I love salt!': Trump holds photo op at McDonald's

13 Sept 12:45 Key points summarised by AI

Former President Donald Trump served fries at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania, wearing an apron, as a campaign photo opportunity.
The stunt was designed to mock opponent Kamala Harris's claim of having worked at McDonald's in her youth, a claim Trump has frequently disputed.
Trump engaged with the task, expressing his famous 'love for salt,' throwing some over his shoulder for superstition, and wishing Harris a 'happy birthday' when informed it was her 60th, all while aiming to connect with working-class voters.

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.