A pilot program for a new literacy and numeracy high school assessment in New Zealand has revealed the alarming deterioration in education standards, demonstrating an urgent need for education reform, according to an expert. New Zealand’s National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA), the qualification for senior secondary school students, is undergoing changes to ensure results…
Alarming Rate of Failure in New Literacy and Numeracy Exams in New Zealand
Jonas Vingegaard, King of the Mountains, Wins Tour de France
King of the mountains. Champion on the Champs-Elysees. Jonas Vingegaard blossomed from a talented rookie to a dominant leader in his own right over three weeks of epic racing to win his first Tour de France title on Sunday. The former fish factory worker from Denmark dethroned defending champion Tadej Pogacar with memorable performances in…
As Heat Records Fall in Northeast, Some City Dwellers Flee
PROMISED LAND, Pa.—It’s not exactly flowing with milk and honey—just ask the area’s struggling black bears—but Promised Land offered respite Sunday for city folks in the Northeast trying to escape a nearly weeklong hot spell that only threatened to intensify. Those with the resources fled to pools, beaches and higher elevations like Promised Land State…
With Records Poised to Fall, City Folk Flee Heat If They Can
PROMISED LAND, Pa.—It’s not exactly flowing with milk and honey—just ask the area’s struggling black bears—but Promised Land offered respite Sunday for city folks in the Northeast trying to escape a nearly weeklong hot spell that only threatened to intensify. Those with the resources fled to pools, beaches, and higher elevations like Promised Land State…
Film Review: ‘Not Okay’: A Warning About Faking Your Life on the Internet
R | 1h 40 | Comedy, Drama | July 29, 2022 The increasingly potent desire to build a personal online brand and get thousands of “likes” is viewed by many as the downfall of modern civilization. “Not Okay” is already old hat in the new genre about the old human foible of selling one’s soul to the devil…
Film Review: ‘Not Okay’: A Parable About Faking Your Life on the Internet
R | 1h 40 | Comedy, Drama | July 29, 2022 The increasingly potent desire to build a personal online brand and get thousands of “likes” is viewed by many as the downfall of modern civilization. “Not Okay” is already old hat in the new genre about the old human foible of selling one’s soul to the devil…
Amazing Compound Found in Tomatoes Can Strengthen Bones and Help Prevent Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, characterized by low bone mineral density, causes brittle bones susceptible to breakage. Odds of developing osteoporosis skyrocket with advancing age – with women disproportionately affected. About 30 percent of postmenopausal women in the United States are affected by osteoporosis, and – according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation – roughly one in three women over age…
Low-Cost Business Ideas for 2022
Successfully running your business in 2022 is not easy due to the new norms of people’s lives. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the consumption of goods and services. If opening an offline store or restaurant just a few years ago was a profitable idea, now their owners can incur heavy losses. Since most startups in…
Japan’s Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Triggering Evacuation
TOKYO—A volcano on Japan’s main southern island of Kyushu erupted Sunday night, spewing ash and rocks. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries in nearby towns but residents were advised to evacuate. Japan’s Meteorological Agency said Sakurajima volcano erupted at around 8:05 p.m., blowing off large rocks as far as 2.5 kilometers (1.5…
Chess Robot Breaks Child’s Finger During Professional Match: Officials
A Russian chess robot broke a child’s finger during a match in Moscow, officials said. A video of the incident shows the robot, which is essentially a large mechanical arm, playing against the unnamed boy. The boy is seen moving one of his chess pieces when the robot appears to grab his finger before officials…
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