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WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today released a parent and guardian-friendly guide to the important flexibilities in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The "Dear Parent" letter, written in plain language, was released at a roundtable with parents, students and educators in Mississippi as part of the Secretary's "Rethink School" tour. The guide is available here. from ED News https://ift.tt/2Pcm88X

The firm behind Marmite and Pot Noodle abandons plans to move its headquarters to the Netherlands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2y3C72n

The firm is recalling more than 2.4 million vehicles to fix a fault that may cause them to lose power. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PgInKZ

Tesla boss takes to Twitter days after reaching a deal with the Securities and Exchange Commission. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rmh9nz

Men with fewer qualifications are more likely to be affected by Brexit trade barriers, the IFS says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qv9FNQ

Customers will give drivers access to their homes when they are out in the first trial of its kind in UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zSAUMF

Half of 22 to 29-year-olds have no savings, fewer own a home - but they have lower debts than a decade ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QtpdS1

The US sportswear giant has a contract worth a reported $1bn (£768m) with the Portuguese footballer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yeBGBM

The industry is blamed for damaging the environment, fuelling climate change and polluting water. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PcmNHa

Strong demand for its electronic components is expected to boost profits at the South Korean firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IDVseF

A tiny chip added to server circuit boards helped Chinese spies steal corporate data, Bloomberg says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O1tWxD

The service has been struggling for several hours report thousands of customers via social media. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qwtp3C

The move puts hundreds of jobs at risk at the viral publisher, which has debts of £6.5m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NmDGgw

Officials say a small group of "like-minded" countries are being invited to the ministerial meeting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2y7Wiwn

Aaron Heslehurst explains how the personal computer became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pc3yxA

Award-winning bartender Joe Schofield says if it's made with care, even a gin and tonic can be considered a cocktail. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DZwDv2

Paris Motor Show: Concept care may never make it into production, but they inspire cars that do. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Crsu1j

With workers from McDonald's, TGI Fridays, UberEats and Wetherspoon on strike, we ask them why. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DVwQzn

EgyptAir insists an interview with the actress in its in-flight magazine was for real. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zQuOMP

Water shortages mean the laundry industry is adopting various technologies to reduce consumption. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yiG7ez

As menstrual cups and 'period-proof' pants are more in demand, BBC News looks at the reasons why. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yc0Fpa

Three women explain why they are joining McDonald's, JD Wetherspoon and TGI Fridays workers on strike. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yd0Gcl

Fox News Breaking News Alert Kavanaugh pens op-ed, decries 'vicious' attacks while saying he 'might have been too emotional' at hearing 10/04/18 7:59 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Rap mogul 'Suge' Knight sentenced to 28 years in prison over fatal confrontation 10/04/18 12:51 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Grassley views FBI Kavanaugh file, says it doesn't corroborate Ford claims 10/04/18 10:59 AM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Senate Judiciary Committee receives FBI report on sexual misconduct allegations against Kavanaugh 10/04/18 5:48 AM

Kylie Jenner launches latest makeup collection with Halloween-themed photo shoot Kylie Jenner is making sure her fans are ready for Halloween. 

Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley host 2018 CMAs: 5 memorable moments from the country superstars After 10 years of hosting the Country Music Awards together, Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley are teaming up for more.

Nicolas Cage faces abuse allegations by ex-girlfriend seeking restraining order: report Nicolas Cage is reportedly being accused of abusing a former girlfriend during a recent film festival in Vienna, Austria.

Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow tapped to play Hillary and Bill Clinton on Broadway Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow are poised to star as Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton in a new Broadway play.

Honey Boo Boo battles Sarah Palin's grandson on 'DWTS: Juniors': 'It was very nerve-wracking' Honey Boo Boo and Sarah Palin's grandson are learning to bust a move in the ballroom on "Dancing with the Stars: Juniors."

Keira Knightley reveals she was diagnosed with PTSD after suffering a mental breakdown at 22 Keira Knightley has been in the entertainment industry since the age of six and has had her fair share of highs and lows.

Gisele Bundchen cried when forced to walk topless in fashion show: 'I thought about running away' Despite serving as a catalyst for the rest of her very illustrious career, Gisele Bündchen‘s first major fashion show left her in tears.

Emily Ratajkowski and Amy Schumer detained at Kavanaugh protests Actresses Emily Ratajkowski and Amy Schumer were detained while protesting the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh in Washington D.C. on Thursday.

Fans descend on New York Comic Con Over 250,000 tickets are expected to be sold for New York Comic Con, billed as the largest pop culture event on the East Coast.

5 spooky Halloween movies you can stream right now Halloween is not until Oct. 31, but movie fans can already celebrate the spooky holiday.

The demonstrators oppose Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the top US court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QtEHpm

Convicted of bribery and abuse of power, Lee Myung-bak is the country's fourth leader to be jailed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y1B8jo

It is very unusual for an inmate to escape in China, and just as unusual for media to report it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O7xyyb

Seven Russians are charged by the US, while the Netherlands says it has expelled four hackers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IBP8UZ

Tesla boss takes to Twitter days after reaching a deal with the Securities and Exchange Commission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Rmh9nz

Eight-year-old Saga Vanecek found a pre-Viking-era relic while playing in a lake in Sweden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PbMkQW

The US sportswear giant has a contract worth a reported $1bn (£768m) with the Portuguese footballer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yeBGBM

The Japanese city ends its 60-year "sister city" relationship over a monument depicting WW2 sex slaves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yfhH5V

The rapper was expressionless as his victim's family called him a "disgrace to the human species". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ct2Ucp

A student speaks out after CCTV shows a man slapping her for objecting to abuse in a Paris street. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pchs2P

Ben Affleck says he is fighting for himself and his family after going to rehab for alcohol issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BZ5Dt6

Chris Evans tweets that it's been "an honour" to play "Cap", after finishing filming Avengers 4. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OAzTBa

Protests gathered on Capitol Hill on Thursday, as the FBI shared the results of the Kavanaugh investigation with senators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xYDr6Q

At least 30 workers have died constructing Istanbul's new giant airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O7kpoP

Chemicals found in some Afro hair products around the world could be damaging your health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NoxdlA

The spectacle was held to mark China's national day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zRVQnc

Paris Motor Show: Concept care may never make it into production, but they inspire cars that do. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Crsu1j

The planes collided as they were landing after training flights, a military spokesman said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pc8J0D

Bulky bears are facing off online in an annual competition hosted by a US National Park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Csagwu

French language purists have come up with a Gallic alternative to "fake news". But will it stick? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RtiWXL

It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CuGSFW

Water shortages mean the laundry industry is adopting various technologies to reduce consumption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yiG7ez

When an Australian filmmaker was jailed in Cambodia, his adopted daughter set about returning a favour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NnKavE

Tifanny Abreu is one of 54 transgender candidates running in Brazil's general election on 7 October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CsL7SD

A guidebook used in a Warsaw school advises girls they have only themselves to blame if they are harassed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QsYgOk

The star shrugs off her critics and explains why she can only write in confined spaces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NocXk3

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BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yga5A6

The service has been struggling for several hours report thousands of customers via social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qwtp3C

A tiny chip added to server circuit boards helped Chinese spies steal corporate data, Bloomberg says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O1tWxD

Strong demand for its electronic components is expected to boost profits at the South Korean firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IDVseF

Netflix accounts for 15% of global internet traffic, suggests a report looking at bandwidth usage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QsUx3g

The auction site alleges that Amazon had used its internal messaging system to contact its traders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RnQR49

Data from a fitness tracker used in case of 90-year-old accused of murdering his stepdaughter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xXQ0iM

Alleged attacks include raids on the World Anti-Doping Agency, when athletes' data was published, and the US Democratic Party. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rq90i2

A 2018 study claims the number could be much higher, as selfies are never named as a cause of death. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xTSlLx

CBeebies is still the most popular channel but online-only offerings are becoming more popular. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xTqU4o

Seven Russians are charged by the US, while the Netherlands says it has expelled four hackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IBP8UZ

Millions receive a presidential phone alert in the first nationwide test of an emergency system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IB5Eof

Partnerships with brands can yield six-figure sums for social influencers - depending on their presence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IAVrId

Workers from UberEats, JD Wetherspoon, McDonald's and TGI Fridays call for a pay rise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OG2FAx

The Irish Data Protection Commission will decide whether the tech firm should be fined. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yaDcVj

The Internet Archive restores lost sources, while Wikipedia's editors vote for a Breitbart ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xUWOOa

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A drone that can spray paint walls and objects has been developed by Disney Research. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zOWJgi

The Japanese firm has teamed up with GM to develop an autonomous car that could be mass produced. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yc2bHT

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