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The nominated Oscar shorts come in three categories β and a lot of subjects, styles and temperaments. Itβs further proof that an award dictated by length neednβt be bound by anything else. In the live-action category, a mixed bag of approaches β some inspired by classic literature β are burnished by inspired performances. Lee Knightβs…
Ministers will introduce reforms so that children with special educational needs (SEND) will have their support reviewed as they move from primary to secondary school. The move is one of the key changes that will be introduced to reform the SEND system by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, as part of a wider package of measures,…
SAN FRANCISCOΒ βΒ Leaders of the California Democratic Party, along with liberal activists and loyal power brokers, are openly expressing fear that their crowded field of candidates running for governor may splinter the vote and open the door to a surprise Republican victory in November. Because of those concerns, the Democrats lagging at the bottom of the…
A season of frustratingly unfortunate events for USC had led here, to this nightmarish crescendo at the one-minute mark Saturday, in a must-win matchup. Through a roller-coaster afternoon, the Trojans had navigated one wave after another, riding several hot streaks and surviving the cold ones, knowing full well that their NCAA tournament hopes hinged on…
Retail staff face reduced hours or even losing their job as bosses continue to face up to rising government-imposed costs, according to an industry lobby group. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said its survey of finance chiefs in the sector found 52% were planning to reduce the number of hours and overtime for staff. The…
MILANΒ βΒ Heβs as smooth as a bobsled track and sharp as a skate blade. Snoop Dogg, the rap rapscallion who puts the OG in Olympic Games, plopped down on a couch in the NBC green room and muted the TV. Itβs exhausting being everywhere at all times at the most spread-out Winter Games in history. Whether…
Hillsborough Law will make it a criminal offence for prime ministers and cabinet ministers to deliberately mislead the public β but not backbench MPs. Democracy campaigners say a “historic” measure within the flagship legislation has gone under the radar, which is a move to “criminalise lying” by senior politicians. That is through a new standalone…
The Supreme Courtβs decision Friday to strike down the majority of tariffs imposed by President Trump could provide some relief to L.A.βs trade-reliant economy β but only if they are not reimposed again through other means. The courtβs 6-3 ruling that Trump didnβt have the authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers…
The rise of girlsβ flag football is following a familiar path. There now are travel teams with girls competing in offseason competitions as all-star teams similar to seven-on-seven football tournaments. Under The Radar sports media, which for years has shot videos for YouTube and been involved in 11-man football competitions, is sponsoring a flag football…
Take the Central Line into the middle of London and just before the train arrives at Bank station, something strange happens. Rather than approaching in a straight line, the tunnel begins to twist and turn round dramatically. The angle of the curve is part of the explanation for why there is an enormous gap between…
