Matthew Erbach, a precision manufacturing teacher at South Elgin High School, received the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching from Alan Mather, President of The Golden Apple Foundation. This award is one of 11 given to Illinois teachers this year.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250507/news/he-really-does-make-a-difference-south-elgin-hs-precision-manufacturing-teacher-wins-golden-apple/Figma has announced two new features to enhance its Sites platform: Figma Make and the ability to create custom animations and interactions using text prompts. Figma Sites, a web development tool, now integrates seamlessly with Figma's design library, allowing users to easily transfer their designs into their websites without needing additional coding knowledge.
https://petapixel.com/2025/05/07/figma-launches-new-ai-powered-website-and-design-tools-for-creatives/Globe Telecom is supporting Filipino students through various initiatives that focus on sparking passions, developing leadership skills, and preparing them for a rapidly changing world. The company recognizes the challenges faced by students, who often juggle academics, social life, and self-discovery. Globe aims to be more than just a telecommunications provider, but also a partner in helping students find their passions and build a fulfilling future.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/08/campus-press/globe-invites-students-to-join-community-program/2107904Google has reserved key search data features for its own AI service, Gemini, despite offering some data to other AI firms, according to a company executive. Google's head of search, Liz Reid, testified in court that the company handles requests for its data to be used by artificial intelligence models, but still prioritizes its own Gemini service.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/google-reserves-key-search-data-for-gemini-not-rival-ai-appsSimilarweb's data reveals a decline in traditional search engines, such as Google, while ChatGPT from OpenAI dominates the market. This shift indicates a change in how people discover information, with search marketers needing to adapt to AI-driven search and balance it with traditional practices to remain successful by 2025.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/chatgpt-leads-ai-search-race-while-google-others-slip-data-shows/546204/Google recommends implementing schema markup using tools like Google Structured Data Markup Helper or schema.org, which provides a vocabulary of attributes and properties that can be mapped to specific content elements such as business hours, address, and reviews for businesses, or movie showtimes and ratings for entertainment. For example, a movie theater can use schema markup to display its schedule on Google search results, while an e-commerce site can use it to highlight customer reviews and ratings.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/factors-to-consider-when-implementing-schema-markup-at-scale/543935/Tanveer Mohammad, Grameenphone's Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, emphasizes the importance of AI and mobile usage in Bangladesh, highlighting the transformative power of connectivity. To address this growth, Grameenphone is launching initiatives such as the Grameenphone Academy and GP Accelerator to impart digital skills and promote online safety awareness, aiming to empower individuals with confidence and security in navigating the digital landscape.
https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/telecom/mobile-phones-are-gateways-enhanced-skills-and-safety-bangladesh-telenor-asiaHarvard has rejected a threat letter from Linda McMahon, former US Secretary of Commerce, over potential funding for future research grants at Harvard University. The rejection was made by Harvard's Office of the General Counsel, citing that the letter did not meet the university's requirements for submitting a proposal. This move comes as part of Harvard's efforts to maintain its academic integrity and ensure compliance with federal regulations.
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/harvard-corrects-trump-secretary-linda-mcmahons-letter-threatening-future-research-grants-11746624531131.htmlIndonesia's Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Nezar Patria, supports increasing digital financial inclusion through developing digital infrastructures, strengthening digital literacy, and preparing inclusive regulations. He believes technology can bridge the gap for millions of people, including micro, small, and medium enterprises, and vulnerable groups, into a formal financial system. The government aims to make it easier for the public to use technology, with examples from Pakistan's UBank and Egypt's Erada Microfinance showing successful digitalization practices.
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