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The Green Party proposes a two-year job guarantee for unemployed young people, with government covering half the salary. Pilot schemes would start in five UK areas, aiming to tackle rising youth NEET figures and reduce long-term welfare...
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The Conservative party has pledged to remove the £100,000 childcare threshold, ending the 'cliff edge' that penalises higher earners and could benefit thousands of families across England.
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Idaho's faith-healing exemptions shield parents from prosecution when children die treatable conditions, leaving siblings at risk. A ProPublica investigation exposes legal gaps allowing preventable deaths to repeat across generations.
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Texas education officials facilitated Alpha School's AI tool entry into public classrooms after charter bids failed, sparking debate over student outcomes and transparency.
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Oregon Housing Director Andrea Bell's husband advised firms that received millions from her agency, prompting ethics questions she only addressed after ProPublica's inquiry.
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ProPublica reporters teamed up with local journalists to test how easily private schools can be founded. The results reveal remarkably low barriers, minimal oversight, and new questions about voucher-funded education.
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ProPublica reveals the FBI once had enough evidence to launch a bribery probe into Sen. Susan Collins — until political shifts halted the investigation, and a cooperating witness detailed a campaign finance scheme involving defense...
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Eugene police demand $2.5M from Double Sided Media for records on Officer Justin Peckels, sparking outrage over censorship by cost and raising press freedom concerns.
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Mahmoud Khalil reflects on over 100 days in ICE detention, his new book, and why his fight against deportation matters for every American who values free speech and Palestinian rights.
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham compelled public radio station WBHM to adopt the 'Gulf of America' name, sparking outrage over press freedom and compelled speech.
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Your glove box can quickly become a cluttered junk drawer. This guide reveals the essential items to keep handy for emergencies, traffic stops, and everyday convenience.
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Business
Business
A federal judge has temporarily blocked border wall infrastructure in Texas' Big Bend region, ruling in favor of landowners, businesses, and environmentalists who argue the project violates law and threatens sensitive landscapes.
Entertainment
Entertainment
This week’s roundup travels from 450‑year‑old Irish stone traditions to Trader Joe’s new fall salsa, a weather‑driven D‑Day drama, and the steep decline of home dinner parties—plus why it matters for modern manhood.
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News
The Green Party proposes a two-year job guarantee for unemployed young people, with government covering half the salary. Pilot schemes would start in five UK areas, aiming to tackle rising youth NEET figures and reduce long-term welfare...
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Danielle Adewusi of Lagos was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 at a grand finale in Victoria Island, earning the right to represent Nigeria at the upcoming Miss Universe Festival in Puerto Rico.
Politics
Kenneth Okonkwo, former Obi campaign spokesperson and ADC chieftain, admits he was misled about Anambra's debt record, distancing himself as the 2027 election approaches.
Politics
Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde argues Nigeria can be restructured within four years if elected president in 2027, outlining security, education, and economic reforms at an APM town hall in Lafia.
Entertainment
Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with seven prestigious wins, while Taylor Swift earns historic honors including Video of the Year and a special director recognition.
News
Nollywood makes history as Black Market draws 51,000 viewers to Tafawa Balewa Square, setting a new Guinness World Record and cementing Nigeria's film industry on the global stage.
Business
Dangote Group targets $35 billion annual profit by 2030, backed by nearly $50 billion in new African investments, including an $8 billion LNG plant and the upcoming Lamu refinery in Kenya.
