#8th graders at NYC Success Academy pass majority of Regents

#8th graders at NYC Success Academy pass majority of Regents

“8th graders at NYC Success Academy pass majority of Regents” It’s a real “success” story. Eighth graders in New York City’s largest charter school network passed the majority of their statewide standardized tests with flying colors this year, The Post has learned. The roughly 1,000 students at Success Academy middle schools took and aced four…

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#Apple to slow hiring, spending next year: report

#Apple to slow hiring, spending next year: report

“Apple to slow hiring, spending next year: report” Apple intends to slow hiring and spending growth next year in some units to cope with a potential economic downturn, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The potential move would see Apple – the world’s most valuable company – join a growing…

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#Hackers pose as Twitter employees, journalists in breach tactics

#Hackers pose as Twitter employees, journalists in breach tactics

“Hackers pose as Twitter employees, journalists in breach tactics” Hackers from China, Iran and Turkey are using new tactics including posing as Twitter employees and journalists in their latest attempts to breach victims’ devices, according to a new cybersecurity study.  The report shows how governments around the world are responding to increased political tension by…

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#Mind-altering moving image voted one of ‘best illusions of the year’

#Mind-altering moving image voted one of ‘best illusions of the year’

“Mind-altering moving image voted one of ‘best illusions of the year’” This image seems to mimic the effect of movement-based vision. Puzzle lovers are questioning their vision after gazing at this trippy moving portrait, which seemingly transforms into different objects as the angle shifts. [Warning: spoilers below] “Contemporary animation brings to life the pioneering discoveries…

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#College athletes like Olivia Dunne scoring modeling contracts

#College athletes like Olivia Dunne scoring modeling contracts

“College athletes like Olivia Dunne scoring modeling contracts” Given her athletic 5-foot-7-inch frame, Harvard hockey player Chloe Ashton has always held a casual interest in the modeling world. A meaningful introduction to the industry came through her now-ex-boyfriend, who was signed with Wilhelmina, and the agency had in turn asked him about Ashton. But as…

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