Private school tax breaks a 'luxury', says Phillipson
The education secretary defends ending tax breaks for private schools as the policy is set to begin.
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Hundreds apply for restitution for abuse suffered at Florida reform schools
Hundreds of people who say they suffered physical or sexual abuse at two state-run reform schools in Florida are in line to receive tens of thousands of dollars in restitution from the state, after ...NBC News - 1h -
Is This the Year Laos Breaks Through?
The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism. The government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put Laos on visitors’ lists.The New York Times - 1h -
'Unguardable' SGA is MVP, Wolves' Edwards says
After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points in a 113-105 win over the Wolves, Anthony Edwards described the Thunder star as "unguardable" and called him "the MVP of the NBA."ESPN - 5h -
Trump Says He Plans to Attend Carter’s Funeral
In wide-ranging remarks at a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect also predicted that Mike Johnson would secure enough votes to be re-elected as House speaker.The New York Times - 6h -
China steps up drive to break Boeing and Airbus grip on plane market
State-owned Comac opens offices abroad and pushes for overseas certification as it increases output of C919 jetsFinancial Times - 8h -
Why is VAT being added to private school fees?
The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.BBC News - 9h -
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 25 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
We're tracking Alex Ovechkin's chase for Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record of 894.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Here's how this DC-area high school is attempting to close the wealth gap
Over the course of three years, students take courses on saving money, building wealth and budgeting, setting them up to achieve economic mobility and success.CNBC - 3d -
N.F.L. Christmas Games on Netflix Break Streaming Records, With Beyoncé’s Help
The two games had more than 24 million viewers on average in the United States, Netflix said. Viewership peaked when Beyoncé performed.The New York Times - 5d -
Nordstrom Family Reaches $4 Billion Deal to Take Retailer Private
The department-store chain agreed to be acquired by members of the founding family and Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 23
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Watch: London welcomes 2025 with huge fireworks display
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Wind, rain and more than 150 flood warnings for New Year's Day
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Era of cheap Russian gas to EU ends as transit across Ukraine stops
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30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do?
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Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come
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Multiple casualties as vehicle reportedly slams into crowd in New Orleans
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Taiwan president welcomes exchanges with China as Xi says no one can stop ‘reunification’
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he welcomed exchanges with China, but wondered whether there was goodwill from Beijing given what he said was their blocking of simple things like tourism.NBC News - 17m -
Lively and Baldoni both file new lawsuits in harassment row
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Wind, rain and more than 150 flood warnings for New Year's Day
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Russia launches 111 drones at Ukraine in deadly New Year’s attack, Kyiv says
At least six people were injured in Kyiv as Russia launched a drone strike on the capital in the early hours of Wednesday, city officials said.ABC News - 31m