Supreme Court Sides With High School Cheerleader Who Cursed Online
schwit1 shares a report from CNN: The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a former high school cheerleader who argued that she could not be punished by her public school for posting a profanity-laced caption on Snapchat when she was off school grounds. T.....»»
Floods strike thousands of houses in northern Philippines
Floodwaters reaching more than four meters high swamped thousands of houses in the storm-battered northern Philippines on Tuesday after rivers overflowed following heavy rain and a dam release......»»
Why school police officers may not be the most effective way to prevent violence
In 1975, only 1% of public schools had their own police officers. Today, 44% do. A large reason for the increase is the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, which led to the creation of the federal Community Oriented Policing Servic.....»»
Refugees face particularly high housing instability, finds study
Refugees move nearly four times more often than other migrants, signaling greater instability, according to a new study published in Genus. Gender and country of origin significantly influence this mobility. Although based on an Austrian case study,.....»»
Researchers propose European-style food certification to boost Indiana"s rural economies
A recent study by researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington and the School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University Indianapolis highlights the potential benefits of a European-style certification for local foods,.....»»
From using plant rinds to high-tech materials, bike helmets have improved significantly over the past two centuries
Imagine—it's the mid-1800s, and you're riding your high-wheeled, penny-farthing bicycle down a dusty road. Sure, it may have some bumps, but if you lose your balance, you're landing on a relatively soft dirt road. But as the years go by, these road.....»»
Bias in the NFT market: Study reveals female and black avatars sell for less, and offers solutions to promote equality
The United States has a long history of gender and racial disparities in wealth, education, employment, and consumption. Research on modern marketplaces, including online rental and labor markets, has identified ways to reduce gender and racial inequ.....»»
Adjusting accelerators with help from machine learning
Banks of computer screens stacked two and three high line the walls. The screens are covered with numbers and graphs that are unintelligible to an untrained eye. But they tell a story to the operators staffing the particle accelerator control room. T.....»»
Philadelphia students have a new reading and writing curriculum. A literacy expert explains what"s changing
Philadelphia's K-8 public school students are being taught a new literacy curriculum starting in the 2024-2025 school year. It's called Expeditionary Learning, and it conforms with what literacy experts call the science of reading, which are research.....»»
Apple TV+ reportedly planning to license its movies – is this the beginning of the end?
Apple TV+ launched five years ago. Although it is home to a small but high-quality content library, the math to sustain the streaming service isn’t … The post Apple TV+ reportedly planning to license its movies – is this the beginni.....»»
Explicit deepfake scandal shuts down Pennsylvania school
Parents test if school leaders can be prosecuted over failure to report AI nudes. An AI-generated nude photo scandal has shut down a Pennsylvania private school. On Monday, classe.....»»
A new method for creating a quantum gas
Cooling atomic gases to the quantum regime often involves time-consuming steps. Electromagnetically induced transparency now achieves quantum degeneracy with high efficiency......»»
Democrats and Republicans vastly underestimate the diversity of each other"s views
According to a new study by researchers at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, both Democrats and Republicans significantly underestimate the diversity of policy attitudes within their own party and among the opp.....»»
In collective animal movements, speed matters—scientists use "force map" to investigate fish schools
Few things are as fascinating to look at a flock of starlings performing their aerial bird dance that is commonly seen, for example, above the West Pier in Brighton, UK, or in Rome when exiting the main train station, or a school of fish escaping a p.....»»
Pilot study shows school mental health program with entertainment-style videos cuts stigma, boosts impact in Australia
A unique program designed for schools to improve mental health has achieved top marks, having improved awareness and reduced stigma among students, according to a new study......»»
India"s capital shuts schools as smog exceeds 60 times WHO limit
India's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice as worsening toxic smog surged past 60 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum......»»
How and where to report cybercrime: What you need to know
Cybercrime reporting mechanisms vary across the globe, with each country offering different methods for citizens to report cybercrime, including online fraud, identity theft, and other cyber-related offenses. Victims are usually instructed to complet.....»»
Hugh Grant thinks one of his most beloved movie characters is actually despicable
Hugh Grant doesn't hold one of his most iconic characters in particularly high esteem......»»
Scammers posing as Apple Security steal thousands from Wichita senior
A GoFundMe account is accepting donations to help a Wichita, Kansas woman who fell for a common online scam that began with a text message to her iPhone.Scam callers, texts, messages, and website pop-ups are not always obvious.Shawna Perdue lost over.....»»
I had to try 4 high-end gaming mice to find one I actually liked
Finding the right gaming mouse was a tumultuous journey for me. Here are the gaming mice that I tried and didn't stick to, plus the one I now use daily......»»
The Red Magic 10 Pro+ just absolutely crushed its benchmarks
The RedMagic 10 Pro+ scored ridiculously high in one of its benchmarks, suggesting the phone might be even speedier than expected......»»