YouTube says it is not social media in landmark addiction trialThe YouTube app logo is seen on a smartphone in this picture illustration taken September 15, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
YouTube says it is not social media in landmark addiction trialThe YouTube app logo is seen on a smartphone in this picture illustration taken September 15, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
A 3D-printed miniature model of Elon Musk and xAI logo are seen in this illustration created on February 16, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
No crisis modePre-COVID, a class size of 50 was typical at a large public high school near my home. Our education system is in a serious crisis, inflicting grievous harm on a country’s most precious resource, its people. Yet until last year, we could see that the crisis seemed nearly invisible both to the executive and legislative branches. But the education system is plagued by more than just a shortage of classrooms. The crisis in education is also driven by the crisis in politics.
DOTr removes viral, ‘tactless’ MRT-3 signageMANILA, Philippines — A signage encouraging commuters to climb the stairs instead of using the escalators on the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) has been removed by the Department of Transportation (DOTr). On the contrary, the convenience of the commuters is always our priority,” the MRT-3 management said. Station supervisors took the initiative to put up the “unnecessary” signage, the management said. “It was initiated by one of the station supervisors, not sanctioned by the MRT-3 management and was poorly communicated, which only led to misunderstanding. Apologizing for the signage, the management said, “There was never any intention to invalidate or diminish commuters’ experiences or concerns.
But for this study, the team performed a wider analysis by pooling data published since 1990 across 160 bird species to see if any broader trends could be established. The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, found clear evidence of a "pervasive" impact of noise pollution on birds worldwide. In some cases, noise pollution interrupted mating displays, caused males to change their courtship songs, or masked messages between chicks and parents. Some 61 percent of the world's bird species have declining populations, the International Union for Conservation of Nature said in October. But many solutions to combat noise pollution already existed, said the study's senior author Neil Carter, from the University of Michigan.
French wine, spirits export volumes sink to at least 25-year lowBottles of French wine are displayed for sale at a supermarket in Paris, France, April 4, 2025.
Shear line affects parts of Bicol region, VisayasIn a heavy rainfall bulletin, the agency raised a yellow rainfall warning in Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Albay and Sorsogon. MANILA, Philippines — A shear line is affecting parts of the Visayas and Bicol region, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday. In a heavy rainfall bulletin, the agency raised a yellow rainfall warning in Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Albay and Sorsogon. Potential impacts include localized flooding, possible mainly in areas that are urbanized, low lying or near rivers, along with landslide in highly susceptible areas. Meanwhile, PAGASA is not monitoring any low-pressure area for tropical cyclone formation.
