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Fixing the broken bowl game system: Compensation, revamped eligibility standards may help revive postseason
Bowl season continues to lose relevance, but there may be some answers on the horizonCBS Sports - 2h -
Schools are cutting bus service for children. Parents are turning to ride-hailing apps
Reliance on school buses has been waning for years as districts struggle to find drivers and more students attend schools far outside their neighborhoodsABC News - 5h -
Why Followership Is More Important Than Ever
Our obsession with leadership ignores the people who actually get stuff done.Inc. - 1d -
Why More Brides Are Skipping the Traditional March Song
More couples are skipping the traditional processional to Richard Wagner’s “Bridal Chorus.”The New York Times - 2d -
Ben Affleck reunites with exes Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner at children's school play
Ben Affleck was in the same room as his exes Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner as some of their children performed in a school play.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
'The school system is broken': Why more parents are home-educating their children
The BBC speaks with parents who insist the school system is "broken" as latest government estimates point to a rise in home education.BBC News - 19h -
Why a nation of 1.45 billion wants more children
India, the world's most populous country, is seeing a debate about having more babies.BBC News - 20h -
More than half of Gen X parents worry about financially supporting their kids into adulthood, survey shows
Fifty-three percent of Gen X parents are concerned their kids won't be fully financially independent into adulthood, U.S. Bank data reveals.CNBC - 1d -
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Why Britain needs a digital ID system
A national identity scheme would help to modernise the stateFinancial Times - 1d -
How can I do more to help my parents when I have a young family of my own? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
It’s easy to feel guilty and ‘useless’ but you have options. Be honest with yourself about what you are able to do. A few months ago, my dad went into a care home. The cognitive symptoms of his ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why Americans are angry with the U.S. health care system
Many Americans are expressing anger with the U.S. health care system as clues emerge about a potential motive in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Julie Rovner, the chief Washington ...CBS News - 2d -
America’s system to fund and reimburse health care is broken
The American health care system is broken, with payors limiting access to services in order to maximize profits, and the recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked calls for ...The Hill - 4d -
Alton Thacker, Who Gave More Than a Million Toys to Children, Dies at 89
A retired barber and “year-round Santa Claus,” he co-founded a foundation that makes wooden cars for children around the world.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Homeless single father wants home for his children
Two parents speak to BBC News NI about their struggles at finding accommodation after becoming homeless.BBC News - 4d -
QB Burrow's home broken into during MNF game
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's home was broken into during Monday night's game against the Cowboys in the latest home burglary of a pro athlete in the U.S.ESPN - 5d -
Bengals QB Joe Burrow's home broken into in string of pro-athlete burglaries
Authorities are also investigating burglaries at homes of other NFL and NBA players, including Patrick Mahomes and Bobby Portis.CBS News - 5d -
Joe Burrow's home broken into during Bengals game in string of pro-athlete home burglaries
While Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was playing in an NFL game on Monday, authorities say someone was breaking into his Ohio home. It's the latest in a string of burglaries targeting ...CBS News - 5d -
Increased Christianity in schools opens the door to Satanic Temple education programs
The Satanic Temple is increasing its work in schools across the country, trying to combat a rise in religious teachings. The group, launched in 2013 to battle the "intrusion of Christian values ...The Hill - 5d -
'What should I do?' Unpredictable school fees bar many children in Africa from an education
The daily struggle to pay often unpredictable and unregulated school fees is a crushing issue for many across sub-Saharan Africa, where the lack of a few hundred dollars can determine a child’s futureABC News - 5d -
Joe Burrow's home broken into during Monday Night Football in latest pro-athlete home invasion
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home was broken into during Monday Night Football in the latest home invasion of a pro athlete in the U.S. Authorities said Tuesday no one was injured in the ...ABC News - 5d -
Joe Burrow's house reportedly broken into during Bengals' win on MNF; latest NFL star to have home burglarized
Cincinnati defeated the Cowboys on Monday nightCBS Sports - 6d -
'She would take off her uniform and cry' - thousands of children are missing school in Scotland
Twelve-year-old Hannah missed most of her primary education but has been receiving support to get her back to school.BBC News - 6d -
‘Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents’ Surges in Popularity Online
A decade after it was published, the book “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents” is surging in popularity and making people rethink their family dynamic.The New York Times - 6d -
Neuroscience Says This Small Mindset Change Helps Parents Raise Happier, More Independent Kids
A new Yale study shows a small change in mindset cuts this super common parenting mistake in half.Inc. - Dec. 9 -
Triumph of the orcs: why Britain needs more Games Workshops
Those who despair at the UK’s inability to spawn a Facebook should look to the country’s creative industriesFinancial Times - Dec. 7 -
Special Education Services With a Catch: Parents Are Asked Not to Sue
New York City school officials want families seeking such services to waive their right to sue the Education Department in exchange for receiving them.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Home Office to give refugees more time to find housing
The period for refugees to move out of supported housing will increase from 28 to 56 days.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Why climate change will cause more people to flee to Europe
Also in this newsletter: Is France Eurosceptic?Financial Times - Dec. 6 -
Why more Americans are retiring earlier, even when they don't want to
Many Americans consider 65 to be the right age to retire. But according to the Trans-America Center for Retirement Studies, the median retirement age is 62 years old. Dan Geltrude, the founder of ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Two children remain in critical condition after California school shooting
Two children, ages 5 and 6, were in critical condition after being shot by a gunman at the religious elementary school they attended. Officials investigating a motive say the suspect had met ...NBC News - Dec. 6 -
California police identify school shooter as two children critical in hospital
Officials decline to disclose name of gunman who wounded children at Oroville religious school before killing himself. Officials in northern California have identified the man who shot two ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Two children injured in shooting at northern California school
Two kindergarten students were wounded and the suspect is dead after a shooting at a school in Palermo, California. Officials say the suspected gunman had a meeting with a school administrator to ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Parents reunite with children after shooting at a Butte County school
An emotional scene at the Oroville Church of the Nazarene, where parents reunited with their children after a shooting at the Feather River Adventist School in Butte County.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
2 children wounded in California school shooting
Two children were wounded in a shooting Wednesday at a small religious school in Northern California, according to the local sheriff’s office. Law enforcement officials arrived on the scene to find ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Why you should get a home equity loan for 2025
A home equity loan can be a smart financial tool for homeowners heading into 2025. Here's why.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Google DeepMind predicts weather more accurately than leading system
AI program GenCast performed better than ENS forecast at predicting day-to-day weather and paths of hurricanes and cyclones. For those who keep an eye on the elements, the outlook is bright: ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
How Can I Show My Boyfriend My Parents’ Filthy Home?
A reader dreads the thought of her partner seeing her squalid childhood home, but being honest with her parents about her embarrassment is a nonstarter.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent
Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling, falsely claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consentABC News - Dec. 3 -
Ivy League-trained psychologist: How I say 'no' to my kids—and why more parents need to do the same
Parents who struggle to say "no" to their children could be doing them disservice in the long run, according to child psychologist Becky Kennedy.CNBC - Dec. 3
