Month: August 2024

Tens of thousands of students prepare to open their GCSE results this morning – as fears are raised that nearly a third of pupils could fail English and maths

Tens of thousands of pupils across the UK will find out their GCSE results today. Students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are bracing for outcomes which could determine whether they go on to study A-levels, BTEC’s or apprenticeships. However, college leaders…

Prisoner is beaten to death at Britain’s newest jail the day before he was due to be released – after throwing boiling water at another inmate earlier in the week

Six men have been arrested after an inmate died at a Leicestershire prison on Tuesday. Leicestershire Police said they were called to HMP Fosse Way, a category C prison in Leicester, after a 31-year-old man was found unresponsive in his…

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh gives green light to rollout of more controversial 20mph speed zones

Labour will support the rollout of more controversial 20mph speed zones and low-traffic neighbourhoods, the Transport Secretary has said. In comments set to irk drivers, Louise Haigh said she would allow local areas to decide whether to install what critics dub…

Yes, party conventions matter

It’s a presidential election year, which means the party conventions are a fixture on the summer schedules of every political pundit and reporter. In the past, the big conventions were gatherings where the party faithful hashed out who would be…

A look back at Bill Clinton’s 4-decade history of making DNC speeches

The former president made his 13th speaking appearance Wednesday night. The venues may have changed, and the planning and special events may have gotten splashier with younger VIPs, but for more than 40 years, there has been one constant at…

Majority of baby foods in US grocery stores may not meet health guidelines, study finds

Researchers looked at over 600 infant and toddler food products sold in the U.S. A new study of common baby foods sampled from grocery stores in the United States found that roughly two-thirds did not meet standards for healthy baby food set by the…

RFK Jr. expected to drop out of race by end of week, plans to endorse Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning to drop out of the presidential race by the end of this week, sources familiar with the decision tell ABC News. Sources tell ABC News that Kennedy plans to endorse Donald Trump — but when asked directly…

5 bodies found in sunken superyacht off Sicily as search continues

LONDON and ROME — Five bodies have been found from the superyacht that sunk off the Sicilian coast, according to the Italian coast guard. One final passenger remains missing. Four of the bodies have been brought to the surface, but none has been…

Emma Watson: Embodying Strength and Integrity 💪.sn

ely known for her portrayal of Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series and her unwavering commitment to gender equality, continues to inspire audiences with her resilience and character both on and off the screen. Beyond her acting prowess, Watson has carved…

Emma Watson: Captivating the World as a Fairytale Beauty.sn

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