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Mark Zuckerberg's wife Priscilla Chan invested $125 million in a school for the disadvantaged; now she is closing it to focus on AI

The Primary School, offering tuition-free education to low-income families, has officially closed, impacting around 540 children who depended on its support. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the school's benefactor, is redirecting its resources towards biotechnology and artificial intelligence. As part of its commitment, it has announced substantial funding aimed at assisting…

The Times of India

Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen time

Tech giants Meta and Google funded trusted children's brands to teach responsible tech use. This occurred even as their apps were designed to be difficult to disengage from. Critics argue these partnerships encourage dependence on social media. This strategy faces scrutiny amid lawsuits alleging harm to youth mental health from…

The Economic Times

A New Lawsuit Against SeaWorld Could Actually Result In A Huge Opportunity For Netflix

Could SeaWorld's loss be Netflix's gain?

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Roblox Expands Into EdTech With Google, BBC Games

Gaming platform Roblox Corp. (NYSE:RBLX) on Tuesday announced the official launch of its new Learning Hub, a dedicated portal offering a diverse array of educational experiences developed by leading learning providers and Roblox creators.

Benzinga

Elmo breaks silence after hacker shares antisemitic posts on character’s X account

In series of explicit posts, the hacker branded Trump ‘[Benjamin] Netanyahu’s puppet’ and called for the killing of Jews

The Independent UK

Elmo’s X account posts racist and antisemitic messages after being hacked

Hackers also demanded the US government release more information on the sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein

The Guardian - US

No, that wasn't really Elmo calling for the release of the Epstein files

Muppet has since reclaimed the account.

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Elmo's hacked X account posted racist messages. Sesame Workshop is trying to regain control

Sesame Workshop is working to regain control of Elmo's X account after a hacker posted racist and antisemitic messages

The Independent UK

Elmo didn't love this – hackers took over his account and it's probably because of a mistake you can easily avoid

The Sesame Street Character's popular X account was hacked, and then very bad things happened – don't let them happen to you

TechRadar

Elmo Twitter Needs A Hug - And Full Security Sweep: Who Hacked Character's Account?

Early Sunday morning, Elmo's account was overtaken by what the Sesame Workshop described as an 'unknown hacker,' who unleashed a string of offensive and threatening posts.

International Business Times UK

Sesame Street moves in with Netflix, but will stay on PBS

Netflix has thrown Sesame Street a safety net with a new streaming deal

The Independent UK

Sesame Workshop receives Elevate Prize Catalyst Award as it charts a new path for 'Sesame Street'

Elmo, Abby Cadabby and the rest of the “Sesame Street” gang will get some high-profile help as they travel down a new road

The Independent UK

The Trump administration’s abrupt federal grant cuts have made their way to 'Sesame Street'—and they risk 'pulling the rug out from under children'

The iconic children’s show is partially funded by the government.

Fortune

Sesame Street non-profit to be hit with layoffs after staff announce union

CEO to ‘significantly downsize’ Sesame Workshop after more than 200 employees revealed plans to unionize

The Guardian - US

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Tom’s Guide

C is for Cook — why Apple TV Plus needs to save 'Sesame Street'

"Sesame Street" is looking for a new home and Apple TV Plus is looking for quality shows. Why not combine the two?

The Independent UK

Sesame on the Street: HBO drops iconic kids show forcing it to find new home

Old episodes of ‘Seasame Street’ will still be streaming on Max until the end of 2027

Fortune

Americans view mental health on par with economic stability—which we know thanks to Elmo from ‘Sesame Street’

An X post from a beloved Muppet gave rise to an inaugural survey on well-being in the U.S.

WEKU

'Sesame Street' writers authorize a strike if they don't reach a contract by Friday

Writers for the children's program want better residuals and annual raises, and for auxiliary works, such as social media segments, to be covered by union benefits. Their contract expires Friday.

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Meet the artist: Kenneth Anderson

Artist Kenneth Anderson has worked for Nick Jr., Sesame Workshop and CBeebies.

WEKU

Muppets from Sesame Workshop help explain opioid addiction to young children

The educational nonprofit behind Sesame Street has created videos and stories for caregivers or therapists to share with kids 6 and under, to help explain addiction or why parents need treatment.

The Guardian - UK

‘Big Bird’s hands were on my shoulders!’: the psychology professor who teamed up with Sesame Street

Dr Laurie Santos’s classes on happiness are the most popular in Yale’s history. Now, her podcast has recruited some big, fluffy experts in joy to help families with their mental health

Birmingham Post

Bristol animation and TV production companies win big at regional RTS awards

A Productions and Wildseed Studios were among the winners at the Royal Television Society West of England awards

Multichannel News

HBO Max Tops NAMIC Vision Awards Nominations

‘Ms. Marvel,’ ‘Raven’s Home,’ ‘The Hair Tales’ garner multiple nominations

WEKU

'Sesame Street' co-creator Lloyd Morrisett dies at 93

Sparked in part by the civil rights movement, the show aimed to teach children basic skills. His hope was to "help those children who would otherwise not succeed in school, do better," he said.

The Independent UK

Lloyd Morrisett, who helped launch 'Sesame Street,' dies

The co-creator of the beloved children’s education TV series “Sesame Street,” Lloyd Morrisett has died

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