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Eye Opener: House Ethics Committee to meet on publication of Matt Gaetz report

The House Ethics Committee will decide if a report on alleged misconduct by Matt Gaetz will be made public. Also, Ukraine strikes its first targets inside Russia with American missiles, as ...

Warren Gatland doubles down on Wales job but public support in short supply

Under-fire coach eager to stay in post despite losing run Defeat by South Africa would be 12th on the bounce The last rites, if that is what they are, are going to drag on a while longer yet. On ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing

Borrowing was £17.4bn last month, the second highest October figure since monthly records began in 1993.

Mayorkas, Wray draw fire for declining to testify in public at threats hearing

Lawmakers reacted with anger at the homeland security chief and FBI director.

Texas is taking a final vote on allowing Bible-infused lessons in public schools

Texas education officials will soon decide if a controversial Bible-infused curriculum can be taught in public schools

How American Airlines Plans to Battle ‘Gate Lice’ Without Public Shaming

The airline is expanding technology that will find people trying to sneak aboard airplanes before their group, so gate attendants can discreetly invite them to take their places in line.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Texas approves allowing Bible-based teachings in public grade schools

The State Board of Education heard testimony from over 150 teachers and parents on the matter.

Bible-Based Lessons for Public Schools Get Final Approval in Texas

The state’s board of education narrowly voted to allow schools to start using the reading and language arts curriculum next fall if they choose.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

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 - Yesterday

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 - Yesterday

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 - 17 hours ago

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

Trump invokes economy, public safety and 'China virus' during Asian American rally in Vegas

At his first campaign rally targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander community this election cycle, former President Donald Trump took the stage Thursday evening in Las Vegas with a speech ...

Japanese premier Ishiba's ruling coalition is certain to lose a majority in parliamentary vote, NHK public TV says

World - ABC News - October 27

NBA fines 76ers $100K for 'inconsistent' public statements about Joel Embiid's health

The Sixers have not been fully transparent regarding Joel Embiid's health

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Public Enemies: Kendrick vs Drake review – inside the beef that sent the world’s two greatest rap stars to war

Clearly neither rapper had anything to do with this deep dive into their famous feud – and it makes for a refreshing alternative to hip-hop hagiography. The sky isn’t as blue, the grass not so ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

RFK Jr. says Trump has 'promised' him 'control of the public health agencies'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said earlier this week that former President Donald Trump has "promised" him "control of the public health agencies."

Budget 2024: Reeves reveals £40bn in tax rises as she promises to rebuild public services

Chancellor announces increases in taxation for businesses and the wealthy, and more money for the NHS and schools. Autumn budget live: latest news updates Budget 2024: key points at a ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Reddit's explosive user growth and AI tools help it soar to its first profit as a public company

Reddit has turned a profit for the first time as a public company

Tech - ABC News - October 30

Israel says strike from Lebanon kills at least 5; new Hezbollah leader gives first public speech

Israeli officials say at least five people were killed when a projectile fired from Lebanon struck in northern Israel on Thursday. The attack came after Hezbollah's new leader, Naim Qassem, gave ...

Post Office IT provider Fujitsu won £1.4mn public sector contracts since promise to stop bidding

Two deals were awarded as recently as September despite outcry over Horizon scandal

World - Financial Times - November 3

Trump says RFK Jr. plan to remove fluoride from public water 'sounds okay to me'

Donald Trump said Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s proposal to remove fluoride from the U.S. water systems "sounds okay" to him, raising alarms for public health.

Business - CNBC - November 3

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