Number of children homeschooled increases by 89% in Tyne and Wear in five years
There are 786 more children being homeschooled in Tyne and Wear in the 2022/23 academic year than there were in 2018/19
Mathematicians prove Pólya's conjecture for the eigenvalues of a disk, a 70-year-old math problem
Is it possible to deduce the shape of a drum from the sounds it makes? This is the kind of question that Iosif Polterovich, a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Université de ...
What is happening at the Republican National Committee and could Lara Trump become its co-chair?
Donald Trump is calling for a shakeup at the highest levels of the Republican National Committee.
British Museum to Exhibit Stolen Gems, Artemisia Gentileschi Show Slammed, Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Legal Saga Proceeds, and More: Morning Links for February 2, 2024
Artemisia Gentileschi show criticized, Helen Frankenthaler Foundation has been sued again, and more.
Bernard Brogan, James McClean, Joe Brolly and Keith Earls among over 200 sports stars to call for ceasefire in Gaza
Irish sports stars past and present have come together to show solidarity with the Palestinian people
Michael Schumacher health update ten years on from ski tragedy and it's 'big shock'
Speaking to Grosvenor Sport, Herbert said Corinna Schumacher says family carrying on the way Michael would have wanted and revealed how Schumacher’s ski crash horror has left huge void 10 years on.
Harry Dunn, officer who defended the US Capitol on Jan. 6, is running for Congress in Maryland
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A former police officer who defended the U.S. Capitol against rioters on Jan. 6 announced Friday he is running for Congress in Maryland.
One week after saying it was 'hard at work on our next project,' Immortals of Aveum developer Ascendant Studios has reportedly furloughed most of its remaining staff
Ascendant Studios laid off nearly half its staff in September 2023.
B.C. police announce dismantling of drug-making and distribution ring with 8 arrests
SURREY, B.C. - Police in British Columbia say they have dismantled a "significant, sophisticated" criminal organization involved in manufacturing and distributing fentanyl-laced counterfeit pharmaceuticals.
Penampang District Council to be upgraded to municipal council in 90 days
PENAMPANG (Jan 2): In 90 days, the Penampang District Council will be upgraded to a municipal council. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Joachim Gunsalam said that the transition period was important to ensure matters related to changes in administration and delivery of se
Clyburn: 'Biden's Campaign Is Suffering,' Because of 'Incomplete' Media Reporting, He Did a Lot of Loan Plan
On Saturday's broadcast of MSNBC's "The Saturday Show," Biden 2024 Campaign Co-Chair Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) stated that "Joe Biden's campaign is | Clips
Modi’s India is part real, part make-believe and the rest in between Leadership, Progress and Controversies in a changing nation
By Girish Linganna Prime Minister Narendra Modi renamed his official residence Lok Kalyan Marg in 2016. The new name reflected Modi's populism and inclination to shed India's colonial past. Beyond a strict security checkpoint, "Seven LKM" features peacocks and inner courtyards adorned with intricate flower arrangements. The premises itself has a meeting room with ceiling
Finns vote for a new president who will guide policy for the new NATO member and neighbor of Russia
Finnish voters are choosing between two experienced voters to be their next president.
Search on for suspects who murdered history-sheeter in Royapettah
Police launch search for suspects in the murder of Madhu alias Madhavan, a history-sheeter from Chennai.
Cold day conditions to continue in Punjab, Haryana, UP & Rajasthan for next 2 days: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said that cold day to severe cold day conditions are likely to continue over some parts of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and north Rajasthan...
As the Endangered Species Act turns 50, those who first enforced it reflect on its mixed legacy
The powerful new law charged the federal government with saving every endangered plant and animal in America and enjoyed nearly unanimous bipartisan support.
New Year's Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024
Fireworks brought hope for 2024, yet ongoing global conflicts led to subdued and canceled festivities, raising security concerns.
Maharashtra reclaims top spot in country as FDI recipient, says minister Uday Samant
Reports published in September suggested that despite a slowdown in FDI influx, Maharashtra managed to attract Rs 36,634 crore of FDI equity inflows in the first quarter.
Dollar store chains would be prohibited from opening stores within one mile of each other if a proposed Chicago law passes
A proposal in Chicago would keep dollar store chains from opening stores within a mile of each other.The bill is slated for a vote in Chicago's city
Belarusians Vote in Tightly Controlled Election; Opposition Calls for Boycott
Opposition says the balloting a ‘senseless farce’
Council of state looks like anorexic institution without power – Afari-Gyan
A former Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, has voiced his concerns about what he perceives as the ineffectiveness of the Council of State. He likened the Council's current state to that of an “anorexic institution without power” and emphasised that despite having the authority to advise every public institution in Ghana, its current operations make it seem powerless. Dr. Afari-Gyan, drawing from his experience at the EC, highlighted that the Council of State receives briefings from public institutions and provides them with advice. However, he expressed the need for the Council to adopt a more transparent approach to showcase its impact. “We will all agree that the Council of State has an imposing name, but the way it has so far gone about its work has made it look like an anorexic institution without power, yet apart from the president, the Council has power to advise every public institution in Ghana,” Dr. Afari-Gyan stated. He suggested that the Council should periodically release…
Ex-assistant accused of murdering and beheading tech CEO Fahim Saleh will try psych defense on a Manhattan jury
The assistant accused of murdering, beheading tech CEO Fahim Saleh is planning a psych defense.Tyrese Haspil hopes to convince a Manhattan jury he
Meet Maisie Mae, the first baby born in Newcastle in 2024
Maisie Mae Ellis was born at 12.57am on Monday, January 1, 2024.
Kenya Embarks on its Biggest Rhino Relocation Project; Previous Attempt Was a Disaster
Goal is to track and move 21 of the endangered animals to a conservancy
What comes next for Trump in the Maine ballot dispute
Maine courts have less than a month to decide whether Trump should be on the state’s ballot, but experts say it will ultimately be up the U.S. Supreme Court.
Urgent recall issued for children's socks sold at Dealz due to risk of injury
According to the CCPC, there are 289 such affected items in the Republic of Ireland.
Phoebe Bridgers Tells Ex-Grammy Head Accused of Sexual Assault to ‘Rot in Piss’
Phoebe Bridgers called out former Recording Academy CEO Neil Portnow in the press room at the Grammys following Boygenius's three Grammy wins.
Republican known for political upset predicts another shocker in Suozzi-Pilip race for George Santos’ seat
Former Rep. Bob Turner is making the call that Republican Mazi Pilip will upset Democrat Tom Suozzi in the special election for the seat of disgraced serial liar George Santos.
Future of medication abortion in the spotlight again ahead of SCOTUS case
This week, the Supreme Court will take up a case that could have major impacts on women's reproductive healthcare.
Conflict over William Penn statue removal in Philadelphia misses a point – Penn himself might have objected to it
A proposal to remove William Penn’s statue from a Philadelphia park was pulled after public outcry. Penn’s biographer says his Quaker religion may well have disapproved of such a statue.
Questions surround Canada's donation of air defence system for Ukraine one year on
OTTAWA - Ukraine's president says getting air defence systems onto the battlefield is the top priority in the new year, but the system Canada promised a year ago still hasn't been delivered and it is not clear when it will be.
Labour slam Tories for "stealing opportunities" on apprenticeships as enrolments down a quarter
Labour have slammed "botched" apprenticeships levies after the party showed enrolment on the schemes have dropped under the Tories.
HMRC apologises after giving people the wrong tax codes - with some left owing cash
The issue affected around 30 residents living in the newly built Taylor Wimpy estate in Mauricewood, north of the Scottish town Penicuik
Israel and Hamas measures get a look as most US state legislatures meet for first time since Oct. 7
Legislatures returning to session in states across the U.S. early in 2024 will consider condemning the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel — and some could take even bigger steps.
Business News | MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai Announces the 67th Batch of the Post Graduate Diploma in Foreign Trade
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 5: World Trade Institute, the education wing of MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai, is to conduct its 67th batch of the six-month Post Graduate Diploma in Foreign Trade (PGDFT) both in the online and offline modes. Business News | MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai Announces the 67th Batch of the Post Graduate Diploma in Foreign Trade.
Colorado releases additional 5 gray wolves as part of reintroduction effort
Wildlife officials in Colorado have released an additional five gray wolves in the state, bringing the total so far under a voter-approved reintroduction program to 10.
'Labour must repair and renovate everything from NHS to the economy if elected in 2024'
Sir Keir Starmer will inherit a "barren legacy" if Labour Party are finally given the keys to power in 2024 following 14 years of "miserable and unproductive Tory rule," says Voice of the Mirror
Enemy collaboration in occupied Ukraine evokes painful memories in Europe – and the response risks a rush to vigilante justice
Liberated cities are prone to vigilante justice against those accused of conspiring with the enemy.
One dead, another injured in a blast at Indian Oil Corp's plant in Chennai
One person was killed and another injured in an explosion at Indian Oil Corp's plant in Chennai on Wednesday, two fire department officials said on condition of anonymity
John Kerry Retiring as Climate Envoy to Aid Biden re-Election Campaign
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry is stepping down from his role to work on President Joe Biden's re-election campaign, officials said.
Skaters take rare chance to hit the ice in B.C. cold snap, but face safety warnings
VANCOUVER — Andrew Mar was lacing up at Trout Lake in Vancouver, where a cold snap has been giving residents a rare chance to enjoy what Mar calls the “peak of Canadiana” — outdoor skating.
Auckland first major city to ring in 2024
Auckland has become the first major city to ring in 2024, with thousands cheering a fireworks display sprouting from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, and a downtown light show. This year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations are overshadowed by the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, which
‘Scared to sleep’: Everett’s crime crackdown comes at a cost
City leaders have turned to stiffer laws for nonviolent offenses. Arrests for drug-related crimes have skyrocketed.
Columns of tractors gather in Berlin for the climax of a week of protests by farmers
BERLIN (AP) — Columns of tractors rolled into Berlin on Monday as farmers gathered for the climax of a week of demonstrations against a plan to scrap tax breaks on the diesel they use, a protest that has tapped into wider discontent with Germany’s government.
Nikki Haley got 77,761 votes in Georgia, and she wasn't even on the ballot — "a real problem" for MAGA
Nikki Haley got 77,761 votes in Georgia, and she wasn't even on the ballot — "a real problem" for the MAGA party
Security Forces resolve to defeat nefarious attempts of neighbouring country: LG Sinha Admin to give land for Sainik Colonies in Kashmir, Jammu, Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia to NoK’s of fallen heroes to be hiked
Jammu Tawi, Jan 14: Stating that the nation will forever remain indebted to our soldiers, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that the security forces are working in coordination to defeat nefarious attempts of neighbouring country to disrupt peace in Jammu Kashmir. Sinha after paying tributes to the martyrs on the
Notley says she'll step down from Alberta NDP helm to make way for fresh voices
EDMONTON - Former premier Rachel Notley, after almost a decade at the helm of Alberta’s NDP, is stepping down from the top job.
Poland's new government is in a standoff with the former ruling party over 2 convicted politicians
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s president on Tuesday gave refuge to two politicians convicted of abuse of power, welcoming the members of the former ruling party into the presidential palace as police had an order to arrest them.
Duckworth: Republicans Put the 'Rights of a Fertilized Egg Over' the Rights of Women
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) said Sunday on ABC's "This Week" that Republicans have put the "rights of a fertilized egg over" the rights of women in America. | Clips
Worker lent woman $10 for petrol before big Lotto win
When petrol station supervisor Scott Brown got a call from a woman to say she needed fuel but didn’t have the money for it, it was an easy enough...
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