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The Scottish Government has announced that over 6,000 high school pupils will be eligible for free school meals from the beginning of the next school year, bringing the total number of pupils benefiting from the program to over 360,000. This expansion of the free school meals program is
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Groundbreaking ceremonies have started for the expansion of Chryston High School in Scotland, marking a significant investment in the local community and education system. The project, funded by the Scottish Government's £1.5 billion Learning Estate Investment Programme, aims to increase the school's capacity by 500
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Cafe Momentum, a downtown nonprofit cafe, is providing yearlong employment opportunities to at-risk kids aged 15-19, offering them financial support and critical life skills. The program, funded by donations and grants through partnerships with Allegheny Foundation, Bank of America, and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, provides a 12-month paid internship in
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In Mbeya, Tanzania, the youth have been called upon by YAS Tanzania to make the most of available digital opportunities to drive personal growth and economic progress. By leveraging digital tools, the initiative aims to foster self-reliance, innovation, and sustainable growth. YAS Tanzania's investment in telecom infrastructure has
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Increased trade and economic exchanges between China and Central Asia have facilitated the growth of new business opportunities and entrepreneurship in the region. A company in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, has seen significant growth since its registration in September 2023, providing cultural exchange services between the two regions. The
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Law enforcement agencies across Europe have collaborated to arrest several individuals suspected of recruiting minors to carry out contract killings in Denmark and Sweden. The arrests were made possible through a coordinated effort led by Denmark's National Special Crime Unit, with the support of the Swedish Police and
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As part of its Safe Places program, ADT Inc., a leading provider of smart home and small business security solutions, has donated $100,000 to support All Things Made New, a Dallas-area nonprofit organization. The donation will fund the creation of two ADT Safe Places Drop-In Centers in Irving, serving
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Adolescence is a critical phase of development, marked by intense emotional and social transformation. However, many young people face significant psychological challenges, including social isolation, self-harm, and mental illness. In fact, it is estimated that one in seven adolescents suffers from a mental illness, with half of these cases beginning
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Sleep disturbances are a pervasive issue among LGBTQ+ adolescents, with a new study uncovering a strong link between identity-based violence, familial rejection, and sleep troubles. The research, published in the Journal of Adolescence, found that adolescents who experienced more violence and bullying due to their gender expression or identity had
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According to a recent study published in the Injury journal, bullying is a significant factor associated with serious unintentional physical injury, road traffic injury, and near drowning experience among adolescents in the Philippines. The 2019 Philippines Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) found that almost half of the participants had
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Research has shown that family, school, and peer connectedness are protective factors for depression and suicide risk in adolescence, with family connectedness emerging as a key predictor in reducing the risk of suicide. A recent study conducted in Spain involving 806 adolescents aged 14 to 17 found that family connectedness
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The Entaliq with INJAZ Powered by NBB program has successfully concluded its second season, providing aspiring entrepreneurs with structured mentorship, seed funding, and incubation opportunities. Participants received 20 hours of professional guidance and hands-on support to shape their business ideas into sustainable and growth-oriented startups. The program's rigorous
