Tests and Examinations Apr 30, 2026 Computer Outage Disrupts Student Exams in New York State Thousands of children were unable to finish annual standardized tests, the second year in a row when technological issues emerged. Computer Outage Disrupts Student Exams in New York State Thousands of children were unable to finish annual standardized tests, the second year in a row when technological issues emerged. See more
Australian lifestyle Apr 30, 2026 A friend I’ve known for 50 years has become a self-absorbed, petulant know-all. Should I cut off contact? | Leading questions This is a fairly common problem with decades-long friendship, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Do you respond to the person you knew, or the one... A friend I’ve known for 50 years has become a self-absorbed, petulant know-all. Should I cut off contact? | Leading questions This is a fairly common problem with decades-long friendship, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Do you respond to the person you knew, or the one... Share
Gianni Infantino Apr 30, 2026 Gianni Infantino’s attempt at Israel-Palestine handshake backfires Jibril Rajoub refuses handshake at Fifa congressInfantino to seek third term as presidentThe Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, confirmed his intention to sta... Gianni Infantino’s attempt at Israel-Palestine handshake backfires Jibril Rajoub refuses handshake at Fifa congressInfantino to seek third term as presidentThe Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, confirmed his intention to sta... Share
Hegseth Apr 30, 2026 Takeaways From Hegseth’s Second Day of Testimony on the Iran War The secretary was also questioned over civilian deaths, an accusation of antisemitic remarks and women in combat. Takeaways From Hegseth’s Second Day of Testimony on the Iran War The secretary was also questioned over civilian deaths, an accusation of antisemitic remarks and women in combat. Share
Fast Food Industry Apr 30, 2026 Chick-fil-A Bilked for $80,000 in Fake Mac-and-Cheese Refunds, Police Say A former employee returned to a franchise in Grapevine, Texas, to process 800 phony refunds to his credit cards, the authorities said. Chick-fil-A Bilked for $80,000 in Fake Mac-and-Cheese Refunds, Police Say A former employee returned to a franchise in Grapevine, Texas, to process 800 phony refunds to his credit cards, the authorities said. Share
Layoffs and Job Reductions Apr 30, 2026 FEMA Is Reversing Job Cuts Made Under Kristi Noem The agency said staff members who had been let go or placed on administrative leave were now needed to prepare for hurricanes and the World Cup. FEMA Is Reversing Job Cuts Made Under Kristi Noem The agency said staff members who had been let go or placed on administrative leave were now needed to prepare for hurricanes and the World Cup. Share
Myanmar Apr 30, 2026 Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest, state media says Suu Kyi, 80, has been detained by the junta and her whereabouts unclear amid a deadly civil war triggered by the February 2021 coupMyanmar’s detained former... Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest, state media says Suu Kyi, 80, has been detained by the junta and her whereabouts unclear amid a deadly civil war triggered by the February 2021 coupMyanmar’s detained former... Share
Fifa Apr 30, 2026 Gianni Infantino tells Fifa congress that Iran will play at World Cup in US as planned Iran’s participation in doubt following US/Israel attacksTeam scheduled to play in Los Angeles and SeattlePotential last-32 match versus USA in DallasFifa’s... Gianni Infantino tells Fifa congress that Iran will play at World Cup in US as planned Iran’s participation in doubt following US/Israel attacksTeam scheduled to play in Los Angeles and SeattlePotential last-32 match versus USA in DallasFifa’s... Share
Premier League Apr 30, 2026 Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend Eddie Howe is under pressure, Rayan needs protection at Bournemouth and John Stones returns to Everton with CityPremier League top scorers: latest standingsT... Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend Eddie Howe is under pressure, Rayan needs protection at Bournemouth and John Stones returns to Everton with CityPremier League top scorers: latest standingsT... Share
UK news Apr 30, 2026 Former Spandau Ballet singer jailed for 14 years for multiple rapes and sexual assaults Ross Davidson, who sang with group in 2018, was convicted of offences committed against six womenMusician Ross Davidson, a former singer for Spandau Ballet,... Former Spandau Ballet singer jailed for 14 years for multiple rapes and sexual assaults Ross Davidson, who sang with group in 2018, was convicted of offences committed against six womenMusician Ross Davidson, a former singer for Spandau Ballet,... Share
NHS Apr 30, 2026 Martha’s rule may have saved more than 500 lives in England since 2024 Patient safety mechanism which gives patients the right to seek a second opinion having ‘lifesaving impact’, says health secretary‘I am invoking Martha’s rul... Martha’s rule may have saved more than 500 lives in England since 2024 Patient safety mechanism which gives patients the right to seek a second opinion having ‘lifesaving impact’, says health secretary‘I am invoking Martha’s rul... Share
State pensions Apr 30, 2026 Tony Blair’s thinktank urges Labour to scrap ‘unaffordable’ pension triple lock State pension was ‘built for a different era’, says former PM’s organisation amid pressure on government financesLabour has been urged by Tony Blair’s thinkt... Tony Blair’s thinktank urges Labour to scrap ‘unaffordable’ pension triple lock State pension was ‘built for a different era’, says former PM’s organisation amid pressure on government financesLabour has been urged by Tony Blair’s thinkt... Share
Birds Apr 30, 2026 Gen Z leads birdwatching boom as more Britons reach for the binoculars Birdwatching no longer niche, old-fashioned pastime, says RSPB as research shows 47% increase in hobby since 2018Birdwatching is the second fastest growing h... Gen Z leads birdwatching boom as more Britons reach for the binoculars Birdwatching no longer niche, old-fashioned pastime, says RSPB as research shows 47% increase in hobby since 2018Birdwatching is the second fastest growing h... Share
