‘Relentless’ focus on literacy undermines reading for pleasure, says report

The “relentless” focus on measuring literacy progress in schools has “pushed reading for pleasure to the margins”, according to a new report. “Parents and schools both recognise that reading for pleasure matters, but their understandable focus on literacy skills is actively undermining it,” found the study, which analysed survey data on reading trends among UK…

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Kazakhstan’s energy future brightens with renewables focus, Moody’s says

Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 3. Kazakhstan is poised for significant growth in the energy sector in the future, supported by national policies to transition to renewable energy sources and significant investments in infrastructure modernization, Trend reports via Moody’s. The country’s strategic shift toward green energy is a key component of its efforts to mitigate…

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Microsoft pauses work on Xbox handheld to focus on third-party Windows gaming devices

In a nutshell: Microsoft is reportedly pausing development of its rumored Xbox handheld to focus instead on third-party mobile gaming consoles running Windows. The device was originally expected to launch in 2027 alongside the next-generation Xbox consoles, but it has now been indefinitely delayed following a surprising shift in Microsoft’s strategy. According to Windows Central,…

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