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Harry Potter films turns 25 ahead of new TV series' release

In 2001, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" hit cinemas and took the world by storm. Today, anticipation for the new series is high, but its creator, J.K. Rowling, remains a controversial figure.

  • Harry Potter films premiere 25 years ago on November 4, 2001
  • First book published in 1997, sold 120 million copies worldwide
  • HBO adapting books into TV series, premiering December 25, 2026

AI

Lecturers and students see AI use very differently, study finds

Instructors and students have significantly different perceptions of how much generative artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in university studies, according to new research from The University of Manchester and Spain's Universidad del Pais Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea.

Health & Medicine

Clinical Psychologists Seek Greater Investment in Mental Health Services for Victims of Insecurity

Yemi Kosoko in Jos Amid growing concerns over the psychological toll of insecurity, displacement and humanitarian crises across Nigeria, the Nigeria Association of Clinical Psychologists (NACP) has…

  • Conference emphasizes integrating psychological care into humanitarian interventions.
  • Women, children, and vulnerable groups disproportionately affected by trauma in Plateau State.

AI

Metsola tells MEPs not to rely on AI when drafting laws

European Parliament prepares guidelines for lawmakers on the use of AI.

  • Roberta Metsola warns MEPs against over-reliance on AI for law drafting.
  • AI can assist in legal research but lacks critical judgment and debate.
  • New guidelines stress transparency, avoidance of sensitive material, and thorough checks.
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