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Texas approves optional Bible-based lessons for public schools

Texas gave final approval Friday to optional biblical lesson plans for kindergarten through 5th grade classes in state public schools. The State Board of Education voted 8-7 to allow lessons on ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Texas education board approves Bible lessons in public schools

The Texas State Board of Education has adopted new curriculum that will include lessons focused on the Biblical teachings and Christianity's impact on history.

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

Texas approves Bible-based curriculum in public grade schools

The Texas State Board of Education voted to incorporate Bible teachings in certain grades of public grade schools. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest on the controversial decision.

A Long-Held Secret Is Now Public. Will It Alter Cormac McCarthy’s Legacy?

Revelations about a relationship between the author and a girl who was 16 when they met shocked readers, but not scholars of his work. Now there’s a debate about how much she influenced his writing.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Texas tees up likely legal battle with biblical public school lessons

Texas has joined the states mixing the Bible with public school classrooms, setting up another potential legal showdown. The Texas State Board of Education voted 8-7 on Friday to allow lessons ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Hagerty: The public doesn't care who does Hegseth's background check

Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a prominent ally of Donald Trump, said the president-elect would fire members of his Cabinet who don't follow the policy he sets out.

'My £250 Child Trust Fund is now worth only £12'

Max Prince was shocked to discover that surprise fees had left him with just £12.39 in his trust fund.

This Hedge Fund CEO Extols the Virtues of Challenging Conversations in the Workplace

Robyn Grew, the first woman and openly gay CEO of Man Group, says its diversity is an advantage.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Bret Taylor’s AI startup Sierra raises funding at $4.5 billion valuation

Sierra, the startup founded by ex-Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor, has raised a fresh round of capital that values the company at $4.5 billion.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund pivots from international investments

Public Investment Fund will focus more of its financial firepower on domestic projects

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Elon Musk's xAI in Talks to Raise Funding Valuing It at $40 Billion

The new fundraising effort would substantially increase startup’s valuation from spring.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Republicans unveil emergency bill to fund tapped-out disaster loan program

Senate Republicans released legislation this week that aims to replenish funds for a key federal program that provides disaster loans to businesses and homeowners. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) led ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

In Election’s Final Days, Dark Money and ‘Gray Money’ Fund Hidden Agendas

Big-money operatives are taking advantage of lax rules at the end of the campaign to hide the true source of their money until after the election is called — or for forever.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Asia has ‘enormous’ shortfall of funds to adapt to climate change, warns ADB

Development bank report says region still needs hundreds of billions of dollars for action to tackle impact of global warming

World - Financial Times - October 31

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