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Pupils do the maths to help pick up jobs: Students put careers over ‘love of learning’ as grades hit record high
Students are increasingly choosing subjects and courses for their perceived career value rather than for personal interest or a “love of learning”, according to the report. The trend matters because it suggests pupils are responding to a competitive jobs market and concerns about future earnings when making education choices. The article links this shift to…
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Apple and Epic argue over how much Apple should get from purchases made outside the App Store
Apple has proposed charging developers fees on digital purchases made through external web links rather than Apple’s in-app payment system, reigniting its legal dispute with Epic Games. The issue matters because it could determine how much control and revenue Apple retains when developers direct US customers outside the App Store. Apple’s proposed charges are 15%…
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Unemployed young people to join AI boot camps to get job-ready
The UK government is piloting AI boot camps for unemployed young people and those at risk of unemployment, aiming to help them enter apprenticeships and work. The initiative reflects growing concern about more than one million 16- to 24-year-olds being outside both employment and education, while AI is simultaneously seen as a possible threat to…
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Teamsters Pound Paramount Over WBD Merger Promises & Threats: “Stop Playing Games”
Teamsters Local 399 has criticised Paramount over its proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, demanding firm commitments to workers rather than public assurances and threats to leave California. The union says the merger could damage domestic film and television production and put jobs at risk, especially if cost-cutting follows a deal. The transaction…
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‘Ash has been raining down on us from the sky for hours’: On the hottest day of the year, rampant wildfires engulf streets of family homes across the country
Wildfires spread across parts of the country on the hottest day of the year, forcing residents from homes and creating hazardous conditions as ash fell from the sky. Firefighters tackled several major blazes, with grassland fires reportedly reaching residential streets; the events underline the risks posed by extreme heat and dry conditions. Temperatures reached 38.1°C,…
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Parties Lay Out Key Discovery And Other Dates For Pending Paramount-WBD Antitrust Trial
The parties challenging and defending Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery have submitted a proposed timetable for an antitrust trial scheduled for March 2027. The case matters because any delay could make the deal significantly more expensive and could ultimately determine whether the two media companies are allowed to combine. Twelve state attorneys general…
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New details about the night three Scots College boys allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl in Sydney alleyway
The article reports further details about allegations that three Scots College boys raped a 14-year-old girl in a Sydney alleyway. The allegations concern serious crimes involving minors and remain matters for the justice system to determine. Its central claims involve three boys, the prestigious Scots College and an alleged incident in Sydney. The girl was…
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Megan Moroney Leaves Glendale Fans Screaming After Surprise Guest Joins Her Onstage for “Fix You Too” Duet
Megan Moroney surprised fans at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, by bringing country singer Kameron Marlowe on stage for a duet of “Fix You Too” during her Cloud 9 tour. The appearance delighted the arena crowd and highlighted the pair’s connection to the song, which Moroney said she had always imagined featuring Marlowe’s voice.…
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Investors sue Selena Gomez alleging fraud tied to her mental health startup
Investors have sued Selena Gomez and her mother over Wondermind, their mental health startup, alleging securities fraud and breach of contract. The claim centres on accusations that the company failed to meet promised commitments, misrepresented its financial position and overstated Gomez’s involvement, raising questions about accountability to early backers. The plaintiffs say they invested almost…