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The little-known tax trick that saves us £22,966 a year on childcare: So many have not heard of this perk... but this is how you can use it too

2026-08-21
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 Working parents of young children are using a lesser-known Government scheme to slash the cost of expensive childcare fees by thousands of pounds a year.

Gazebos From Uzbekistan: The Latest Foreign Gifts in Trump’s Washington

2026-08-21
The structures will go up in West Potomac Park, the site of President Trump’s planned National Garden of American Heroes.

Democratic lawmaker files emergency motion to keep Trump’s name off Kennedy Center

2026-08-21
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 WASHINGTON — A Democratic member of Congress filed an emergency motion Thursday night to keep President Trump’s name off the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, kicking off the latest court fight over the DC venue. Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), an ex officio member of the center’s board of…

Argentina’s Paredes gets 10-game ban for World Cup final scuffle with Spain

2026-08-21
Leandro Paredes banned for 10 games as FIFA suspends three Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle with Spain.

"The Odyssey" is now the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time

2026-08-21
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 Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is now the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, earning $1.352B worldwide and surpassing the record set by 2024’s “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which took in $1.338B.

Karmelo Anthony fights for new trial as lawyers clash over unwritten deal that shaped case

2026-08-21
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 Karmelo Anthony's new trial hearing centers on an unwritten agreement that kept him from testifying in the Austin Metcalf murder case in Frisco.

Bessent's efforts in the Treasury market so far haven't worked. Here's what else he can try

2026-08-21
Market experts showed skepticism at whether the push would succeed against a bevy of factors working against Treasurys.

Top Iran official says US focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily

2026-08-21
The Iranian regime has dismissed President Trump’s threats to crush the country economically, saying that years of U.S. sanctions have failed.

Congress’s renewed youth outreach: How CJP has forced parties to course correct

2026-08-21
Student protests at Jantar Mantar have prompted political parties to rethink their youth engagement strategies. The Congress party is now focusing on youth issues and expanding its outreach programs nationwide. Rahul Gandhi’s recent actions highlight the party’s renewed commitment to…

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

2025-01-27
Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.