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Schools bill risks harming decades of progress in England
Changes to system that has driven up teaching standards need to be made with great careFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Indonesia places a $28bn bet on free school meals
President Prabowo Subianto wants to cater for 82mn students and pregnant mothers to boost growth and attainmentFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Laken Riley Act gains steam — with Democrats
Some in the party's ranks are turning right alongside the electorate.Politico - Jan. 7 -
Van Jones on Trump pitching Canada as 51st state: 'That would be a huge blue state'
CNN political commentator Van Jones weighed in on President-elect Trump’s idea of pitching Canada to become the 51st state, claiming that if it happens, America’s northern neighbor would be a “huge ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching
At a time when North American bird populations are declining dramatically, the number of people watching them is increasingABC News - Jan. 7 -
California sheriff is Trump's blue-state ally
Riverside County, California, Sheriff Chad Bianco says he feels "very good" about President-elect Trump winning the election and calls Democrats' agenda "pro criminal." In the past, Bianco was a ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
What happened to Justin Trudeau's popularity?
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plans Monday to step down after nearly a decade in office. Once an extremely popular leader, Trudeau has faced growing opposition over rising ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Sports Streaming Services Gain Momentum in 2025
Fubo will combine with Disney’s Hulu + Live TV, helping settle ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery’s lawsuit against Venu Sports; Netflix Adds WWE to its content offerings.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Warring sides battle inside Russia as Moscow reports gains in Ukraine
Russia said on Monday its forces had made important gains in eastern Ukraine while continuing to fend off a new Ukrainian offensive inside the Kursk region of western Russia, where a second day of ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Musk and the red lines of rightwing politics
Tory calls for new national probe into child rape gangs — that it did not make in government — expose opposition anxietiesFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
To Interact With the Real World, AI Will Gain Physical Intelligence
By grappling with the messy and unpredictable side of existence, machine learning can have impact beyond the digital.Wired - Jan. 6 -
Golden Globes: The red carpet in pictures
Stars at the event in Los Angeles on Sunday included Eddie Redmayne, Mikey Madison and Zendaya.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
How to Add Red to Your Wardrobe
Red is often thought of as a statement color, but it can be incorporated into your wardrobe in lots of different ways.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
How to watch Cornell Big Red vs. Penn State-Schuylkill Nittany Lions: TV channel, NCAA Basketball live stream info, start time
How to watch Cornell vs. Penn State-Schuylkill basketball gameCBS Sports - Jan. 5 -
Nutritional supplements and vitamins are more popular than ever. Do they work?
Dietary supplements — vitamins, minerals, botanicals and probiotics — are more popular than ever. Do they make a difference? Research is mixed.NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Voronkov scores 2 goals as Blue Jackets beat Blues 6-4
Dmitri Voronkov scored two goals and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the St. Louis Blues 6-4ABC News - Jan. 4 -
Pope says bullying at school prepares students for war, not peace
"Imagining peace" lays foundation for "more just and fraternal world," he says.ABC News - Jan. 4 -
Valuable Life Lessons Jimmy Carter Taught at Sunday School
The former president drew massive crowds for bible school.Inc. - Jan. 4 -
Tributes to 'much loved and popular' boy after quad bike crash
Tiarnán Trainor was injured in the incident just outside Killeavy, near Newry, and died in hospital.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Days will get longer in January: Which cities will gain the most daylight?
Say goodbye to early sunsets: Our days are going to quickly get longer this month.The Hill - Jan. 4 -
The Shame That Keeps Millions of Girls Out of School
Because of a lack of access to menstruation products, girls across Africa and Asia often stay home from school when they have their periods.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Anger over changes to school curriculum exposes Syria's fragile unity
Changes announced to Syria's school curriculum have sparked backlash over fears that Ahmed al-Sharaa and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham planned an Islamist future.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Save 50% off popular skin care products at Sephora right now
From now until Jan. 17, Sephora is hosting its Top Skincare Brands Sale. Each day, you can save 50% off select skin care products from popular brands, including Kiehl’s and Sunday Riley.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
California man linked to Wisconsin school shooting apologizes for connection
Alexander Paffendorf expressed regret for his involvement in court on Friday without explaining his precise role.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Oil prices score weekly gains, buoyed by China policy support
Oil futures posted solid gains in a holiday-shortened week, buoyed by expectations of further stimulus in China, the world’s largest crude importer, to boost its sputtering economy.MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
Nuclear-Energy Stocks Gain After Easing of Hydrogen Tax-Credit Rules
The final rule for clean-hydrogen production would allow some nuclear power plants that are at risk of retirement to produce the gas.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
St. Francis Red Flash vs. CCSU Blue Devils: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel
How to watch St. Francis (Pa.) vs. Central Connecticut State basketball gameCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
Meet Ross J Barr, London’s most popular acupuncturist
Find out why Alexa Chung, Jamie Dornan and Harry and Meghan are fans of this man’s needlesFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Saquon Barkley Skips Rush Record but Can Gain $3M With Bonuses
Saquon Barkley won’t break the NFL’s single-season rushing record, but he’s on pace to shatter his personal best earnings year. The Philadelphia Eagles running back was announced on the NFC’s Pro ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Hedge funds Citadel and Millennium gain 15% in 2024
Ken Griffin and Izzy Englander’s funds likely to have outperformed wider hedge fund industryFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
As New Cybersecurity Threats Loom, AI Defenses Get Popular
New defenses are increasingly popular and saving companies money.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
New Syrian government's school curriculum changes spark concern
The curriculum will take on a more Islamic slant, with evolution and Big Bang theory dropped from science.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
How a cosmetology school is teaching students to care for diverse hair and skin
Nubiah Taylor, founder of Taylor'd Cosmetology School in Minneapolis, is teaching students how to care for melanated skin while providing a space for aspiring beauty professionals to thrive.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
We're selling this stock for the first time in a year, locking in a nearly 1,000% gain
The last time we trimmed this stock was Jan. 2, 2024.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Naples, Italy: A Popular Tourist Destination Suffering from Violence and Unemployment
The southern Italian city has become fashionable for tourists, models and actors in a social media age. Yet it remains merciless for many of its youth.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
World's most popular YouTuber MrBeast announces engagement
The world's most popular YouTuber, known for his grand stunts, says he opted for an intimate proposal.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Blue plaque marks first football 'away' match
A blue plaque is unveiled marking the first football 'away' game between Sheffield FC and NottinghamshireBBC News - Jan. 2 -
Hundreds apply for restitution for abuse suffered at Florida reform schools
Hundreds of people who say they suffered physical or sexual abuse at two state-run reform schools in Florida are in line to receive tens of thousands of dollars in restitution from the state, after ...NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Why is VAT being added to private school fees?
The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Wall Street ends 2024 on down note but made substantial gains for the year
Wall Street ended 2024 with stocks slipping, but NBC News' Brian Cheung reports that overall, the year was good for investors.NBC News - Dec. 31
