Single Parents Should Get as Much Paid Leave as Couples, Spanish Court Rules
The decision follows a constitutional court ruling that barred discrimination against babies born into single-parent families.
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Elephants are not people, US court rules
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President Trump signs order to end diversity programs, put federal DEI staffers on paid leave
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Federal DEI employees to be placed on paid leave
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Trump orders all federal DEI employees placed on paid leave starting Wednesday
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ESPN Spent Years Courting Nick Saban, and It All Paid Off
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When Google Altered Its Ad Rules, Charities Paid the Price
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Stanford psychologist: This is 'the single greatest thing we can do as parents' to raise emotionally intelligent kids
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Single mother entitled to same parental leave as couple, Spanish court rules
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Chairlift accident leaves dozens injured at Spanish ski resort in the Pyrenees
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Ski lift accident leaves 30 injured at Spanish resort in the Pyrenees
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When kids set their parents’ screen time rules: ‘I hit my limit before I even get out of bed’
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What Supreme Court ruling means for TikTok users
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Supreme Court takes up parents' bid to opt out of LGBTQ content at elementary schools
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Supreme Court leaves TikTok ban in place
The Supreme Court announces it has declined to stop a ban on TikTok, which is set to go into effect Sunday. NBC’s Laura Jarrett weighs in on the future of the popular app.NBC News - 5d -
Brooklyn trio raises $10 million for startup that wants to help open-source developers get paid
Out of the old Domino Sugar Refinery in Brooklyn, a trio of techies has raised $10 million for Merit Systems to focus on fixing an open-source problem.CNBC - 6d -
AI Agents Are Here. How Much Should We Let Them Do?
WIRED’s advice columnist cracks open the publication’s archive to consider past promises about AI agents, and to get some advice on how we can use automation while retaining our humanity.Wired - Jan. 15 -
Rick Barnes benches Chaz Lanier, says Tennessee's leading scorer wasn't doing what he's 'getting paid to do'
Barnes was unhappy his leading scorer turned down a shot on a play designed for himCBS Sports - Jan. 12 -
Bitcoin soared in 2024. How much — if any — should you own?
Bitcoin prices soared in 2024.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Bitcoin soared in 2024. How much — if any — should you own?
The crypto asset was the top performer in 2024, rising about 125%. But finance pros say bitcoin should generally not account for over 5% of your portfolio.CNBC - Jan. 11 -
Kenya court rules that criminalising attempted suicide is unconstitutional
The judgment has been welcomed as an important shift in perceptions by human rights and mental health groups. A Kenyan judge has declared as unconstitutional sections of the country’s laws that ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
The Big Question: How much sick pay should companies offer?
Policies vary dramatically between different countries, but striking the right balance is hardFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
How much money you should save for a comfortable retirement
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How much money you should save for a comfortable retirement
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Verizon settlement: Here's how much some customers are getting
Verizon customers reported receiving settlement payments well below the minimum of $15, as stipulated in agreement.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Legal aid cuts deny parents their human rights, says ex-supreme court president
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Magic's Jalen Suggs leaves court in wheelchair, but the injury may not be as bad as it looked
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Net neutrality rules about internet speeds blocked by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has ruled that the FCC overstepped its authority by reinstating "net neutrality" rules governing internet service providers.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Federal Court Strikes a Final Blow to FCC's Net-Neutrality Rules
Appeals-court decision ends effort to regulate internet providers like utilities, citing Supreme Court decision restraining federal agencies’ powers.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules Struck Down by Federal Appeals Court
After nearly two decades of fighting, the battle over regulations that treat broadband providers as utilities came to an end on Thursday.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Federal appeals court strikes down Biden net neutrality rules
A federal appeals court ruled this week the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) lacked the authority to restore certain net neutrality rules last year, handing a blow to FCC Democrats and Biden ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
'He'd be worshipped at Real' - should Alexander-Arnold leave Liverpool?
As Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool future remains uncertain amid reports of Real Madrid interest, BBC Sport take a closer look at the situation.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
New York Employers Must Now Offer Paid Medical Leave During Pregnancy
All private companies in the state must now grant at least 20 hours of paid leave to employees to attend prenatal medical appointments under a law that went into effect Jan. 1.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Why You Should Talk About Sex With Your Parents
Sex is a big part of life. Why is it so hard to talk to family members about it?The New York Times - Dec. 24
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Trump’s Hint at Deal Making Gives China a Little Breathing Room
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Spate of Violent Antisemitic Attacks Rattles Australia
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Two Industry Officials Expected to Help Oversee E.P.A. Chemical Rules
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