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Mother discussing education funding challenges for her daughters

My abusive ex-husband promised $20,000 for our kids’ education. Now he refuses to pay. Is he legally obligated?

In a dimly lit café in Brooklyn, a mother of two sips her coffee, her hands trembling slightly as she recounts the promises that now haunt her. "Before our divorce, my former mother-in-law entrusted him with $20,000 for each of our daughters to invest on their behalf," she shares, her voice barely...

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Nearly 17,000 students hit by data leak at Hong Kong exams authority

The personal data of nearly 17,000 mainland Chinese-based students who applied to take two international exams through the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) has been leaked after its information system was compromised. The authority said the leaked data included the names,...

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Family shopping for home decor during Wayfair's November sales

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Wayfair Coupons: Up to 80% Off November 2026

In the heart of New York City, families are gearing up for the holiday season, and many are looking to spruce up their homes without breaking the bank. This November, Wayfair offers enticing discounts that could make a significant difference for residents seeking affordable furniture and home...

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Mao vs Rao: Cell Press probe clears editor but Chinese biologist keeps up pressure

Prominent biologist Rao Yi is refusing to back down after Cell Press said it had found no evidence that top journal editor Steve Mao sought bribes from Chinese scientists. In a statement published on Thursday evening, Cell Press – one of the world’s leading scientific publishers, owned by Elsevier...

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Are the latest Communist Party promotions a sign of a new political trend in China?

Beijing promoted 10 officials to full membership of the Communist Party’s Central Committee at a major political gathering this week, where the normally routine process of filling vacancies took on new significance. The names of the officials who have filled the vacant slots were included in a...

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The flaw in Australia’s ‘China threat’ thesis

Australia’s preparations for a possible conflict with China reflect “a relatively superficial understanding”, argues prominent economist John Edwards. Europe, Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia and India, he notes, are not preparing for such a conflict. Why should Australia? Edwards, a former senior...

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Can Connie Chan become San Francisco’s first Asian-American in Congress?

On a recent warm Thursday evening, supporters drift into San Francisco’s United Irish Cultural Centre to hear Connie Chan, who is running for California’s 11th congressional district. Born in Hong Kong, Chan attended elementary school in Taiwan before immigrating to the United States at 13. Now a...

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Stearns and Foster Promo Codes: $300 Off in November 2026

Discover the best Stearns and Foster promo codes, discounts, and deals to elevate your sleep experience with premium comfort and quality.

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It Sure Looks Like the Department of Education Is Promoting a Right-Wing ‘Harry Potter’ Meme

The meme appeared to reference gender-swapping “Malfoid” fan fiction, a term with incel roots. When asked about it, the DOE responded by quoting Dumbledore.

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Toxic online subcultures fuelling Asia’s school attacks

Recent school attacks across Malaysia have shone a light on a troubling trend of teenagers joining an online subculture that glamorises real-life killers, according to a prominent security analyst. Three violent incidents in Malaysian schools – in Kuching on October 21, Banting in July and Bandar...

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Politburo promotion, Lula victory, US midterm elections

Chinese President Xi Jinping renewed a years-long anti-corruption drive at a major Communist Party meeting, while the general who led a military anti-graft purge was promoted to the Politburo. The party must “ensure that officials do not have the audacity, opportunity, or desire to commit...

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