Are girls being left behind in school? Experts are sounding the alarm
Girls are still more likely to pass GCSEs, but why is the gender gap now the lowest on record? BBC News
‘Our relationship has changed’ – Nuno on Forest owner
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo says his relationship with the club’s owner Evangelos Marinakis has “changed”. BBC News
Republicans rally around GOP senator after ousted Dem jumps into high-profile Ohio race
Republicans in the state of Ohio, and across the country, have been rallying around freshman Sen. Jon Husted this week after Democrat Sherrod Brown, who represented Ohio in the Senate…
Trump–Bolton feud back in focus after FBI raid: ‘Never had a clue … what a dope!’
The FBI launched a raid Friday morning into the home and office of John Bolton — President Donald Trump’s national security advisor from 2018 and 2019 — months after Trump…
Russia trying to stop meeting on peace and prolong war, says Zelensky
Volodymyr Zelensky urges Western allies to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow if it shows no interest in peace. BBC News
Ford government formally appeals ruling deeming Toronto bike lane removal unconstitutionalAaron D’Andrea
Premier Doug Ford’s government has formally filed a notice of appeal challenging a court ruling deeming its plan to tear out dedicated bike lanes in Toronto unconstitutional.
Gaza mother blames famine for halving daughter’s weight
Rida Hijjeh says her daughter has lost 9.5kg, as famine is confirmed in Gaza City. BBC News
Lil Nas X jailed on suspicion of charging at L.A. police after being found nearly naked on street
The rapper was briefly taken to the hospital for a suspected overdose on Thursday. He was released from the hospital and taken to jail after just a few hours. …
What are Rachel Reeves’ options on property tax?
Reports suggest the government is considering shaking up the property tax system to raise revenue. BBC News
‘We dodged a very big bullet’: Snow Lake residents return after wildfire evacuationSam Thompson
Snow Lake Mayor Ron Scott says the mandatory evacuation order for the northern community is being lifted and residents are now allowed to return.
ICE arrests brother of illegal immigrant trucker in deadly Florida Turnpike wreck
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested the brother of Harjinder Singh – the illegal immigrant who allegedly killed three people on Florida’s Turnpike in St. Lucie County while using a median…
Three killed in blue-city shootings as Trump threatens to expand federal crime crackdown
Three people were shot to death in separate shootings in Chicago overnight, marking the latest string of violence in the Democratic-led city. The first incident occurred just after 10 p.m.…
Erik Menendez denied parole after decades behind barsKatie Scott
‘Seeing my crimes through my family’s eyes has been a huge part of my evolution and my growth,’ Erik Menendez said during his nearly 10-hour hearing.
Sharp rise in Americans applying for refugee status in Canada, data showsGlobalnews Digital
Data from Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board shows a sharp rise in the number of Americans applying for refugee status in Canada in the first half of the year. …
CBS denies report of news division losing $50 million a year, insists it is profitable
CBS is pushing back on a report that its news division is losing a staggering $50 million annually, insisting the unit remains profitable. “A published report that CBS News is…
Denise Richards admits nasty split is heartbreaking, ‘never thought I’d get divorced again’
Denise Richards isn’t hiding behind the Hollywood facade anymore. The reality television star, 54, opened up in an emotional Instagram video on Thursday, breaking her silence on her split from…
More Americans visited Canada in June than other way around, data showsUday Rana
Travel between both nations dropped sharply overall compared to this time last year, but more Americans visited Canada in June than the other way around.
Powell hints Fed may cut rates as U.S. inflation risk remainsGlobalnews Digital
In a speech that will be closely watched at the White House and on Wall Street, Powell said that there are risks of both rising unemployment and stubbornly higher inflation.…
Revolution Beauty to ‘reset’ after sale falls through
Co-founders Adam Minto and Tom Allsworth will return to the troubled brand after plummeting sales. BBC News