Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Louise Haigh, the UK transport secretary, has acknowledged that the expenses related to constructing the High Speed 2 rail line are still increasing, as she disclosed plans to regain control of the project through a … Read more
California and the rest of the country often overlook the needs of English learners, despite being one of the largest student groups. California alone has over 1 million students learning English as a second language, and this number continues to grow. Unfortunately, the academic performance of English learners has remained stagnant over the past two … Read more
My earliest reading memoryOne of the most fascinating books from my childhood was Gangles by Ronald McCuaig. It featured a wild girl from Australia who could balance on the water spray exhaled by a whale, traveling around with the whale. Reading this book at the age of six was a magical experience that still amazes … Read more
Democrats are refusing to give up on Sen. Jon Tester’s (D-Mont.) reelection bid even as his chances appear bleak with just over two weeks until Election Day. To GOP senators and operatives, the writing has been on the wall for weeks about Tester — and the font has been getting larger by the day. They … Read more
“ KIND is a company that focuses on providing healthy snacks that are good for your body, taste buds, and the world. Daniel Lubetzky, the founder and chief impact officer of KIND, shared with Fortune in a recent interview. Having grown up in Mexico City, Lubetzky’s father was a Holocaust survivor with minimal education. After … Read more
A view of damaged buildings following Israeli attacks on Laylaki and Haret Hireyk neighborhood of Dahieh region in Beirut, Lebanon on October 1, 2024. Houssam Shbaro | Anadolu | Getty Images Israel targeted Hezbollah arms facilities in southern Beirut after the Lebanese armed group fired rockets into northern Israel and a drone was launched at … Read more
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian air defenses shot down more than 100 Ukrainian drones Sunday over Russia’s western regions, Moscow officials said, while 17 people were injured in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih in a ballistic missile attack. The Russian Defense Ministry said 110 drones were destroyed in the overnight barrage against seven Russian … Read more
As we head deeper into the fourth quarter, investors are making strategic moves to position their portfolios for the upcoming year. Identifying stocks with the potential for strong returns is crucial, and Bank of America has highlighted some solid choices for those seeking high-growth opportunities. Bank of America’s analysts are looking across various sectors to … Read more
Young people play a crucial role in shaping the future, particularly in the realm of education. Among these influential voices is the Student Voice in Education, which plays a key role in enhancing a school district. In July 2022, Yakima School District assembled a group of students who would go on to become leaders in … Read more
After an 18 month self-imposed lockdown in the studio, Grace Davies is back and better than ever with her punchy new pop single ‘A Wonderful, Boring, Normal Life’. Romanticising the most mundane moments of a relationship, Grace delves into the feeling of being alone (and at peace) whilst still craving company in the monotonous every … Read more