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The New York Times - Top stories
Why Studying at an English-Speaking University Now Costs Extra in Montreal
Quebec says a new policy to charge some students higher tuition at top universities in Montreal is needed to preserve the province’s French identity.2 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
It’s all doom, gloom and fiscal fixation. Is this really a Labour government? | William Keegan
The renewal Britain desperately needs requires borrowing and optimism. Isn’t that what we voted for?. John le Carré, who taught at Eton for a time, once said the trouble with that school was that ...5 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
What’s the secret of the supercentenarians? They don’t really exist | Torsten Bell
Many people say they’re living to 100-plus years. But research lauded with an Ig Nobel prize shows some claims are spurious. Earlier this month, an unusual prize ceremony got under way. Five Nobel ...19 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
As Florida Storms Worsen, Some in Tampa Bay Wonder: Is Living There Worth It?
Residents of the booming region are confronting a new reality: Even when storms make landfall far away, their impact is being felt.20 hours ago - Florida -
MarketWatch - Business
This family makes ‘really good money’ — and spends $70,000 of it on child care
Families who pay for child care now spend an average of 18.6% of their income on this service.22 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
An ‘iPhone of AI’ Makes No Sense. What Is Jony Ive Really Building?
LoveFrom is working with OpenAI to build AI devices that are less “socially disruptive” than the iPhone. Is Ive looking for absolution or a new computing soul?22 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Dame Maggie Smith was able to live normal life - until Downton Abbey
She was a multi award-winning actress - but Dame Maggie Smith never loved the limelight.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Jamal Musiala: ‘How English do I feel? How German? You could say 50-50’
Bayern Munich forward on his strange route into English football, declaring for Germany and facing Leverkusen. Don’t try this at home. It was October 2010 when a dad turned up at Southampton’s St ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Designer Michael Marriott: ‘I don’t really like the word “designer”’
An inspirational maker and teacher in London for 30 years, his designs often employ found objects or adapt existing itemsYesterday -
CNBC - Business
36-year-old’s Etsy side hustle brings in $220,000 a year—and costs under $40 to start: ‘You really can make a very good living’
Etsy seller Emily Odio-Sutton shares how she started, and grew, her lucrative print-on-demand side hustle — and offers tips for how to replicate her success.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Chappell Roan cancels US festival appearance: ‘Things have gotten really overwhelming’
Rising star pulls out of All Things Go festival in DC and New York City this weekend citing need to prioritise her health. Singer Chappell Roan has pulled out of an appearance at this weekend’s All ...Yesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Review: It's 'Saturday Night,' not as edgy as it really was, celebrated in a nostalgic haze
Crammed with opening-night jitters, drug-fueled mania and a touch too much reverence, director Jason Reitman's salute to 'SNL' is vividly acted fan service.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
How bad are term-time holidays really?
Parents are increasingly relaxed about them, despite research suggesting that every absence does count2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
The real wonder of Derrick Rose's confusing career is how long it lasted
Rose's NBA journey was so winding, so spellbinding and, at times, so damned confusing.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Greatest City in the World, Some Really Lousy Mayors
You have to go way back to the days of the secular saint Fiorello La Guardia to come up with a New York mayor unencumbered by significant baggage.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Kids Deserve to Learn How Weird and Wonderful English Really Is
A modest plea for the return of language arts.2 days ago