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Private School Diversity Events Are Canceled Amid Government Crackdown
The National Association of Independent Schools said it would reassess two of its diversity conferences “given the rapidly evolving political and legal landscape.”The New York Times - 18h -
Deloitte Layoffs Reflect Private Sector Fallout From DOGE Cuts to Government Contracts
One of the top 10 U.S. consulting firms is preparing for layoffs as $65 billion worth of federal contracts with private companies are targeted for cuts and cancellations.Inc. - 22h -
Private school parents must pay fair share, court hearing VAT challenge is told
The government has defended its policy of adding VAT to private school fees in the High Court.BBC News - 2d -
The UK Government Wouldn’t Ban Smartphones in Schools. These Parents Stepped Up.
In Britain, amid growing evidence of harm to young people from extreme content online, a “Smartphone Free Childhood” campaign is going viral.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump admin threatens to withhold funds from schools that don't drop DEI programs
The Trump administration is threatening to withhold funds from K-12 public schools that have programs the federal government deems are related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). A Thursday ...The Hill - 1d -
Obama 'deeply concerned' with Trump crackdown on universities, law firms
Former President Obama said Thursday he was “deeply concerned” about President Trump’s crackdown on universities and law firms. “I’m more deeply concerned with a federal government that threatens ...The Hill - 20h -
Muse cancel Turkish gig after pressure from anti-government protesters
The British rock band scraps a concert after the promoter insulted anti-government protesters.BBC News - 2d -
Trump Administration Sends Harvard a List of Demands to Protect Federal Funds
The list was similar to one sent to Columbia University last month after the government canceled $400 million to the school. Harvard may have $9 billion on the line.The New York Times - 1d -
Can latest IHSA changes (finally) level the playing field between public and private schools?
Most Rockford coaches like IHSA's latest changes to attendance multiplier to help balance the playing field for private and public schools. Some want more. Others think it's time to stop making so ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
A Prison Death Highlights Russia’s LGBTQ Crackdown
The Russian government has unleashed a wave of repression against L.G.B.T.Q. people, with the police raiding gay night clubs and investigators targeting people they suspect of being gay.The New York Times - 4d -
Khalil Rountree Jr. reacts to Jamahal Hill injury, cancellation of UFC Kansas City main event
Khalil Rountree Jr. was set to headliner the upcoming UFC event in Kansas City, Mo., but his former champion opponent suffered an injury. The fight was set to close the show at UFC on ESPN 66 at ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Private school VAT 'discriminatory', court hears
Families argue that the policy "interferes with the fundamental right to an education".BBC News - 3d -
More journalists detained by Turkey after covering anti-government protests
Two journalists have been detained in dawn raids in Istanbul as part of a crackdown on media coverage of the largest protests in Turkey for more than a decadeABC News - Mar. 28 -
Trump administration ramps up threat to cut school funding over DEI
The Trump administration threatened to cut school funding if states don’t certify that they do not have unlawful diversity, equity and inclusion practices.NBC News - 1d -
Politicians criticise US efforts to make EU firms reverse diversity initiatives
Officials in France and Belgium hit out at ‘American interference’ amid growing transatlantic tensions. Europe live – latest updates Officials in France and Belgium have hit back at American ...The Guardian - 5d -
House Dems look to expand access to gender-affirming care amid Trump crackdown
More than two dozen House Democrats are looking to protect and expand availability to gender-affirming care for transgender youths and adults as the Trump administration takes steps to sharply curb ...The Hill - 4d -
Syria’s Leader, Ahmed al-Shara, Names Transitional Government
The list of ministers appears to be a compromise between calls for a diverse cabinet to unite the divided country while keeping allies of the interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, in powerful roles.The New York Times - 5d -
Could UK’s imposition of VAT on private schools be stopped by court fight?
Specialists warn families face uphill battle in trying to overturn flagship policyFinancial Times - 4d -
White House Correspondents Cancel Comedian Booked for Annual Dinner
The comedian Amber Ruffin had been slated to perform at the event in April. The correspondents’ association said it wanted to avoid focusing “on the politics of division.”The New York Times - 6d -
French Schools Will Finally Teach Sex Education
For 25 years, France has said schools must teach sex ed. Now the government is at last putting a curriculum in place.The New York Times - 4d -
Private equity firms urge UK to rethink carried interest tax change
Blackstone, KKR and EQT among buyout groups raising concerns over government reformsFinancial Times - 2d -
Memorial High School football player fatally stabbed over reported seating dispute at Texas track and field event
A seating dispute reportedly led to the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old high school football player.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Source: Trump told Cabinet that Musk will leave government role in coming months
President Trump discussed Elon Musk transitioning back to the private sector at a Cabinet meeting last month, according to a senior White House official. President Trump has publicly said Musk will ...NBC News - 2d -
Tesla sales plunge to lowest level since 2022 amid Trump backlash
Tesla sales dropped by nearly 13 percent in the first three months of the year amid a broader backlash against CEO Elon Musk and his leadership of President Trump's so-called Department of ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump Administration Threatens to Withhold Funds From Public Schools
State education officials will be required to verify that they have eliminated all programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion that the administration deems unlawful, according to a new ...The New York Times - 1d -
Italy Tightens Citizenship Rules Amid Influx of Applications
The government says it tightened citizenship rules because of a deluge of applications from the descendants of emigrants who only coveted an Italian passport.The New York Times - 3d -
UK chose most ‘disruptive’ date for private schools’ VAT charge, files show
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves dismissed idea of launching tax later in bid to ‘maximise revenue’, Treasury documents revealFinancial Times - 1d -
Nashville school shooter sought fame in 2023 attack that left 6 dead, report finds
The 28-year-old who fatally shot six people at a private Tennessee Christian school was primarily motivated by "notoriety" in the planned 2023 attack, police concluded in a final investigation ...NBC News - 2d -
Fossil Ridge High School teams sweep state titles in winter guard, percussion competitions
Teams from Fossil Ridge High School won state titles in winter guard and winter percussion events in Denver and at the Air Force Academy.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Best private student loans
Do you need a private student loan? Here are some of the best to consider if you need financing for college.CBS News - 2d -
Islanders exposed to toxic chemicals should be offered blood treatment, report says
Scientists for Jersey's government have revealed steps to tackle the health impacts of private water supply contamination.BBC News - 3d -
Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity
Mexico says a government-sponsored junk food ban in schools has taken effect as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemicsABC News - 5d -
Under Pressure, Psychology Accreditation Board Suspends Diversity Standards
As the Trump administration threatens to strip accrediting bodies of their power, many are scrambling to purge diversity requirements.The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
Musk Gives $1 Million Checks to Voters Amid Wisconsin Court Race
Elon Musk campaigned on Sunday in Green Bay for a state Supreme Court candidate he has spent lavishly to support — but who did not attend his event.The New York Times - 4d -
WATCH: At least 6 killed in storms as more than 30 reported tornados slam multiple states
Amid a multi-day event, millions are facing a severe weather outbreak and flooding rain from Texas to West Virginia.ABC News - 1d -
Liechtenstein's public radio station ceases broadcasting after funding withdrawn
Tiny Liechtenstein’s public radio broadcaster is to disappear from the airwaves after voters decided to pull state funding and the government was unable to find a way to privatize itABC News - 2d -
Probe launched into flawed data at UK statistics agency
Government-backed investigation will examine culture and leadership at ONS amid concerns over reliability of official figuresFinancial Times - 4d -
Tesla decelerates as its vehicle shipments slid 13% in first quarter
Tesla is seeing softer demand for its electric vehicles amid protests over Elon Musk's government role at DOGE.CBS News - 3d
