Author: Paul E.

The latest OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results reveal that 37% of Australian 15-year-olds have never spoken to a careers adviser at school. PISA provides policymakers and educators with important insights into how prepared 15-year-olds are for the future as they near the end of compulsory education. In sharing the PISA findings, the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has carried out new analysis to provide a snapshot of the career guidance and support received by Australian 15-year-olds in 2022. The proportion of students in both advantaged (36%) and disadvantaged (38%) schools who said they had never spoken…

WASHINGTON (AP) — University partnerships between the U.S. and China over the past decade have provided hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to help Beijing develop critical technologies that could be used for military purposes, Republican lawmakers allege in a new report.The report noted that U.S. researchers have collaborated with their Chinese counterparts in areas including hypersonic weapons, artificial intelligence, nuclear technology and semiconductor technology, and that U.S. taxpayer money has contributed to China’s technological advances and military modernization.A report released Monday by Republicans on the House Select Committee on China and the Education and Labor Committee expressed…

After the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) and S&P 500 Average (^GSPC) closed at all-time highs, Unlimited co-founder, CEO and Chief Investment Officer Bob Elliott joins Market Domination’s Josh Lipton and Madison Mills to discuss the day’s market action amid a shifting macro environment.”Coming out of last week’s Fed meeting, we see an environment in which the Fed is committed to providing significant monetary easing and even easier policy, even as asset prices are nearing peaks and the economy is doing well. This should be positive for growth going forward compared to the recession fears priced into the bond market.…

WASHINGTON (AP) — University partnerships between the U.S. and China over the past decade have provided hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to help Beijing develop critical technologies that could be used for military purposes, Republican lawmakers allege in a new report.The report noted that U.S. researchers have collaborated with their Chinese counterparts in areas including hypersonic weapons, artificial intelligence, nuclear technology and semiconductor technology, and that U.S. taxpayer money has contributed to China’s technological advances and military modernization. A report released Monday by Republicans on the House Select Committee on China and the Education and Labor Committee…

(CBS Detroit) – The city of Detroit is considering restricting protests near medical facilities.Supporters, including abortion rights advocates, say it will improve safety for people seeking medical care, while critics say it infringes on free speech.It was quiet outside the Scottsdale Women’s Center on 7 Mile near Evergreen this Monday, but it was the exact opposite over the weekend, as captured on camera outside the abortion facility. Shelley Miller, the center’s executive director, shared the photos with CBS News Detroit and recently told the Detroit City Council what she and her employees have had to endure.”They’re literally standing by us…

The Transit Tech Lab, a New York City initiative aimed at accelerating new technologies, announced the results of its 2024 program on Monday, which tackled public transportation projects like converting light poles into EV chargers, using lidar to create digital maps for blind and visually impaired passengers, and creating under-train and vehicle monitoring systems for automated inspections. This year, 18 tech startups participated in the eight-week program, organized by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and investment firm Partnership Fund for New York City, working with local transit agencies to test adaptive transportation technology, improve customer experiences and make the most of…

The Jacksonville Jaguars will face the Buffalo Bills in a key AFC showdown as part of a Monday Night Football doubleheader. Jacksonville needs a win and can’t afford to fall short at 0-3, while Buffalo will be looking to start 3-0 for the first time since going 4-0 in 2020. The Jaguars are 6-8 against AFC opponents since the start of last season. The Bills are 8-5 in the conference since last September.Kickoff at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET. The latest Jaguars vs. Bills odds have the Bills favored by 5.5 points,…

BALTIMORE — With students returning to classrooms and fall and winter on the horizon, Baltimore health leaders are urging children to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu.The Baltimore City Health Department is preparing the latest round of COVID-19 booster vaccine doses for residents.”There’s a new dominant strain emerging, and getting this vaccine today will help prevent it from spreading within your home,” said Rebecca Dineen, deputy commissioner for the Baltimore City Health Department.As new strains of COVID-19 emerged in the spring and summer, the Food and Drug Administration approved improved vaccines. COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in BaltimoreThe Baltimore City Health…

When President Biden addresses world leaders at the United Nations on Tuesday morning, aides promise he will deliver a speech full of declamations about America’s role in shaping the future.They say President Trump will “reaffirm American leadership,” “rally global action” and “provide a vision for how the world must come together to face our most pressing challenges.”But the truth is that Biden is speaking at a time of deep uncertainty about the future of America’s role in the world, with the war in Ukraine, escalating conflict in the Middle East and growing economic competition with China.Biden has vowed to continue…

In today’s fast-paced world, fitness is often at the top of our minds, but many overlook an equally important aspect of their diet. Nutrient-packed Australian almonds are the perfect ingredient to add to a fitness-focused diet. We spoke to expert Tim Jackson, CEO of the Almond Board of Australia, for his insights on how this delicious nut can aid recovery and promote overall health. Health benefits of Australian almonds The nutritional value of Australian almonds Australian almonds are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals including Vitamin E, magnesium and antioxidants. Eating just a handful each day can significantly increase…