## Sweden goes back to basics, swapping screens for books in the classroom

Authored by arstechnica.com

After mostly being sidelined, physical books are now being reintroduced into classrooms, and students are learning to write the old-fashioned way: by hand, with a pencil or pen, on sheets of paper.

The Swedish government also plans to make schools cellphone-free throughout the country.

Last year alone, the education ministry allocated $83 million to purchase textbooks and teachers’ guides.

In a country with about 11 million people, the aim is for every student to have a physical textbook for each subject.

The government also put $54 million towards the purchase of fiction and non-fiction books for students.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Nordic country’s efforts have sparked a debate on the role of digital technology in education, one that extends well beyond the country’s borders.

US parents in districts that have adopted digital technology to a great extent may be wondering if educators will reverse course, too. »

### Death of a refugee left at a Buffalo doughnut shop by Border Patrol is ruled a homicide

Authored by apnews.com

The death of a nearly blind refugee from Myanmar who was found on a Buffalo street in February — five days after Border Patrol agents left him at a doughnut shop — has been ruled a homicide, authorities said Wednesday.

Ruling a death a homicide means it resulted from another person’s actions — or inaction — but doesn’t necessarily mean that a crime was committed.

Asked whether the Border Patrol was responsible for his death, he declined to comment and said any such determination would be up to law enforcement agencies. »

### One killed and buildings damaged as magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Indonesia

Authored by theguardian.com

One person has been killed after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Ternate island, damaging buildings and triggering small tsunami waves.

About two hours after the quake, it confirmed the threat of a tsunami had passed.

Japan’s meteorological agency said “slight sea level changes” might occur along Japan’s coast but that no tsunami damage was expected. »

### Californian chocolate recalled for being spiked with Viagra ingredients

Authored by latimes.com

Chocolate products from a Californian company have been recalled after they were found to have been spiked with the potentially dangerous ingredients used in Viagra and Cialis.

The two recalled products are Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate Male Enhancement Sachet and Ilum Sex Chocolate Male Sexual Enhancement Booster.

The Ilum sexual enhancement chocolate comes in black packaging with yellow and white font that reads “male sex chocolate.” »

### Iran says it will not reopen Strait of Hormuz because of Trump’s "ridiculous displays"

Authored by pravda.com.ua

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has said the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened because of US President Donald Trump's "ridiculous displays".

Details: In a comment carried by state media, the waterway was said to be "firmly" controlled by the Corps.

Background: Trump claimed that Tehran has requested a ceasefire and said Washington is prepared to consider this if Iran ensures free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. »

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