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Paris prosecutor seeks jail and public office ban for Marine Le Pen

Request in embezzlement trial threatens to undermine National Rally’s efforts to polish image before 2027 polls. A Paris prosecutor has requested a five-year prison sentence and a five-year ban ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Will Trump Try to End the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program?

There is widespread concern that President-elect Donald J. Trump may end it, since he has tried before. But that may be the wrong thing to fear.

Business - The New York Times - November 14

RFK Jr. vows to be 'honest public servant' as HHS chief

Environmental lawyer and antivaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vowed to be an “honest public servant” if he gets confirmed as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

1 in 8 N.Y.C. Public School Students Was Homeless Last Year

A record 146,000 students did not have permanent housing, state data shows, as the city dealt with an ongoing housing crisis and an influx of migrants.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Police chief says public not warned about discarded novichok container

Counter-terrorism commander says risk of contamination in Salisbury was not discussed with public health leaders. People were not warned against picking up discarded objects after the 2018 novichok ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Texas Education Board to Vote on Bible-Infused Lessons in Public Schools

A new curriculum would focus on Christianity more than other religions. A kindergarten lesson on the Golden Rule, for example, would teach about Jesus and his Sermon on the Mount.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Cloud software company ServiceTitan files to go public on Nasdaq

ServiceTitan focuses on selling a variety of software to small companies, rather than enterprises.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Key Democrat says the ethics report on Matt Gaetz should be made public

The top Democrat on the House Ethics Committee says a report on Rep. Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, should be made public.

Proposal would allow Bible teachings in Texas public grade schools

Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.

Meta ‘hackathon’ devises ways to use AI system in UK public services

Meta asked over 200 programmers in Europe to devise ways of using Llama AI system. Meta’s push to deploy its artificial intelligence system inside Britain’s public sector took a step forward on ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Calls grow for public release of Gaetz report from House Ethics Committee

Some lawmakers in Congress are pushing for the House Ethics Committee to release their report on misconduct allegations against Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney ...

Texas Education Board Backs Bible-Infused Lessons in Public Schools

School districts serving more than two million elementary-school children would be able to adopt a curriculum that draws on the Bible.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Public awareness of 988 national suicide prevention hotline low, but growing: Poll

Awareness of the 988 national suicide prevention hotline is growing since the number was updated, but it is still low, according to a new survey. The Annenberg Public Policy Center/SSRS poll, ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Matt Gaetz's accusers don't want to testify in public, their lawyer says

WASHINGTON — A lawyer for two women who have accused former Rep.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

Australian Officials Want Public's Help to 'Milk' Deadly Spiders

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

House ethics committee deadlocked on whether to release Matt Gaetz report

Panel met but failed to reach decision on releasing report into Trump’s controversial pick for attorney general. US politics – live updates The House ethics committee was deadlocked on ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

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

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