Articles curated and written by students of Sunmarke School and Regent International School | | | | |
Disney’s $1 Billion Equity Stake in OpenAI
A lot is happening at Disney. The company has now gone ahead to take a $1billion equity stake in OpenAI and simultaneously, struck a deal to allow its famous characters to be used on Sora, the AI giant’s video generation platform. In other words, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Cinderella, Belle, Ariel and others can now be used in videos you generate using the AI tool. So is this the way forward for AI circumvent copyright fears and use creative content for its tools legitimately? You decide.
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Another Crypto Scam: All About the $40 Billion Crash
Cryptocurrency and controversy go hand in hand. After the scandals of whizkids like FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, this time it is another crypto mogul Do Kwon who has been found guilty of fraud. A South Korean national who was wanted in the United States as well, Do Kwon founded the blockchain platform behind the TerraUSD stablecoin and Luna but both coins lost their value in days in 2022 wiping about $40 from the market. This is how he was caught and sentenced.
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Regent's Singalong Show
Festive voices, confident performances and a room full of smiles. Regent's Year 5 held a singalong which was vibrant, fun and full of heart. Parents, teachers and students had a great time. Check out the highlights below
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'Think & Thrive' at Sunmarke
Year 10 student Daria led an engaging Think & Thrive session, an integral part of Sunmarke's Signature Programmes with Mr Aaron Stroble, Director at Oceaneering where they explored the future of sustainability and renewable energy. It's great to see students develop the confidence and curiosity to engage in meaningful conversations with industry leaders.
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Meet Time Magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’
Every year TIME Magazine announces the ‘Person of the Year’ which features, well, the most influential - positive or negative - personality who has impacted the world in the year. This time, despite many worthy candidates, the magazine chose a different route. The cover has the AI pioneers - Nvidia chief Jensen Huang, Elon Musk, Zuckerberg and others who are redefining the way we live. Read more here.
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The Best Places to Travel in 2026
Sure, ticket prices are frightfully expensive at this time of the year and you may not be lucky enough to fly to an NYE hotspot at a short notice. But it does not mean you shouldn’t plan your 2026 holidays in advance. This year, let's plan your adventure differently by avoiding the usual popular spots and discovering gems that are all about offering incredible experiences. Here are 20 destinations listed by the BBC that should be on your travel list.
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What to do in Dubai for Christmas
It’s time for bells, trees and a lot of sweet treats. Christmas is almost upon us and as always, there are plenty of ways to celebrate in Dubai. Have you made your plans yet? Or will you firm up your plans once you get those presents? If you are not lucky enough to travel these holidays, worry not? There are amazing things to do during this break right here in the city. Click this link and find out how you and your family (especially the little ones) can enjoy this long winter break to the fullest!
Contributed by Sveva, Year 7, Sunmarke School
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Dubai Metro Blue Line Map Revealed
With Dubai taking giant strides to make commuting easier and public transport more accessible, all eyes are now on the upcoming Blue Line that connects areas that were thus far, not on the metro line. It has now been revealed that the Blue Line will have five elevated stations, four underground stations, four ‘future elevated stations’ and one underground interchange station. Click here for more details.
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The Most Frequently Asked Questions to Alexa in 2025
Amazon’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistant Aexa has become a regular feature in 21st century homes and we often use it for tasks such as playing music, setting recipe timers and forecasting the weather. However, Alexa is very smart and people often pose queries to her in the hope of getting accurate answers. Amazon compiled a roundup of “Alexa’s Most Asked Questions” of 2025 and guess which question topped the list? Click here.
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Australia Bans Social Media for Teens
Australia’s ban on social media apps for teens has caused a huge furore worldwide. While there is unanimous concern about the impact of social media on children and many believe that some sort of regulation is necessary, detractors believe a blanket ban might not be the solution. Can preventing kids from accessing FB, Twitter, Instagram and other apps really safeguard them from the harm that they can cause? We don’t know! Which side of the debate are you on?
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Eddie AI
Eddie can be your new assistant editor if you are into video editing. It can log footage, add descriptions and metadata, create rough cuts of multi-camera interviews, analyze source material, and build an edit with a story framework based on your prompts.
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Descript - Underlord
From being an AI-powered feature set you could activate at the push of a button or tw, Descript’s Underlord has evolved into a fully-fledged agentic editor co-pilot you can command to “vibe edit” your way to a finished video. Since it has access to your transcripts, video, and audio, it can see and hear your source footage and final edit improving quality.
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The FIFA World Cup Groups Have Been Finalised
The excitement rises as we inch closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The latest news is that the draw has been wrapped up and we now know all of the groups for arguably the biggest sporting event on the planet. Can the US men’s national team go on a deep run in this year’s tournament? Will pre-tournament favourite Spain clinch its second ever World Cup? How far will Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi go? Take a look and start choosing your favourites.
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Hollywood Legend Rob Reiner’s Shocking Murder
Hollywood had a rude shock when the director of blockbusters like When Harry Met Sally and A Few Good Men, Rob Reiner was found dead along with his wife. As it now turns out, the police are suspecting his son Nick Reiner to be responsible for the murder. One of the greatest filmmakers who ironically never won an Oscar, Reiner’s death has been mourned by the entire film community. What a sad moment!
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When is it Time for Social Media?
All over the world, social media is used to share, talk, and stay connected to friends and family. It can also bring many benefits and opportunities that old chatting methods couldn’t. However, it also comes with a dark side. It might expose children to strangers and inappropriate content that you would prefer to keep hidden. Even though there are risks and rewards, using it at certain ages and conditions might lower the risks. Read on for more.
Contributed by Riccardo, Year 7, Sunmarke School
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