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RNZ News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Transport agency at odds over car simulators
transport politics 35 minutes ago Driving schools that offer lessons in high-tech car simulators are at odds with the transport agency over safety risks they could pose for learner drivers once they hit the road. The NZTA argues simulators could encourage over-confidence, putting new drivers at greater risk of crashing, but instructors insist they aren't dangerous. Joe Shaw reports.
Washington Post
21-05-2025
- General
- Washington Post
For kids with autism, swim classes can be lifesaving
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — In an airy indoor pool with fish cutouts on the walls, a group of small children bobbed, floated and tentatively flutter-kicked. It was what it looked like, a starter swimming class. But here, instructors worked one-on-one or even two to a child. Some held cards to help kids communicate with teachers by pointing instead of speaking. No one blew whistles.
Entrepreneur
18-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
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New York Times
18-05-2025
- New York Times
Quote of the Day: The Professors Are Using ChatGPT, and Some Students Aren't Happy About It
'I see it as the age of the calculator on steroids.' SHINGIRAI CHRISTOPHER KWARAMBA, a business professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, described ChatGPT as a partner that saved time for instructors, many of whom are using the tool more often. At the same time, many students are calling it hypocritical.
CBC
14-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
City of Surrey removes entry fees for outdoor public pools
Outdoor public pools in Surrey are officially open for the season, and they're free. As CBC's Jon Hernandez reports, instructors say swim lessons are already in high demand.
