U.K.'s most elite private school bans smartphones for incoming students
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The New York Times - Top stories
It Was Only a Matter of Time Before Abortion Bans Killed Someone
Why didn’t a Georgia hospital save Amber Nicole Thurman?1 hour ago - Abortion -
ABC News - Health
Georgia official seeks more school safety money after Apalachee High shooting
Georgia’s state school superintendent says he wants the state to spend more money to guarantee security officers and wearable panic alert buttons after a school shooting killed four at Apalachee ...2 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Ohio GOP Gov. DeWine says 'at least 33' bomb threats prompt Springfield to begin daily school sweeps
Bomb threats that were later proven to be false have forced the evacuation and closure of schools and government buildings in Springfield, including City Hall.3 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
'Coward!': Anger erupts as families face officers in Uvalde school shooting for first time
Families attended a court hearing for Pete Arredondo and Adrian Gonzales, charged for failing to confront a gunman who killed 19 children and 2 teachers.3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
TikTok Faces Tough Questions From Judges in Fight Over U.S. Ban
TikTok on Monday pushed back against a law that would force the popular video app to sell to a non-Chinese owner or be banned, in what is shaping up to be a landmark case.3 hours ago - Tiktok -
NBC News - Top stories
TikTok faces skeptical judges in hearing over potential ban
The 2-hour hearing Monday allowed TikTok and the government to give Appeals Court judges their opinions on a potential TikTok ban.3 hours ago - Tiktok -
ESPN - Sports
Mixon calls out NFL for not enforcing hip-drop ban
Texans RB Joe Mixon called out the NFL on social media for not enforcing its own rules after injuring his ankle on what he believed to be an illegal hip-drop tackle during Houston's win over the ...3 hours ago - NFL -
CBS News - Top stories
8 students injured, some seriously, in school bus crash in Wisconsin
Eight students were injured after a car struck a Wisconsin school bus and caused it to spin off the road Monday morning.4 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
TikTok Faces Tough Questions From Judges in Fight Over U.S. Ban
TikTok on Monday pushed back against a law that would force the popular video app to sell to a non-Chinese owner or be banned, in what is shaping up to be a landmark case.6 hours ago - Tiktok -
Financial Times - Business
TikTok warns of ‘staggering’ consequences from US divest-or-ban law
App’s lawyer urges a federal appeals court to throw out rule requiring its Chinese owner to divest it or be shut down6 hours ago - Tiktok -
The Hill - Politics
It took years, but elite colleges are learning the value of institutional neutrality
Whatever one thinks of the war in Gaza, divestment should be avoided because it violates institutional neutrality and thereby damages the college or university as an institution.6 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
TikTok says US ban would have 'staggering' impact on users' free speech
The US government wants TikTok sold or divested because it says it is a threat to national security.6 hours ago - Tiktok -
CBS News - Entertainment
Wilmer Valderrama surprised by message from high school teacher
The "That '70s Show" star was surprised by a touching video from his high school teacher, Mr. Tucker, who helped him balance school and acting7 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Will TikTok Be Banned in January? That Question is Headed to Court
TikTok will be in federal court on Monday, aiming to block a new law that will ban the popular video app in the United States early next year.7 hours ago - Tiktok -
CNBC - Business
Apple iOS 18 update is live: These are the most important new iPhone security features to protect your private life
Apple iOS 18 released Monday and while iPhone 16 received most of the recent attention, it is one of the most significant updates for user privacy and security.7 hours ago - Apple -
CNBC - Business
Here's which Navient student loan borrowers may qualify for relief under $120 million settlement
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reached a $120 million settlement with Navient that may lead to compensation for hundreds of thousands of borrowers.7 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Private-label grocery brands boomed during inflation. Prices are down, but store-brand items keep going higher
Inflation and price hikes sent grocery bills soaring to their highest level in decades, and private store brands to boom. Their shelf space may be permanent.8 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Most in new survey say Taylor Swift's endorsement has no impact on their vote
A new poll has found that Taylor Swift's endorsement of Vice President Harris has little impact on the race, with 81% of voters surveyed saying it would not influence their vote.8 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Should individual investors join the private-equity party?
Private equity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, a review of Wall Street research shows8 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Court hearing arguments in TikTok appeal of law that could ban app in U.S.
A court is hearing oral arguments Monday in TikTok's challenge to a law that could lead to the app being banned in the U.S. The legislation passed by Congress requires TikTok to divest from its ...8 hours ago - Tiktok -
The Guardian - World
Threatened US ban against TikTok ‘unconstitutional’, platform argues
TikTok asserts the law targeting it is a breach of the first amendment protecting freedom of speech. TikTok took its case against a threatened US ban to a federal court on Monday where it ...9 hours ago - Tiktok -
The New York Times - Sports
What N.F.L. Week 2 Revealed About Two of the Most Surprising Quarterbacks
No one expected Sam Darnold of the Vikings and Derek Carr of the Saints to look this impressive this season.10 hours ago - NFL -
ESPN - Sports
What the 49ers' offense is missing most in Christian McCaffrey's absence
San Francisco will be without Christian McCaffrey for at least the next three games.10 hours ago - NFL -
MarketWatch - Business
Student-loan borrowers in their 50s and older are begging lawmakers: Don’t let us die with this debt
Student debt is increasingly becoming a problem among older Americans.10 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
9 Entrepreneurs Admired the Most by Inc. 5000 CEOs
To get inspired, leaders of Inc. 5000 companies look to entrepreneurs ranging from Bill Gates to Sara Blakely to Mark Cuban.15 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Former Uvalde School Police Chief Asks Court to Toss Charges
Investigations have singled out Pete Arredondo for the delayed police response to a 2022 school shooting in Texas. He is expected to appear in court for the first time on Monday.15 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Why Some Christians Don’t Want to Bring the Bible Into Public Schools
As the idea of incorporating the Bible into classrooms gains traction, concerns about the mission of public schools — and differences across the faith — have led even some conservative Christians ...15 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
As families searched, a Texas medical school cut up their loved ones
The University of North Texas Health Science Center suspended its body donation program after NBC News exposed how hundreds of unclaimed corpses were dissected without consent.15 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Hunched over my smartphone while my family slept, I knew I had to break my addiction. But how? | Will Clempner
The modern world just isn’t set up for non-smartphone users, but after a few faltering steps away from mine, my life changed. My 16th birthday was a big deal. Not only was I allowed to throw a ...17 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Tech Billionaire Returns After Revolutionary Private Space Trip
It was a successful five-day private space excursion, orbiting nearly 460 miles above Earth, higher than the ISS or Hubble Space Telescope.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
'I got a £44,000 student loan - now I owe £54,000’
The new repayment rate for student loans started this month but for some graduates the debt pile keeps growing.Yesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
All the best and worst moments of the 2024 Emmys, as they happened
Our writers break down the biggest winners, best moments and more from the 2024 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.Yesterday -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Heated rivalry equals EPL record for most yellow cards
Even though little is separating Tottenham and Arsenal at the break of Sunday's north London derby, it's certainly been eventful.Both teams headed in for the interval goalless but have made up for...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Private lenders battle Indonesian media company over $560mn debt claim
The dispute comes as the country has been attracting billions of dollars in foreign investmentYesterday