Another key aspect of Ten Hag's success is his man-management skills and ability to motivate his players. By fostering a positive team spirit and creating a harmonious atmosphere within the squad, Ten Hag has been able to get the best out of his players. His ability to build strong relationships with his players, understand their individual strengths and weaknesses, and provide them with the necessary support and guidance has been crucial in unlocking their full potential on the pitch.The quick response from Son's agent helped to quell the rumors and provide clarity on the situation. It reassured Tottenham Hotspur fans that Son remains an integral part of the team's plans for the future. The agent's statement also served as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of transfer rumors in the footballing world and the importance of verifying information before jumping to conclusions.
The decision to bring in Keita on loan reflects Ferencváros' ambition to strengthen their squad and compete at the highest level in domestic and international competitions. With his proven track record and ability to perform under pressure, Keita is expected to make an immediate impact and contribute significantly to the team's success.As the buzz surrounding Xiaohua's challenge to Dao Lang continued to grow, fans eagerly awaited the singer's response. Would Dao Lang take up the challenge and engage in a friendly banter with Xiaohua, or would he simply appreciate her playful spirit and move on? The unfolding drama between these two artists captured the imagination of fans and sparked discussions about the importance of humor and spontaneity in the entertainment world.In an interview with a British media outlet, Joel Glazer, the co-chairman of Manchester United, expressed his contentment with Rashford's development and contribution to the team. Glazer emphasized Rashford's importance to the club, both on and off the pitch, highlighting his charitable work and positive impact in the community. Glazer's comments suggest that Rashford is seen as a long-term asset for Manchester United, with no intentions of parting ways with the talented forward.
The establishment of the Application Algorithm Department is expected to significantly impact Xiaohongshu's strategic direction and user engagement efforts. By investing in algorithm development and optimization, Xiaohongshu aims to continuously improve the relevance and effectiveness of its recommendations, thereby increasing user satisfaction and retention on the platform.
In Japan, you can set your watch by the arrival of a train. “Delays” (if that’s the word) tend to be calculated in seconds – not minutes or hours. “This precision results from a combination of advanced technology, meticulous planning, and a deep-rooted cultural emphasis on punctuality and respect for others,” notes the website ScienceABC . But how do you cultivate a society that values punctuality and respect for others? The key can be found in the country’s primary school system, observes filmmaker Ema Ryan Yamazaki . Her Oscar-contending documentary Instruments of a Beating Heart , a New York Times Op-Doc, goes inside a typical Tokyo school where kids are preparing to complete first grade. Yamazaki herself is a product of that educational environment. “If you wonder why Japan is the way it is, why our trains run on time, why there’s no trash on the streets — we’re not born that way,” Yamazaki tells Deadline. “I think we’re really taught to be a certain way. And when I look back and think of those six years [of primary school], I learned how to be Japanese.” The director adds, “I think how kids are being taught, what kids are being taught, especially at a young age, maybe is an indicator of where that society is headed.” Instruments of a Beating Heart follows Ayame, a schoolgirl eager to take part in a group performance of “Ode to Joy” from Beethoven’s 9 th Symphony which is being organized to welcome the next crop of first graders. “Discover the joy of being useful for the new first graders,” the music teacher tells kids (the subtle message: don’t think only of yourself). Ayame wins the audition to crash a cymbal to Beethoven’s beat, but in the ensuing days she arrives late for practice and rehearsals demonstrate she’s been slacking off in preparations meant to be done at home. “Those of you practicing a lot are getting better. Your hearts are becoming one. I can hear it. But those who are not practicing are ruining that togetherness,” the music teacher reproves. “What a shame.” Called out at rehearsal, Ayame cries. Teardrops cascade onto her hoodie. “Some might think it’s a bit too harsh,” Yamazaki acknowledges. But that’s not her personal takeaway. “I really think you see in the film the value of challenging kids to overcome something, and through the experience of that, them really growing. I was little Ayame and I feel like my work ethic and my responsibility, whether it’s to myself or my work or the community I belong to, really was fostered in this system.” Later, a still weepy Ayame tells classmates, “There’s so much pressure.” A boy runs to her side to share words of encouragement. “I make mistakes too, even though I practice,” he says. “Shall we give it a try?” “My husband and producer [ Eric Nyari ] tells me in the U.S. it’s all about being different from the person next to you at a young age. You’re taught to be unique, have your personality. Whereas in Japan, you start by figuring out how you belong within your group, what you are responsible for, what your role is, and you figure out your identity through being part of a community,” Yamazaki comments. “When you start with community, these kids can really feel for one another as though it were themselves because they have such empathy with their classmates. Again, we’re taught to really care about each other. We’re all in it together. Bringing hearts as one in a musical performance cannot be more symbolic of that, I think.” Does Ayame hunker down and rise to the symphonic occasion? You can watch the film to find out — the link is below. Yamazaki offers a hint: “She really learned what it takes to be responsible for her part,” she says. “And we kind of see that through her journey.” The film is nominated for Best Documentary Short at the IDA Documentary Awards, which will be presented in Los Angeles on Thursday. Instruments of a Beating Heart was adapted from a larger film Yamazaki directed called The Making of a Japanese , “where the school itself is the main character, and you meet all sorts of kids and teachers and you kind of go through the school year, again with the idea that this is how maybe a Japanese person is made.”Monster Hunter: Wilds continues to surprise and awe players with the unveiling of its latest addition to the bestiary – the formidable Brachydios! Set in the vibrant and dangerous Crimson Forest, this apex predator has been causing quite a stir among veteran hunters and newcomers alike.
One of the reasons governments are moving to restrict teenagers’ access to social media is the fear of its harm to mental health. As Statista's Anna Fleck reports, the topic has been reignited by the release of a new book titled The Anxious Generation, by New York University social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, who links the rise in mental health illness directly to the proliferation of social networks and smartphones. While Haidt writes that social media and smartphones are not the only causes of the mental health epidemic seen in several countries, he points to how such technologies are hindering children’s healthy development by reducing their time spent playing with friends in real life, eating into time for sleeping, as well as corroding their self esteem. Even children who do not use social media are struggling, he argues, due to the changes brought about to social life. Critics say, however, that correlation is not the same as causation and that the data does not show a complete picture. As the following chart shows, the share of U.S. 12-17 year olds having experienced a depressive episode in the past year has risen from 7.9 percent in 2006 to 18.1 percent in 2023. You will find more infographics at Statista While the figure has come down from the pandemic high of 20.1 percent in 2021, it is still above that of 2019 and 2020. This is according to data from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The source classifies a major depressive episode in the past 12 months if a respondent has had at least one period of two weeks or longer when they felt depressed or lost interest or pleasure in daily activities for most of the day nearly every day. Depressive symptoms include problems with sleeping, eating, energy, concentration, self-worth, or having recurrent thoughts of death or recurrent suicidal ideation. The share of teens who had reported a major depressive episode was particularly high among Multiracial (24.4 percent) respondents in 2023, followed by white adolescents (19.6), Asian (13.7 percent) and Black teens (13.3 percent). There was insufficient data for calculating the Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander teenagers.
When I began covering education in Georgia 28 years ago, most legislation focused on proven drivers of student success including teacher quality, relevant curriculum and adequate funding. State education reform commissions pondered such questions as middle school design, high school size and ideal pupil-teacher ratios. Today, legislators talk more about school bathrooms, book bans and pronouns, issues that don’t bolster academic achievement but do rile up voters. The conversation has changed because the goal has changed. No longer are lawmakers committed to sustaining and improving public schools; they want to supplant and replace them with vouchers and other diversions of public dollars to private entities. This politicization of public education has not helped students in Georgia, but it has raised the profiles and vote counts for politicians including President-elect Donald Trump, who maintains schools now teach students “to hate their own country.” As board chair of the America First Policy Institute, Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for education secretary, endorsed a more patriotic and positive approach to U.S. history. Among his spurious education claims on the campaign trail, Trump said public schools were providing gender-transition surgery to students, which some voters apparently believed despite the reality that schools can’t even give kids aspirin without parental permission. Yet, Trump said, “Your kid goes to school and comes home a few days later with an operation.” In the next four years, we can expect similar political theater and hyperbole to steal the spotlight from pressing concerns. At a time when the workplace favors STEM graduates, the Georgia Legislature devoted more committee hearings to keeping transgender girls off school sports teams than keeping skilled math teachers in classrooms. No real evidence was ever offered at the hearings two years ago that transgender athletes in Georgia endangered the competitive balance in high school sports. Legislators relied on rare instances in other states to make their argument that Georgia needed to impose a preemptive ban. On the other hand, we know for certain from Milestones scores that 56 percent of students in Georgia test below proficient in algebra, a course that is linked to whether students attend and graduate from college. Algebra is also the gateway to higher level math courses that lead to higher earning potential. A year ago, the Program for International Student Assessment scores showed only 7 percent of American 15-year-olds were capable of math at advanced levels. The Legislature also prioritized granting parents greater veto power over their children’s school reading lists, another solution in search of a problem. Many of the books under siege aren’t even on class reading lists; they are simply in the libraries. And those books aren’t being checked out in droves. In fact, many teachers have ceased to assign books to students, asking them instead to peruse excerpts, passages and poems. Why? Because kids are losing the reading muscle; they have no desire to get lost in a book when the wilds of TikTok await them. Even college professors at elite campuses complain their students rebel at lengthy reading lists and easily give up when a book becomes taxing or complex. The real issue facing Georgia and other states is not what kids read, but whether they read at all and if there are any effective ways to stem the dramatic decline among America’s youth in reading for pleasure. If not, we have to figure out how children who now spend hours each day watching videos can become competent writers and spellers without reading. (Some futurists argue artificial intelligence will do all their writing and spelling for them.) Elected officials understand there’s political gain in lashing out at schools as liberal boot camps. Their exaggerations and falsehoods have eroded public trust in schools, although Colorado voters this month rejected enshrining “a right to school choice” in their state constitution, Kentuckians nixed a ballot initiative that would have enabled tax credit scholarships, education savings accounts or vouchers and Nebraskans repealed a $10 million school voucher program approved by their legislature. I hope school leaders and teachers in Georgia can be heartened by the support they receive in their own communities and ignore the looming political pantomime. An Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll in January found about three-quarters of Georgians expressed some confidence in the state’s K-12 public schools. The public’s faith in the federal government is not as enduring, according to the Pew Research Center. While 77 percent of Americans in 1964 said they trusted the federal government to do what is right just about always or most of the time, the percentage declined in the past 16 years, dropping to 22 percent this year.
The trailer also hints at the challenges that our beloved demon slayers will face in the Infinity City Arc. From formidable foes to personal struggles, the stakes are higher than ever as Tanjiro and his comrades must rise to the occasion and confront the darkness that threatens to engulf them.Overall, the layoffs at Boeing underscore the need for companies in the aerospace industry to remain agile and resilient in the face of unprecedented challenges. As the industry continues to recover from the effects of the pandemic, it will be crucial for companies like Boeing to prioritize the well-being of their employees while also implementing strategic measures to ensure their long-term sustainability and competitiveness in the global marketplace.
In the world of football transfer news, rumors are always swirling around top clubs and their star players. The latest buzz surrounding Liverpool FC involves two potential departures - Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah. In response, the Reds are reportedly keeping a close eye on two promising young talents: Flint Pong and K77.Timed with the 30th anniversary of PlayStation this week, Sony has released a new update for the PlayStation 5 which lets players customize aspects of the console based on different generations. Players can customize some visual and audio features and UI dashboard by selecting from PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4, standard PS5 or 30th Anniversary themes. The classic PS1’s boot-up screen with the yellow-orange diamond shape can be seen as part of its new start-up sequence. This customisation is said to be for a ‘limited time’ with no clear end date for when Sony will remove them (presumably with the next OS update). Sony has also released a 30th Anniversary ‘Thank You’ video which can be seen below, a screenshot of “Bloodborne” with the word ‘Persistence’ on it has gone viral on social media as many PC users are still clamoring for Sony to announce a remaster/remake and PC port of that classic FromSoftware title. The company has also announced a PlayStation Store sale with multiple games going cheap – some cheaper than their Black Friday deals – to help celebrate three decades of PlayStation. That sale ends December 20th. The releases come as rumors of ‘Midnight Black’ versions of the PlayStation Portal and DualSense Edge controllers emerged the other day – but those have yet to be officially confirmed.