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Gatzke-Kopp named president-elect of Society for Psychophysiological Research

Lisa Gatzke-Kopp, professor of human development and family studies, recently was named president-elect of the Society for Psychophysiological Research. The presidential role spans three years, over which she will serve as president-elect, president and past-president, each for a one-year period.




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Two senior presidential campaign officials' iPhones maybe hacked by Chinese group

Evidence suggests that the earlier Chinese Salt Typhoon breach of American telecoms may have led to the potential hacking of two presidential campaign officials' iPhones.


iPhones potentially breached

Whether the hack actually happened, what data might have been obtained, or which officials were breached have not been revealed. The FBI is investigating claims by a security startup called iVerify that tie the events together.

According to a report from Forbes, iVerify flagged anomalous behavior on two iPhones belonging to senior officials for one of the presidential candidates. Settings had been changed on the iPhones in "patterns that are not observed on healthy devices."


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New Macs with Apple Intelligence, the next Apple Vision Pro on the AppleInsider Podcast

The first reviews of the New Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro, are in — and surprisingly range from delight to strange cynicism. Plus there are yet more rumors of the next Apple Vision Pro, but you need not hold your breath.


A Mac mini seen on an iMac screen

Typical. You wait ages for a new Mac and three of them turn up — to mixed reviews. That's not mixed as in some reviews are critical while others are not, it's that some are fulsome while others are begrudging.



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Matter 1.4 is released, new Apple betas, & more news on HomeKit Insider

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast we talk about Apple's new betas, discuss the major Matter 1.4 release which adds new categories and other improvements, and more!


HomeKit Insider Podcast

Before jumping into Matter, we got several new beta updates from Apple. For example, tvOS 18.2 added behind the scenes code to soon enable the new slate of wallpapers.

On Vision Pro, visionOS 2.2 added new ultra-wide mirroring options for the Mac. Finally, macOS Sequoia 15.2 adds new control for mirroring where the user can display a single window/app, extend the display, or duplicate your whole display.


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News24 Business | Tax the rich? Treasury says it is considering a wealth tax

National Treasury has said it is considering a wealth tax on high-net-worth individuals to boost government revenue.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I'm struggling to make ends meet. What should I consider before cashing out my savings?

JustMoney.co.za marketing manager Shafeeka Anthony lists the implications to consider before withdrawing savings or investments.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | What are the financial considerations of divorce?

Simon Dippenaar, founder and managing partner at Simon Dippenaar & Associates, looks at the financial consequences of divorce and what you should consider.




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6 Considerations for School Leaders Making a Statement About George Floyd

When making formal statements, school and district leaders should call out racist patterns and commit to dismantling White supremacy, advise Dorinda J. Carter Andrews and Shaun R. Harper.




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How Two Child-Care Centers Put Competition Aside and Created a Partnership During COVID-19

When COVID-19 hit, two early-childhood centers put their competition aside to work together to support families during the pandemic. Here's how they did it.




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Presidential Hopeful Kamala Harris Promises Teachers a Raise

Presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., made her first policy pitch on the campaign trail Saturday: A new federal program to boost teacher pay.




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For Your Consideration: Education Plotlines for 'House of Cards,' Season 2

The first season of the Netflix political potboiler was rich with education-policy plotlines, and we're hoping for more of the same.




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News24 Business | INSIDE LABOUR | Remember the heroes who fought for justice on the rugby field

The combined efforts of trade unions, activists and other heroes over decades paved the way for the glory of the latest Bok win, writes Terry Bell.




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'It's Not Just Yoga and Nail Paint': Inside the Teacher Self-Care Conference

The two-day event, now in its third year, offers workshops on mental health and burnout, time-management and goal-setting, and strategies for navigating toxic workplace environments.




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Haves and Have-Nots: We Must Prioritize Outside Professional Development for ALL Teachers

Many outside PD opportunities still separate the "haves" from the "have-nots" and uphold systemic oppression.




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How to Vet the Presidential Candidates on Education

There are five key values to consider when separating campaign rhetoric from how a candidate would actually govern, writes Robert Feirsen.




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Endorsements Still Touchy for Teachers' Unions in Presidential Election Season

Both the AFT and the NEA vowed to engage their members more deeply this year in deciding who to back for the White House. How well have they done?




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Elementary Teacher Defeats West Virginia's State Senate President in Primary

After a couple years of clashes with teachers in the state, West Virginia Senate President Mitch Carmichael was ousted in Tuesday's Republican primary election by a teacher.




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Art education doctoral student serves as artist-in-residence at Learning Factory

Keisha Oliver, who is pursuing a dual-title doctoral degree in art education and African American and diaspora studies, was named a fall 2024 artist-in-residence at the Penn State College of Engineering’s Learning Factory.




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Multimedia Tool: Teaching the Presidential Campaign

The Newseum in Washington has just launched Decision 2012: Exploring Elections and the Media, an online resource for teaching about the presidential campaign and election.




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News24 Business | Tencent, Guillemot family said to consider buyout of Ubisoft

Tencent Holdings and Ubisoft Entertainment SA's founding Guillemot family are considering options, including a potential buyout of the French video game developer, after it lost more than half its market value this year, according to people familiar with the matter.




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News24 Business | Kenya reintroduces tax reforms with new deputy president

Kenya plans to re-introduce some of the tax hikes that sparked deadly protests earlier this year, the government announced Friday, while a new deputy president was sworn in after weeks of drama.




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News24 Business | EXPLAINER | What's at stake for global markets in a Trump presidency

As Donald Trump appears poised to head back to the White House, the US dollar and stock market are seen as winners, but a Republican presidency could weigh on bonds, emerging markets, clean energy and sustainable investing.




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Ask an expert: Voting, the Electoral College and the 2024 presidential election

A Penn State political scientist discusses the importance of voting and the election certification process.




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Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Dance Ensemble offers fall performance Nov. 14-15

Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Dance Ensemble will present its fall 2024 performance at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14-15 in the Wolf Kuhn Theatre of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. The performance will consist of seven dances from director KT Huckabee, choreographer and instructor Jaye Mackinson, and returning guest choreographer Ana Rossi-Lanzendorfer.




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York community invited to a free outdoor screening of 'Inside Out 2' on Sept. 13

“Inside Out 2” will be the featured film for the drive-in movie at Penn State York set for 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13. The film is free and open to the public. Guests can park in the lower parking lot area behind the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center on campus beginning at 6 p.m. 




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Biden hosts Israel's president at the White House amid peace push

President Joe Biden hosted Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the White House on Tuesday as the outgoing administration seeks cease-fire progress in Gaza and Lebanon.




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Presidential Public Impact Research Award recipients selected

Penn State has announced the recipients of the inaugural Presidential Public Impact Research Awards, a new program designed to support faculty and students who are working on research projects that directly benefit communities.




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Classical guitarist Julia Trintschuk to hold residency at School of Music

The Penn State School of Music will host internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Julia Trintschuk for a two-day residency, Nov. 15-16, featuring a masterclass and recital that are free and open to the public.




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Q&A: 'HumIn Focus' series considers the societal value of higher education

The next episode of "HumIn Focus," a web series from Penn State’s Humanities Institute, will focus on “Teaching Humanity: The Social Value of Higher Education.” It premieres at 9 p.m. on Oct. 24 on WPSU TV and will be available for streaming.




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News24 Business | Growth-hungry Premier says it would even consider snapping up RCL, Libstar

Blue Ribbon and Snowflake owner Premier Foods is on the prowl for acquisitions, including the likes of JSE-listed food producers like Remgro-controlled RCL Foods, Libstar and RFG, if they ever become available.




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DeVos: Give Religious Groups Equal Consideration for Education Grants

The new U.S. Department of Education guidance creates a federal process for individuals and organizations to file complaints under the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act.




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'One of Your Own in the White House': A History of Teacher First Ladies and Presidents

Jill Biden won't be the first educator to live in the White House. Here are the other 19 teachers who became presidents and first ladies.




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IDEA Ambassadors program expands to build community, advocacy in residence halls

After a successful pilot program, Penn State Residence Life is expanding the IDEA Ambassador program to include cohorts in each residence area on campus with nearly double the student staff. IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility) Ambassadors are student leaders embedded in residence halls on campus with a goal of strengthening support and providing resources for resident students, especially those in their first year.




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Delaware State Housing Authority Launches Resident Housing Survey To Inform Statewide Housing Needs Assessment

Dover, Del. February 21, 2023 – Now through Friday, March 31, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) invites all residents to complete a confidential housing survey that will guide housing agencies and local jurisdictions in their efforts to:  Prioritize housing and housing-related services, Develop more targeted program and policy responses, and Better coordinate the use […]



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Insight: These Countries Offer 'Assisted Dying' Or Are Considering It. How It's Done

Britain is to debate whether to legalise assisted dying for the terminally ill, potentially paving the way for the law to change. Below is a list of countries which allow people to choose to end their lives or are considering doing so.




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Deadly 'MATGA Movement' Emerges In US After Trump's Presidential Win, Here's What It Is

Following Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential elections, a new trend has emerged on social media platforms called the 'MATGA movement'.




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Donald Trump's Presidency Raises Fresh Conflict Of Interest Concerns

Donald Trump's impending White House return poses questions once again about conflicts of interest related to his business empire, with new cryptocurrency and other ventures raising fresh concerns.




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PS5 Pro Aimed at 'Hardcore' Users, Pricing Has Not Had 'Negative Impact' on Sales, Says Sony President

Sony has said that the pricing of the newly launched PlayStation 5 Pro has not had a negative impact on console sales. While the company has not revealed initial sales figures for the PS5 Pro, it believes PS5 Pro sales will not have a “large contribution” to PS5 sales overall, considering it was a high-end console targeting “hardcore” users.




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Oppo Find X8 Series India Launch Set for November 21 Alongside ColorOS 15

Oppo Find X8 series was introduced in China on October 24. Now the company has announced the India launch date of the lineup. The Oppo Find X8 and Oppo Find X8 Pro will launch in India later this month. The availability details and key features of the handsets have been confirmed. Alongside the Oppo Find X8 series, Oppo will also unveil the Android 15-based ColorOS 15 for the global market.




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Bitcoin Price Nears $90,000 After US President-Elect Donald Trump's Victory: What's Fuelling the Optimism Around Crypto

Bitcoin created its third all-time high in the past week, surging past $89,900 (roughly Rs. 75.9 lakh) in the last 24 hours, amid an ongoing surge spurred by Donald Trump's victory in the recently concluded US Presidential elections.  Here's why investors are optimistic about US President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House in January 2025.




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Inside Archana Puran Singh's 94-Year-Old Mother's Ferry Trip: "Our Parents Were Doing Something Right..."

Archana's son also joined her on the trip




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The Trunk Trailer: A Haunting, Emotional Journey Into The Dark Side Of Marriages

The Trunk will premiere on November 29 on Netflix




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Navarro Urges Residents to Prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias

Provides information on insurance processes for property damage As Tropical Storm Isaias approaches Delaware, residents are urged to prepare for dangerous winds over 55 miles per hour and up to 6 inches of rain. Storm surges, localized flooding, tree damage, power outages, and other threats to life and property are possible, according to the National […]




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Medicare Assistance Bureau Innovates to Serve Residents During COVID-19

More ways to receive Medicare counseling and information as Open Enrollment approaches, Bureau earns federal grants to support efforts When COVID-19 required cancellation of the Department of Insurance Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau series of statewide Welcome to Medicare in-person events, the team responded rapidly, engaging with residents in new ways and offering their free, one-on-one […]




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Commissioner Navarro Signs Health Policy Letter to President-Elect Biden

Joins ten Insurance Commissioners in providing short- and long-term recommendations to the incoming administration A group of the nation’s state insurance commissioners joined together in a pledge to work with President-elect Joe Biden by providing health policy recommendations to the incoming administration. The commissioners share President-elect Biden’s vision that no American should have to go […]




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Careful Consideration of Insurance Plans Urged During Special Enrollment Period

Consumers should be wary of non-marketplace plans that offer limited benefits Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro is joining commissioners across the country in cautioning residents who may be considering purchasing an insurance plan that does not adequately meet their needs or comply with Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefit requirements. The Special Enrollment Period, which started February […]




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Three Residents Indicted for Insurance Fraud by Grand Jury

Late last month in New Castle County, a Grand Jury indicted multiple residents for insurance fraud. The indictments stem from Department of Insurance Fraud Prevention Bureau investigations, in partnership with the Delaware Department of Justice. They allege that following vehicle accidents, each indicted resident did knowingly present false information to auto insurers or otherwise caused […]




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Donald Trump's Presidency Raises Fresh Conflict Of Interest Concerns

Donald Trump's impending White House return poses questions once again about conflicts of interest related to his business empire, with new cryptocurrency and other ventures raising fresh concerns.




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Sikh Woman Employee Found Dead Inside Walk-In Oven In Canada Walmart

A 19-year-old Sikh woman was found dead inside a walk-in oven of the Walmart store's bakery department in Canada's Halifax city, according to media reports.




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Pair of Courts Side With DOJ On USPS, Vote-By-Mail

Two Courts ordered Monday that Delaware’s temporary vote-by-mail law is valid and enjoined the USPS from continuing to implement operational changes that have led to nationwide service disruptions. “I’m grateful to the judges in these cases who ruled for the people and for the rule of law,” said Attorney General Jennings. “It’s unfortunate that we […]



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