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    Livewire Markets has published a piece in which an investor shares the lessons learned from a year that delivered a negative 7% return. The article walks through what went wrong, how losses were handled, and what the experience teaches about risk and portfolio management. It is part of a broader run of market commentary as investors take stock of difficult performance numbers.

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    Kids' Animal Sound Video Draws Big Audience●🦒🐧🐱Cute Animal Sound Learn Wild and Farm Animals 🦒🐧🐱 Animal sound for kids▶youtubeEnvironmentWildlife491Kjust now

    A children's educational video teaching the sounds of wild and farm animals, featuring giraffes, penguins and cats, is attracting heavy attention with hundreds of thousands of likes. The content is aimed at young children learning to recognise animals and the noises they make.

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    Humxn Research Labs has announced plans to spend $50 million acquiring datasets from skilled trades, farming, and manufacturing to train AI systems for robotics. The company is paying for real-world demonstrations of manual work, which are scarce and hard to replicate in simulation. The move highlights growing competition among robotics firms for high-quality physical-world training data, and has sparked discussion about whether workers should be compensated for the skills their labor data helps teach machines.

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    Khan Sir's Human Blood Biology Lesson Draws Huge Attention●🩸 Human Blood: RBC, WBC & Platelets | Khan Sir | Biology for Competitive Exams▶youtubeScienceBiology118K6 min ago

    A biology lecture by Khan Sir, the popular Indian educator from Patna, explaining human blood components — red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets — is drawing large audiences among students preparing for competitive exams. The lesson, aligned with standard study material like Lucent's, has already accumulated well over a hundred thousand likes, reflecting the strong demand for his exam-focused teaching.

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    Katherine McNeill Named to Massachusetts Science Educators Hall of Fame▼BC's Katherine McNeill named to Massachusetts Science Educators Hall of Fame✉newsScience9 min ago

    Boston College's Katherine McNeill has been named to the Massachusetts Science Educators Hall of Fame, recognizing her contributions to science teaching and education in the state. McNeill is known for her work on science education and teacher preparation. The honor places her among educators celebrated for lasting impact on science instruction in Massachusetts schools.

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    University of Iowa launches Fall 2026 Teaching Book Club for faculty▼UI Center for Teaching hosts Fall 2026 Teaching Book Club for faculty to learn, connect, recharge, and work toward a better academic environment✉newsCultureBooks4 min ago

    The University of Iowa Center for Teaching has announced its Fall 2026 Teaching Book Club, inviting faculty members to read and discuss together across the semester. The program is framed as a way for instructors to learn, connect with colleagues, and recharge while working toward a better academic environment. Details on the reading list and registration were shared through the university's student newspaper.

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    The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has officially dedicated a new greenhouse for its biology programs. The facility will support teaching and research in the plant sciences on the River Falls campus. Details about its cost, size, or funding were not provided, but the opening marks an investment in the university's science facilities.

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    Douglas Adams and Tom Baker's 1990 web tutorial resurfaces●England, 1990. Douglas Adams and Tom Baker make a video teaching people how to use the hyperlinks on the world wide web,MmastodonTechnology313 min ago

    A 1990 clip from England shows author Douglas Adams and former Doctor Who star Tom Baker presenting a film explaining hyperlinks and the idea of the world wide web, before URLs and HTML existed. The footage, hosted on an internet archive, is being shared as a charming piece of early internet history.

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    The Fordham Institute argues that schools must prepare students for a labour market reshaped by artificial intelligence, where many jobs involve unpredictable, non-routine work that AI cannot easily automate. The debate centres on whether education should prioritise adaptability, judgment and problem-solving over narrow technical skills as AI changes what employers need.

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    Bay Middle School students learn coding through robot freeze tag▼Bay Middle School students engage in robot freeze tag to learn engineering and coding skills: Growing STEM✉newsTechnologyRobotics11 min ago

    Students at Bay Middle School in Ohio took part in a game of robot freeze tag as part of a STEM program aimed at teaching engineering and coding skills. The activity, featured in a local 'Growing STEM' series, has students program robots to move and tag one another, combining hands-on fun with technical learning.

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    English Learners Drawn to Story on Church Manners●⛪😱 GOOD vs BAD MANNERS in CHURCH! 🙏 | Easy English Listening Story (A2) Version 2▶youtubeWorldReligion232.7K37 min ago

    An English listening lesson for beginners uses a story comparing good and bad manners in church to teach vocabulary and appropriate behaviour for religious settings. The material presents the do's and don'ts of conduct during services in simple language for A2-level learners. It has drawn strong engagement, with the lesson accumulating well over two hundred thousand likes from audiences learning English as a second language.

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    Illinois State opens 2027 Williams Technology Service Award nominations▼2027 Williams Outstanding Technology Service Award nominations open✉newsTechnology18 min ago

    Illinois State University has opened nominations for the 2027 Williams Outstanding Technology Service Award, which recognizes staff who provide exceptional technology service supporting the university's teaching and research mission. Nominations are now being accepted ahead of the awards cycle. The honor highlights the often behind-the-scenes work of technology professionals across campus.

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    Real estate pitched as key to generational wealth●🔑 Legacy Monday: Teaching Your Kids the Value of Owning, Not Just Renting. Real estate is generational wealth in motion.MmastodonBusinessReal Estate122 min ago

    A real estate commentator is urging parents to teach children the value of owning property rather than renting, framing real estate as 'generational wealth in motion'. The message, shared under a 'Legacy Monday' theme, argues homeownership is a way to pass financial security between generations. The broader debate over renting versus owning, especially with housing costs high, keeps this argument resonating with families and investors.

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    Terry Tao asks what we should tell our students●What should we tell our students?YhnLifeEducation16149 min ago

    Mathematician Terence Tao has published a new blog post titled 'What should we tell our students?', addressing the question of what advice educators should give to students as mathematics and learning are reshaped by modern tools, particularly artificial intelligence. The post has drawn significant attention on technology and education forums, with readers debating how mentorship and teaching should adapt.

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    Universities are hiring philosophers specializing in artificial intelligence, according to Inside Higher Ed. The recruitment push reflects growing demand for scholars who can examine the ethical, moral and conceptual questions raised by AI as the technology spreads through research, teaching and everyday life. Commenters in higher education are watching how philosophy departments adapt to this surge in AI-focused positions.

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    Church renews commitment to families after Amoris laetitia meeting●Church renews commitment to families at conclusion of 'Amoris laetitia' meeting✉newsWorldReligion37 min ago

    The Catholic Church has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting families at the conclusion of a meeting dedicated to 'Amoris laetitia', Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation on love in the family. The gathering focused on how Church communities can better accompany marriages and family life, and organisers stressed a renewed pastoral dedication to families as a central priority.

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    Educators Push Dark Money Discussion Guide for Classrooms●Teach about one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on eMmastodonLifeEducation839 min ago

    Journeys in Film is promoting its Dark Money Discussion Guide, an educational resource designed to help teachers lead non-partisan classroom discussions about the influence of untraceable corporate money on US elections and elected officials. The organization frames undisclosed political spending as one of the greatest current threats to American democracy and is encouraging educators to use the guide to explore political corruption with students.

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    High schoolers explore teaching careers at UW-Stout●High schoolers explore education as a career at UW-Stout Polytechnic✉newsLifeEducation49 min ago

    High school students visited UW-Stout Polytechnic in Menomonie, Wisconsin to explore education as a possible career path. The event gave students a look at teacher training and the university's programs as schools across the region work to interest young people in the teaching profession amid ongoing educator shortages.

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    Falls Church Schools Detail Classroom AI Use●Falls Church Schools Detail Classroom AI Use - Falls Church News-Press Online✉newsWorldReligion37 min ago

    Falls Church City Public Schools in Virginia have outlined how artificial intelligence is being used in classrooms, according to the Falls Church News-Press. The district's disclosure covers where AI tools fit into teaching and learning, adding to a wider national debate among school systems over how to adopt AI while managing concerns about academic integrity, data privacy and equitable access for students.

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    LA Teen Works With Pastor to Promote Child Investment Program●With pastor’s help, LA teen is teaching families about new child investment program “We committed ourselves to passing tMmastodonWorldReligion137 min ago

    A Los Angeles teenager, supported by her pastor, is teaching local families about a new child investment program. The effort is rooted in the family's commitment to passing on three things to their children: their Catholic faith, fluency in Spanish, and a spirit of service. The story highlights how congregations are helping spread financial literacy tools aimed at children's futures to families in the community.

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    Kids Learn Colors With Colorful Balls and Water Table●Learn Colors with Colorful Balls & Water Table | Outdoor Educational Fun for Children Kids Toddlers▶youtubeLifeEducation74.5K49 min ago

    An educational children's video teaching colors through colorful balls and a water table, aimed at toddlers and young kids in an outdoor play setting, has drawn strong engagement with over 72,000 likes. The content belongs to the popular genre of nursery-style learning videos combining sensory play with basic color recognition for preschoolers.

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    Kids' Vegetable Learning Video Draws Big Audience●Magical Vegetables Garden Adventure | Learn Vegetables Name | Fun and Educational Video for Kids▶youtubeLifeEducation73.9K49 min ago

    A children's educational video called Magical Vegetables Garden Adventure is teaching young viewers the names of vegetables through a garden-themed adventure. The animated lesson has attracted tens of thousands of likes and ranks among popular kids' education content globally, reflecting steady demand for fun, simple learning videos for preschool children.

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    Wolfoo Releases Halloween Special Asking If Vampires Exist●Do Vampires Really Exist? 🧛‍Wolfoo’s Halloween Special 🎃 Wolfoo Explore - Educational Video for Kids▶youtubeLifeEducation64.9K49 min ago

    Wolfoo Explore, the children's animation series, has released a Halloween-themed educational episode in which the character Wolfoo explores the question of whether vampires really exist. The special is timed to Halloween and follows the show's usual format of teaching young children through playful storytelling. The episode has drawn strong engagement from families looking for kid-friendly seasonal content.

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    AI Hub Launches Open Access Lesson Plans for Teaching AI●Show HN: AI Hub – Open Access Lesson Plans for Teaching Students about AIYhnLifeEducation649 min ago

    A new resource called AI Hub, run through the Remake Learning network, offers open access lesson plans designed to help teachers introduce students to artificial intelligence. The material is free to use and aimed at classroom educators. The launch was shared on Hacker News, where it drew modest attention from users interested in AI education tools.

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    Dutch Students Live in Nursing Homes to Cut Rent Costs●To Save on Rent, Some Dutch College Students Are Living in Nursing HomesYhnLifeEducation649 min ago

    In the Netherlands, college students are moving into nursing homes, paying little or no rent in exchange for spending time with elderly residents, such as keeping them company and teaching them new skills. The arrangement addresses both a student housing shortage and loneliness among older people, and the unusual trade-off is drawing wide attention and debate about housing costs and elder care.

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    Live Masterclass Turns Dough into Floral Pastry Art●LIVE Dough Shaping Masterclass | Creative Floral Buns & Pastry Art▶youtubeCultureArt1.5M59 min ago

    A live-streamed dough shaping masterclass is drawing a large audience as viewers watch bakers shape ordinary dough into intricate floral buns and decorative pastry designs. The session combines step-by-step bread making with artistic presentation, and its wide reach reflects growing online interest in home baking and edible craft during live tutorials.

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    New Podcast Episode Urges Teachers to Rethink Learning Targets●New episode - Stop Checking the Box: Making Learning Targets Actually Work https:// open.spotify.com/episode/0rTo9 o9vsSMmastodonLifeEducation049 min ago

    A new podcast episode, 'Stop Checking the Box: Making Learning Targets Actually Work', has been released, arguing that schools too often treat learning targets as paperwork to tick off rather than tools for real instruction. The episode encourages educators to use learning targets meaningfully in day-to-day teaching. It is being shared among education professionals online, with listeners directed to Spotify and other podcast platforms.

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    RCMS Teacher Jason Davidson Honored for Holocaust Education Excellence●RCMS Teacher Jason Davidson Honored for Excellence in Holocaust Education✉newsLifeEducation49 min ago

    Jason Davidson, a teacher at RCMS, has been recognized for excellence in Holocaust education. The honor highlights his work teaching students about the Holocaust and its lessons. The announcement was reported by local radio station Laker Country 104.9 WJRS, serving the school's community.

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    The Professor Teaching Students to Read Games, Not Win Them●The Professor Who Teaches Students to Read Games, Not Win Them✉newsCultureGaming1 h ago

    A professor is drawing attention for an unconventional approach to teaching games: rather than coaching students to win, the course focuses on teaching them to critically analyze and interpret games as texts. The approach frames gaming as a subject worthy of serious academic study, examining design, meaning, and player behavior. It has struck a chord with audiences interested in how universities are treating video games as a legitimate field of scholarship.

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    Developer builds an LLM from scratch in TypeScript●Show HN: Building an LLM from Scratch in TypeScriptYhnCultureMusic321 h ago

    A developer has shared a project demonstrating how to build a large language model from scratch using TypeScript, along with an accompanying book-style guide. The project drew attention on Hacker News, where commenters are discussing the unusual choice of JavaScript tooling for machine learning work, which is typically done in Python, and what the walkthrough teaches about how LLMs work internally.

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    Mathematician Terence Tao has published a new blog post titled 'Illustration Beyond Proof', examining how visual illustration can convey mathematical understanding in ways that formal proof alone cannot. The piece is drawing attention among mathematicians and enthusiasts, who are debating the role of diagrams, intuition and visual reasoning alongside rigorous argument in mathematical practice and teaching.

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    Portland State Opens $90 Million Art Building●Portland State opens new $90M art building✉newsCultureArt59 min ago

    Portland State University has opened a new art building costing $90 million. The Oregonian reported the opening, marking a major addition to the university's arts facilities in downtown Portland. The building expands studio, teaching and exhibition space for students and faculty, and represents one of the larger recent campus investments in Oregon's public university system.

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    ToOthopia Releases Fake BrushBot Kids Cartoon on Dental Health●Fake BrushBot?! 🤖 | Funny Cartoon for Kids | ToOthopia | Healthy Habits | Dental Health▶youtubeHealth301.4K1 h ago

    The kids' cartoon channel ToOthopia has released a new episode titled Fake BrushBot?!, in which a phony tooth-brushing robot causes trouble, using comedy to teach children healthy dental habits. The episode has drawn strong engagement from families, with hundreds of thousands of viewers liking it, as parents continue looking for entertaining content that encourages kids to brush their teeth.

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    India gain questioned after another high-scoring T20I●Another flat pitch, another insanely high-scoring T20I: But what does India stand to gain from these six-hitting carnivals?✉newsSportCricket1 h ago

    India played another extremely high-scoring T20 international on a flat pitch, with batters from both sides dominating in a six-hitting spectacle. Commentators are asking whether these batting-friendly surfaces actually help India prepare for tougher conditions, or whether the run-fests flatter the team while teaching them little ahead of major tournaments.

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    CoComelon Toy Video Teaches Kids to Keep Oceans Clean●JJ’s Family Goes to the Beach | Keep the Ocean Clean Lesson for Kids | CoComelon Toys▶youtubeEnvironmentOceans385K1 h ago

    A new CoComelon Toys video follows JJ and his family on a beach trip while teaching young children a lesson about keeping the ocean clean and not littering. The popular children's franchise continues to use its toy characters to introduce environmental habits like picking up trash to a global audience of toddlers and parents.

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    An Italian reflection published by In Terris highlights the bond between grandchildren and their elders, describing how the speed of the young and the wisdom of the old can meet in a dialogue that preserves what is human. The piece frames the grandparent-grandchild relationship as a place of mutual exchange rather than one-way teaching, with each generation offering something the other lacks.

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    Canterbury School seniors teach technology skills to older adults worldwide●Canterbury School seniors teach older adults how to use technology internationally✉newsTechnology1 h ago

    Seniors at Canterbury School are helping older adults learn to use technology in an international program. The student-led effort pairs young people with seniors who want to build digital skills, extending its reach beyond the local community to participants in other countries. The initiative highlights growing interest in closing the digital divide between generations.

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    Advice for spouses struggling with forgiveness●When a spouse won’t forgive Doug shares tips for what to do if your wife refuses to forgive you. He also discusses how fMmastodonWorldReligion11 h ago

    A Catholic marriage advice programme discussed what to do when a wife refuses to forgive her husband, with host Doug offering practical tips. The episode also covered how faith-filled marriages produce the happiest couples, and answered listener questions, including one from a couple married five years without children.

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