London's schools are running out of children
London's schools are facing a decline in student numbers, leading to potential closures and restructuring. The trend reflects demographic shifts and changing birth rates in the city. (ft.com)
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London's schools are facing a decline in student numbers, leading to potential closures and restructuring. The trend reflects demographic shifts and changing birth rates in the city. (ft.com)
The Oracle Solaris 11.4 SRU 95 update details are currently unavailable due to technical difficulties on the website. Oracle is working to resolve the issue and has provided contact information for support and sales inquiries. (blogs.oracle.com)
Back and shoulder surgeries frequently do not improve patient outcomes and can sometimes cause more harm than good. Medical evidence suggests that many of these procedures are often unnecessary or ineffective. (economist.com)
New York has filed a lawsuit claiming that Polymarket's prediction markets constitute illegal gambling. The case challenges the legality of using prediction markets for betting purposes under state law. (reuters.com)
Diplomacy is a strategic board game predating Risk and Magic: The Gathering, emphasizing negotiation and betrayal among players. A writer recounts his experience playing the game at a tournament, highlighting the intense alliances and betrayals that define its gameplay. (grantland.com)
AI tools like GPT-3 and generative AI have led educators to redesign assessments, focusing more on interactions, exams, and videos rather than traditional homework. Despite undermining some evidence-based practices, instructors emphasize teaching skills like engineering tradeoffs and responsible AI use, adapting to the new educational landscape. (thelastsoftwareengineer.substack.com)
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