Unreleased Beyonce music stolen from car in Atlanta

14 Sept 15:37 Key points summarised by AI

Unreleased music by superstar Beyonce, along with concert plans and other valuable items, was stolen from a rental car in Atlanta.
The theft occurred on July 8, targeting a vehicle used by Beyonce's choreographer and a dancer, just before her "Cowboy Carter" tour stop in the city.
Stolen items included jump drives containing unreleased music, show footage, and set lists, an Apple MacBook, and luxury clothing.
Police have issued an arrest warrant for an unnamed suspect, who remains at large despite initial pings for the stolen electronics.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 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.