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Education Experts Critique Groupthink in Reform Efforts

Education Experts Critique Groupthink in Reform Efforts

In a recent opinion piece, education experts Rick and Jal Mehta discuss the prevalence of groupthink in educational reform. They highlight the challenges of standing up for unpopular truths in a field dominated by buzzwords and ideological conformity. The authors critique past and present educational policies, such as the No Child Left Behind Act and value-added teacher evaluations, for their flawed designs and the social pressures that discourage open criticism. They emphasize the importance of truth-telling in education to ensure policies genuinely benefit students and teachers.
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NextEra Energy Expands AI-Powered Data Centers and Clean Energy Initiatives

NextEra Energy Expands AI-Powered Data Centers and Clean Energy Initiatives

NextEra Energy Expands AI-Powered Data Centers and Clean Energy Initiatives
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Indium's Role in Tech Boom Raises Supply Concerns Amid AI Surge

Indium's Role in Tech Boom Raises Supply Concerns Amid AI Surge

Indium's Role in Tech Boom Raises Supply Concerns Amid AI Surge
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VITAS Hospice Services Faces Data Breach Affecting 300,000 Patients

VITAS Hospice Services Faces Data Breach Affecting 300,000 Patients

VITAS Hospice Services, a major provider of hospice and palliative care in the U.S., has experienced a significant data breach. The breach occurred between September 21 and October 27, 2025, when an unauthorized individual accessed VITAS systems through a compromised vendor account. Approximately 300,000 current and former patients' data, including personal contact details, Social Security numbers, and medical records, may have been compromised. Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating potential legal claims on behalf of affected individuals. The firm advises those impacted to monitor their financial accounts and credit reports for suspicious activity.
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Eli Lilly's Retatrutide Shows Promising Weight Loss Results in Phase 3 Trial

Eli Lilly's Retatrutide Shows Promising Weight Loss Results in Phase 3 Trial

Eli Lilly's Retatrutide Shows Promising Weight Loss Results in Phase 3 Trial
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Unox Commences Production at First U.S. Facility in North Carolina, Enhancing Foodservice Industry

Unox Commences Production at First U.S. Facility in North Carolina, Enhancing Foodservice Industry

Unox Commences Production at First U.S. Facility in North Carolina, Enhancing Foodservice Industry
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Healthcare Providers Oppose Proposed HIPAA Update Due to Regulatory Burden

Healthcare Providers Oppose Proposed HIPAA Update Due to Regulatory Burden

Over 100 healthcare provider groups have expressed opposition to a proposed update to the HIPAA Security Rule, urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to withdraw the proposal. The groups, led by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives, argue that the proposed changes would impose significant financial burdens and unreasonable implementation timelines. They advocate for a collaborative approach to developing cybersecurity standards that protect health information without imposing excessive regulatory burdens. Major organizations, including the American Medical Association and the Federation of American Hospitals, have signed the letter opposing the update.
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NextEra expands Google Cloud partnership, secures clean energy contracts with Meta

NextEra expands Google Cloud partnership, secures clean energy contracts with Meta

Dec 8 (Reuters) - NextEra Energy expanded its partnership with Alphabet's Google Cloud to scale up data center capacity, while securing over 2.5 gigawatts of clean energy contracts from Meta across the U.S., the company said on Monday. Shares of NextEra were up 2.7% in premarket trading.
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U.S. Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on IRGC-Linked Cyberattack Leaders

U.S. Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on IRGC-Linked Cyberattack Leaders

The U.S. State Department has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the capture of Mohammad Bagher Shirinkar and Fatemeh Sedighian Kashi, who are accused of conducting cyberattacks on behalf of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Cyber-Electronic Command. This unit, known as Shahid Shushtari, has been involved in cyber operations targeting critical infrastructure across the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. The group, also identified as Cotton Sandstorm and Haywire Kitten, has been active since 2018 and has been linked to efforts to influence the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The Treasury Department previously sanctioned the group and its members for these activities.
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No need to 'break' with US over security policy, German spy chief says

No need to 'break' with US over security policy, German spy chief says

By Sarah Marsh BERLIN, Dec 8 (Reuters) - There is no need for a rupture between Europe and the U.S. over Washington's new Security Strategy warning of "civilizational erasure" in the Old World, Germany's spy chief said on Monday. 
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China's AI Wearables Market Gains Momentum with Global Reach

China's AI Wearables Market Gains Momentum with Global Reach

China's artificial intelligence (AI) device market is experiencing rapid growth, with the country's expertise in hardware potentially giving it an edge in the global technology race. According to Dr. Kai-Fu Lee, CEO of 01.AI, China's manufacturing capabilities provide a strong foundation for this growth. The competition, which initially focused on software and applications, is now shifting towards devices. Chinese companies have quickly entered the smart glasses market following Meta's success, with over 70 companies producing similar products. Notable Chinese brands like Inmo and Rokid are selling their AI-enabled eyewear worldwide, while others like Xiaomi and Alibaba focus on domestic markets. Alibaba's DingTalk platform has introduced a credit card-sized AI device for workplace note-taking, showcasing the diverse range of AI applications being developed in China.
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Defense Department Mandates Secure Phones and AI Cybersecurity Training in New Bill

Defense Department Mandates Secure Phones and AI Cybersecurity Training in New Bill

The U.S. Defense Department is set to implement new cybersecurity measures as part of the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This comprehensive legislation, agreed upon by House and Senate negotiators, includes provisions for secure mobile phones for senior leaders and enhanced cybersecurity training that incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) challenges. The bill mandates that the Defense Secretary ensures mobile phones used by senior leaders and personnel on sensitive missions meet stringent cybersecurity requirements, such as data encryption. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the need for cybersecurity training for Armed Forces members and civilian employees, focusing on AI-related challenges. The legislation also addresses mental health services for cyber troops, ensuring behavioral health specialists with security clearances are available to the U.S. Cyber Command and Cyber Mission Force.