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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 -
Thousands join pro-Palestinian march in London
Demonstrators reiterated calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict during the protest.BBC News - Top stories -
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Thousands march in Tel Aviv to call for a hostage deal.
There are growing signs of domestic frustration with how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has handled the war in Gaza.The New York Times - World -
Infected blood fight goes on, say boy's parents
Seven-year-old Colin Smith's parents say they will still fight for infected blood scandal victims.BBC News - Top stories -
Parents Are Feeling the Pain of Inflation and Child-Care Costs
An annual survey from the Fed maps how Americans perceive the economy and their own situations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Reddit shares surge on OpenAI ChatGPT deal, on pace for biggest gain since March
Shares of Reddit Inc. soared 15.3% Friday, lifted by the company’s deal with OpenAI, putting the stock on pace for its biggest gain since March 25, 2024, when it rose 30% Dow Jones Market Data show.MarketWatch - Business -
An NBA Veteran Helps Stutterers
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has been a one-man champion for speech therapy.The Wall Street Journal - World - NBA -
GTA Parent Company Explains Why It Just Canceled Games
Take-Two president Karl Slatoff has discussed the company's recent decision to cancel games as part of a wider restructuring effort that also included layoffs. . During an earnings briefing, Slatoff observed that, across the video game industry, ...GameSpot - Tech -
Parents overestimate sons’ maths skills more than daughters’, study finds
Gender stereotypes at home may hamper female students’ ability to progress in the classroom, research suggests. Parents are more likely to overestimate maths ability in sons than daughters, according to research that suggests that gender ...The Guardian - World -
Former Spouses Discuss Co-Parenting and Being the Best of Friends
“We genuinely like each other,” Alex Yaroslavsky said of his ex-wife and co-parent, Liza Cooper. They even live in the same apartment building.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
How to get the best long-term care insurance for your parents
There are a few strategic ways to secure valuable long-term care insurance for your parents. Here are three to know.CBS News - Top stories -
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Democrats Criticize N.Y.C. Parents Who Questioned Transgender Athlete Policy
Over a dozen Democratic elected officials criticized a parent group that asked for a review of rules that let students play on sports teams that align with their gender identity.The New York Times - Top stories -
EU data shows rise in employed young people living with parents
Proportion in Ireland rose from 27% in 2017 to 40% in 2022, as pandemic and cost of living crisis hit EU countries. ‘I’m screwed’: young adults forced to live with parentsThe proportion of employed young people living with their parents in the EU ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Julián Castro's new mission: Helping Latinos help themselves
Julián Castro, who helped build Hispanics’ presence on the national political stage with his 2020 presidential bid, is now focused on building Latinos’ power to help themselves.NBC News - Top stories -
Invading Rafah Doesn’t Help Israel
Biden is supporting Israel by trying to restrain it.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Energy bills predicted to fall by 7% in July
If the forecast proves correct, it would mean a typical annual bill could be £500 lower than last summer.BBC News - Top stories - Energy -
Schumer Announces Senate Will Vote Again on Border Bill
The bipartisan border enforcement compromise, blocked by Republicans in February, is all but certain to be thwarted again. Democrats aim to tag the G.O.P. as the culprit in its failure.The New York Times - Top stories - Senate -
Colorado governor signs sweeping AI regulation bill
Colorado will require developers of artificial intelligence (AI) to avoid discrimination in high-risk systems as part of a bill signed into law Friday by Gov. Jared Polis (D). The first-in-the-nation law adds requirements for developers of ...The Hill - Politics -
Senate Republicans introduce bill to protect IVF access
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.CBS News - Politics - Republican Party -
Schumer says he'll reintroduce bipartisan border bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he will reintroduce the bipartisan border bill that Republicans previously blocked. House Republicans say the bill would be dead on arrival if sent to them.NBC News - Politics -
Biden speaks with Johnson and McConnell to push for border bill
President Biden on Monday talked with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as the White House pushes for a vote on a bipartisan border security bill in the Senate. The White House in a statement said ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
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Parents of disabled children sue Indiana over Medicaid changes addressing $1 billion shortfall
Mothers of two children with disabilities are suing an Indiana agency in federal court over changes to Medicaid attendant care services they say violate the Americans with Disabilities ActABC News - Health -
Dead or alive? Parents of children gone in Sri Lanka's civil war have spent 15 years seeking answers
It has been 15 years since the end of Sri Lanka's civil war, which pitted government forces against Tamil Tiger separatistsABC News - World -
Facebook Parent's Plan to Win AI Race: Give Its Tech Away Free
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg has trained his “Eye of Sauron” on its artificial-intelligence strategy, which comes with risks.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Facebook -
Gen X parents, Gen Z kids rejoice: Pavement has a new gold record
The cantankerous '90s indie rockers have their first gold record after an unlikely TikTok revival.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
'Bluey Day!' at Las Vegas restaurant descends into 'chaos,' leaves kids crying and parents furious
A Las Vegas restaurant apologized after its "Bluey Day!" promotion was poorly received by parents, who called out the eatery for long lines, half-hearted activities and an employee in a flimsy costume.NBC News - Top stories -
Uber launches service that can help with eldercare
Transportation to medical appointments or medical errands can be arranged by app and paid for with health insuranceMarketWatch - Business -
Cartier Is Rewarding Those Who Help Others
The brand’s entrepreneurship program aims to expand opportunities for business owners creating “solutions for change.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Baidu Posts Quarterly Beat, Helped by AI Pursuits
Chinese search-engine giant Baidu reported a drop in quarterly profit, but beat top- and bottom-line estimates, helped by stable online marketing revenue and rising sales from its AI Cloud business.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Surging Hospital Prices Are Helping Keep Inflation High
Hospital prices last month notched their highest increase in 13 years. The hikes are a reason U.S. inflation remains elevated.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Why the Manhattan Trial Is Probably Helping Trump
The casual observer may see persecution, not just prosecution.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Helping the Iranian People After Ebrahim Raisi's Death
A reminder that the U.S. could do more to assist the internal opposition.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
DeSantis signs bill removing climate change considerations from Florida law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation Wednesday removing the requirement for the state to consider climate change in crafting energy policy and excises nearly all references to climate change in Florida law. The law, which passed the ...The Hill - Politics - Florida -
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili says controversial foreign influence bill is 'unacceptable'
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili says controversial foreign influence bill is 'unacceptable'ABC News - World -
Democrats rally against GOP Israel bill as leaders crack whip
Democrats are rallying to oppose a House GOP effort meant to expose their divisions on Israel as the party moves to align with President Biden, who has threatened to veto the measure, and their own leaders who are whipping against it. The ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Tester on suggestion immigration bill support motivated by election-year politics: 'Bulls---'
Montana Sen. Jon Tester (D) is dismissing the suggestion that his support for an immigration bill is motivated by election-year politics. “That’s bulls---,” Tester told Punchbowl News. "You can’t on one hand talk about how the border’s not secure, ...The Hill - Politics -
House passes GOP bill to force Biden to continue weapons transfers to Israel
House Republicans passed a bill to condemn Biden on his Israel policy, even after his admin notified Congress about a new $1 billion weapons deal.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden