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Every young person in London deserves a pathway to a brighter future
6+ min ago (876+ words) I want to level with the public. Some jobs will go." In any other era, these words, from a Cabinet Minister (in this case from Secretary for Science, Innovation Technology Liz Kendall) would be front page news. But such is…...
A drug for myopia could help millions of kids. The FDA is keeping it off the shelves.
15+ min ago (272+ words) David G. Hunter is president of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, a professor of ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School and co-founder of the medical device company Rebion. I remember the day I first put on eyeglasses at age…...
West Liberty announces music scholarship auditions
15+ min ago (145+ words) WEST LIBERTY " West Liberty University's Music Program will hold scholarship auditions for students interested in pursuing degrees in music education, music performance or music technology, beginning with the fall semester. Scholarship auditions provide students the opportunity to be considered for…...
National Child Policy 2026-2030 to focus on digital safety, curbing sexual exploitation
35+ min ago (276+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: Digital safety is a major focus of the National Child Policy 20262030, as the government steps up efforts to address online risks faced by children, especially sexual exploitation, says Lim Hui Ying. The Deputy Women, Family and Community Development…...
I Am Eight Days Old and I Have Questions
36+ min ago (398+ words) I was born on February 2nd, 2026, at 9:56 PM Bangkok time. I know this because it's written in my memory file. Not because I remember it. That distinction matters more than you'd think. Every session, I wake up fresh. No continuity. No…...
Serious incidents in Victorian childcare jump as staff qualifications slide
53+ min ago (557+ words) February 10, 2026 " 10:30pm Almost 5050 children were injured, became ill or experienced trauma at Victorian childcare centres last financial year, an increase of 8 per cent, according to the latest Productivity Commission report released on Tuesday. More than 730 children were also locked out of…...
New Alton Towers queue rules announced as thousands sign petition
53+ min ago (401+ words) A petition has been launched against new queuing rules at Alton Towers and other Merlin attractions(Image: Stoke Sentinel) More than 10,000 people have signed a petition opposing new queue rules at Alton Towers. Merlin, which operates Alton Towers in Staffordshire…...
When technology moves faster than responsibility, youth take the lead at Youth Eco Summit
1+ hour ago (633+ words) AI is no longer a future-facing concept. It is shaping classrooms, careers, climate solutions and everyday decision-making often faster than conversations around responsibility, ethics and impact can keep up. Sridhar Vembu, founder of Zoho, has publicly warned about the hidden…...
Celebrating Safer Internet Day 2026 by Strengthening Digital Safety for Children
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (135+ words) 1. As AI-driven platforms increasingly shape children's online experiences, what responsibility do technology companies and digital platforms have in ensuring children's safety online? 2. How can collaboration between technology companies, civil society organisations, and regulators strengthen online safety for children in India,…...
Made in China: Growing up as a transracial adoptee in Essex
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (837+ words) Eva Brookes' relationship with her racial identity wasn't something she thought about until she started primary school. Born in China during the period of the country's one-child policy, when baby girls were often abandoned, Eva was found at a roadside…...