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Madness to allow home schooling when abuse suspected, children's commissioner says
The children's commissioner says a child should not be home-educated if concerns have been raised.BBC News - 3h -
2034 World Cup explainer: Why only one bid? Winter or summer? Sportswashing?
With news that Saudi Arabia is going to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, will we have another winter tournament? How will human rights be managed as it builds brand-new stadiums?ESPN - 8h -
Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf and PGA Tour match is giving back to fans of a divided sport
Rory McIlroy says golf fans might realize what they're missing when PGA Tour and LIV Golf stars clash next week in Las VegasABC News - 11h -
Philippine volcano eruption sends villagers fleeing for safety as homes are blanketed in ash
A large volcano eruption in the Philippines sent a plume of ash and gases up to 1.8 miles high following a powerful blast that sent villagers fleeing to emergency sheltersABC News - 2d -
Thune expects tax package by summer: 'Failure is not an option'
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) reaffirmed his objective to prioritize swift tax reform in the 119th Congress as well as legislation supporting border security and the energy ...The Hill - 11h -
Debate Over Hegseth’s Fitness Highlights a Gender Divide in the Senate
As many of the Senate’s Republican men dismiss allegations against President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, only a small group of G.O.P. women have voiced even a hint of ...The New York Times - 1d -
Larry Summers warns Trump will start an ‘uncontrolled’ cold war with China
The economist and former Treasury secretary says inflation will be a bigger threat than Chinese industry.MarketWatch - 1d -
Is Trump a threat to the US economy? With Larry Summers
Martin Wolf in conversation with the former US Treasury SecretaryFinancial Times - 1d -
Christian Slater, Patrick Gibson on "Dexter" prequel series
Actors Christian Slater and Patrick Gibson join "CBS Mornings" to discuss what to expect in "Dexter: Original Sin," which takes place 15 years before audiences first met Dexter in the original ...CBS News - 1d -
Acrimonious Texas House Speaker race divides state's Republicans
An acrimonious race for Speaker of the Texas House is splitting the state GOP — and forcing a confrontation between the body’s warring Republican camps. Competing Republican state Reps. David Cook ...The Hill - 1d -
A striking summer: when the 1926 Ashes series united a divided nation
In an extract from his new book Stephen Brenkley explains the fervour and political intrigue stirred by Australia’s tour. Britain in 1926 was a troubled country. Revolution was in the air as the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ohtani 'unlikely' to pitch in Dodgers' Japan series
Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the Dodgers open their season in Japan next March, but it's "very unlikely" he will also pitch in those games, manager Dave Roberts said.ESPN - 2d -
Philippine volcano eruption sends villagers fleeing as homes blanketed in ash
A large volcano eruption in the Philippines sent a plume of ash and gases up to 1.8 miles high following a powerful blast that sent villagers fleeing to emergency sheltersABC News - 2d -
How to Avoid Pickpockets and Street Scams When Traveling
Staying aware, keeping your valuables close and employing “layers of security” are among the ways to improve your street savvy.The New York Times - 2d -
12/8: Face the Nation
This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Syrian rebels have taken control of Damascus, overthrowing the regime of President Bashar Assad. Plus, more on the congressional task force ...CBS News - 3d -
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England power to series win in New Zealand
England power to a series win over New Zealand with an emphatic 323-run victory inside three days of the second Test in Wellington.BBC News - 4d -
Notre Dame rises from the ashes at last: world leaders join embattled Macron for grand reopening
Ceremony gives French president moment of glory in company of Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he delivers on promise to restore cathedral . It was like stepping back into a medieval age and ...The Guardian - 4d -
How to watch UNC-Ash. Bulldogs vs. St. Andrews Knights: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds
How to watch UNC-Asheville vs. St Andrews basketball gameCBS Sports - 4d -
Democrats divided over Biden talk of preemptive pardons
President Biden’s consideration of preemptive pardons for those he fears may be targeted under a coming Trump administration is dividing his allies and igniting pushback from the GOP. Biden has had ...The Hill - 4d -
Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral rises from the ashes with grand reopening, five years on from fire
Paris' iconic Notre-Dame cathedral will reopen, five years after a fire the storied medieval landmark will reopen its doors once again.NBC News - 4d -
How a divided France came together to rebuild Notre-Dame
Bureaucrats, billionaire donors, artisans and builders united to deliver a national project at a time of political strifeFinancial Times - 5d -
When It Comes to Bill Belichick, Follow the History, Not the Money
Consider the N.F.L. coaching great’s interview at the University of North Carolina to be a Plan B, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 5d -
When They Hear Plants Cry, Moths Make a Decision
A new study suggests that the insects rely on the sounds made by distressed vegetation to guide important reproductive choices.The New York Times - 5d -
When consumers should buy electric cars
President-elect Donald Trump indicated that once in office, he plans on ending the consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. Business Insider autos senior reporter Nora Naughton joins ...CBS News - 6d -
6 voices who can bridge the divide between MAGA and Ukraine
KYIV — The abrupt, temporary closure of the U.S. embassy here late last month has served little purpose beyond feeding Russian fearmongering. It seems an appropriate coda to the Biden ...The Hill - 6d -
National Signing Day: The top players, and when they're announcing
When will the nation's top prospects announce this week? Get all the times here.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Out of the Ashes: The Comeback of Notre Dame
Inside the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris for a close-up look at the amazing rebuilding efforts to restore it to its original glory as it prepares to reopen its doors five years after a ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
England lose to South Africa in ODI series opener
England fall to a six-wicket defeat by South Africa in the opening one-day international after Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten half-century.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
GOP lawmakers already divided over sweeping Trump policy bill
John Thune wants a two-step strategy that addresses immigration and energy first, and then taxes later. Key House Republicans aren’t on board that plan.Politico - Dec. 4 -
‘Revenge cycle’: South Korean crisis highlights deep political divide
Dramatic attempt to impose martial law exposes vulnerabilities in highly polarised democracyFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Jurors Set to Weigh Daniel Penny’s Fate in Choking Case That Divided New York
Prosecutors in Daniel Penny’s manslaughter trial finished closing arguments Tuesday. The trial has touched on fears about crime and the city’s failure to help its most troubled residents.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
America’s Hidden Racial Divide: A Mysterious Gap in Psychosis Rates
Black Americans experience schizophrenia and related disorders at twice the rate of white Americans. It’s a disparity that has parallels in other cultures.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
What to Do When Your Employee Is Grieving
It’s National Grief Awareness Week. Here’s how business leaders can better lead their teams through times of loss.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Stunning or rubbish? Jaguar's new concept car divides opinion
The carmaker's new look is praised as "exciting" but others say it should "go back to the drawing board"BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Singapore gets tough on commodity trading practices after series of scandals
Long jail sentence for 82-year-old former oil trader is sign of ‘zero tolerance’ for fraudFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Pete Hegseth forced out of nonprofit role in 2016 after series of complaints
CBS News has confirmed President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, was forced to step down as head of a veterans' rights group in 2016 following a series of ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Supreme Court divided over FDA block on kid-friendly flavored vapes
With e-cigarette sales booming, the Supreme Court heard arguments over whether the FDA unlawfully blocked approval of more than a million new flavored nicotine products.ABC News - Dec. 2
