There are few things most American politicians seem to agree upon, but banning mobile phones in classrooms seems to be one of them. Based on the experiences of some schools that have required students to prioritize learning over TikTok scrolling, there’s also a welcome side benefit: less conflict and more “hellos.” When school starts this…
That the younger generation has become increasingly addicted to social media and the internet is nothing new. But it does prompt deeper reflection when the problem continues to worsen, as shown in the latest citywide health check on Hong Kong students. More concerted efforts are needed to curb the trend or more negative social and…
Nearly half of Hong Kong parents of children with special educational needs (SEN) have said their families encountered unpleasant treatment in public, such as stares, teasing or scolding, a poll has found. The Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) released the results on Sunday after polling 520 parents of SEN children and 619 members…
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has teamed up with banks and the police to launch a new public awareness campaign to combat rising scams that have defrauded the city’s residents to the tune of billions of dollars. The HKMA on Wednesday released the first video in the series titled “Click the Links, Fall for…
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has teamed up with banks and the police to launch a new public awareness campaign to combat rising scams that have defrauded the city’s residents to the tune of billions of dollars. The HKMA on Wednesday released the first video in the series titled “Click the Links, Fall for…
The Texas Tribune Skip to main content Key coverage By Stephen Simpson Jan. 2, 2025 Texas received $203.4 million in 2021 to help build community mental health programs at libraries and churches, among other efforts. Those funds expire Dec. 31. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune By Jayme Lozano Carver Updated: Dec. 26, 2024 Noncommercial cars…
Hong Kong will step up its counterterrorism efforts under a new mechanism led by the chief executive, with seven working groups involving various government departments set to be established. Police Senior Superintendent Peter Leung Wai-ki of the Interdepartmental Counterterrorism Unit said efforts to combat and prevent terrorism needed strengthening. “While local terrorism remains a threat,…
Many have complained about the unbearable heat in Hong Kong over the past couple of months. Perhaps we should review some global data, such as atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration at present. It is still on the rise, having risen above 425 parts per million in July, meaning that our collective decarbonisation efforts to address climate…
Many have complained about the unbearable heat in Hong Kong over the past couple of months. Perhaps we should review some global data, such as atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration at present. It is still on the rise, having risen above 425 parts per million in July, meaning that our collective decarbonisation efforts to address climate…