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FAFSA changes are here: What students and parents should know
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) period is set to reopen next month. According to a statement from the Department of…
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This viral comedian’s ‘clanker’ skit has ignited debate over robot slurs
A TikTok comedian has sparked debate after riffing on the viral term “clanker,” which in recent months has surfaced as an insult for…
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Argentina’s markets plunge after President Milei’s party loses in Buenos Aires
Argentina’s markets tumbled on Monday, with the peso currency at a historic low, after a heavy defeat for President Javier Milei’s party…
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Tube strike: Londoners without Underground service during walkout
Watch: London commuters hit by delays caused by Tube strikes Severely disrupted London Underground services spurred Londoners to turn to…
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Pope Leo names first millennial saint: What to know about the Catholic teen dubbed ‘God’s influencer’
Pope Leo XIV canonized the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint over the weekend, a teen computer whiz who died of leukemia in 2006 at…
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This phytoplankton species at the base of the marine food web may not survive in warmer waters
For decades, scientists believed Prochlorococcus, the smallest and most abundant phytoplankton on Earth, would thrive in a warmer world.…
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Mirror and Express owner to cut over 300 jobs
The owner of the Daily Mirror and Daily Express plans to cut more than 300 jobs as the news company continues to push more video and…
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Appeals court upholds $83.3 million verdict against Trump for defaming E. Jean Carroll
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a civil jury’s finding that President Donald Trump must pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for…
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TNW: Events and media signing out, 2006–2025
We want to share an important update with our contributors and community. After the FT Group acquired a majority stake in TNW in 2019, the…
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China’s export growth slows in August with shipments to U.S. down 33%
China’s exports grew last month but at a slower pace than in recent months, the country’s customs agency said Monday. Exports reached…
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MasterChef: Grace Dent and Anna Haugh to replace Gregg Wallace and John Torode on BBC show
Food critic Grace Dent and chef Anna Haugh are the new hosts of MasterChef, after Gregg Wallace and John Torode were sacked. Dent has…
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UK could suspend visas for countries with no returns deal
Thomas MackintoshBBC News and Adam DurbinBBC News The UK could suspend visas from countries that do not "play ball" and agree to returns…
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Manchester City & Premier League settle sponsor rules dispute
Manchester City and the Premier League have reached a settlement in their dispute over the rules that govern commercial deals. City began…
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The 2025 Venice Film Festival is over. Who won big?
The 82nd Venice Film Festival may be over, but the conversations on the films that premiered, the things people said, the clothes they…
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This rain jacket is designed with real Doppler radar patterns
Now here’s a raincoat that won’t be missed in a busy street. Cleverhood, a Rhode Island apparel company, turned weather radar graphics…
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New Banksy mural appears at Royal Courts of Justice
A new mural by elusive street artist Banksy has appeared on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice building in central London. It depicts…
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Great North Run medals show Sunderland instead of Newcastle
Great North Run organisers have apologised after medals given to participants in this year's event featured the wrong city and river.…
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Florida’s Department of Health reveals details about school vaccine mandates
Florida’s plan to drop school vaccine mandates likely won’t take effect for 90 days and would include only chickenpox and a few other…
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Have fish at home? You can help scientists discover how to save coral reefs
Corals live in oceans around the world—in shallow, warm waters and deep, cool waters, clinging to seamounts or sitting on continental…
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At least 13 dead after youth protests against Nepal social media ban
At least 13 people have been killed and dozens are injured in Nepal after demonstrations against a government social media ban led to…
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Why CEOs should care about the eroding middle class
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter…
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Labour body meet to plan race to replace Angela Rayner as deputy
Sam FrancisPolitical reporter Labour's ruling body is due to meet to draw up plans for a deputy leadership election to replace Angela…
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Tom Phillips: New Zealand fugitive dad killed by police
Kelly Ng, Vandhna Bhan, Ayeshea Perera and Rachel HaganBBC News Watch: Possible Tom Phillips sighting released by New Zealand police A…
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Blank Street’s rebrand is full-on matcha core
Blank Street started in 2020 as a coffee shop operated out of a single cart in Williamsburg. Just five years later, it’s a chain with more…