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Without fanfare, parents like me are mourning our kids' last first day of school
Parents spend months steeling themselves to face an empty nest. But the last first day is an especially poignant reminder that, in many ways, their kids are already gone.
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Autistic boy's parents spend £60 a day on taxis
Father Matthew accuses Birmingham City Council of "punishing the most vulnerable children".15 hours ago -
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'Coward!': Families face officers in Uvalde school shooting for first time
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The Hill - Politics
This Constitution Day, let's commit to revitalize civics education in schools
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Schools reopen as search for suspect in Kentucky interstate shooting enters 11th day
Schools in a Kentucky country reopened Tuesday under heavy police guard for the first time since a massive search was launched for a suspect in an interstate shooting.25 minutes ago -
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Kansas cult leaders convicted of making children work 16-hour days without pay
Prosecutors say the group beat children as young as eight years old and imposed strict rules on what they did and ate. Six members of a Kansas -based cult have been convicted in a scheme to house ...1 hour ago -
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Tinder’s School of Swipe is a solid first step – but online dating safety has a long way to go | Lisa Portolan
The challenge remains to create a comprehensive approach that addresses underlying abuse and discrimination. Tinder’s new consent education program represents the dating app’s latest effort to ...17 hours ago -
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Amazon wants staff back in the office 5 days a week. Your boss isn’t likely to follow suit.
For all of Amazon’s clout, its plans likely won’t motivate many other businesses to follow with their own five-day in-person workweek, according to some workplace experts.14 minutes ago -
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Emma Raducanu overcomes error-strewn display to claim first win in 48 days
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Miley Cyrus sued for allegedly ripping off Bruno Mars song in Grammy-winning 'Flowers'
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'Stopping the Steal' examines Trump's attempt to subvert 2020 election, and what it means for 2024
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Gov. Newsom signs bills offering AI protections for actors
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REO Speedwagon hits the brakes: Band to quit touring in 2025 after members disagree
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