28 minutes ago Trump promised mass deportations. Educators worry fear will keep immigrants' kids from school

Regardless of whether President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to deport millions of immigrants, educators around the U.S. are bracing for upheaval

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47 minutes ago I stood on Scotland’s last nuclear reactors and met the people keeping our lights on

“It is a strange feeling, standing atop the pile cap with atoms colliding and splitting below my feet. The gas which cools the reaction below me reaches more than 600 degrees Celsius.”

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80 minutes ago Middle East crisis live: IDF warns displaced residents not to return home yet as Israel

US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect at 02.00GMT; Streams of car seen heading into southern LebanonFull report: Biden announces ceasefire deal to end fighting between Israel and HezbollahDown to the final half-hour before the ceasefire comes into effect and AFP is reporting strikes on south Beirut after the Israel army’s evacuation warning.“Urgent warning to residents of the Beirut area,” army spokesperson Avichay Adraee had earlier said in a post on X, telling people in the Bachoura area in the city centre to leave, as well as “all residents in the southern suburb area”, specifically in Ghobeiry. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago How going for a haircut or getting our nails done could help humans to behave more kindly

A study has found that people who take small steps to improve their appearance are twice as likely to donate to charity.

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4 hours ago Tourists filmed defacing ancient Utah petroglyphs at famous destination

Police and federal land stewards in Utah hope to catch and prosecute two people who allegedly vandalized a rock formation with ancient Native American carvings in it.

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4 hours ago Only people with a very high IQ can solve this equation by moving just one matchstick

You'll need a laser sharp mind and super strong mathematical skills that would make Albert Einstein jealous to solve this challenging equation while racing against the clock

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5 hours ago Harris: Garda families ‘sickened’ by McDonald’s positioning as police champion

Mr Harris made the remarks after Ms McDonald had heavily criticised Fine Gael’s handling of the justice portfolio.

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5 hours ago Most pensioners need their Winter Fuel Payments to cover energy bills, warns charity

The payments, worth from £100 to £300 a year, are now means-tested, sparking a campaign urging older people who qualify for pension credit to apply soon.

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5 hours ago Have your say: 21 incredible images up for Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Awards

The public are being urged to vote for their favourite nature image from an "exceptional" shortlist for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year people's choice award.

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