UK university students facing ‘unprecedented rent rises’ Maintenance loan failing to keep pace with rising rents, which have jumped by more than 8% since last yearUniversity students in the UK are facing “unprecedented rent rises” amid record demand for accommodation, while the value of the maintenance loan designed to cover living costs stagnates, according to a report.Many students are struggling to find…The GuardianSep 27 2023
Fine parents for school absence in England only as last resort, MPs urge Commons education committee report also says mental health struggles should be accepted as valid reason for missing schoolMental health difficulties should be a valid reason for children to miss school while fines aimed at parents should be kept as a “last resort”, according to MPs on the Commons education committee.The committee’s report into rising levels…The GuardianSep 26 2023
Apple and Google want to shift how you listen to podcasts Image: Apple This is Hot Pod, The Verge’s newsletter about podcasting and the audio industry. Sign up here for more. Hello Hot Podders, Amrita and Ariel here! Today we’re bringing you a co-bylined issue of the newsletter, mostly out of necessity. We’ve got a whole mess of news to dive into: Apple takes a big(ish)…The Verge - All PostsSep 26 2023
Elon Musk's Twitter Rebranding and Other Updates Students debate the success and competition of the social-media platform currently known as X.RSSOpinionSep 26 2023
Princeton Offers a Tuition Break The university makes it more affordable for students to attend.RSSOpinionSep 26 2023
The government’s case to break up Amazon, explained FTC chair Lina Khan gained widespread notoriety for criticizing how Amazon uses its power to harm competition and consumers. | Vox; Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission, led by longtime Amazon critic Lina Khan, finally makes its move. The Federal Trade Commission thinks the Everything Store is an illegal monopoly, and it’s suing the…Vox - AllSep 26 2023
Inside the very strange, very expensive race to “de-age” Min Heo for Vox “Young blood,” starvation, fruit-only diets: How the rich are striving to “age in reverse” Rich tech entrepreneurs are by all accounts a hyper-competitive bunch. Whether it’s taking a shuttle to the edge of space, buying the biggest yacht, or challenging one another to a cage fight, with great wealth and power…Vox - AllSep 26 2023
White House warns lengthy government shutdown may 'substantially disrupt' restart of student loan bills The U.S. federal government could shut down at around the same time student loan payments restart. Here's what borrowers can expect.US Top News and AnalysisSep 26 2023
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Enterprise workers gain 40 percent performance boost from GPT-4, Harvard study finds In the first large-scale study on GPT-4 usage in enterprises, Harvard researchers found that using generative AI helped hundreds of consultants working for the respected Boston Consulting Group (BSG), giving them a 40 percent productivity boost.VentureBeatSep 25 2023
This 14-course coding education bundle is on sale for 74% off The 2023 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle is on sale for £32.32, saving you 74% on list price.MashableSep 25 2023