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Experts divided over implications of prayer ban ruling at London school
Some say more schools may ban organised prayer after court ruling but others say judgment was based on unique circumstances
The ruling on a prayer ban at a top London school has created a “classic English policy muddle” that has divided school leaders over its implications, with some experts predicting that more schools could ban organised prayers as a result.
The warning came after a high court judge upheld the ban at Michaela community school in Brent, north-west London, dismissing a challenge by a Muslim pupil who claimed it was discriminatory and breached her right to religious freedom.
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Man arrested in London over sword attack that left a child dead
Social media video appeared to show the suspect trying to hide behind bushes while carrying a long bladed weapon.CBS News - World -
Italy bans loans of works to Minneapolis museum in a dispute over ancient marble statue
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.CBS News - Entertainment -
King's 'thoughts and prayers' with Hainault victim's family
A 14-year-old boy was killed when a man with a sword went on the rampage in north-east London.BBC News - Top stories -
America's New Mob Rule
As on today’s college campuses, the left increasingly resorts to fomenting disorder to get its way.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How Michigan Ended Minority Rule
Though the notion would have been laughable a decade ago, Michigan is one promising national model for how state-level activists can retake power.The New York Times - Top stories -
Biden Delays Ban on Menthol Cigarettes
The proposal had been years in the making, in an effort to curb death rates of Black smokers targeted by Big Tobacco. In an election year, the president’s worries about support among Black voters may have influenced the postponement.The New York Times - Health - Joe Biden -
Jeff Zucker Abandons Telegraph Bid, Putting London Paper Back Into Play
RedBird IMI said it had withdrawn its attempt to acquire the storied newspaper after a revolt from Conservative Party leaders.The New York Times - Business -
School Employee Allegedly Framed a Principal With Racist Deepfake Rant
Plus: Google holds off on killing cookies, Samourai Wallet founders get arrested, and GM stops driver surveillance program.Wired - Tech -
Black girls in Florida do not feel safe in schools: Study
A new study has found that Black girls in Florida often feel unsafe in their schools due to policing policies and cultures of criminalization in the Sunshine State. The report, published by the National Women's Law Center (NWLC) and Southern ...The Hill - Politics - Florida -
Boy, 14, dies after ‘horrific’ sword attack in north-east London
Man arrested after attack near Hainault tube station which left four others, including two police officers, injured. Hainault attack – live updatesAn attack by a man armed with a sword has left a 14-year-old boy dead and four others injured in ...The Guardian - World
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