Private research university in New York City; oldest Catholic Jesuit university in the Northeast
A mix of developments in education tech coverage shows parents and teachers weighing AI and device policies, from New York City's DOE AI plan feedback to classroom device bans and AI tool adoption in schools; reports contrast parental concerns with educators’ perceived benefits, while researchers assess effects of ability grouping in maths.
Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, has died at 87. His life spanned philanthropy, conservation, entertainment and sports ownership. His most enduring legacy is creating the 24-hour news cycle through CNN, which transformed journalism and public discourse. His passing prompts questions about CNN’s future under new ownership.
The Pfizer-era office tower at 235 East 42nd Street is stabilized after beams buckled on the 21st floor. Evacuations have ended as investigators assess what caused the failure and how to prevent a collapse during the largest office-to-residential conversion in New York City.