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Georgia moves forward in creating voucher program for private and home schools

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

A new Georgia program that will give up to $6,500 a year to some families to pay for private school tuition or home-schooling expenses will begin accepting applications in early 2025. But lawmakers must still determine how many vouchers the state will pay for. The Georgia Education Savings Authority voted Monday to approve rules setting up the program, called the Georgia Promise Scholarship. The education savings account program will begin for the 2025-2026 school year. The law provides $6,500 to... Читать дальше...

Federico Chiesa unhappy at Liverpool and targeted by one of Serie A's top clubs

World Soccer Talk: World Cup 2014 

A loan deal could be a financially shrewd move for both Inter Milan and Liverpool. It allows Inter to bolster their squad without a significant financial outlay and provides Chiesa with an opportunity to rebuild his value before potentially returning to Liverpool.

Inter Milan are reportedly keen on securing a loan deal for Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa in the January transfer window. Chiesa’s limited playing time at Liverpool has fueled this interest, presenting a potential opportunity for both the player and the Italian club. Читать дальше...

Trump Considers Revoking EV Tax Credit

Ttnews.com 

President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to revoke an up to $7,500 consumer tax credit for plug-in EVs would do more damage to the Detroit Three’s electrification prospects than to Tesla.

Out of crypt

Thehindubusinessline.com 

India must frame crypto asset regulations soon

This late 1980s infomercial scammer was the most entertaining

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Twilight's Taylor Lautner Is Team Jacob in Hilarious Viral TikTok Trend: 'Screw Edward'!

«Just Jared» 

Taylor Lautner has some unfinished business with Twilight. The 32-year-old actor, who played Jacob Black in the series, amusingly joined in on a viral TikTok trend, using it to suggest that Kristen Stewart‘s Bella Swan should have ended up with him rather than Robert Pattinson‘s Edward Cullen. The funny trend sees people making claims before [...]

Mahammad Muradli – Max Warmerdam, European Individual Chess Championship 2024

Chessdom 

The European Individual Chess Championship 2024 is taking place from November 8 to November 19 in Serbia. The tournament has nearly 400 competitors vying for the title in 11 rounds Swiss. The top competitors at the event include Vladimir Fedoseev, Bogdan-Daniel Deac, Jorden Van Foreest, Haik M. Martirosyan, David Navara and Ivan Saric. This game […]

Mirasol Springs water line moving forward in west Travis County

Kxan.com 

The West Travis County Public Utility Agency (WTCPUA) has agreed to a proposal by Mirasol Springs, a 1,400 acre development in western Travis County, to build a new water line extension. The three-inch line would be built and paid for by the developers, and would attach to a currently approved water service line extension to build west of highway 71. The development aims to set the "gold-standard" for developers in the future, with several green initiatives in place meant to protect the environmentally... Читать дальше...

'I Greatly Object': Sir David Attenborough Speaks Out Against AI Recreations Of His Voice

Huffingtonpost.co.uk 

Sir David Attenborough pictured at Wimbledon over the summer

Sir David Attenborough has made it clear he’s not here for AI replicas of his voice being circulated online.

The veteran broadcaster and all-round national treasure was the subject of a BBC News report on Sunday, following the discovery of a tool that digitally recreates Sir David’s voice using artificial intelligence.

During the news segment, clips of the real and digitally-generated versions of the 98-year-old’s distinct voice were both played... Читать дальше...