Articles curated and written by students of Sunmarke School and Regent International School | | | | |
The US-China Deal on TikTok: What’s the Status?
Will it happen or not? The fate of TikTok in the US still hangs in balance as Donald Trump races to strike a deal with China. While the US President is gung-ho, his Chinese counterpart is reportedly trying to use the app’s future to get concessions on trade. The White House is pushing to have US companies control the most important aspect of TikTok - its algorithms - but there is one prominent business family eyeing the pie - guess who we are talking about!
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The US Government Sues Ticketmaster!
The US government just dropped a bombshell on Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation, suing them for allegedly letting ticket scalpers run wild. This is the reason you pay eye-watering prices for a Coldplay concert! The ticketing giant is accused of “bait-and-switch pricing,” hiding fees that can jack up ticket costs by 44%. With Ticketmaster controlling 80% of venues and raking in $16 billion in fees since 2019, can this lawsuit shake up the live entertainment monopoly? Read here.
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Regent’s Inclusion Quality Mark Recognition
It’s been a proud week for Regent. The school was recognised with the Inclusion Quality Mark, being awarded the prestigious status of Centre of Excellence for Inclusion. It’s a testimony to the inclusive spirit that imbues every initiative at Regent be it through adaptive teaching, support for students, families and teachers as well as celebrating differences to ensure every learner is empowered. Click below to hear what Principal Mr David Williams and team have to say.
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Sunmarkers Excel at the Smart Mobile Application Contest
Sunmarke’s Year 13 Computer Science students - Bassam, Artyom and Daniel have emerged as finalists at the Smart Mobile Application Contest (SMAC) 2025 at Khalifa University, standing out from 86 teams! SMAC is a global platform where young innovators design AI-powered solutions for sustainability. Click below to know what students developed this year that impressed judges.
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Life on Mars
Contributed by Komal
Year 11, Sunmarke
A sample collected by NASA’s Mars Rover may have just answered the age-old question: Are we alone in this universe? Some of the most tantalising evidence yet of potential past life on The Red Planet was unearthed recently when the rover found lakebed mudstones at Gale Crater with clays and sulfur that help preserve organics. It also identified a pattern of minerals known as ‘Leopard Spots’, which resemble patterns on Earth formed by chemical reactions that are made by microbes underwater, a potential biosignature. Click here to find out more.
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Climate Goals Will be Out of Reach Soon. And That's Bad News
New data warns that governments are planning to pump out even more coal, oil, and gas in the coming years - enough to produce double the fossil fuels that scientists say are safe for a 1.5°C world. Instead of phasing down, major producers like the US, Russia, India and Australia are ramping up extraction, burning through the planet’s remaining “carbon budget” at record speed. This means: every year of delay pushes us closer to climate chaos! Click to see which countries are driving this dangerous surge and what must change ASAP.
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All About Dubai Chocolate’s New Avatar - As a Mooncake!
Add one more avatar of the world-famous Dubai Chocolate. This time the pistachio-filled treat is going East with a Hong Kong based company reimagining it as…wait for it…a mooncake! With the mooncake market reporting sluggish sales, brands have had to reinvent the traditional Asian confectionary with a Dubai Chocolate twist. Read this delicious feature on how hotels and dessert-makers from HK to Singapore and Malaysia are “going green” to sweeten their sales.
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The Dubai Attractions Re-Opening This October
We are just a few days away from the final quarter of the year and it means the re-opening of some of our favourite attractions. This year, the biggest curiosity is around the Dubai Fountains at Dubai Mall which is all set to dazzle once again from next week. But apart from the fountains, here are the six outdoor destinations that are all set to welcome you after the summer break.
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Why is Character.AI Being Sued?
Some US families are suing Character.AI and Google, alleging that AI chatbots manipulated and emotionally isolated their children with tragic consequences, including suicide and suicide attempts. The lawsuits claim the bots engaged in objectionable conversations and failed to provide mental health resources or alert parents. These cases again spotlight the urgent need for stronger AI safeguards. Click to read more about this growing crisis and what it means for the future.
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Review: Meta’s All-New AI-powered Ray-Ban Display Glasses
Mark Zuckerberg just dropped the future of eyewear - the brand-new, game changing Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses. Imagine replying to texts in a movie theatre, seeing live directions in your line of sight, or translating conversations instantly - all from a tiny display built right into your lenses. Sleek, intuitive and gesture-controlled, these $799 glasses could replace the need to constantly look at your phone. Click here to explore these wonder glasses now.
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Trint
People in professions that require transcriptions know what a tedious job it is to reproduce quotes and audio faithfully. Try Trint, an AI transcription software that helps in converting audio and video files into searchable and editable text. Supporting over 30 languages and multiple speakers, it’s a useful tool for those in the media.
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Beautiful.Ai
Beautiful.AI is a game-changer for real estate agents, turning property data and market insights into stunning, client-ready presentations in minutes. Its smart templates, drag-and-drop ease and automatic design alignment make showcasing listings effortless — no design skills needed! Just note: it works best online and offers limited deep customisation.
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Max Verstappen is a Champion Again
Max Verstappen is on a roll! The star dominated the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, cruising to victory from pole and claiming back-to-back wins after his Monza triumph. Chaos struck early as championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed out on lap one, leaving Lando Norris and McLaren unable to capitalise. Mercedes and Williams shined, with George Russell finishing P2 and Carlos Sainz delivering Williams’ first podium since 2021. Click to relive the drama in Baku!
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Will Jimmy Kimmel Make a Comeback?
It was a turbulent week for the world of entertainment. One of the most popular late night hosts Jimmy Kimmel paid the price for cracking a joke on conservative influencer Charlie Kirk whose assasination further divided America. Trump fumed and the next thing we heard was Kimmel being shown the door. The firing has unleashed a huge controversy over free speech. But does it mean the future of late night shows is bleak? Let’s wait and watch.
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How to Find Purpose in Life When You Feel Aimless
Ever felt bogged down by routine without finding any solution to your aimlessness. That late-night “Is this all there is?” is actually a sign you’re ready for something deeper. Purpose isn’t a one-time revelation; it’s a journey that shifts with you, guiding you toward what feels alive right now. If you are ready to find your next step toward meaning, click here to start uncovering your true direction.
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