Russia lost nearly half its schools — war propaganda fills the rest
Euronews28 Sept 2026
Closures driven by per-pupil funding that made smaller rural schools unviable far outpaced demographic decline.
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top 20%Pokémon's 30th Anniversary Happy Meal Toy Will Unleash Scalper Hell
Polygon.comby Ashely Claudino28 Sept 2026
As part of Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebrations, the company is collaborating with McDonald's once again to bring Pokémon Trading Card Game cards to Happy Meals.
Bodhana Sivanandan: British schoolgirl becomes youngest woman grandmaster
BBC Newsby Florence Freeman28 Sept 2026
- Published A British child chess prodigy has become the youngest player in history to earn the woman grandmaster (WGM) title.
High-mileage EVs are more durable than petrol cars, MOT study claims
Mail Onlineby Freda Lewis-Stempel28 Sept 2026
High-mileage electric cars are less likely to fail an MOT than petrol cars of the same age and mileage, new data claims.
This Singaporean is bringing back the kampung spirit with community void deck dinners
Channel News Asiaby Ivy Chok28 Sept 2026
This Singaporean is bringing back the kampung spirit with community void deck dinners Mr Ngoh Shian Bang started by turning his Tampines void deck into a communal dining space, bringing neighbours...
M&S's wellies in two colours are 'excellent for dog walks in the rain'
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Dayna Farrington, Nadia Breen)28 Sept 2026
M&S's wellies in two colours are 'excellent for dog walks in the rain' "These are brilliant! Didn't really believe the reviews but these are really comfy to walk in and totally keep feet dry.
Sites giving rush of ordering food and clothes. The twist? It's fake!
Mail Onlineby Jane Fryer28 Sept 2026
My online shopping basket is filling up nicely. So far, it contains a very stylish gabardine trench coat in size small, reduced from $159.99 to $74.99 – the website tells me there are only seven...
Special courts needed to deal with matters concerning AMMA, says Kerala HC
New Indian Expressby Express News Service28 Sept 2026
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Monday orally observed that a special court would be needed to deal with matters concerning the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (A.M.M.A).
Mum's chilling warning before Tenerife holiday from hell with boyfriend
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Carrington Walker, Adam Everett, Abigail Hunt)28 Sept 2026
'Controlling bully' jailed for biting girlfriend at Tenerife nightclub and threatening to stab relatives Owen Dodd has been jailed for 680 days after he bit his girlfriend on the cheek in a...
Best power station deal: Save $300 on Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max
Mashableby Lois Mackenzie28 Sept 2026
SAVE $300: As of Sept. 28, the Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max is on sale for $1,799 at Amazon. That's a 14% discount on the list price.
Mount Etna volcanic ash suspends flights for third day running
The Independentby Gianluca Semeraro ,Cristina Carlevaro and Colleen Barry28 Sept 2026
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How To Dress In Your 20s – Men’s Fashion Guide 2026 | FashionBeans
fashionbeans.comby Jamie Millar28 Sept 2026
Get On The List Get the latest Men's Style Advice, Evergreen Guides, Shopping Tips, and Exclusive Deals From Today's Top Brands. We independently evaluate all recommended products and services.
Right-wing conservatives push to shut down the last active Jan. 6 prosecution
NBC Newsby Ryan J. Reilly28 Sept 2026
WASHINGTON — There’s just one active federal prosecution still tied to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.
SC says recent Delhi rape cases show failure of police, administration; takes suo moto cognisance
Scroll.inby Scroll Staff28 Sept 2026
The Supreme Court on Monday took suo moto cognisance of a spate of rape cases in Delhi, saying it underlined a “systematic failure” of the law enforcement authorities and the administration to...
13 best headphones of 2026: We tested top contenders from Sony, Apple, Bose
Mashableby Bethany Allard; Samantha Mangino28 Sept 2026
In 2026, a pair of headphones or earbuds is pretty much non-optional. That's why there are hundreds of different headphones and earbuds in varying shapes, sizes, styles, colors, and, of course...
The Pixel 11 series has a gaming problem, and Google's new graphics default is to blame
Android Authorityby Robert Triggs28 Sept 2026
The Pixel 11 series has a gaming problem, and Google's new graphics default is to blame Sep 28, 2026 — 5:00 AM ET There’s no sugarcoating it: recent Pixel flagships have been rather disappointing...
Russian Government Suspends Audits for Companies Targeted in Ukrainian Attacks - The Moscow Times
The Moscow Timesby The Moscow Times28 Sept 2026
Russia’s government is suspending routine state inspections of companies whose property has been damaged in Ukrainian attacks, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko said Monday, describing the...
HUD’s homelessness reforms put human lives ahead of housing bureaucracy
FOX Newsby Michele Steeb28 Sept 2026
On Sept. 16, the First Circuit Court of Appeals cleared the way for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to move forward with desperately needed reforms to the nation’s...
The herring fishery that took 400 years to rebound—and what it teaches us today
Phys.orgby German Centre28 Sept 2026
The herring fishery that took 400 years to rebound—and what it teaches us today From the 13th to the 16th century, herring from the Sound—the strait in the Baltic Sea between Denmark and Sweden—was...
AdultFriendFinder profiles: 3 tips to sort legit from fake
Mashableby Jack Dawes28 Sept 2026
Fake profiles have been ruining the fun of online dating for far too long. And with the rise of AI and deep fakes, it's only getting worse.