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Trump admin urges returning education to states, citing $3 trillion of taxes spent and poor proficiency scores
The Trump administration is urging a shift of education control from the federal government to states and local communities, arguing that federal spending has not improved pupil achievement sufficiently. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the approach would expand parental influence and school choice, while President Trump linked it to removing what he described as ideological…
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Actually, Zara Larsson Isn’t Eligible For Best New Artist. She’s Already a Grammy Nominee
Zara Larsson is not eligible for Best New Artist at the 2027 Grammy Awards, despite a reported discussion about submitting her for the category and her recent commercial breakthrough. The key reason is that she was already nominated as a performer at the 2026 Grammys for “Midnight Sun”, which disqualifies her under Recording Academy rules;…
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‘Big Little Lies’ Sequel Book Teases Storyline for HBO Series’ Season 3: What’s Going on With Madeline, Celeste and Jane in ‘Big Little Truths’
Liane Moriarty’s sequel novel, “Big Little Truths”, returns to the characters from “Big Little Lies” a decade later and is intended to provide the basis for a potential third HBO season. The story matters for fans because it revisits the mothers’ unresolved trauma around Perry’s death while introducing a new threat involving exploitation of schoolchildren.…
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Anthropic and OpenAI are joining the AI stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature an AI Stage with speakers from Anthropic, OpenAI and other technology companies, focusing on how artificial intelligence is changing business operations, security and sales. The event matters because it aims to address practical challenges facing founders and enterprises as AI tools move from experimentation into wider deployment. The stage will…
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Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing
Robotic pizza-making businesses have repeatedly struggled to become profitable, with failures including Picnic, Zume, Pazzi and Basil Street. The closure of Picnic left Moto Pizza in Seattle with two unsupported machines costing $160,000 (£118,000), illustrating the financial and operational risks for restaurants that adopt specialist automation. Analysts say pizza preparation has proved harder to automate…
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CNN Apologizes for Using Photo of Tribute Artist in Dolly Parton Report
CNN apologised after mistakenly showing a photograph of Las Vegas tribute artist Kelly Vohnn during coverage of Dolly Parton’s reported death. The error, shown in a montage on Laura Coates Live, prompted criticism over editorial checks during high-profile breaking-news coverage and caused distress to both Parton’s family and the performer. The image appeared about 12…
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Dolly Parton Big Screen Retrospective Being Held At AMC Theatres
AMC Theatres is holding a Dolly Parton film retrospective following reports of her death, screening *Steel Magnolias* and *The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas*. The tribute recognises Parton’s screen career alongside her better-known musical achievements. The films will play from Friday to 2 September at about 200 US AMC locations, including cinemas in Tennessee, at…
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NCAA College Football 2026-27: Here’s Where to Watch Games Live Online for Free
This guide outlines ways to watch the 2026 NCAA college football season online, including free-trial options for viewers without cable. – The season begins on 29 August with North Carolina v TCU in Dublin, and games air across major US sports and broadcast networks. – DirecTV offers a five-day free trial and costs $59.99 initially,…