I worked in child protection for 13 years. Aboriginal families know what’s best for our children

I worked in child protection for 13 years. Aboriginal families know what’s best for our children | Debra Swan

It is not enough for the NSW child protection system to claim it has good policies; we need to see those policies implemented effectively. Our fight for our children is ongoing. I’ve fought for ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Cowboys' Jerry Jones justifies not pursuing Derrick Henry: 'I don't know if he'd be having that career year in our situation'

The Cowboys rank last in the NFL in rushing, and Derrick Henry was available to pursue in the offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

13 Best Cheap Laptops (2024): Our Picks for $800 or Less

We’ve tested lots of affordable Windows laptops, Chromebooks, and 2-in-1 tablets. You don’t have to spend more than $800 to get a good computer.

Tech - Wired - October 17

I worked for Kamala Harris. Here’s what I learned about her.

If you value information-driven decision making and mental toughness, take it from someone who saw Harris work up close: She is the right choice for your vote.

Politics - The Hill - October 29

‘I never want you around your grandchild’: the families torn apart when adult children decide to go ‘no contact’

Some cases of estrangement stem from a traumatic childhood. But in others it can come as a shock to parents who believe they did their best. People on both sides of family rifts share their ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

America is doing better than the media or our politicians tell us. Here’s proof.

Washington, D.C. doesn’t work. You know what does? America itself.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

What You Need to Know to Work Effectively With an Executive Assistant

It’s time to stop doing everything yourself in your business. Find how to work seamlessly with your executive assistant for daily success.

Business - Inc. - October 27

I left my husband after he raped me. Should I tell our daughter what happened? | Ask Philippa

You don’t have to tell your daughter every detail, you could let her know that you were deeply unhappy. The question I am in my late 50s . I left my husband to be with my new partner some ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Lauren James: ‘I know what winning feels like and I want to do that with England’

Chelsea star on her club’s new manager and how the Euros defence is motivating the forward to make history. The one-on-one shooting drills have concluded, the coaches are collecting the footballs ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Derek Carr on Michael Thomas comments: I don't know what I did to him

After Saints wide receiver Chris Olave suffered a concussion on a pass from Derek Carr early in Sunday's game against the Panthers, former Saints wideout Michael Thomas sent out a string of tweets ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

‘I miss her a lot’: Andrew Garfield telling Elmo about grief was his best work yet

The star opened about his mother’s death on Sesame Street with a clarity and sincerity rare among celebrities. Andrew Garfield has been hitting the promotional trail hard for his new film We Live ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

‘This was a money grab’: My uncle took over the family business — and left my father out in the cold. Can I claim our inheritance?

“When my grandfather passed away, my uncle continued running the business and, at that point, he decided that my father would not receive any financial inheritance.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Lightning kills 13 children at Uganda refugee camp

World - Yahoo News - November 3

‘I have the father-in-law from hell’: He stole my late husband’s savings — and took ownership of our home. What can I do?

“Law enforcement says they can’t prove that he forged signatures, so no charges can be filed.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Are these the best work canteens in the world?

Inside the office restaurants leading a lunch revolution

World - Financial Times - October 16

AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 13 SMU's 5-0 start in ACC is best ever for a first-year Power Four team

This move from a Group of Five conference to the Power Four is working out better than all right for SMU

Sports - ABC News - November 4

‘Rachel had been ready to leave me if our IVF hadn’t worked’: writer Jack Thorne on how his family’s fertility struggles inspired his new film

The screenwriter behind hit TV dramas National Treasure and Kiri, as well as the Harry Potter stage play, talks about his new, more personal project created with his wife - a feature film, Joy, ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

‘I had two kids and didn’t know what an orgasm was’: the Costa Rican film giving grandmothers a voice

Costa Rican director Antonella Sudasassi Furniss explains why her docu-fiction about the sexual lives of an earlier generation of women is also a story for today . ‘Women are always burning ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

‘It was my first pregnancy so I didn’t know what was normal’ – This is climate breakdown

I’d been taking care of myself and the baby. Then the heat came. This is Mariama’s story. Location Burkina Faso. Disaster Heatwave, 2024. Mariama, not her real name, is a Burkinabé musician ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

‘I feel slighted’: My husband and I are in our 70s. We married 3 years ago. He’s leaving his $1.8 million home to a 10-year-old relative. Is that normal?

‘I have almost double his pension income, as his former wives took a considerable share’

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

I lost my six year old son when flash floods inundated Nova Scotia - This is climate breakdown

Before the floods, I was always with my boys. Always. This is Tera’s story. Location Martock, Canada. Disaster Nova Scotia floods, 2023. Tera works with people who have physical and mental ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Adopted children to have closer contact with birth families

"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.

Our son lived in our basement ‘finding himself.’ We give him an allowance — and now he lives off gig work in a studio with his girlfriend. What can we do?

“He isn’t interested in further formal education.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

UK’s Labour just unveiled its first budget in 14 years – what is in it and will it work?

Chancellor’s solutions to improving economy and public services will be a radical change for country. Britain’s new government delivered its first budget on Wednesday setting out its plans for ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Why is the House caving to tech lobbyists instead of protecting children?

By ensuring the Kids Online Safety Act remains focused on design regulation and safety, tech companies would be held responsible for the harm they have done. Only then will parents finally get the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Norway to increase minimum age limit on social media to 15 to protect children

Prime minister wants young people to be shielded from ‘power of the algorithm’. Norway is to enforce a strict minimum age limit on social media of 15 as the government ramped up its campaign ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

EPA imposes stricter standards to protect children from exposure to lead paint

The Biden administration is imposing strict new limits on dust from lead-based paint in older homes and child-care facilities

Health - ABC News - October 24

Teen convicted after shooting mother as she protected her children

Lianne Gordon was trying to protect her children from gang violence when she was killed in her home.

39-year-old makes about $18,000 a month in passive income without a college degree: 'I work only 4 hours a day'

After dropping out of college in 2007, Amy Landino started a side hustle creating videos and doing social media. Ultimately she was able to quit her day job.

Business - CNBC - October 26

Meme coins could be among the biggest moneymakers in crypto next year. What to know before investing.

A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

My sisters want to hide $170,000 of our mother’s money from Medicaid by adding their names to her bank account. What should I do?

“The probate attorney says I could ask the court to remove sister No. 3 as co-executor, since she has acted unethically and illegally.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Au pair program is a model for solving our child and elder care problems

Congress has an opportunity to create a new paradigm for employment based on an existing, successful federal program

Politics - The Hill - October 20

‘I know it’s awkward to give advice to wealthy people’: My wife, 50, has terminal cancer. Our estate is worth $18 million. How do we prepare?

“We have two children ages 19 and 21, with one starting law school and the younger planning on medical school.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

‘No one writes about “rich guy” early retirement’: My wife and I earn $300,000 a year and have $3.75 million. We have 3 kids. When can I quit working?

“I’ve been lucky to have a terrific job in finance for the past 25 years.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

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