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Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure
National Literacy Trust finds only 35% of eight to 18-year-olds enjoy reading in their spare time, a sharp drop on last year to the lowest figure yet recorded. Children’s reading enjoyment has ...World - The Guardian - 13 hours ago -
Election stays close in final weekend with a dispirited electorate: Poll
A dispirited electorate marks the end of the 2024 presidential campaign, and a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
This World Series isn't living up to the hype. It's entirely the Yankees' fault
The struggles of Aaron Judge and Co. continued in a sorry excuse for a Fall Classic performance. Turns out only one team has bothered to show up.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29 -
Canadiens: No Discipline, No Big Shock
There will be no discipline against Jacob Trouba following his hit on Justin Barron in the Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Rangers game on Thursday night and it shouldn't come as a shock to anybody.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23 -
Duchess shocked by sexual exploitation of refugees
The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Chad and hears the experiences of women who have escaped violence in Sudan.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Eyewitness describes 'state of shock' after Salmond collapse
Organisers say the former first minister fell backwards in his chair after suffering a massive heart attack.Top stories - BBC News - October 13
