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Mississippi launches virtual teacher programme to fight staff shortages: Can technology truly replace the classroom experience?

Caitlin Perkins, a virtual teacher, on screen at left, and ninth grade English 1 teacher Tammy Rucker, right, during class at Yazoo City High School. (Photo courtesy: Mississippi Today) Mississippi has introduced a new virtual teaching initiative aimed at addressing the state’s long-standing teacher shortage. The programme, known as REACH MS (Mississippi Virtual Synchronous Learning…

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Virtual hearings shocker at Delhi court: Man joins in undergarments, smokes, drinks; police arrest history-sheeter | Delhi News

32-year-old criminal smokes and drinks during hearing, held NEW DELHI: A 32-year-old history-sheeter, Mohammad Imran-who disrupted virtual hearings of the Tis Hazari Court by appearing on screen in his undergarments while smoking and drinking-has been arrested from Old Mustafabad by North District police. A case was registered after a complaint was filed by a court…

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Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh captain issues strong warning to Pakistan before virtual semifinal | Cricket News

Bangladesh cricket players and Pakistan cricket players (GettyImages) Bangladesh stand-in captain Jaker Ali addressed the media ahead of their crucial T20 Asia Cup clash against Pakistan, emphasizing team focus and strength while acknowledging their past experiences against the opposition. The match outcome will determine who qualifies for the finals, with India already securing their spot.Bangladesh’s…

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Albania AI minister: Virtual avatar delivers first speech in parliament; ‘not here to replace people,’ says Diella

Albania has introduced its first artificial intelligence “minister”, who addressed parliament on Thursday in a debut speech. Prime Minister Edi Rama presented the bot as proof of his government’s commitment to transparency and innovation.The AI figure is called Diella, meaning “sun” in Albanian, and is shown as a woman in traditional Albanian clothing. Officials say…

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