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Getty Images Ofsted’s new report card grading system has come into effect for schools in England, after the inspectorate scrapped its old one or two-word judgements. Ofsted says the updated system will give parents better detail about schools, and the government says it will help raise standards for children. But …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Glen Powell shared how Tom Cruise advised him on “how not to die” before he filmed risky stunts for his new movie “The Running Man.” During a Friday appearance on “The Graham Norton Show,” the 37-year-old actor revealed that his 63-year-old “Top …

The Zoe Health: AI Meal Tracker has multiple features, and I tested them all. Getty Image/Zooey Liao/CNET It can be difficult to determine the healthiness of a certain food just by looking at it or taking a glance at its packaging. That’s why barcode scanning and AI meal tracking apps …

When you’re trying to lower your utility bills, you might be tempted to reach for the thermostat. That’s a good instinct. Setting your thermostat strategically can help reduce your heating or cooling costs, but it’s not the only way to spend less on energy. One big variable is built right …

Denmark is regularly ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world – with a cosy international reputation as the home of hygge and Lego, the idealistic fictional prime minister Birgitte Nyborg in Borgen and the woolly jumpers of TV detective Sarah Lund.  But that warmth does not extend …

Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter BBC There’s a famous motto in the cut-throat world of television that many presenters live by: “Don’t quit a hit.” It’s one of the reasons Claudia Winkleman’s departure from Strictly Come Dancing, along with Tess Daly, took many by surprise when it was announced last month. But …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Prince William allegedly wanted to cut back on royal duties in 2024 but was urged by his ailing father to “think again,” according to a new book. The claim was made by royal biographer Robert Jobson in “The Windsor Legacy,” obtained exclusively …

“An army of online conspiracy theorists” pushed Julia Wandelt to believe she was the missing girl Madeleine McCann, according to the Daily Mail. The paper writes that “a jury yesterday convicted her [Wandelt] of tormenting Kate and Gerry McCann in a campaign that began on the internet”, pushing Wandelt to …

Jamie McIvorScotland news correspondent SNS If ITV sells its broadcasting business to Sky it would have profound implications for British broadcasting. The UK’s most popular commercial channel ITV1 – which carries significant public service obligations unlike most other commercial channels – would become part of a multinational business. But the …

Celebrity Traitors star David Olusoga says there was one major flaw in the faithful’s gameplay, and that was having “too much fun”. The first UK celebrity series of the popular reality show has been a ratings hit since its launch a month ago, wrapping up with a tense finale on …

Courtney Subramanianin Washington Reuters Democrat Mikie Sherrill won big in New Jersey A year after the Democrats found themselves out of power and without a leader, the party is standing at a crossroads. After months of downbeat introspection, three election races this week gave them a much-needed burst of momentum. …

Eleanor Layhe, Jemma Woodman,South West and Ella Rule Trudy Polkinghorn Lugh Baker died in 2021 and his mother, Trudy Polkinghorn, said she “was so angry” with the regulator, the CQC Care homes that are graded as inadequate or requiring improvement are often not being reinspected for a year or more, …

Chris BaraniukTechnology Reporter Getty Images Fire resistant materials can buy time for fire fighters I’m peering into a large vat containing a perfectly clear liquid – a special kind of flame retardant for wood products. “You can drink it. I have,” says Stephen McCann, general & technical manager at Halt, …

Glenn CampbellBBC Scotland political editor Getty Images If the next Holyrood election was tomorrow, it would be widely expected that the SNP would win a fifth term in office. By “win” I mean finishing as the largest party and seeking to govern as a minority administration. That’s the position the …

In September, the Neon app briefly became a sensation on app download charts by promising to pay users for recording and sharing their phone calls. Then it abruptly went offline amid controversy over its security practices, privacy protections and payment structure.  More than a month later, a new version has …

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) in the US has sent Meta a cease-and-desist letter over its use of “PG-13” when referring to content moderation on Instagram. In October, the social media giant announced that teenagers using its platform would now only see content that abides by a PG-13 cinema rating. …

Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent Getty Images Policymakers at the Bank of England are widely expected to hold interest rates at 4% following their final meeting before the chancellor’s Budget. Some Bank watchers have suggested that the latest inflation data could strengthen the case for a cut, but most commentators …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! You might not think twice about that flashlight app you downloaded or the cute game your grandkids recommended. Yet with a single tap, your private data could travel halfway across the world into the hands of people who profit from selling it. …

The Zoe Health app can help you learn more about the food you eat with its AI chatbot. Getty Image/Zooey Liao/CNET Have you ever picked up an item in a grocery store or looked down at the meal in front of you and asked yourself, “How healthy is this?” Today’s …

Dick Cheney’s life reflected the paradox of power – how strength can protect a nation but also endanger its principles. Over 50 years in public service, he became known as a skilled political strategist and one of the most divisive figures to hold office. His rise began back in 1975, …