used in its public schools, but many parents and teachers aren't happy. Over 6, 000 people shared their opinions during the 45-day feedback period that just ended. Critics say the plan is rushed and may harm students by making
NASA’s Curiosity rover hit an unexpected snag on Mars when a chunk of rock refused to let go after drilling. The stubborn slab, nicknamed Atacama, weighed about 30 pounds—roughly as heavy as a big dog—and stuck to the drill bit like glue. Engineers had to tilt, spin, and shake the drill for days bef
UK politics is stirring with fresh drama as tensions rise within the Labour Party. A lawmaker named Catherine West has stirred the pot by hinting at a leadership challenge against the current party leader, Keir Starmer. This comes after Labour suffered a significant setback in recent elections, leav
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a note to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, celebrating the day Russia remembers its World War II victory. In his message, Kim stressed that North Korea’s friendship with Russia is the most important thing for the country. He said his nation will f
Ned Rozell, who spent three decades writing about Alaska’s science for the university’s forum, rode a 515‑mile bike trip from Fairbanks to Unalakleet before he retired. During the ride, he was honored with three awards: the Edith Bullock Prize from the University of Alaska Foundation, the Roger Smit
Utah’s schools, from elementary to university, are on high alert after a nationwide attack on the Canvas learning platform. The breach, carried out by a group called ShinyHunters, hit nearly 9, 000 schools worldwide and exposed billions of private messages. The hackers threatened to leak the data bu
Netflix has a simple rule: drop the whole season at once. That’s great if you want to binge, but it also means every new show has one shot to hook you. The Madness is one of those shows. It’s a short series with only eight episodes, so you can finish it in a weekend without worrying about waiting fo
Next year’s school schedule in Anne Arundel County takes a different path. Instead of kicking off in late August, classes begin on August 30, 2027. The change came after the school board voted unanimously on a fresh calendar. Officials say the delay helps avoid losing teaching days to holidays that
New York’s governor is taking a surprising step by backing a federal program that could give families more school options. The plan, set to start in 2027, lets states choose to participate by offering tax credits to parents who send kids to private or charter schools. Hochul’s team says she supports
Nippon Ichi Software’s newest adventure, The Grim Princess and the Monster of the Library, will hit Korean players on July 2. It can be played on Nintendo Switch 2, the original Switch and PlayStation 5. The game is part of a line called “picture book, ” after titles like The Liar Princess and the
