Almost daily at the public elementary school she attended in Montgomery County, Maryland, Stephanie heard comments about her weight. Kids in her fifth-grade class called her “fatty” instead of her name, she recalled; others whispered, “Do you want a cupcake?” as she walked by. One classmate spread a rumor that she had diabetes. Stephanie was … Read more
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Political signs for the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified school board are on display at an intersection in Yorba Linda. Credit: Courtesy of Kevin Reed Millions of California residents will not have the opportunity to vote for the people representing them on their school boards on Nov. 5 because many of the board races will not appear … Read more
Verizon exceeded expectations by adding more wireless subscribers than anticipated in the third quarter. The U.S. telecom giant’s promotional offers and bundled plans, which include 5G along with streaming services like Netflix, played a key role in attracting customers. The increasing popularity of Verizon’s myPlan, a customizable package that offers streaming benefits such as Disney+, … Read more
The Met Office has upgraded its yellow weather warning, to include parts of North West England, parts of Lancashire included. The warning is in place until midnight tonight. It covers coastal and western parts of Lancashire, including Blackpool, Cleveleys, Lytham and Lancaster. A Met Office forecaster has warned of flooding, especially in coastal areas. Northern … Read more
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
GQG Partners, one of the largest shareholders of Spanish bank BBVA, has decided to sell its stake due to the bank’s pursuit of a hostile bid for domestic rival Banco Sabadell, according to a report by the Financial Times. The decision to sell was made by GQG in July, as they believed that the Sabadell … Read more
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Jane Ndamei’s dream of becoming a medical doctor almost cost her life five years ago. The 20-year-old student from Cameroon’s restive southwestern region was taking her Grade 12 exam when she suddenly heard gunshots. Shortly after, armed men rushed into the school, forcing Ndamei and her peers to flee the examination … Read more
A bipartisan coalition in Congress is calling for the Biden administration to strengthen sanctions on Russia’s oilfield services industry, claiming that current regulations are allowing a major US company to support Vladimir Putin’s war efforts. The group has also requested clarification from the Treasury and State departments regarding transactions involving Houston-based SLB, formerly known as … Read more
Bank of America analysts recently increased their price target for Nvidia stock to $190 per share. They believe that the AI market is poised to reach $400 billion, presenting Nvidia with a significant opportunity for growth. The analysts highlighted Nvidia’s competitive advantage over its rivals, citing strong partnerships with enterprise clients as a key factor … Read more