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Domotron | Disrupt Berlin 2019

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Domotron is an AI driven smart home device manager. The TC Top Picks program showcases outstanding early-stage startups across these categories: AI/Machine Learning, Biotech/Healthtech, Blockchain, Fintech, Mobility, Privacy/Security, Retail/E-commerce, Robotics/IoT/Hardware, SaaS and Social Impact & Education. TechCrunch is a leading technology media property, dedicated to obsessively profiling startups, reviewing new Internet products, and breaking tech … Read more Domotron | Disrupt Berlin 2019

Toddler Gets His Head Stuck in a Toilet Seat | Good Morning Britain

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A toddler had a major mishap earlier this week when he got his head stuck in a toilet seat. Two-year-old Callum Souch has only just started using the toilet independently – and appears to still be learning how it all works. Callum emerged from the bathroom with the child seat firmly trapped around his neck … Read more Toddler Gets His Head Stuck in a Toilet Seat | Good Morning Britain

About 74% of NYC Students Opt for In-School Learning

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Aug.10 — New York Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city’s schools will open in September with more than 700,000 students participating in a blended schedule of in-school and online instruction. Parents of about 74% of the city’s 1.1 million students have decided to send their children to school from one to three days a week, depending on … Read more About 74% of NYC Students Opt for In-School Learning

Social care cuts left people with learning disability ‘forgotten’, survey suggests | ITV News

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More than 65% of people with a learning disability had their social care slashed by at least half during the coronavirus pandemic, a survey suggests. Charity Mencap asked 1,069 people across the UK about their experiences of caring for someone with a learning disability during the Covid-19 crisis. More than two thirds (67%) said their … Read more Social care cuts left people with learning disability ‘forgotten’, survey suggests | ITV News

The changing face of university life in Australia | ABC News

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Going to university is often a coming of age, it’s not just about learning in the classroom, but also socialising and sharing ideas on campus. Because of coronavirus some universities are teaching almost entirely through remote learning. Others are implementing a phased return which means no large lectures but some small tutorials face-to-face. Classes in … Read more The changing face of university life in Australia | ABC News

Georgia teen says school used students as guinea pigs

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CNN’s Boris Sanchez talks to North Paulding High School student Hannah Watters after it was announced that the school will switch to virtual learning for two days after at least nine students tested positive for Covid-19. Watters was briefly suspended after her photo of a crowded hallway gained traction online. The decision was later reversed. … Read more Georgia teen says school used students as guinea pigs

Trump Signs Executive Orders Extending Coronavirus Economic Relief

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Trump said his action authorizes the U.S. Treasury to allow companies to defer payroll taxes for Americans making less than $100,000 a year from Sept. 1 through Dec. 31. He said if he’s re-elected in November, he may extend the deferral and terminate the tax for some workers. ”This fake tax cut would also be … Read more Trump Signs Executive Orders Extending Coronavirus Economic Relief

NCAA creates hotline to report misconduct of COVID-19 protocols | Parting Shots | Outside the Lines

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In this week’s Parting Shots on Outside the Lines, Jen Lada discusses the NCAA creating a hotline to report mismanagement of COVID-19 protocols. Jason Fitz weighs in on Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady admitting it has been difficult learning a new playbook and the challenges that are facing the New England Patriots ahead of … Read more NCAA creates hotline to report misconduct of COVID-19 protocols | Parting Shots | Outside the Lines

Andrew Cuomo: NY schools can reopen for in-person classes

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All school districts across the state of New York are cleared to open, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a news conference by phone. Schools in New York and around the country closed in the spring because of the coronavirus pandemic. The state become a global epicenter early on, but has since lowered infection rates sufficiently. … Read more Andrew Cuomo: NY schools can reopen for in-person classes

NY schools to reopen in fall, says Governor

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday said that the state’s coronavirus infection rates are low enough for schools to re-open in September for in-person learning. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest news … Read more NY schools to reopen in fall, says Governor

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces all schools can reopen

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New York City’s public schools can hold in-person classes this fall, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced, paving the way for the district to become the only major U.S. system to open its doors despite growing unease among teachers, administrators and parents. “By our infection rates, all school districts can open” with tight precautions, Cuomo said Friday … Read more NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces all schools can reopen

Coronavirus: North Carolina Gov. says children’s safety is priority over in-person schooling

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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says “kids just cannot learn as well with remote learning,” but that “we need to put the health and safety of the children first.” He is allowing school districts to opt for fully remote learning. The state remains in Phase 2 of its reopening as coronavirus cases remain high in … Read more Coronavirus: North Carolina Gov. says children’s safety is priority over in-person schooling

Tom Brady says learning the Bucs’ playbook is ‘really tough’ | Get Up

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Damien Woody, Domonique Foxworth and Mike Tannebaum react to Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady saying he has faced challenges learning a new playbook. #GetUp #NFL Subscribe to ESPN+ https://plus.espn.com/ Get the ESPN App: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoNBAonESPN Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: http://es.pn/YouTubeTV … Read more Tom Brady says learning the Bucs’ playbook is ‘really tough’ | Get Up

Trump Wishes Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Well After Learning of His Coronavirus Diagnosis

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President Trump wished Ohio Governor Mike DeWine well and said he’d “be just fine” after learning today that DeWine had tested positive for Covid-19. DeWine said in a statement that he took the test in preparation for greeting President Donald Trump on the tarmac in Cleveland, where the president is visiting Thursday. The governor has … Read more Trump Wishes Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Well After Learning of His Coronavirus Diagnosis