Miley Cyrus wins Record of the Year Grammy for 'Flowers'

13 Sept 13:38 Key points summarised by AI

Miley Cyrus clinched the prestigious Record of the Year Grammy for her hit single "Flowers," besting a competitive field that included Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish.
The chart-topping track, "Flowers," spent eight weeks at number one on the Billboard charts and earned additional Grammy nominations, including Song of the Year.
Cyrus secured her first Grammy of the day for Best Pop Solo Performance, also for "Flowers," underscoring the song's critical and commercial success.
The award-winning song serves as the lead single from her critically acclaimed eighth studio album, "Endless Summer Vacation," praised for its vocals and appeal.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.