Articles curated and written by students of Sunmarke School and Regent International School | | | | |
Google to Pay $68 Million Over Alleged Privacy Breaches
Google has agreed to pay $68 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the company of violating user privacy through its Google Assistant. Claimants alleged that the assistant recorded private conversations without being activated by its wake phrase, ‘Hey Google’, and shared this data with third-party advertisers. Google has denied any wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement in order to resolve the case. The payout will be distributed among eligible users affected by the alleged recordings. Check the full article here
By Year 9 student, Harsh
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Elon Musk Merges SpaceX with xAI in $1.25 Trillion Deal
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has officially acquired his artificial intelligence company xAI, merging the two into a single private entity valued at around $1.25 trillion as it prepares for a highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) later in 2026. The deal brings together SpaceX’s rocket and satellite business with xAI’s AI capabilities — including the Grok chatbot and the social platform X — under one umbrella, positioning the combined company to push ambitious plans such as space-based AI data centres. Read the full article here
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Regent Arts Festival Kaleidoscope: A Celebration of Creativity and Talent
Regent came alive with colour, music, and imagination during RIS Arts Festival Kaleidoscope! From dynamic Performing Arts on stage to hands-on Visual Arts workshops and collaborative projects, students explored every corner of creativity. Highlights included STEAM demonstrations, 4x4 in Schools, STEM Racing, and Formula Ethara, making the campus buzz with energy. Click the link below to watch the full highlights from this unforgettable celebration!
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Cultivating Resilience in Children at Sunmarke
Sunmarke’s recent Wellness Wednesday session with Mrs Katrina Mankani, Director of Positive Education & Innovation at Fortes Education, offered valuable insights into how resilience can be nurtured and strengthened over time. Through engaging conversations around perseverance, self-regulation, hope, kindness, and curiosity, Sunmarke parents explored practical ways to support children in navigating challenges, managing stress, and growing with confidence.
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The Mushroom That Makes You See Tiny People
A rare mushroom from Yunnan, a mountainous region in south-western China, can cause people to see tiny, human-like figures if eaten raw or undercooked. Each year, hundreds report visions of these “little people” walking across floors or climbing walls. Scientists believe the mushroom contains a mysterious compound that triggers hallucinations, offering a fascinating glimpse into human perception and how the brain interprets reality. These unusual experiences continue to intrigue researchers worldwide. Read the full story here
By Year 9 student, Stephen
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NASA’s Moon Launch
After 50 long years, humans are returning to the Moon. NASA is progressing faster than originally predicted towards a critical fuelling test of its Artemis II rocket. If the test is successful, astronauts could launch on a historic mission around the Moon as early as 6 February. This will be the first time humans have flown around the Moon since the Apollo era, marking a major step towards lunar exploration and future missions to Mars. Get ready for the countdown
By Year 11 student, Komal
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Picasso in Abu Dhabi!
Have you ever heard of the famous artist Picasso? His drawings and countless paintings are known worldwide, as he made history by inventing and creating many new ways to paint that revolutionised the time he lived in. Now, the famous art of Pablo Picasso will officially be on display at Abu Dhabi’s Louvre! It’s on for a limited time, so make sure to read more and get ready to visit Abu Dhabi’s Picasso exhibition!
By Year 7 Sveva
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UAE’s New Law Making the Internet Safer for Kids
The UAE’s new Child Digital Safety Law is designed to protect children online by preventing harm before it happens. Apps and platforms must provide under-18s with safer, age-appropriate experiences, including stronger privacy controls, content filtering, and limits on contact with strangers. Children’s data cannot be used for advertising or gambling features. Parents will not be penalised; instead, platforms face significant legal pressure to ensure that all children are kept safe and secure online at all times. Read the full details here
By Year 11 student Medina
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Roblox Requiring Age Verification
Roblox is changing how chatting works to help keep children safer online. From now on, users must verify their age before accessing chat features, either by providing a valid ID or completing a quick facial age verification check. Players are then placed into age groups to ensure younger users are not freely chatting with older ones. For children under nine, chat will remain disabled unless a parent enables it. Roblox says the update follows years of concerns raised by families and regulators. Check out the full article here
By Year 9 student, Rianna
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AI Predicts Extreme Weather
Scientists in Hong Kong have developed a new AI system that can accurately forecast extreme weather up to four hours in advance, doubling the current prediction window. Sudden storms and heavy rainfall have caused serious disruption across Hong Kong and parts of China, making accurate warnings essential. Experts say the system will enable governments and emergency services to respond more quickly, helping communities stay safe, prepared, and resilient during severe weather events. Read the full article here
By Year 9 students, Ira and Vivien
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Dubai Basketball Wins 14th Straight ABA Game
Dubai Basketball extended their perfect ABA League record to 14–0, remaining the only unbeaten team in their second season following last year’s semi-final run. Head coach Jurica Golemac praised his side’s defensive intensity and growing team spirit after another composed home win. Džanan Musa marked his return from injury with 21 points in 21 minutes, while Aleksa Avramović impressed with an all-round performance. Strong frontcourt play and clinical execution proved decisive. Read the full article here
By Year 9 students, Tishara and Kai
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Grammy Awards 2026: History Made on Stage
Bad Bunny made history, winning Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, the first Spanish-language album to take the top prize. Kendrick Lamar became the most awarded rapper in Grammys history, Billie Eilish won Song of the Year for Wildflower, and Olivia Dean took Best New Artist. The stage also lit up with performances from Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and all eight new artist nominees. See all the winners here.
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The Sun: More Than Just Daylight
The sun is the biggest star in our sky. It brings warmth and light, and we see its effects many times throughout the day. People use it to help predict the weather and to support the growth of our crops. Obviously, it’s one of our most important sources of energy and serves many purposes. However, most people don’t realise that it has hidden capabilities. It can help our bodies grow strong, and it can benefit our minds and emotions too. Read on for more.
By Year 7 student, Riccardo
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