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Bloomberg
9 hours ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Dr. Phil's Media Company Cuts 40 More Jobs, Pauses Evening News
Merit Street Media, the company founded by celebrity psychologist Phil McGraw, has cut jobs and paused some programming, according to a spokesperson. The business, based in Fort Worth, Texas, laid off about 40 staffers this week. An evening news show airing on the company's MeritTV network is being retooled and could return in the fall, the spokesperson said. A morning news program continues and will be supplemented by hourly news breaks.
Zawya
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Zawya
Oman: Al Hinai Coding Initiative powers digital future
MUSCAT: The Al Hinai Coding Initiative, spearheaded by tech educator Mohammed al Hinai, is igniting a passion for programming among children across Oman. With more than 5,000 trainees and an inclusive approach that reaches even the remotest corners of the country, the initiative is fast becoming a national model for creative and impactful tech education. A pioneering developer of educational programmes since 2006, Al Hinai was inspired by the BBC micro:bit initiative launched in 2015, which aimed to introduce coding to over one million children globally. Building on this vision, he crafted an entirely homegrown curriculum tailored to Oman's youth — an approach that emphasises learning through real-world challenges and hands-on application. 'What makes this initiative truly special,' says Al Hinai, 'is that it's built entirely from the ground up. The curriculum, activities and learning paths are all designed to make programming fun, accessible and deeply impactful. Programming becomes a form of expression, not just a technical skill.' What sets the Al Hinai Coding Initiative apart is its custom-designed educational framework, incorporating original programmes, structured learning activities and a progressive methodology that ensures children not only understand coding concepts, but also apply them creatively. These workshops are offered free of charge through Al Hinai's mobile coding lab, a travelling classroom that has reached students from Musandam to Salalah. Feedback from teachers and parents has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the initiative's ability to keep children engaged in meaningful learning and laying a strong foundation for future academic and professional pursuits in science and technology. Al Hinai has also taken on the BBC's advanced 28-station programming challenge, placing him among the few Arab educators globally to tackle this prestigious benchmark. His educational contributions have even earned global recognition — the official BBC micro:bit website featured his original explanation of dice programming, showcasing his credibility and innovative teaching approach to a global audience. 'As we move into the summer,' Al Hinai adds, 'we're expanding our reach with intensive workshops across new regions. Advanced sessions are also planned for returning students to deepen their skills and foster a long-term relationship with technology.' The Al Hinai Coding Initiative is not just teaching children how to code — it's preparing them to lead Oman's digital future.
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
More changes on the way for Network Ten after The Project's cancellation
More changes are on the way for Channel 10 as it continues its programming shake-up in the wake of The Project's axing. It was confirmed last week that the current affairs and entertainment panel program was wrapping up at the end of this month after 16 years on air, with hosts Waleed Aly, Sarah Harris and Hamish Macdonald all leaving the network. It's also been revealed that the 10 Play platform, now known simply as 10, will undergo a restructure, with 10 Peach (which airs classic sitcoms including Friends) replaced by 10 Comedy. 10 Bold, home of US shows including NCIS and CSI: Vegas, will now be called 10 Drama. It's part of a broader overhaul of the network which was flagged during its 2025 Upfronts last year. 'Channel 10 recently celebrated 60 years since its beginnings, and in 2025 we will harness the power and popularity of this much-loved brand across linear, streaming and digital platforms,' a spokesman. 'From next year, these platforms will simply be known as 10 – giving audiences easy access to all our premium content.' Ten recently revealed details of the program replacing The Project, which launches on June 30. 10 News+ will be hosted by journalists Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace from Sunday to Thursday, and Hugh Riminton and Urusa Heger on Fridays. Also featured in the presenting line-up are political editor Ashleigh Raper, Billy Hogan, Brianna Parkins, Samantha Butler, Carrie-Anne Greenbank, Claudia Vrdoljak and entertainment editor Angela Bishop. Veteran producer Daniel Sutton will serve as EP.
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Octa broker announces a free coding bootcamp in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 June 2025 - This summer, Octa, a trusted global broker since 2011, will partner with a Malaysian charity, Ideas International, to conduct a free coding bootcamp in Kuala Lumpur. The event will take place on campus between June and August 2025. It will offer individuals who have no coding background but are passionate about tech a unique opportunity to kick off their careers in programming. Last year, the STATUS 200 coding bootcamp became a career springboard for goal-driven Malaysian students, allowing them to start their journeys in coding from scratch. This year, Octa broker and Ideas International team up again to build on last year's success and organise another free bootcamp in Kuala Lumpur. The 2025 Octa and Ideas International bootcamp will be conducted between June and August on-site in two stages. Applications for the first stage are already underway and available for aspiring programmers. Applications can be submitted till 26 June. The entry requirements are pretty simple: minimum age of 16 Octa client or has an adult relative who is a client personal laptop to do homework level of English sufficient to follow the study program readiness to follow the bootcamp timeline students are responsible for their own transport to and from campus (located near the 'Cochrane' MRT station). For those willing to participate but not registered with Octa, the registration is very intuitive and only takes a minute. Potential candidates will be eligible to apply to the coding bootcamp immediately after registering with Octa. This bootcamp's agenda includes several weeks of learning, featuring in-person sessions with professional educators in basic computer skills, HTML, and CSS at Stage 1 and JS, Node, React, SQL, and MySQL at Stage 2. All stages of the bootcamp will be held exclusively on-site, at the academy's facility in Kuala Lumpur. Octa's long-standing charity partner, Ideas International, is a holistic school that empowers students to become contributing citizens who can succeed in an ever-changing world. Among other projects, the school carries out joint initiatives with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. In their joint educational charity projects, Octa and Ideas International aim to unlock human potential in the next generation through technology, human, and life skills. Learn more about the bootcamp and apply via the link. ___ Disclaimer: This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to engage in any investment activity. It does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation, or individual needs. Any action you take based on this content is at your sole discretion and risk. Octa and its affiliates accept no liability for any losses or consequences resulting from reliance on this material. Trading involves risks and may not be suitable for all investors. Use your expertise wisely and evaluate all associated risks before making an investment decision. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Availability of products and services may vary by jurisdiction. Please ensure compliance with your local laws before accessing them. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Octa Octa is an international CFD broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and various services used by clients from 180 countries who have opened more than 52 million trading accounts. To help its clients reach their investment goals, Octa offers free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools. The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charitable and humanitarian initiatives, including improving educational infrastructure and funding short-notice relief projects to support local communities. In Southeast Asia, Octa received the 'Best Trading Platform Malaysia 2024' and the 'Most Reliable Broker Asia 2023' awards from Brands and Business Magazine and International Global Forex Awards, respectively. Octa
Wall Street Journal
13-06-2025
- Wall Street Journal
‘The Magic of Code' Review: The Book of Binary
There's an old story from the Jewish tradition about a group of rabbis debating who owns a bird found near a property line. The rule seems simple—birds on one side belong to the property owner, birds on the other don't—until Rabbi Jeremiah raises a hand and asks: What if the bird has one foot on each side of the line? His fellow rabbis respond by showing him the door. When you're writing software, Samuel Arbesman explains in 'The Magic of Code,' you should 'be like Rabbi Jeremiah, relentlessly thinking about edge cases, weird exceptions to the rule, and rare situations.' Mr. Arbesman speaks from experience. As a child, he learned Basic (Beginners' All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) on an early personal computer with his father—a formative experience that sparked a passion for programming and an enduring fascination with technology. Trained as a computational biologist, he now serves as a scientist in residence at a venture-capital firm, where he seems to have the enviable job of thinking and writing about anything he finds interesting, including computers. Inspired by the early playful hackers—'swaggering cowboys of the command line' like Steve Wozniak, who 'wrote the implementation for Apple's Basic language on paper entirely by hand'—Mr. Arbesman worries that computing has become too familiar, its sense of 'sublime and delight' buried beneath tools devoid of whimsy. In response, he offers a 'love letter to the computer,' meant to guide readers through a world of beauty, mysticism and possibility. For Mr. Arbesman, computation is a 'domain of sorcery and power' in which words are given the power to act in the real world. Like spells, programming tools are often collected in grimoires. An early example is Hakmem, a 1972 'hacks memo' comprising tricks and techniques from the MIT AI Lab. Today the website Stack Overflow, Mr. Arbesman writes, serves as a 'repository of programming, a place to share spells and bits of lore.' He notes that, like magic, computing often demands a sacrifice. In the case of artificial intelligence, 'you must place a large corpus of humanity's creations upon its altar.'
