Police have been deployed at three schools in east Jerusalem, prompting a condemnation from the Palestinian Authority, which views this as a "violation of children's right to education". Israel claims all of Jerusalem as its capital, while the Palestinians see east Jerusalem as the future capital of their independent state.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/israel-forces-close-un-schools-in-annexed-east-jerusalem/article_a6498b28-24c2-5cec-9d50-e666f8eabacd.htmlIsrael has ordered six schools in East Jerusalem to close, affecting 800 children of Palestinian refugees. Israeli police threw tear gas into a UNRWA schoolyard, causing students to cough and cover their eyes as they fled the area. The incident occurred at the Shuafat Refugee Camp in east Jerusalem on April 29, 2025.
https://apnews.com/article/unrwa-schools-east-jerusalem-israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-ce77505a6d5da1d67aa6859e4a233435Microsoft President Brad Smith is urging US lawmakers to simplify federal permitting for AI energy needs and make government data sets available for AI training. He notes that the country's aging infrastructure struggles to meet growing electricity demands driven by AI, manufacturing reshoring, and electrification. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman agrees that as AI capabilities increase, demand will rise, requiring more chips, training data, energy, and supercomputers.
https://channelnewsasia.com/business/microsoft-urge-senators-speed-permitting-ai-boost-government-data-access-5116011Security measures have been tightened across Punjab as authorities review security and communication systems. In Ferozepur, schools are closed for 72 hours due to "administrative reasons". The DGP's office has cancelled leaves of all Punjab Police officers/employees from May 7, citing the need for special circumstances with approval from a competent authority. Similarly, in Rajasthan, schools along its border districts, including Barmer and Jaisalmer, have been declared closed until further notice due to national security concerns. The District Collector of Barmer has issued an order declaring holidays for government and private schools up to class 12th, while the Jodhpur district administration has also ordered closure of all schools and Anganwadis in the city.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/schools-shut-across-border-districts-in-punjab-and-rajasthan-following-operation-sindoor/article69551901.eceThe overall pass percentage for the Tamil Nadu 12th class exam is impressive at 94.56%, with boys achieving a pass rate of 92.37% and girls scoring 96.44%. A total of 7,60,606 students appeared for the exam, out of which 7,19,196 passed. Notably, 2,478 schools achieved a perfect 100% pass rate among the 7,532 higher secondary schools in Tamil Nadu.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/tn-12th-result-2025-live-result-to-be-declared-at-9am-direct-link-here-8358827#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationUS Senators are urging tech executives to rethink regulations for artificial intelligence (AI), with some companies seeking lighter touch rules that would allow them to grow without sending business to China, according to a hearing before Congress. The leaders of major tech firms, including OpenAI's Sam Altman, expressed concerns about the impact of current regulations on their growth and competitiveness in the AI market.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/tech-ai-company-chiefs-urge-senators-to-tone-down-regulationsUS Senators, including Sen. Ted Cruz, are considering a bill that would create a regulatory sandbox for artificial intelligence (AI), aiming for a lighter approach than the Biden administration's stance. The leaders of top tech companies, such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, appeared before Congress to advocate for reduced regulations, which they claim hinder growth and drive business to China.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/tech-ai-company-chiefs-urge-senators-to-tone-down-regulationsChicago Public Schools (MPS) is reducing positions in 17 types of assignments as part of a plan by Superintendent Janice C. Cassellius to reallocate resources from the central office to schools, citing unsatisfactory academic outcomes.
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2025/05/08/what-to-know-about-cassellius-cuts-excessing-at-mps-central-office/83512304007/Google has launched new protections in 2024 to combat fake government service scams, reducing such scams by over 70%. The company is expanding its efforts beyond search results to Chrome and Android devices. Chrome's Enhanced Protection mode now utilizes the AI model Gemini Nano, which analyzes websites in real-time to identify potential dangers. This on-device approach provides instant insight into risky websites, allowing for protection against previously unseen scams.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/how-google-protects-searchers-from-scams-updates-announced/546345/