How Americans really feel about the teaching of controversial topics in schools
While Americans overwhelmingly agree on the fundamental value of public education, a new study by researchers at USC reveals deep partisan divides on sensitive topics like LGBTQ+ inclusion and racial justice in K-12 curricula......»»
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Overwatch 2 might fix its most controversial feature
Blizzard moved from 6v6 to 5v5 when Overwatch 2 launched, but its looking for ways to bring the old format back......»»
How Soon Might the Atlantic Ocean Break? Two Sibling Scientists Found an Answer—and Shook the World
A gigantic, weather-defining current system could be headed to collapse. Peter and Susanne Ditlevsen had a simple yet controversial question: How much time might we have left to save it?.....»»
Q&A: Algorithmic conspirituality—if you"re seeing this, is it meant for you?
Thanks to algorithms, social media platforms can generate content that feels like it's made just for you. And while you may acknowledge that technology is what delivers the content, you may sometimes feel that a higher power is involved......»»
Air pollution falls after London vehicle curbs: Mayor
London's Mayor Sadiq Khan on Thursday claimed success for his expanded pollution toll zone for motor vehicles, pointing to a drop in levels of a harmful air pollutant since its controversial introduction......»»
Apple reiterates stance on privacy as a human right in new interview
A new interview with members of Apple's privacy team covers many topics and questions about the company's commitment to keeping its users safe.Privacy is core to Apple's businessIf you're an Apple fan, chances are you're aware of Apple's commitment t.....»»
Apex Legends sort of reverses its battle pass changes after backlash
Respawn announced that it'll be addressing one of its most controversial changes for the next season, although there's still a lot of room for improvement......»»
Monday is the hottest day recorded on Earth, beating Sunday"s record, European climate agency says
Monday was recorded as the hottest day ever, beating a record set the day before, as countries across the globe from Japan to Bolivia to the United States continue to feel the heat, according to the European climate change service......»»
Taiwan braces for Typhoon Gaemi to make landfall
Taiwan closed schools, suspended the stock market, and declared a typhoon holiday Wednesday as Gaemi barreled towards the island, bringing torrential rains and whipping winds to its northeast......»»
Q&A: Expert discusses political advertising in the 2024 election
Steve Caplan is no stranger to the high-stakes world of political advertising. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of politics, advertising and marketing, Caplan brings real-world experience to his teaching at the USC Annenberg Schoo.....»»
In study of police, female officers perceived more danger, were more suspicious of civilians than male colleagues
How do female police officers, who are often excluded from the traditional masculine occupational culture of policing, feel about their working environment and how the public perceives them? A new study has used survey data from officers in a large,.....»»
T-Mobile’s controversial price increases have gotten it in trouble
T-Mobile recently raised prices for some of its customers who are on older plans. Now it’s being sued over its actions......»»
Researchers: COVID-19 devastated teacher morale—and it hasn"t recovered
Kansas faces the worst teacher shortfall in its history. The 4,000 teaching vacancies Florida faces as the new school year approaches "is more than the population of teachers in 19 of Florida's smallest counties combined," the state's teachers union.....»»
High school girls" club offers support for peers taking male-dominated automotive classes
The Girls Get It Done Club is aimed at providing support for girls interested in being auto technicians but who don't feel all that comfortable — or confident — in the male-dominated classes they attend at Sabin-Schellenberg Professional Technica.....»»
Western US faces wildfires as millions under heat warnings
Several western US states including California and Utah were battling wildfires on Monday as millions of Americans in the region were once again under heat alerts......»»
Auto repossessions surge 23% in U.S. during first half of 2024 as Americans fall behind on payments
With high interest rates and inflation hitting household budgets, the spike in seizures provides a window into the average consumer’s financial health at a key time for policymakers......»»
25 years ago, Tom Cruise starred in the strangest summer movie of all time
Tom Cruise starred in his most controversial movie 25 years ago. Here's why it still holds up today......»»
Dyson’s new headphones are less controversial and way more colorful
Dyson's latest headphones ditch the air purification system that made the Dyson Zone so bizarre-looking, and go all-in on ANC and color customization......»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 17, 2024 – Apple’s advertising plans, more
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we cover Apple’s controversial new ad partner. Additionally, we delve into a trio of rumors about future iPhone designs, colors, and more. Finally, a look at Apple’s new privacy-focused Safari promotions. Tu.....»»
Five ways to help LGBTQ+ students feel supported at school
To help educators create an environment of inclusivity and acceptance for LGBTQ+ students, the University of Oregon's HEDCO Institute created a quick summary of five evidence-supported strategies for schools......»»
Supplier used controversial sources for training Apple Intelligence
Apple has made a big deal out of paying for the data used to train its Apple Intelligence, but one firm it used is accused of allegedly ripping off YouTube videos.Apple Intelligence may have been trained less legally and ethically than Apple believed.....»»