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One-word Ofsted grades should stay, says government
The government says the judgements are useful for parents, after MPs called for them to be scrapped.BBC News - Top stories -
How TikTok’s Chinese owner tightened its grip on the app
Insiders say ByteDance exerting increasing influence over platform despite US pressure over ownershipFinancial Times - Business - Tiktok -
How one state is trying to make weight loss drugs cheaper
Weight loss drugs aren't covered by insurance for North Carolina's state employees. The state is negotiating with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to try to lower the costs.NBC News - Top stories -
How one building's waste is paving the way to a greener future
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS ...CBS News - Top stories -
Summer Olympics Competitions Fast Facts
Read CNN's Summer Olympics Fast Facts to learn more about the athletic competition.CNN - Top stories - Olympics -
How to start a high-paying side hustle: 'It has to be something that you're actually passionate about,' says expert
There are all sorts of ways to make money on the side. But if you really want to find success, choose something you're passionate about, says Kathy Kristof.CNBC - Business -
We know how to deter British children from alcohol, say experts, after concerns over WHO report
Study found Great Britain had worst rate of child alcohol consumption in world, but youth drinking is said still to have ‘declined sharply’. In 2000, about 19% of children under 16 in England smoked, according to Action on Smoking and Health. By ...The Guardian - World -
Chess: Gukesh, 17, shocks favourites to become youngest challenger for title
The Chennai teenager won the Candidates by just half a point and will take on China’s Ding Liren for the world crown in a 14-game series later this year. Gukesh Dommaraju became, at 17, the youngest ever Candidates winner and world championship ...The Guardian - World -
College financial aid: How to navigate offers in one of the most challenging seasons yet
The botched rollout of a revamped federal financial aid form has made this year’s college acceptance season particularly vexing.MarketWatch - Business -
2024 Porsche Macan: A Big Step in EV Tech
The all-electric successor to the Macan compact SUV, the most popular model in Porsche’s lineup, is built on an upgraded EV platform—and now feistier than ever.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China warns US not to step on its 'red lines'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China in an attempt to put relations on an even keel.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Xi tells Blinken US should avoid ‘vicious competition’ with China
Secretary of state’s trip to Beijing comes as tensions remain over Taiwan, war in Ukraine and tech export controlsFinancial Times - World - China -
Xi tells Blinken US should avoid ‘vicious competition’ with China
Secretary of state’s trip to Beijing comes as tensions remain over Taiwan, war in Ukraine and tech export controlsFinancial Times - Business - China -
Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down
Anthony Fauci, former chief medical adviser to President Biden, will testify before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on June 3, making it the first time he will appear before a congressional panel since leaving government ...The Hill - Politics -
Haitian premier Ariel Henry steps down amid gang crisis
Transitional council to run poverty-stricken country in deal backed by US and Caribbean nationsFinancial Times - Business - Premier League -
U.K. consumers get a spring back in their step as confidence mounts
Consumer confidence ticked a little higher in the U.K. this month, suggesting Britons are feeling more well-off as real incomes rise.MarketWatch - Business -
Haitian premier Ariel Henry steps down amid gang crisis
Transitional council to run poverty-stricken country in deal backed by US and Caribbean nationsFinancial Times - World - Premier League -
Head of Federal Student Aid steps down after chaotic FAFSA season
The head of the Federal Student Aid (FSA) office Richard Cordray announced Friday he would step down from his role following the difficulties with the first season of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms. “My first day at ...The Hill - Politics -
Leader of Federal Student Aid Office Steps Down After FAFSA Crisis
During Richard Cordray’s tenure at the agency, the botched rollout of the new FAFSA upended the college admissions process.The New York Times - Top stories -
AP PHOTOS: Russian kids ride sticks with a horse's head in hobby horsing competition
Several dozen kids — 48 girls and one boy, from first-graders to teenagers — gathered recently at a gymnasium in northern St. Petersburg for a hobby horsing competition. The event looked exactly like a proper equestrian competition, but instead of ...ABC News - World - Russia -
AP PHOTOS: Russian kids ride sticks with a horse's head in hobby horsing competition
Several dozen kids — 48 girls and one boy, from first-graders to teenagers — gathered recently at a gymnasium in northern St. Petersburg for a hobby horsing competition. The event looked exactly like a proper equestrian competition, but instead of ...ABC News - Sports - Russia -
Xavi on Barça stay: I have unfinished business
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández said he has unfinished business after backtracking on his decision to step down at the end of the season.ESPN - Sports -
Why Xavi decided to reverse course and stay at Barcelona
In January, Barca legend Xavi announced he would step down as manager at the end of the 2023-24 season. Just 91 days later, he agreed to stay on. What changed and what does it mean moving forward?ESPN - Sports -
Roundtable: Which players are our experts determined to roster?
The fantasy experts list the players they are going out of their way to roster this season.ESPN - Sports -
The best moisturizers for mature skin, according to experts
Moisturizers for mature skin should hydrate the skin and improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles and uneven skin tone. Shop the best ones from La Roche Posay, SkinCeuticals and more.NBC News - Top stories -
Israel’s Invasion of Rafah Is All but Inevitable, Experts Say
Israel says an assault on Gaza’s southernmost city is vital to dismantling Hamas and has proposed evacuating civilians. But more than a million people have taken refuge in the city.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Weekend preview: What our experts will be watching
Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action to highlight what they're looking forward to watching.ESPN - Sports -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Gold settled 0.2% higher, snapping a three-session losing streak, and silver rose nearly 0.1%, up two of the past three sessions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Best deals on robot vacuums ahead of Memorial Day
It's time for a thorough house cleaning this spring, and a robot vacuum can help you do all the heavy lifting.CBS News - Top stories -
Chris Mason: Parties squabble over policy pledges as elections loom
Political leaders fight for headlines ahead of local elections, leading to rumours of a general election.BBC News - Top stories -
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Remains Near Multi-Month Highs
Treasury yields remained at multi-month highs they reached on Thursday, following weaker-than-expected first-quarter GDP and a stronger-than-expected acceleration in core PCE inflation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stocks on Track for Weekly Gains as PCE Inflation Hits 2.7%
Stocks climbed, putting the major U.S. indexes on course for weekly gains despite another round of firm inflation data.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oil Edges Higher Ahead of U.S. PCE Data
Oil prices ticked higher ahead of key U.S. inflation data that will offer more cues on the path of interest rates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Tate sexual assault trial to go ahead in Romania
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother deny allegations of rape and human trafficking.BBC News - Top stories -
Cubs' depth, mettle to be tested with Seiya Suzuki and Cody Bellinger injuries: Can lineup step up on offense?
The Cubs are going to need some players to step up with their Opening Day 2-3 hitters hurt for weeksCBS Sports - Sports -
Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.CBS News - Top stories -
Richard Cordray to step down from job overseeing $1.6 trillion in federal student loans
The former CFPB director will end his tenure as head of the Office of Federal Student Aid in June.MarketWatch - Business -
New York governor tells Speaker Johnson to stay out of Columbia tumult
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is criticizing Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) visit to Columbia University, arguing he's only exacerbating divisions by showing up to speak with Jewish students. “I think politicizing this and bringing the entourage ...The Hill - Politics - New York -
Xavi Hernández to stay on as Barcelona head coach in dramatic U-turn
Xavi agrees to stay after meeting with president and boardBayern Munich in talks with Austria manager Ralf RangnickXavi Hernández has reversed his decision to leave Barcelona at the end of the season and will stay on as head coach after talks with ...The Guardian - World -
German Bund Yield Edges Higher on Two-Year High Consumer Sentiment Data
10-year Bund yields edged higher after an above-forecast GfK consumer sentiment index added to the better-than-expected German data this week.The Wall Street Journal - World