From a crochet hook in a Cairo living room to digital marketplaces reaching across borders, women entrepreneurs are demonstrating how creativity, persistence and targeted support can translate into livelihoods — even when formal employment is out of reach.
Fresh airstrikes and shelling across the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours have put civilians at renewed risk and compounded months of hardship, the UN said on Tuesday, warning that humanitarian needs continue to outpace access and capacity.
Although women are more likely than young men to pursue higher education, they make up only 35 per cent of science graduates.
With inequality deepening and trust in public institutions under strain, the UN’s main forum on social policy wrapped up its annual session on Tuesday with a renewed push to turn global commitments on social justice into action.
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Tuesday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, February 10 (game #1478). Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,400 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc’s Wordle today column covers the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Quordle today (game #1479) […]
A major lawsuit on social media addiction is playing out in Los AngelesLawyers for the plaintiff argue that social media is intentionally addictive to childrenMeta and YouTube argue their platforms are safe for younger users Have social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube “engineered addiction in children’s brains”? That’s the question at the center of a social media addiction trial being held in Los Angeles, pitting Meta and YouTube against a plaintiff accusing the companies of intentionally creating damagingly addictive platforms. It’s not just central to this case either. The outcome of the trial could guide the result of around 1,500 more similar lawsuits being levied at social media giants (via CNN), and continue the growing trend of social media pushback – especially when it comes to young people. (Image credit: Sean Gallup via Getty Images) Likening swiping through social to the motion of pulling a “handle of a slot machine” in the pursuit of mental […]
Implementing Virtual Reality in School Education: Advantages and Challenges of New Technologies in Learning Virtual Reality (VR) has in recent years found its way from the world of entertainment and industry into classrooms and lecture halls around the world. Schools, from primary level to vocational and technical institutions, are increasingly experimenting with the integration of VR into curricula with the aim to make learning more immersive, engaging, and effective. How Schools Implement VR in Practice Implementation of VR in education usually begins with small pilot projects focused on selected subjects, where the benefits of technology are most evident. For example, Thomas Jefferson High School in Florida introduced VR headsets in biology and geography classes. Students here can take a virtual tour of the Amazon rainforest or observe the function of human organs “from the inside”. In the context of technical education, the European Academy of Education has begun using VR simulators for training in electrical safety and […]
Want to manage your workforce? Check out Beekeeper. Below you will find everything you need about the software, including pricing plans, features, pros and cons, so you can make an informed choice. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. HR Tools Source: eLearning Industry Read More
With $400B spent globally on L&D, why do only 8% of CEOs see ROI? This article rethinks how to manage a learning strategy instead of an expense. Anecdotal results mean the gap between money spending and money making needs to be bridged. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Training ROI Source: eLearning Industry Read More
The President of the United Nations General Assembly appealed on Tuesday for Europe to protect the international rules-based system, defend the truth in the face of fake news and other falsehoods, and support UN reform.
Fish fraud is widespread in markets, grocers and restaurants around the world, but a growing number of innovative tools are turning the tide, according to a new report published on Tuesday by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Low-tech doesn’t mean low impact. Discover how L&D teams can design engaging, accessible, and effective training without fancy tools, LMS platforms, or big budgets. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Instructor-Led Training Source: eLearning Industry Read More