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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Why where you live can affect school grades - and the gap is only widening

Pupils in London are outperforming those in the rest of the country, but Labour has no credible plan to fix the problem, a leading think tank has warned.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

A-level grade inflation may be creeping back' with more students set for top grades

The high proportion of top level A-level results set to be given to students next week has raised fears of grade inflation, a leading professor has said.
Education
NYC food
fromEater NY
3 weeks ago

The Saddest NYC Restaurant Closures in August

Several long-established restaurants and cafes in New York City have closed recently, citing various reasons including COVID recovery challenges and personal relocations.
Bicycling
fromFortune
1 month ago

The insolvency of Ardian-backed mountain biking startup YT Industries underscores just how much tariffs have shaken the biking industry

YT Industries, once thriving, faces funding issues and restructuring after a post-COVID demand drop in the bike industry.
fromBustle
1 month ago

Sorry, Millennials, You're Guilty Of The "Gen Z Stare" Too

Gen Z often responds to social interactions with a blank stare, reflecting social skills atrophy from the Covid impact.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Beever-Jones relishing chance to put herself in the picture with Lionesses

Aggie Beever-Jones is making her senior tournament debut after limited prior tournament experience due to Covid disruptions.
fromForbes
1 month ago

The Three Martini Lunch Is A Relic But There Are Still Important Rules For A Business Meal

"The term 'power lunch' was coined in an article by Lee Eisenberg... to describe the number of powerful business people who dined at The Four Seasons restaurant in New York City."
Food & drink
NYC parents
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

Tax Lien Sale Has Struggling Homeowners Fearing the Worst

The property lien sale disproportionately affects Black and brown neighborhoods, exacerbating homeowners' financial distress post-pandemic.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I've watched every single Nicolas Cage film made so far. Here's what I learned about him and myself

The author's unexpected appreciation for Nicolas Cage's films developed during their medical career, leading to an immersive experience of his work.
US Elections
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Biden reveals on 'The View' he 'wasn't surprised' Trump defeated Harris in 2024 election

Biden expressed no surprise at Trump's win over Harris, citing systemic sexism and the pandemic's impact on voter turnout.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'It's not a hostile relationship but we both want to win' - Sam Prendergast and Fin Smith lock horns in Lions audition

The cancellation of the U-20s World Cup led to the creation of the 'Summer Series' for young rugby talent, but it lacks prestige.
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