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Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.BBC News - Top stories -
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My real-estate agent says my house ‘smells like dog.’ Is this a ploy to lower the price?
“I have a very good nose, and it smells like the inside of an air freshener.”MarketWatch - Business -
Spinners on top as England thrash Pakistan
England spinners Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn and Alice Capsey share seven wickets as the hosts beat Pakistan in Northampton by 65 runs and win the T20 series with a game to spare.BBC News - Top stories - Pakistan -
Minister broke rules on expenses, watchdog finds
The MP for Blackpool North has agreed to pay back £1,367 for use of a state-of-the-art printer.BBC News - Top stories -
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England can cope without Anderson & Broad - Labuschagne
Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne believes England can cope without the experience of James Anderson and Stuart Board.BBC News - Top stories -
England's Kane suffers injury scare on Euros' eve
England captain Harry Kane is struggling with a back injury less than a month out from the European Championship, with Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel confirming he will miss the final game of the season.ESPN - Sports -
Why England will be thrilled by Stokes' steady return
Ben Stokes' solid if unspectacular return will suit England just fine as they prepare for life after James Anderson.BBC News - Top stories -
Senators allege partisan politics, double standards in response to FDIC scandal
Republican and Democratic senators accused one another of playing partisan politics Thursday in their responses to reports of a toxic workplace culture at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). While GOP lawmakers across the board have ...The Hill - Politics -
Comex Gold Settles Lower, Silver Rises
Gold settled 0.4% lower, snapping a two-session winning streak, and silver rose 0.5%, up for a third consecutive session.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Federal Consumer Financial Watchdog Survives Supreme Court Scrutiny
Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for a 7-2 court, said that Congress has wide discretion in structuring the way federal agencies are funded.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UK watchdog decides not to investigate Microsoft's AI partnership with France's Mistral
British regulators say they don’t need to open a competition investigation into Microsoft’s partnership with French artificial intelligence company Mistral, a month after asking for industry feedback on the dealABC News - Tech - United Kingdom -
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CURO Group Says Bankruptcy Court Confirms Reorganization Plan
CURO Group Holdings said Friday that its reorganization plan was confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sciver-Brunt misses England T20 after egg-freezing
England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt reveals she missed the first T20 against Pakistan following egg-freezing treatment.BBC News - Top stories -
Mortgage rates drop as markets bet on Bank of England cut
Fresh wave of competition among lenders could provide relief for homebuyers ahead of UK general electionFinancial Times - Business - Mortgage -
Clinical England complete T20 series win over Pakistan
Follow text and radio commentary from the second T20 between England and Pakistan at the County Ground in Northampton.BBC News - Top stories - Pakistan -
Dominant England seal T20 series win over Pakistan
England beat Pakistan by 65 runs in Northampton to secure a comfortable series victory.BBC News - Top stories - Pakistan -
Sophie Ecclestone shines as England beat Pakistan to seal T20 series
Sophie Ecclestone became England’s leading T20 wicket-taker as her side secured a 65-run victory in Northampton. Right then. Maia Bouchier is taking guard. Waheeda Akhtar has the ball in her hand. We’re ready to go….. Really intersting chat on Sky ...The Guardian - World - Pakistan -
Raskin presses insurers, PBMs on free contraception coverage
The top Democrat on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee wants to know how the country’s top health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers plan to make it easier for people to access contraception for free. In letters sent Thursday ...The Hill - Politics -
Are free dating apps worth your time?
Thinking of trying out online dating? Here's a breakdown on whether or not dating apps are worth your time.CBS News - Top stories -
Free Speech Becomes a New Battleground in Abortion Litigation
The First Amendment looms large in lower court cases that may find their way to the Supreme Court.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
'Pax Economica' Review: When Free Trade Was Progressive
Early opponents of trade tariffs wanted economic policy to back a radical vision for world peace.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Best Gluten-Free Sandwich Breads to Buy Now
Too often, a bread with no gluten makes a sandwich without integrity. Among the many options available today, we found the slices that can actually cut it.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Case Against Lodi, a Top NYC Restaurant, Could Lower Barriers to Unions
The National Labor Relations Board says the management at Lodi unlawfully fought a union drive. If the allegations are upheld, the board could force the company to bargain.The New York Times - Top stories -
Deere’s stock slides after agriculture equipment maker again lowers guidance
Deere & Co. Inc.’s stock tumbled 3.5% early Thursday, after the maker of agricultural and construction machinery posted better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal second quarter but offered guidance that fell short of estimates.MarketWatch - Business -
Natural Gas Up Amid Lower-Than-Expected Inventory Build
Natural gas prices rose for a second consecutive day as U.S. storage grew less than expected.The Wall Street Journal - World -
EA Sports College Football 25 comes out on July 19. Edwards, Ewers, Hunter are on standard cover
EA Sports has revealed an image of the College Football 25 cover that features Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and Colorado two-way player Travis HunterABC News - Sports - College Football -
EA Sports College Football 25 comes out on July 19. Edwards, Ewers, Hunter are on standard cover
EA Sports has revealed an image of the College Football 25 cover that features Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and Colorado two-way player Travis HunterABC News - Entertainment - College Football -
Watchdog: EPA's lead pipe fix sent about $3 billion to states based on unverified data
The Environmental Protection Agency watchdog says the agency distributed about $3 billion to states last year to replace harmful lead pipes based on unverified dataABC News - Health -
Markets underestimate geopolitical risk as raft of elections looms, ECB's De Guindos says
The European Central Bank's Financial Stability Report said that interest rate expectations have created the "potential for outsized market reactions."CNBC - Business -
Cristiano Ronaldo says he has no plans to retire: 'I feel proud to have this age and still compete'
The 39-year-old is under contract with Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr until 2025CBS Sports - Sports -
Yonhap news agency says Seoul court has ruled in favor of the government’s plan to boost medical school admissions
Yonhap news agency says Seoul court has ruled in favor of the government’s plan to boost medical school admissionsABC News - Health -
French Interior Ministry says police have shot and killed an armed suspect who appeared to be planning synagogue attack
French Interior Ministry says police have shot and killed an armed suspect who appeared to be planning synagogue attackABC News - World -
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Biden’s student-loan forgiveness plan comment period is ending. Here’s what people are saying.
Many commenters are urging the Biden administration to move forward with its mass student-loan forgiveness plan.MarketWatch - Business - Joe Biden -
Member of Israel's War Cabinet says he'll quit the government June 8 unless there's a new war plan
A popular centrist member of Israel’s three-man War Cabinet has threatened to resign from the government if it doesn’t adopt a new plan for the war in Gaza in the next three weeksABC News - World - Israel