Fix special needs education system or face 'lost generation', say MPs

Roman Abramovich’s tax affairs must be investigated, MPs say

Cross-party group on tax calls for HMRC to act after Guardian investigation finds former Chelsea owner may owe up to £1bn. Roman Abramovich may owe HMRC £1bn for unpaid taxes, analysis shows ...

The Guardian - 53m

Here's what Brian Niccol had to say about fixing two of Starbucks' biggest problems

The new CEO shed more light on his plans, one day after his company reported better-than-feared earnings results.

CNBC - 22h

Florida educators arrested after boozy teen party at principal's home goes off the rails, police say

A drunken teenage house party in Florida with shenanigans worthy of a high school movie has led to child abuse charges against an elementary school principal and a teacher, police said.

NBC News - 1d

White House freeze on federal aid will not affect student loans, Education Department says

The Education Department said Trump's freeze on federal aid will not affect federal Pell Grants and student loans.

CNBC - 1d

White House freeze on federal aid will not affect student loans, Education Department says

The Department of Education said Tuesday that the pause on federal grants and loans will not affect student loans or financial aid for college.

NBC News - 1d

Biased AI rejected my job applications, says ex-MP

Former Welsh Secretary David TC Davies says CV scanners rejected him over lack of a university degree.

BBC News - 1d

Trump's endorsement faces first tests of his presidency in Florida special primary elections

The power of President Donald Trump’s endorsement will face the first tests of his second term Tuesday in a pair of special primary elections in Florida.

NBC News - 2d

To short-circuit the higher education AI apocalypse, we must embrace generative AI

The capability of AI to generate text (and images) will keep advancing — we must evolve with it.

The Hill - 4d

Perfect Raiders NFL Draft plan: Here's what Pete Carroll needs to fix Las Vegas in Year 1

How the Raiders can go from last to first in the AFC West

CBS Sports - 5d

Caf general secretary will not face legal action over fraud allegations

Veron Mosengo-Omba had denied claims of forgery Outcome of internal investigation remains to be heard The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has confirmed that the Swiss public prosecutor’s ...

The Guardian - 6d

MP abuse worse than Jo Cox era, says sister Leadbeater

Leadbeater says her bill to legalise assisted dying has exposed her to unprecedented levels of "nastiness".

BBC News - 6d

Florida Republican says Trump fixing lack of transparency by releasing JFK files

Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) said she believes President Trump is fixing a lack of government transparency by releasing the files related to former President Kennedy’s assassination. “This was ...

The Hill - 6d

Serious and systemic problems found in insulated homes, minister says

All homes with external wall insulation fitted under two government schemes will be contacted by the energy regulator.

BBC News - Jan. 23

Closing Parliament bars could risk MPs' safety, says minister

Commons leader Lucy Powell says she is open to debate about bars in Parliament but they serve a purpose.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Victoria the polar bear is elderly at 28 - now she needs special care

The Highland Wildlife Park's female bear Victoria has reached the grand old age of 28.

BBC News - Jan. 22

HMRC was willing to let telephone helplines ‘fail’, say MPs

Public accounts committee accuses tax authority of pushing taxpayers too quickly toward digital services

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Democratic senator says it’s 'probably time' to look at pardon system

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said on Monday he's unsure whether “the extent of the pardons” granted by former President Biden was “necessary.” Murphy told reporters that he has “real sympathy for ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

The best states to raise a family 'have a balance of affordability, safety, quality education,' expert says—here are the top 10

For the third year in a row, Massachusetts ranked as the best state to raise a family.

CNBC - Jan. 20

UK Treasury’s cost-saving unit is ‘poorly defined with a vague remit’, say MPs

Committee demands transparency on costs and delivery of the new Office for Value for Money

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Domestic workers in LA face financial crisis after homes they worked in lost to fires

Many domestic workers now face a dire financial hardship because of their employment in areas where structures burned down.

ABC News - Jan. 18

With or without DOGE, Democrats need a plan for fixing the government

Before Democrats dismiss the DOGE as just more MAGA trollery, it’s fair to ask — where’s their plan for making government more efficient and effective?

The Hill - Jan. 17

England’s roads are a ‘national embarrassment’, MPs say

Worsening surface conditions and infrastructure project delays have caused continuing problems

Financial Times - Jan. 17

UnitedHealth CEO says U.S. health system 'needs to function better'

The CEO of UnitedHealth Group said Thursday that shortcomings of America’s health care system must be addressed.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Trump attorney general pick Pam Bondi faces questions over DOJ independence

Senators will on Wednesday begin their public deliberations over Donald Trump's choice to lead the Justice Department, former Florida state Attorney General Pam Bondi.

NBC News - Jan. 15

AG nominee Pam Bondi won't say Trump lost 2020 election

Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi dodged a question from Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Wednesday about whether President-elect Trump lost the 2020 election. Bondi echoed other Republicans in ...

The Hill - Jan. 15

Fix special needs education system or face 'lost generation', say MPs

A report finds the special educational needs and disabilities system in "disarray" and lacking funds.

BBC News - Jan. 15

California’s Insurance System Faces Crucial Test as Wildfire Losses Mount

The California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, had just $377 million available last week to pay claims that could reach billions, officials said.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Special counsel's final report says Trump would have been convicted

The fast-moving legal battle over the release of the special counsel's final report played out days before Trump's second-term inauguration.

CBS News - Jan. 14

Educators worry about how to talk immigration with families facing mass deportations

The morning after Election Day last year, Melanie Claros, a civics teacher and ESL coordinator at a South Florida school where half the students are Latino, found herself having to do a job beyond ...

NBC News - Jan. 12

Apple Says It Is Fixing AI Notification Summaries. It Missed the Most Important Part

The company is responding to complaints from the BBC but it’s not clear this solves anything.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Franklin jabs at ND, says CFP needs uniformity

Penn State coach James Franklin stressed the need for uniformity around college football, especially as it relates to the College Football Playoff, and said every team should be in a conference.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Special counsel's Trump report should be partially released, DOJ says

The Justice Department told a federal appeals court that the portion of special counsel Jack Smith's report on his investigation involving the 2020 election should be released to the public.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Toronto Blue Jays top prospects 2025: Patience, development needed for high-upside system

Two 2024 first-round draft picks highlight the list

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Generation Beta is here — and you won’t believe how much today’s newborns will need to retire

Babies born in 2025 could face a major shortfall in savings in 75 years if things don’t change. Here’s what families can do now to prepare.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Police say hiker lost 2 weeks in mountains found in "great condition"

A hiker who got lost in Australia's Snowy Mountains has shocked police by surviving on a couple muesli bars and foraged berries.

CBS News - Jan. 8

UK school budgets eroded by spiralling special needs costs, report shows

SEN spending and higher wages leave headteachers facing ‘very tight’ accounts in 2025, says IFS

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Special educational needs the biggest issue for schools, says Ofsted

The watchdog says a new inspection system in England should reward more inclusive mainstream schools.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Harris Faces an Awkward Election Task: Certifying the Vote She Lost

The vice president will preside over Congress on Monday as it counts the Electoral College votes finalizing her defeat by Donald J. Trump.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

UK needs to ban full hybrid cars by 2030 or face net zero ‘catastrophe’, says motoring body

Electric Vehicles UK says hybrids without a plug should be banned or else confidence in electric cars will be damaged. Britain needs to press ahead with a ban on the sale of new hybrid cars with no ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

The booming business of special needs education in England

The public spending watchdog warns that the system is becoming ‘financially unsustainable’ for councils

Financial Times - Jan. 2

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