'We're not teaching them to order baguettes' – languages enjoy a renaissance in schools
After a long decline, the number of pupils taking language GCSEs in Wales rises for two years. Source link
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VaultGemma: The world's most capable differentially private LLM
We introduce VaultGemma, the most capable model trained from scratch with differential privacy. Source link
IEA Head Pitches Iraq-Turkey Pipeline to Bypass Hormuz: Hürriyet
International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol proposed building a new oil pipeline linking Iraq’s Basra oil fields and Turkey’s Mediterranean oil terminal in Ceyhan to shift the balance away from the Strait of Hormuz, according to Turkish newspaper Hürriyet. Source link
Women’s World Cup qualifying: Lessons to be learned as Wales chase top spot
“It was about the three points but lessons need to be learned,” former Wales striker Gwennan Harries told Match of the Day Wales. Wilkinson’s side had overwhelmed Albania in a 4-0 win in Wrexham four days earlier, when the hosts’ only frustration was that they did not score more goals. But the return fixture had…
Justin Bieber Serenades Billie Eilish, Duets With SZA at Coachella
Justin Bieber brought out the big guns during his Coachella weekend two headlining set, tapping Sexyy Red, Billie Eilish and SZA as he took a trip down memory lane through his discography. He began by running through the lot of the “Swag” songs that dominated his weekend one set, including “Go Baby” and “All I…
RaveDAO Denies Manipulation as Binance, Bitget Probe RAVE Trading Activity
RaveDAO has denied any role in the recent surge and sharp collapse of its RAVE token, as major crypto exchanges open probes into trading activity following allegations of market manipulation. In a thread posted on X, the project said it was “not engaged in, nor responsible for, recent price action,” responding to mounting scrutiny after…
Bodies of 50 infants dumped at Trinidad graveyard
Police say a preliminary investigation shows it may be a case of an “unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses”. Source link
World Snooker Championship: Zhao Xintong beats Liam Highfield in first round at Crucible
“It was very difficult for me and there’s a lot of pressure, but it’s good for me and this is a big moment in this season,” said Zhao. “I just tried to control myself but I didn’t do it very well and hopefully in the next round I can do a lot better.” Highfield, who…
Exec director of Ruby Central gone amid ‘financial jeopardy’ • The Register
Ruby Central, a nonprofit that supports the Ruby programming language ecosystem, in is “real financial jeopardy,” according to a missive from its board members. Among other cost-cutting measures, it said, it has “parted ways” with its executive director, Shan Cureton, as well as its “PR agency, our CFO, and concluded several contractor engagements.” Board members…
WWE WrestleMania 42 Under Fire For Too Many Commercials, Not Enough Wrestling
WrestleMania 42 is receiving polarizing reactions online for short match times and long commercials. Source link