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A U.K. Teen’s Parents Sent Him to Ghana. He Took Them to Court.
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Why thousands convert to Islam in prison each year
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What will Starmer’s defence spending buy from Trump?
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I love my kids but I regret having them. How can I accept my life as a parent? | Leading questions
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Why long meetings drain productivity and how to fix them
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Why Germany’s debt rules are a bellwether for EU defence spending
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Argentina’s Crypto Scandal Swindled Thousands. What Did Javier Milei Know?
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Prebiotic sodas: What are they, and why are they everywhere?
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‘I want him to be prepared’: why parents are teaching their gen Alpha kids to use AI
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I've studied over 200 kids—the 'highly spoiled' ones do these 5 things, and what parents can do about it
Child psychologist Reem Raouda, who has studied more than 200 kids, explains how to identify spoiled behavior — and how to raise generous and grateful kids.CNBC - 1d -
What is causing your spring allergies and what can you do to prevent them?
Seasonal allergies affect roughly 100 million people in the U.S., according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.The Hill - 2d -
What is educational redlining and why is Trump against it?
Geographic assignment forces American families to “pay” for access to local public schools via their mortgages.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Labour has humane and popular plans to stand up for UK workers. Why dilute them? | Gaby Hinsliff
Angela Rayner’s employment rights bill is precisely why many voted for this government. Why be embarrassed about a defining policy?. One step forward, two steps back. Angela Rayner’s employment ...The Guardian - 2h -
Social Security plans to axe thousands of workers nationwide. What could it mean for you?
“Significant” job cuts are coming for Social Security that will only make the program less efficient.MarketWatch - 3d -
The top 10% of Americans are propping up the economy. Here’s what will happen if they stop spending.
The wealthy are spending, but many consumers are pulling back — and the stock market is fragile.MarketWatch - 7h -
Why Traditional Annual Planning Doesn’t Work, and What Does
The first 90 days are crucial to regroup and get the annual plan off the ground.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
Starbucks' drink menu is changing. Here's what it's removing and why.
Starbucks is removing these beverages from its drinks menu. Here's why it's making the new changes.CBS News - 6d -
What Is the White House Press Pool, and Why Is Trump Seizing Control of It?
The administration’s changes to the pool come at a moment when the White House is chipping away at the ability of major news organizations to cover it.The New York Times - 5d -
What is Andrew Tate accused of and why has he travelled to the US?
The ‘misogynist influencer’ and his brother Tristan were held in Romania by a travel ban after being arrested in late 2022. The self-styled “misogynist influencer” Andrew Tate and his brother, ...The Guardian - 4d -
Why Matthew Stafford and the Rams stayed together -- and what it means for L.A.
The Rams are focusing on the short term, keeping the quarterback who gives them the best chance to win another Super Bowl.ESPN - 2d -
What is a crypto strategic reserve and why would the U.S. need one?
A spike in cryptocurrency prices Monday morning after President Donald Trump's surprise Sunday announcement quickly fizzled by Monday afternoon.CBS News - 9h -
Pope is sitting up out of bed at hospital as he recovers from pneumonia
Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from pneumoniaABC News - Feb. 20 -
Purported pro-natalists penalise parents
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‘I’ve yelled, screamed and cried’: My mother gave $400K to online scammers. She still gives them Apple gift cards. What can I do?
“I have been living a nightmare with my mother for seven years.”MarketWatch - 10h -
The cyber insurance reckoning: Why AI-powered attacks are breaking coverage (and what comes next)
Cybersecurity insurance is increasingly critical, particularly as AI transforms (and simplifies) hackers' methodologies.VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
What Elon Musk Got Wrong About Why Federal Retirement Is Still Managed out of a Limestone Mine
The massive underground facility, which has been used to store archives since the 1960s, remains a crucial but convoluted hub for US government records.Wired - Feb. 22 -
What is the Tush Push? How Eagles execute the play, why they run it so well, and how other teams fare
The Eagles have an unstoppable play the league may try to ban againCBS Sports - 6d -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Wrong Parent Died’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - 5d -
You be the judge: should my early-rising flatmate keep the noise down while I’m still in bed?
Night owl Reggie hates being woken by early bird Kevin as he gets ready for his day. You decide who has cause for alarm. Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror . I hate ...The Guardian - 4d -
Steinbrenner: No edict for Yankees to spend less
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said Friday that he has not ordered his front office to drop the team's player payroll, adding, "We know what our fans expect."ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Interior halts employee spending and travel
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From ‘salam’ shower gel to ‘ethnic’ bedding, firms want to celebrate Ramadan. But some can’t even spell ‘iftar’ | Nadeine Asbali
The religious festival is a month of fasting, prayer and community – not consuming and comparing ourselves with one another. Nadeine Asbali is the author of Veiled Threat: On being visibly Muslim ...The Guardian - 3d -
New study confirms parents do in fact play favorites
Research from Brigham Young University reveals that parental favoritism is real, with factors like gender, birth order and temperament playing a role. The study also found parents tend to favor ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
The London Stock Exchange has been left behind by its parent
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As Texas measles outbreak grows, parents are choosing to vaccinate kids
As the measles outbreak in Texas keeps spreading, parents who previously chose not to vaccinate their children are now lining up to get their kids the MMR shots.NBC News - 6d -
Religious sect parents jailed over death of diabetic daughter
Elizabeth Struhs was denied insulin by her parents, who believed God would heal her.BBC News - 5d -
Son loses case against parents over move to Africa
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Immigrant parents remove teenage sons from UK over stabbing fears
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Feminist parenting won't fix our ‘boys-will-be-boys’ culture
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