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Estonia Embraces Smartphones and AI in Classrooms, Bucking the Ban Trend While schools across England are banning smartphones over concerns about distraction and mental health, Estonia — emerging as Europe’s new education frontrunner — is taking a different path. In Estonian classrooms, students are not only encouraged to use their phones for learning, but starting this September, they’ll be given their own artificial intelligence (AI) accounts. With a population of just 1.4 million, the Baltic nation has quietly risen to the top of Europe’s academic rankings. In the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) conducted by the OECD, Estonia…

Trump Extends EU Tariff Deadline to July 9 President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he had granted an extension on the proposed 50% tariff on the European Union, pushing the deadline to July 9. “Today I received a call from Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, requesting more time beyond the June 1st deadline regarding the 50% tariff on EU trade,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “I agreed to extend it — to July 9, 2025 — and was happy to do so,” he added. Trump had previously imposed 20% tariffs on EU goods under his broad…

The bodies of five skiers were found on a glacier near Zermatt, a mountain resort in Switzerland, authorities reported on Sunday. The discovery came after two other skiers spotted abandoned skis at the base of Rimpfischhorn, a peak rising over 13,000 feet. The two skiers were climbing the Rimpfischhorn when they came across the unattended equipment. Concerned by the absence of the ski owners, they contacted rescue services to report what they had seen. Valais cantonal police confirmed that the alert prompted an immediate emergency response. An Air Zermatt helicopter was deployed to the area with a team of rescue…

French Authorities Probe Sabotage Behind Major Power Outages French officials have opened an investigation into a large-scale power outage suspected to be the result of sabotage, which left around 45,000 people without electricity. The blackout occurred just one day after a similar disruption hit the final day of the Cannes Film Festival. Local authorities in Nice reported that an electrical transformer in the western part of the city was deliberately set on fire early Sunday morning. Power was restored later that day. On Saturday, a separate fire, believed to have been caused by arson, triggered a blackout in Cannes. That…

Russia unleashed its most extensive aerial assault in the three-year war with Ukraine, targeting the capital, Kyiv, in a second consecutive night of heavy drone and missile strikes. Officials reported at least 13 fatalities nationwide, including three children in the Kyiv region, with many more injured. Casualty figures and damage assessments began to emerge on Sunday morning, revealing the scope of the overnight attacks. Ukraine’s military confirmed that Russia had fired 298 drones and 69 missiles in several waves throughout the night. In response, Russia’s defense ministry claimed its own air defenses had downed 110 Ukrainian drones aimed at its…

When the WNBA tipped off its new season last week, Ryan Brewer — like many fans and analysts — was eager to see how Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark would follow up her electrifying rookie campaign. But Brewer’s interest goes far beyond her on-court stats. As an associate professor of finance at Indiana University Columbus and a specialist in valuation, he was asked by the Indianapolis Star to assess Clark’s economic impact on the league. Following a 2024 season marked by record-breaking TV viewership, sold-out arenas, and a surge in merchandise sales whenever Clark and the Fever took the court,…

Originally meant to mock Ireland’s support for Palestine, the term has instead been embraced as a symbol of pride — now featured on T-shirts, hoodies, badges, and across social media profiles. Welcome to “Paddystine,” home of the self-declared “Paddystinians.” Irish pro-Palestine activists have turned the label into a unifying slogan in their protests against Israel’s war in Gaza, using it to urge the Irish government to take stronger action to help end the conflict. The belief that the word began as a slur from pro-Israel voices has only fueled its popularity, especially on platforms like TikTok, where Irish users proudly…

INDIANAPOLIS — It feels like Christmas in May across the neighborhoods near Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Streets are lined with checkered flags, “Welcome race fans” signs, and festive displays — from Indy car cutouts to inflatable golden winged logos and even a mock Borg-Warner Trophy — all standing proudly on manicured lawns. But this year, the self-proclaimed “Racing Capital of the World” is joyfully sharing the Memorial Day spotlight with two of its beloved basketball teams: the Indiana Pacers and the Indiana Fever, showcasing the city’s deep-rooted love for hoops. Throughout Indianapolis — even near the iconic Brickyard on Gasoline Alley…

Trump Administration Begins Lifting Longstanding Syria Sanctions The Trump administration on Friday issued new directives to ease sanctions on Syria, following President Donald Trump’s recent pledge to support the country’s reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of a prolonged and devastating civil war. The U.S. Treasury Department announced a general license authorizing transactions with Syria’s interim government, led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, as well as the country’s central bank and state-owned enterprises. Designated as General License 25 (GL25), the measure “authorizes transactions prohibited by the Syrian Sanctions Regulations, effectively lifting sanctions on Syria,” the Treasury said in an official statement. The…

Children with Special Needs in England Could Lose Legal Right to School Support Hundreds of thousands of children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) in England could lose their legal right to support in school, under reforms being considered by the government. Campaigners warn that such a move could drive many children out of mainstream education. At the heart of the proposed changes are Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), which are legal documents that guarantee support for children with conditions like autism or mental health issues. These plans have been a lifeline for families since their introduction in…