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24+ min ago (679+ words) Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg (second right) visiting Gamuda's booth during the Centexs Dalat Campuslaunch, where he was briefed on the AI Academy, digital construction and how Gamuda uses AI in its projects. DALAT (Dec 7): The launch of the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak's (Centexs) Dalat Campus set the stage for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) exchange between Gamuda Technologies and Centexs, marking a collaboration to establish Sarawak's first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy and a Digital Construction Academy. This positions Sarawak not only as a national leader in digital upskilling but as a future exporter of homegrown AI talent for the region. Centexs Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Syeed Mohd Hussien Wan Abdul Rahman, said the partnership was a convergence of two entities sharing a "mutual DNA' of a drive to innovate, push boundaries, and accelerate digital…...

26+ min ago (500+ words) Nowhere is the massive void in critical thinking skills more obvious than in the political arena, which thrives on low information, nonthinking voters. A thoughtful review of sources and facts is a threat to those who seek complete control of the voting populace. Repressive regimes view critical thinking as a significant threat to their stability and control and actively work to suppress it. Critical thinking is about "how to think," not "what to think" and based on past and current failures in grasping this concept, we need an all-out effort to educate and develop these skills. The current Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards from the Texas Education Agency emphasize skills like critical thinking and problem-solving. But what are the methods currently employed to effectively teach these skills and are there verifiable successful outcomes? As a former educator at…...

38+ min ago (26+ words) An e-gaming fundraiser Saturday in Bridgeville that brought in hundreds of dollars for the nonprofit run by former Steeler Ryan Shazier was the months-long......

43+ min ago (351+ words) BATU PAHAT: For Dr'Norshila Abu Bakar, 51, this year's Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) convocation was more than just a personal milestone. It was a dream fulfilled twice over - one for herself, and one for her son. The civil engineering lecturer at Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Polytechnic in Jitra, Kedah, beamed with gratitude as she received her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil Engineering. Standing proudly not far from her was her eldest child, Akmal Hafiz Nurhizal Azam, 25, who had received his Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology (Environment) on the very same day. Their shared moment of triumph felt especially meaningful given the long road Norshila had travelled. Her PhD journey, already demanding, was slowed significantly when laboratory work came to a halt for nearly two years during the Covid-19 pandemic and the Movement Control Order (MCO).' "Maybe…...

47+ min ago (61+ words) Gaza students with scholarships to Canada say visa delays have left many stranded, and some were killed waiting to leave. Gaza students killed while waiting for visas to study abroad With universities destroyed, Gaza students are killed before their visas arrive Gaza students with scholarships to Canada say visa delays have left many stranded, and some were killed waiting to leave....

56+ min ago (415+ words) Guaranteed jobs provided for up to 55,000 people from spring 2026, under new government plans Young people on benefits will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality and could lose some of their financial support if they say no under new government plans to drive down unemployment. Ministers have announced an "820 million package aimed at halting the rise in youth unemployment. The money includes funding for training and work experience in construction, hospitality and health and social care for 350,000 young people on universal credit. Others will be offered "intensive support" to help them find work, and government-backed guaranteed jobs will be provided for up to 55,000 young people from spring 2026. However those who don't engage with help without a good reason could lose some of their benefits. Youth unemployment is at the highest level since the Covid pandemic driven by a weak economy,…...

1+ hour, 6+ min ago (760+ words) America's kids are paying a steep price for lower standards and less testing in schools " and there's no obvious sign of a turnaround. It's particularly troubling for New York kids, especially as state "leaders" have decided to stop requiring passing scores on Regents exams to graduate high school starting in the 2027-'28 school year. How crucial are hard standards? Well, after colleges (in the benighted name of "equity") stopped requiring SAT or ACT scores as part of the admissions process a few years back, a host of high schools evidently stopped teaching the skills needed to do well on such tests " even though such skills are vital to getting through college, and life. Kids who are unprepared don't face consequences until it's too late " i.e., when they're already in college and struggling to do the work expected of them. A new report…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (568+ words) The Healey administration says it "mistakenly informed" schools that it would not be distributing funding for a student financial literacy program because of their towns" resistance to the controversial MBTA zoning law. "Wachusett Regional High School and South Shore Vocational Technical were mistakenly informed that they were not eligible for Credit for Life grant awards," a spokesperson for the state Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation has told the Herald. "This error has been corrected," the spokesperson added, "and the schools are now eligible. We apologize for any inconvenience." This comes after the schools received notices from the state about the funding loss last week, which appeared to continue the Healey administration"s practice of withholding grants to communities resisting compliance with the MBTA Communities Act. State Sen. Peter Durant, whose central Massachusetts district includes Wachusett Regional, sounded the…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago (219+ words) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) " A new hotel has been a longtime coming in Downtown Champaign but moves from a former Illini are helping the new project get off the ground running. The plan is for a hotel to be at the corner of Hill and Neil Streets. It was originally planned to be Marriott branded but will now be a collegiate themed hotel by Hilton. There are several other "Graduate Hotels" at other Big Ten schools. This specific one will have a coffee shop, fitness center and restaurant for those visiting. Dutch Bros slated for second location in Champaign Co. The hotel's developer said the goal is to have the new business operating by September 2027. The building will stand seven stories tall and have more than 140 rooms. "The Graduate [Hotel] ties very closely with the universities of the communities in which it…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago (175+ words) Our newsroom sometimes reports stories under the byline "Pioneer Staff Report." This byline is used when reporters rewrite basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as an email or press release that requires little or no reporting. Other times, this byline is used when a news story includes numerous authors or when the story is formed by aggregating previously reported news from various sources. If outside sources are used, it is noted within the story. For questions about a staff report, call (218) 333-9796 or email [email protected]. Bemidji high school students participate in Career Exploration program Students and adult mentors recently visited Knife River Materials, MI2 at Northwest Technical College, Concordia Language Villages, Paul Bunyan Broadcasting and the Bemidji Regional Airport Authority. The Scouting America Exploring program, offering Career Exploration opportunities for students at TrekNorth High School, Bemidji High School and…...