79 m. ago Are your children texting secret incel emojis? These are what the seemingly

Teachers and police forces have distributed a 'periodic table of sinister emojis' believed to be used by under-18s to conceal disturbing messages about violence, sex, and drugs.

Society

83 m. ago Beautiful UK village where you can ride 'old school' trams and step back in time

Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire is a unique open-air museum that offers a nostalgic journey into Britain's rich transport history - and it's perfect for a weekend getaway

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2 h. ago Columbia University's interim president steps down and returns to former post

Columbia University's interim president Katrina Armstrong has resigned, returning to her post running the New York school's medical center

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3 h. ago Immigrant students and scholars are being detained at remote facilities in Louisiana over objections

As U.S. authorities crack down on immigrants at universities in a fervor against pro-Palestinian protests, they quickly have shuttled some of those detained to remote facilities in Louisiana

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3 h. ago Time's up! Clock hand taken in a student prank and replaced with a carboard copy is back after nearly 90 years

Trixie Baker inherited it upon the death of her father, Gonville and Caius graduate Geoffrey Hunter Baker, in 1999 aged 83.

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4 h. ago Team of barristers lined up by Rachel Reeves to fight High Court case against her school fees tax... are all privately educated themselves

The Chancellor who has previously called private school parents 'snobs' is spending taxpayers' money fighting the legal challenge to her 20% VAT on school fees tax.

Economics

4 h. ago Gardeners urged to put rice on bird tables this spring to support struggling populations

Gardeners are encouraged to leave rice on bird tables this spring to help struggling bird populations during nesting season

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4 h. ago Spring Break students could cause US dengue fever outbreak as urgent warning issued

Students have been warned about their boozy trips abroad to party over spring break amid an outbreak of the nasty dengue virus, which can cause an array of grim symptoms

Events

4 h. ago Jan Paul van Hecke on Brighton’s next step and lessons from Virgil van Dijk

The Dutch defender shares how Brighton responded to a 7-0 thrashing to Nottingham Forest and why the Seagulls need to gain revenge against the same opposition in the FA Cup quarter-finals

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5 h. ago Girls school sacked influencer who told women ‘make your husband your king’

Girls school sacked influencer who told women ‘make your husband your king’  Evening Standard

Culture

5 h. ago What's going on behind the scenes with Diddy's lawyers that could lead to a dramatic trial twist

Sean 'Diddy' Combs should seriously consider a plea deal, but is that even on the table? A legal expert weighs in on The Trial of Diddy podcast.

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5 h. ago Christian influencer sacked by London girls school after posting 'make your husband your king' video loses tribunal

Gozen Soydag was sacked from her role at St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls after she shared a video encouraging women to ‘obey’ their husbands

Culture

7 h. ago US Naval Academy to no longer consider race when evaluating candidates

White House detailed policy change in filing asking court to suspend appeal by group opposed to affirmative actionThe US Naval Academy has changed its policy and will no longer consider race as a factor when evaluating candidates to attend the elite military school, a practice it maintained even after the US supreme court barred civilian colleges from employing similar affirmative action policies.The Trump administration detailed the policy change in a filing on Friday asking a court to suspend an appeal lodged by a group opposed to affirmative action against a judge’s decision last year upholding the Annapolis, Maryland-based Naval Academy’s race-conscious admissions program. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Student loan startup founder found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan Chase of $175m

Charlie Javice, who appeared in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for starting Frank, faked a list of 4 million customersCharlie Javice, the charismatic founder of a startup company that claimed to be revolutionizing the way college students apply for financial aid, was convicted on Friday of defrauding one of the largest US banks, JPMorgan Chase, out of $175m by exaggerating her customer base by 10 times.A jury in New York City returned its verdict after a five-week trial. Javice, 32, faces the possibility of a lengthy prison term. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Tennessee lawmakers want schools to teach the ‘success sequence’

Under new bill, students would learn they are more likely to be successful if they graduate, get a job, get married and then have kids

Society

8 h. ago Trump administration investigates Maine for claims of withholding gender transitions from parents

The Trump administration is investigating Maine with a claim that dozens of school districts in the state violate federal law by withholding information about students’ gender transitioning from parents

Politics

8 h. ago US issues broad order to consulates to vet student visas over ‘terrorist activity’

State department shares new standard for denials based on social media posts, financial donations and membershipsThe United States has ordered consular offices to significantly expand their screening processes for student visa applicants, including through comprehensive social media investigations, to exclude people they deem to support terrorism.A state department cable from 25 March, obtained by the Guardian, describes a new standard for visa denials based on a broad definition of what constitutes support for “terrorist activity”. The directive states that “evidence that an applicant advocates for terrorist activity, or otherwise demonstrates a degree of public approval or public advocacy for terrorist activity or a terrorist organization” can be grounds for visa rejection. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago Charlie Javice convicted of defrauding JPMorgan during $175 million sale of financial aid startup

The founder of a startup company that claimed to be revolutionizing the way college students apply for financial aid has been convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million

Economics

8 h. ago Tufts student had asthma attack after ICE arrest designed to ‘punish’ speech, attorneys say

Lawyers for Tufts University doctoral student demand her release after ‘shocking, cruel and unconstitutional’ arrest

Events

8 h. ago Where you've seen Adolescence star Stephen Graham before without realising

Adolescence star Stephen Graham's journey all started with one of his school teachers before going on to becoming one of the nation's most recognised actors. Here, we take a look back at his career

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