TechCrunch
WordPress.com Gives Students Free Websites, Because Apparently Social Media Isn't Enough
WordPress.com is giving students free websites and domains, because apparently social media profiles aren't enough to prove you're employable.
2026-08-17
TechCrunch
The Atlantic
Study Finds Learning Stuff Machines Can Do Still Has Point, Scientists Relieved
Cognitive psychologist says learning is about building your mind and connecting with humanity, not just job security - so go ahead and learn that long division, even if the calculator is right there.
2026-08-11
UN News
Scholarship Program Helps Sudan's Displaced Students Dream Again, Because War Shouldn't Be the Only Thing They Graduate In
War, displacement, and 14 million refugees can't stop Sudanese students from getting degrees - thanks to a scholarship program that's literally rebuilding dreams.
2026-08-09
UN News
Sudan's Children Have Waited 1,210 Days for War to End; UN Says They Shouldn't Have to Wait Longer
UN Deputy Chief reminds everyone that Sudan's kids have been out of school for over 1,210 days, because apparently that's a thing that needs saying.
2026-08-04
BBC Business
School Approves Uniforms Early, Parents Applaud the Obvious
Hull school's early uniform checks get a stamp of approval from parents, proving that a little foresight beats September chaos.
The Good Times
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