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EXCLUSIVE: House committee probes Chicago Public Schools over hiding ‘gender affirmation’ from parents
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce has asked Chicago Public Schools’ chief executive, Macquline King, to explain policies that Republicans say may prevent parents being told about a pupil’s gender transition. Committee chair Tim Walberg said CPS guidance appears inconsistent with King’s June testimony that the district does not hide information from parents,…
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Bose’s Most Compact Bluetooth Speaker Is Nearly $50 Off
Bose’s SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker is being sold for $79.99, reduced by 38% from its $129 recommended retail price. The deal may appeal to buyers seeking a small, durable portable speaker for outdoor use, with Bose claiming sound that exceeds what its compact size suggests. The speaker measures roughly four inches by four inches and…
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Robert Greenblatt Reminisces On Long Friendship With ‘9 To 5’ Collaborator (And Stage Partner) Dolly Parton: “God Broke The Mold After Creating Her”
Robert Greenblatt has remembered his 23-year friendship with Dolly Parton following her death aged 80, describing her as an unusually generous, hard-working and widely loved artist. He recalled their partnership on the Broadway musical adaptation of *9 to 5*, as well as their memorable 2015 NBC upfront appearance, when he accompanied her on piano during…
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First the floods – now (surprise, surprise), a washout Bank Holiday weekend is on the cards with heavy downpours across country
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in parts of the Midlands, including Birmingham, and forecasters warned that much of the Bank Holiday weekend could be wet and unsettled. The conditions are notable after a prolonged dry spell and multiple heatwaves, with drought declared across much of England and Wales. Up to 75mm of rain fell in…
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Dem’s metldown over ‘terrorist sympathizer’ Hasan Piker triggers instant conservative mockery: ‘Yikes’
Representative Debbie Dingell said she would no longer answer questions about Hasan Piker while campaigning for Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, arguing that Republicans were using the streamer to divide Democrats. The dispute matters because Piker’s past comments have become a line of attack against El-Sayed and a potential issue in the Senate campaign. Dingell…
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Jake Reiner recounts grief after parents’ killings and brother’s arrest
Jake Reiner has described the lasting grief of losing his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, and the added pain of his brother Nick’s arrest in connection with their deaths. In his first televised interview since the killings, he said the loss has left him and his sister Romy feeling as though their family…
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4 Songs From 1973 That Give Me Instant Goosebumps Every Time
The article is a personal selection of four songs released in 1973 that the writer says consistently provoke an emotional, physical response. It highlights how vocal performances, changes in musical intensity and reflective lyrics can make songs enduringly affecting, while making clear that the choices are subjective. – Pink Floyd, “The Great Gig in the…
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The Guardian view on energy costs: vulnerable households need help with their bills | Editorial
The editorial argues that rising household energy bills are pushing more struggling families into debt and forcing painful choices over food, heating and other essentials. It says the government must provide stronger immediate support for vulnerable households while pursuing renewable energy investment to reduce Britain’s longer-term exposure to volatile gas prices. Household energy debt reportedly…
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Ex-Barclays boss denies having sex with a woman dressed as Snow White
Former Barclays chief executive Jes Staley told US lawmakers that he did not have sex with a woman dressed as Snow White, denying an allegation arising from emails exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein in 2010. The testimony forms part of a congressional investigation into Epstein and again highlights Staley’s long-standing association with the convicted sex offender,…
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Dario Vidosic to step down as Brighton manager just before new WSL season
Brighton manager Dario Vidosic is set to leave the club little more than a week before the new Women’s Super League season begins. The unexpected departure matters because he guided Brighton to their first Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley in May, and it leaves the team facing disruption immediately before a significant opening fixture.…