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'It's seen as the naughty school but it's turned our lives around'
Park House School is making a difference to pupils who have struggled in mainstream education.BBC News - 3d -
Inside the House GOP clash over tax cuts
Hardliners are squaring off against their top tax writer as Republicans try to assemble a package President Donald Trump's priorities.Politico - 3d -
Israel troops withdraw from corridor that split Gaza in two
Palestinians on cars and carts begin returning to northern Gaza - often to scenes of utter destruction.BBC News - 3d -
Thousands protest against Trump’s war on immigrants after Ice raids: ‘Fight for our neighbors’
Protesters in Colorado express solidarity with the undocumented after dramatic raids throughout Denver. Thousands took to the streets on Wednesday and Saturday last week following a series of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Rep. Hern defends delay on House budget proposal
Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.), chair of the House Republican Policy Committee, on Sunday defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for the delay in unveiling a budget resolution. In an interview on ...The Hill - 3d -
Noem confident in legality of housing migrants at Guantánamo Bay
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said she’s confident that steps the government is taking to deport certain migrants from the U.S. mainland to Guantánamo Bay are legal. In an ...The Hill - 3d -
Democratic senator: We are on ‘the cusp’ of a constitutional crisis
Democratic Senator Andy Kim (N.J.) argued that his party is ready to take a stand against PResident Trump’s recent actions and believes the United States is on “the cusp” of a constitutional ...The Hill - 3d -
Flat whites or long blacks? What our changing coffee tastes say about us
From a 13th-century Yemen brew to the latest full-on blast of beans, the quest for the perfect caffeine hit continues. When a man called Jacob opened what’s thought to be the first British coffee ...The Guardian - 4d -
'We are figuring it out': Democrats struggle to keep up with Trump's dizzying pace
Actions are coming at so dizzying a pace that it can be tough to track what Trump has done and what he's turned around and undone.NBC News - 4d -
Can we break the anxiety habit?
Writer and therapist Owen O’Kane believes we have become addicted to feeling anxious. Here, he explains how he learned to manage his fears. Key work events make me anxious. They give me chest pain, ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘This time, we stay’: the Palestinian families vowing not to leave Gaza
Defiant Gazans reject Trump’s resettlement plan after enduring 15 months of conflict. Saaed Salem’s eyes filled with tears as he surveyed the remains of his north Gaza neighbourhood on a freezing ...The Guardian - 4d -
Kendrick Lamar Can’t Save the World. Why Do We Expect Him To?
Now that he’s performing at the Super Bowl, it seems like he’s inherited a no-win situation for all the conflicted expectations that await him.The New York Times - 4d -
‘We never gave up’: tears and elation as freed Thai hostages return home from Gaza
The group of five workers were greeted at Bangkok airport by overjoyed family members and officials after being held for over a year in Gaza. See all our Middle East coverage . The families of ...The Guardian - 4d -
My husband and I are in our 50s — and 85% invested in stocks. Is our strategy too aggressive for the next 10 years?
“Our funds and our tech stocks have done well over the years.”MarketWatch - 4d -
House Democrats denied entry into Department of Education building
Several Democratic lawmakers were denied access to the Department of Education on Friday. The Trump administration has made it clear that it seeks to abolish the department.NBC News - 4d -
Seahawks' Macdonald: Geno is 'our quarterback'
Seahawks Mike Macdonald gave QB Geno Smith another strong endorsement, saying that the team loves him and can't wait to "go to work with him."ESPN - 4d -
What we learned as Steph sparks comeback win in Butler's debut
Steph Curry looked resuscitated while scoring 34 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 132-111 victory over the Bulls at United Center in Chicago.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Father-of-two dies days after being assaulted at house
The 31 year old's sister describes him as "everybody's friend" as police launch a murder investigation.BBC News - 4d -
Reaching the Super Bowl Is Hard. So Is Our N.F.L. Postseason Quiz.
The conference championship weekend matchups bring more than just quarterback storylines to the table.The New York Times - 4d -
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Meet the young Musketeers, our unelected overlords employed by ‘Doge’
Elon Musk’s crew, most of whom can’t rent a car without paying the ‘under 25’ fee, have access to our sensitive personal data. Say what you like about the Trump administration – it’s got big balls. ...The Guardian - 4d -
Miron Muslic: ‘We became refugees overnight. It was just devastating’
New Plymouth Argyle manager on fleeing from genocide in Bosnia when he was nine and the ‘fantasy’ of managing against Liverpool in the FA Cup. As the waves crash against the harbour walls of West ...The Guardian - 5d -
The Papers: 'Trump wants UK tax cuts for tech giants' and 'hands off our ISAs'
A warning that axing ISAs could "trigger a mortgage crisis" is one of the stories on Saturday's fronts.BBC News - 5d -
Blind date: ‘We went on two dates eight years ago – he didn’t want a third. That was an icebreaker’
Ben (on the left), 36, a writer, meets Maxim, 35, a freelance interior stylist. What were you hoping for? A fun night getting to know a new person. Continue reading...The Guardian - 5d -
'We left pieces of our life behind': Indigenous group flees drowning island
Rising sea levels threaten homes in Panama, but not everyone wants to leave.BBC News - 5d -
Plane Crash in São Paulo, Brazil, Kills Two
Six people on the ground were also injured by the plane, part of which struck a bus on the road when it crashed in São Paulo.The New York Times - 5d -
House Democrats denied entry to the Department of Education
Democratic members of Congress were denied entry to the Department of Education for a meeting with acting Secretary Denise Carter when a security officer would not allow them inside.NBC News - 5d -
Constantly scrolling on your phone? Why we can’t stand feeling bored
In one study, nearly half of participants left alone for 15 minutes with no stimulation chose to have an electric shock. People hate feeling bored. We hate it so much that we spend hours ...The Guardian - 5d -
Draymond, two other Warriors to participate in NBA All-Star events
Draymond Green and two other members of the Golden State Warriors will participate in a few NBA All-Star events on All-Star Saturday Night.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Trump, the Panama Canal and China’s Role: What We Know
The canal’s two biggest ports are operated by a Hong Kong company with global reach. The Trump administration sees a Chinese threat to U.S. security.The New York Times - 5d -
Small plane crashes on avenue in Sao Paulo, killing two
A small aircraft crashed on an avenue in Sao Paulo, killing at least two passengers, the local firefighter corps said in a statementABC News - 6d -
We go back to where it all began - Brexitcast
Adam, Laura, Chris and Faisal bring back Brexitcast for a night in the BBC Radio Theatre.BBC News - 6d -
'Land we paid for is being sold for millions - but we don't see any of the money'
Ex-miners say money from the sale of social welfare sites is not being re-invested in the community.BBC News - 6d -
Russ Vought confirmed as White House budget chief
Democrats fought the OMB nominee's confirmation, elevating a little-known agency head to the national spotlight amid larger anxieties about the fate of congressional spending authority.Politico - 6d -
Zoe Saldaña responds to Karla Sofía Gascón controversy: 'We are responsible for everything we say'
Zoe Saldaña said the backlash against 'Emilia Pérez' co-star Karla Sofía Gascón makes her 'sad,' but she's still trying to experience the 'joy' of the film's achievements.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Take-Two CEO bullish on his games but wary on tariffs | Strauss Zelnick
Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software, talked about the latest plans the triple-A game publisher has with its upcoming titles and his view of possible tariffs on game consoles. I ...VentureBeat - 6d -
South African president alludes to Trump's threat in speech to the nation: 'We will not be bullied'
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared to respond to threats from U_S_ counterpart Donald Trump by saying in his annual speech to the nation that his country would “not be bullied.”ABC News - 6d -
TikTok Stole Our Hearts, but Can It Last?
The hosts of Uncanny Valley chronicle the TikTok ban saga and ask: What makes the app so uniquely vulnerable?Wired - 6d
