Canada is showing that it’s possible to have universal, affordable childcare. Is the UK brave enough to follow? | Gaby Hinsliff
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World - The Guardian
Jenrick denies privately telling Tory MPs he would pivot back to centre if he became leader – UK politics live
Tory leadership also suggests it was a mistake for him to order murals at a children’s asylum centre to be painted over. Keir Starmer was “appalled” by reports that Israel deliberately fired on ...7 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
England seek to win WXV title with 'exciting rugby'
Is this weekend's WXV1 decider between Canada and England in Vancouver the dress rehearsal for next year's Rugby World Cup final?8 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Firms 'pausing' hiring and investing ahead of Budget
A leading business group says firms are delaying decisions, wanting "more clarity" over the government's policies.9 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Fire boss quits following 'repeated threats'
Oliver Lee claims he has been threatened "to stay quiet on vital subjects in the public interest."10 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Canada is showing that it’s possible to have universal, affordable childcare. Is the UK brave enough to follow? | Gaby Hinsliff
If we treated this service as vital state infrastructure, it could make a huge difference to parents – and to the economy. You can’t get much for £5.50 nowadays. A takeaway coffee and a muffin, ...10 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - MarketWatch
‘It’s so unfair!’ I’m miserable in my job. I’m 58 and have $1 million in a 401(k) and Roth IRA. Can I afford to quit?
“Currently, I live comfortably on $5,000 a month, but I could probably live on $3,500 a month.”11 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Conservatives look for more power in possible Senate GOP majority
Conservatives want to exert more power over the Senate GOP conference if they win back the majority in November, so that they can exert some of the same influence that the House Freedom Caucus has ...11 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Drop in foreign student visas worrying for UK universities
The number of applications for students' family members also falls starkly after a ban by the previous government.12 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK economy grew 0.2% in August
Figure comes as chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares Labour government’s first Budget this month14 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Sports - ESPN
Follow live: Seahawks host 49ers in NFC West Thursday night showdown
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Sports - Yahoo Sports
Braves fire hitting coach Kevin Seitzer after 10 seasons, dismiss 2 other coaches
After a disappointing season, the Atlanta Braves are replacing their longtime hitting coaches.22 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Brown University votes against divesting from companies in Israel
Ivy League university said its exposure to companies with Israeli military ties is "de minimis" and does no harm.Yesterday - Israel -
Top stories - NBC News
Fisher-Price recalls parts of infant swings, but product safety commissioner says it's not enough
Fisher-Price has recalled two parts of its Snuga Swings and warned parents that the products should not be used for sleep because babies could suffocate.Yesterday -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
13 Days After Meeting, She Proposed on TV and He Followed Suit
Tessa Tookes and Joey Kirchner were both feeling down on love. Then they were cast on “Bachelor in Paradise Canada,” and had a change of heart (with the help of producers).Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves weighs capital gains tax increase to help plug UK’s Budget gap
Treasury models impact of changes, but rules out ‘exit tax’ on those who leave Britain to avoid being hitYesterday -
World - Financial Times
How to get UK university spinouts out of the ‘valley of death’
Proof-of-concept funding is alarmingly scarce but can drive up the successful development of innovative ideasYesterday - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
Trial of University of Idaho murders suspect delayed until August 2025
Bryan Kohberger faces four murder charges in the fatal stabbings of four college students in November 2022.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Groceries are more affordable now than in 2019. So why are people still so mad about prices?
For the average worker, grocery prices are about as affordable as they were pre-pandemic. But the costs are still a sore spot for consumers — and a focus in the 2024 election.Yesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
Could Jets still hire a big-name coach in 2024? Why Bill Belichick, others might be possibilities ... or not
Teams have made full-time in-season hires beforeYesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
"48 Hours" show schedule
True crime. Real justice. To miss it would be a crime.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Here are the Florida airports that remain closed following Milton
More than 3,000 flights have been canceled and delayed as many airports throughout Florida were completely shut down due to Hurricane Milton, causing a ripple effect across the country. NBC's Tom ...Yesterday - Florida -
World - The Guardian
South Korea’s Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel prize in literature – follow live
Author, known for her acclaimed work The Vegetarian, honoured for her ‘intense prose that confronts historical traumas’. Last year, Norwegian writer Jon Fosse won the Nobel, having long been tipped ...Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
Tampa hospital uses AquaFence to prepare for Hurricane Milton
Tampa General Hospital, the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, is preparing to continue normal operations during Hurricane Milton.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Jim Cramer criticizes DOJ's stance on Google and possible breakup
CNBC's Jim Cramer gave his take on the DOJ's recommendations for Google's search business.Yesterday - Google -
Entertainment - ABC News
Disney World and Universal closures halt Orlando tourism as Milton approaches
Tourism in Orlando is coming to a standstill ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected hit as a major storm in FloridaYesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
U.S. energy secretary talks possible Milton blackouts, fuel shortages
Nearly 2,000 Florida gas stations say they have already run out of fuel ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall. The storm damage could worsen things in the hours and days ahead. U.S. Secretary of ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Brown University Will Vote on Divesting from Companies Tied to Israel
The university made a deal with pro-Palestinian students last spring to consider their demands if they ended a protest encampment. But the university board voted against divestment.2 days ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
FEMA has enough money to respond to Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is not at risk of running out of money and being unable to support survivors in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, despite misinformation that has ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Fentanyl is still a crisis, and securing the border is not enough
Cracking down on international drug traffickers is an important part of the solution, but focusing only on the border is an inadequate drug policy.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Harvard and Yale among universities targeted in financial aid price-fixing lawsuit
Forty of the top private universities across the U.S. are under fire after a lawsuit was filed accusing the institutions of conspiring to overcharge students for their education.2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
This Announcement Makes a Google Breakup a Real Possibility
Google dominates the online user experience. If it’s fractured into smaller units, everything about how you do business online could change. And fast.2 days ago - Google -
Tech - GameSpot
Metaphor: ReFantazio: All Followers And How To Unlock Them
Metaphor: ReFantazio has finally arrived, and it features the Follower system, which will look familiar to any fans of the developer's Persona games. Followers are your social links, characters ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton landfall timing approaches, possible tornadoes slam Florida
Conditions are worsening in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the state with mighty winds and potential deadly storm surges and flooding. CBS News' Jessica Burch has the latest forecast, and ...2 days ago - Florida -
Tech - GameSpot
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Needs Test Pilots, But Only If Your PC Is Powerful Enough
To prepare for launch, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will have a technical alpha during a weekend later this month. To do so, the team is searching for test pilots to put the sequel through its ...2 days ago - Microsoft -
World - The Guardian
Flopping at the box office, hated by the critics – could Joker: Folie à Deux possibly be any worse?
Todd Phillips’s supervillain reboot has run into trouble on its second outing, with its slow plot and incongruous musical numbers bringing derision – even from its leads. Name: Joker: Folie à ...2 days ago