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Matt Gaetz meets privately with Senate Republicans to build support

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz is meeting with Senate Republicans as he seeks to shore up support after Donald Trump tapped the embattled GOP firebrand as his pick for attorney general.

Grant Thornton UK picks private equity over US merger

Accounting firm agrees to sell stake to buyout group Cinven

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Private equity landlords' screening process discriminated against renters, lawsuits contend

Two large private equity-backed landlords discriminated against prospective tenants by relying on faulty screening systems, according to two lawsuits.

SG Fleet Receives $780 Million Private-Equity Takeover Proposal

SG’s stock jumped 20% on the announcement, which came five weeks after the company reiterated guidance for an annual underlying profit of between A$88 million and A$95 million.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 25 minutes ago

Massachusetts’s High School Exit Exam, the MCAS, Is On the Ballot

A ballot measure would do away with the requirement that high schoolers pass a test to graduate. Opponents say it could water down academics for struggling students.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Students and parents swap the bus for biking to school together

Only 11% of students in the U.S. still bike to school. But in some cities, parents and their kids are skipping the bus and forming a caravan to bike to school together. Itay Hod has the story.

As Schools Ban Phones, More Kids Are Using Smartwatches

Many parents are unable or unwilling to send their children to school with a phone. Smartwatch use among kids is booming, but experts warn the devices could be yet another “electronic umbilical cord.”

Tech - Wired - October 29

School leaders know fixing problems a marathon, not a sprint

But school leaders do not agree on how quickly the government should be pacing itself.

Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans

The Health Secretary said he didn't want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry in England.

The simple exam tweaks that can completely change lives

Schools are struggling to cope with the logistical hurdles and cost required to make the adjustments.

What We Learned About Celebrity Culture in the 2024 Election

Hollywood endorsements, once an essential part of a campaign playbook, may have backfired in this election.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 8

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