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Fix Send system or face lost generation, warn MPs
A report finds the special educational needs and disabilities system in "disarray" and lacking funds.BBC News - 6h -
Rotherham MP Champion backs national grooming inquiry
The Labour MP says "nothing less than a full inquiry... will restore faith in our safeguarding systems".BBC News - 1d -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.NBC News - 1d -
They say a name like mine can hold you back in life, but I will never change it | Xaymaca Awoyungbo
An unusual name can have a detrimental impact on your life and finances – but in my experience, it also has advantages. Growing up, there was a wearying and familiar pattern for me on the first day ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘We are shattered’: Afro-Ecuadorians mourn four boys found dead after encounter with military
Boys’ burnt bodies were discovered after they were seized by the military – forcing a reconsideration of the country’s racial history. Ismael Arroyo, 15, dreamed of becoming a great footballer, ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘Would love to see her faked’: the dark world of sexual deepfakes – and the women fighting back
The government has promised a crackdown on synthetic image abuse – but campaigners warn it doesn’t go far enough. It began with an anonymous email. “I’m genuinely so, so sorry to reach out to you,” ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘I like to break the rules’: Björk on comedy, darkness and the most flamboyant tour of her career
The musician describes herself as many things: artist, introvert, activist, Scorpio, matriarch, punk, joker, optimist… We step inside the multiverse of the incomparable Björk. Björk is in Paris, ...The Guardian - 3d -
Michael Lomonaco looks back at his decades-long culinary career
Chef, cookbook author and restaurateur Michael Lomonaco has spent his almost 40-year career in the kitchens of top tier restaurants, including ones he developed himself. He's an old friend of "CBS ...CBS News - 3d -
Looting fears amid Los Angeles area wildfires
Police across Los Angeles say they're on high alert from looters after arresting 24 people inside evacuation areas. The National Guard has been brought in to bolster security, while some residents ...CBS News - 3d -
Amorim quiet on signings, eases Mainoo exit fears
Ruben Amorim has played down the prospect of Manchester United strengthening their squad in the January window but insisted that he wants to keep his best players following speculation that Kobbie ...ESPN - 4d -
MPs urge checks as Shein refuses to answer questions
The chair of a committee of MPs has written to the London Stock Exchange with concerns over the fashion retailer.BBC News - 4d -
Higher bond yields could knock bitcoin back down to $90,000
Bitcoin is on pace to record its third straight day of declines as macroeconomic headwinds weigh on the crypto after it hit a record high near $110,000 last month.MarketWatch - 4d -
Senate GOP fears landmines in House could derail Trump's tax agenda
Senate Republicans fear that President-elect Trump’s tax agenda could be derailed in the House by several potential landmines, including calls by some GOP lawmakers to raise corporate taxes and to ...The Hill - 4d -
EU fears Trump rolling back Biden-era measures
Bloc concerned about president-elect reversing US sanctions against Russia and other policiesFinancial Times - 5d -
Enron Is Back. Could This Possibly Be Real?
One of the pranksters behind “Birds Aren’t Real” is back to revive a company synonymous with corporate malfeasance — it has merch and what it’s claiming is an at-home nuclear reactor.The New York Times - 5d -
MPs reject calls by Tories for national inquiry into UK grooming gangs
Government uses its Commons majority to dismiss Conservatives’ demand backed by Elon MuskFinancial Times - 6d -
MPs vote against Tory call for new grooming gangs inquiry
MPs rejected a Tory amendment calling for a grooming gang's inquiry by 253 votes.BBC News - 6d -
MPs urge clampdown on tenants' antisocial behaviour
Reform UK MP Lee Anderson calls for a "three strikes and you're out" for social housing tenants.BBC News - 6d -
‘Full bush in a bikini’: the sudden rise of pubic hair positivity
Online, young women are singing the praises of dense, luxuriant pubic hair. Time to ditch the depilation?. Name: The full bush in a bikini movement.. Age: A mere five days, born on TikTok. ...The Guardian - 6d -
Garland to release Smith's Jan. 6 report, hold back Mar-a-Lago report
Attorney General Merrick Garland plans to release only the volume of special counsel Jack Smith’s report dealing with Donald Trump’s plans to subvert the transfer of power after his loss in the ...The Hill - 6d -
Justin Trudeau’s Political Career in Photos
A magnet for cameras, Justin Trudeau was at the center of moments that defined Canada’s image over the last decade.The New York Times - 6d -
England have 'power' to boycott Afghanistan match - MP
England's men's players have the "power" to make their own stand and refuse to play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, says Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Shein accused of ‘not respecting’ UK MPs in grilling on labour practices
Online fast-fashion retailer refuses to answer questions about whether it uses cotton from China’s Xinjiang regionFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Shein lawyer refuses to tell MPs if fashion firm uses Chinese cotton
Yinan Zhu declined to say whether it retailer's suppliers used Chinese cotton amid concerns over forced labour.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Chris Mason: Musk looms large over UK as MPs return for 2025
Another year in Westminster has got off to an explosive start after the tech billionaire's intervention.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Jauan Jennings ejected for fighting Cardinals on back-to-back plays, falls just short of first career 1,000-yard season
Jennings got into fights on consecutive plays and fell 25 yards short of a career milestone. But he didn't seem to mind.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Edwards nets career-high 53 in loss to Pistons
The Pistons overcame Anthony Edwards' career-high 53 points to beat the Timberwolves on Saturday night.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
We need to liberate sex from shame and fear
By being true to ourselves we can find greater enjoyment and a deeper connection. I have never been afraid of sex. Of course that has hurt me quite badly over all the years I’ve been having it, but ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
House holds vote to elect speaker
Watch live coverage as the House of Representatives holds a vote to elect the next speaker, with current House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., aiming for re-election.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
‘The hair stands up’: citizen archaeologists unearth ancient treasures in Scotland
Members of the public are helping to sustain digs across the country, even as volunteering declines. They were moving forward in a line across the 10 sq metre trench, volunteer excavators elbow to ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Hamilton 'could not be more excited' as Ferrari career starts
Lewis Hamilton says he "could not be more excited" as he embarks on his new career at Ferrari in 2025.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
New Year's attacks stoke fears of political violence
A pair of fatal attacks on New Year's Day have reignited concerns over political violence in the U.S. after an election already marked by multiple assassination attempts. The same day a Tesla ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
New Year's attacks fuel fears of extremism in military
The primary suspects in two deadly attacks on New Year’s Day shared a history of service in the U.S. military, underscoring persistent fears over extremism within the armed services that officials ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
How a cosmetology school is teaching students to care for diverse hair and skin
Nubiah Taylor, founder of Taylor'd Cosmetology School in Minneapolis, is teaching students how to care for melanated skin while providing a space for aspiring beauty professionals to thrive.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Fears Grow of Islamic State's Re-Emergence in Syria
The group is looking to exploit Syria’s uncertain future to rebuild its influence—half a decade after U.S.-led forces broke its hold on swaths of territory and millions of people.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Elon Musk’s calls for Tommy Robinson release anger Labour MPs
Billionaire ally of Donald Trump also accuses Keir Starmer on X of failing to prosecute child rapists in Oldham. Elon Musk has caused anger by calling for the release of Tommy Robinson and accusing ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Social pressure holds back sales of alcohol-free drinks, research finds
Other challenges include price and taste expectations, with Gen Zers most likely to succumbFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Colts' Anthony Richardson says back injury kept him from standing or walking, could be chronic condition
Richardson said a MRI revealed "a disc thing" that "might be chronic."Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
Lions could have one of their best defenders back vs. Vikings as Detroit looks to lock up NFC North, top seed
Alex Anzalone hasn't played since Week 11CBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Post Office scandal: MPs call for financial penalty for slow payouts
The business and trade select committee says the schemes are so poorly designed, the application process is like a second trial.BBC News - Jan. 1