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‘Our children are less cognitively capable,’ says neuroscientist who wants to cut screen use in schools
Jared Cooney Horvath argues that educational technology undermines how children learn and develop Jared Cooney Horvath is on a mission. In the wake of global campaigns for smartphone bans in schools and social media restrictions for under-16s, the neuroscientist wants to raise the alarm about educational technology in classrooms. A former teacher, Horvath believes the…
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AI cheating, leaked papers and marking errors: how exam protests went global
Student unrest sweeps India, Portugal and Mexico as grievances and pressure for good grades in tough job market collide Families with teenagers in education know the private, hidden pain of exam season. But this year, what might have been a summer of quiet family anxiety has erupted in several countries into public unrest. Exam-related turmoil…
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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta Adds Campaign Mission ‘Entrenched’
Lock in later this month. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is getting an open beta at the end of this month, and all platforms (including Switch 2) are invited. Activision and Infinity Ward have now provided an update, announcing the beta will also allow players to experience a campaign mission. Players will have access…
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TV tonight: a remarkable Bafta-winning film gets a vital update
The story of Mir Hussein in Afghanistan, who cameras have now followed for 25 years. Plus: a comedy from the director of Colin from Accounts. Here’s what to watch this evening Sunday, 11.15pm, ITV1 Continue reading…
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‘The Pitt,’ ‘Hacks’ and ‘Beef’ Among Astra TV Awards Winners
The 2026 Astra TV Awards handed out honours across the year’s best television, with “The Pitt,” “Hacks” and “Beef” emerging as the biggest winners. The ceremony, voted on by the Hollywood Creative Alliance, recognised achievements across drama, comedy, limited series and nonfiction categories, celebrating both established stars and newer talent. “The Pitt” led the field…
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Polaroid’s tiny instant camera is $72 and includes a free pack of film
Smartphone cameras are convenient, but they lack the charm of analog instant cameras. If you’re trying to relive the nostalgia of waiting for an instant photo to develop, Amazon is selling the second-generation Polaroid Go instant camera with a 16-photo film pack for $71.99 (usually $109.99). That’s the lowest price we’ve seen for the bundle,…
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Top authors tell Andy Burnham to give small bookshops same tax relief as pubs
Fantasy author Sir Philip Pullman and children’s laureate Patrice Lawrence are among those backing calls for the industry to be included in the business rates relief scheme introduced for pubs.
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I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game – then my cabinet deserted me
Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart
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ARK: Survival Evolved Sunsets Official Switch Servers This Month
“We want to thank everyone who has been part of this journey”. Developer Studio Wildcard has announced official server support for the Switch version of its dinosaur-themed survival game Ark: Survival Evolved will be sunset at the end of August. The studio shared this news in a community update on the game’s message boards. This…