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World - Financial Times
The funding crisis threatening England’s special needs education
Cost of specialist school places is placing huge financial strain on cash-strapped councilsOctober 21 -
Top stories - BBC News
NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s
A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says.6 days ago -
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Business - Financial Times
Investment funds circle visual effects group Technicolor
The Paris-based moviemaking tech company is holding talks over a potential sale6 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Southwest Strikes a Truce With the Activist Hedge Fund Elliott
The airline will appoint six new directors to its board, avoiding a proxy fight with the activist investor Elliott Investment Management, one of its largest shareholders.5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Chancellor sets out new funding for extra NHS appointments
The government says it will invest £1.57bn in new equipment and buildings, in a bid to increase appointments.Yesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
'College football needs an Iowa State right now': Amid best start since 1938, 'Clones tap 'culture' sign again
Iowa State's Matt Campbell has built one of college football's best developmental program since Bill Snyder's Kansas StateOctober 17 -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024 UFC event schedule: Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi on tap to close year
Check out a complete list of UFC pay-per-view and Fight Night events scheduled for 202413 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Beshear: ‘It hurts’ to see Trump, Vance lie about election, natural disasters
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said in an interview Sunday that “it hurts” to see former President Trump and Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), the Republican vice presidential nominee, lie about the results ...October 13 -
Business - Inc.
Volunteers Set Up Solar Power In Hurricane Helene Disaster Zone
Areas affected by Hurricane Helene are getting a solar power boost with help from volunteers.October 13 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Climate Disasters Are Shattering the Lives of People Who Live in Mobile Homes
Millions of Americans, many poor and vulnerable, live in mobile and manufactured homes. When catastrophe strikes, they’re often on their own.October 14 -
Politics - Politico
Disaster loan program fully ‘exhausted’ with Congress still out of town
Without congressional action, the Small Business Administration can’t make new loan offers to people trying to rebuild after disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
SBA disaster loan program is out of money, says Biden
President Biden said on Tuesday that a key federal program that provides disaster loans to businesses and homeowners is tapped out on funds in the aftermath of back-to-back hurricanes. Biden said ...October 15 -
Politics - CBS News
New wave of calls for Congress to vote on disaster aid before election
Members of Congress from hurricane-ravaged states want the U.S. House and Senate to respond to the depletion of funds from the Small Business Administration disaster loan fund.October 17 -
World - The Guardian
New York officials call for big oil to be prosecuted for fueling climate disasters
Oil majors’ conduct can constitute reckless endangerment due to fossil fuels’ effect on global heating, advocates claim. New York state prosecutors could press criminal charges against big oil ...October 17 -
Tech - VentureBeat
The human factor: How companies can prevent cloud disasters
Let's explore human engineering techniques that have worked at scale across the most successful tech companies in history.October 19 -
Top stories - BBC News
'We are poisoning ourselves': Ghana gold rush sparks environmental disaster
Rivers have been polluted and forests destroyed on a shocking scale by illegal gold miners.October 20 -
Business - Financial Times
How BHP is facing a record London lawsuit over a Brazilian dam disaster
Australian miner is fighting a multi-billion-pound claim brought by about 620,000 alleged victimsOctober 20 -
Politics - The Hill
Truth under siege: Battling misinformation amid growing disasters
FEMA's response and recovery efforts are being undermined by misinformation and conspiracy theories, causing some disaster survivors to avoid seeking assistance and putting the safety of FEMA teams ...October 21 -
World - The Guardian
BHP accused of ‘doggedly trying to avoid’ responsibility for Brazil dam disaster
Largest group lawsuit in English legal history over 2015 dam collapse that killed 19 people opens at high court in London. The Anglo-Australian mining company BHP has been accused of “cynically and ...October 21 -
Business - Inc.
Business Owners in Disaster-Hit Areas Should Watch Out for Possible Scams
Widespread relief efforts will help storm-ravaged regions recover, but fraudsters are also in the mix, warn federal agencies.6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
The Papers: Justice cuts would be 'disaster' and 'special needs crisis'
The Budget to be set out next week and the soaring costs of special needs education lead the papers.6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Global climate disaster inevitable if action not taken soon, U.N. warns
The U.N. said that the world is now in "climate crunch time" as greenhouse gases have hit "unprecedented levels."4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
BHP and Vale agree landmark $23bn settlement over Brazil dam disaster
Deal relating to damages following 2015 Mariana incident comes as groups face separate lawsuit in London’s High Court4 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Some Storm Victims Seeing $1,000 Disaster Aid Through AI
The nonprofit GiveDirectly intends to send direct payments of $1,000 to households impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.4 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'Disaster' to 'winning machine' - how good is Man City's Ballon d'Or winner Rodri?
Man City midfielder Rodri has a strong claim to be the most influential player in the world right now with just one defeat for club or country in the past 18 months.Yesterday