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School phone bans don't boost grades or wellbeing, study suggests

School phone bans don't boost grades or wellbeing, study suggests

Study finds no direct link between school mobile phone bans & improved student outcomes (grades, well-being). Time spent online is a key factor.

US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong

US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong

USPS suspended parcel acceptance from China/Hong Kong, but not letters, indefinitely. This follows tariff changes impacting e-commerce and China's retaliatory tariffs.

Billionaire and spiritual leader the Aga Khan dies

Billionaire and spiritual leader the Aga Khan dies

Aga Khan IV, 88, Ismaili Imam and philanthropist, died. Known for development work and owning racehorse Shergar. World leaders mourn his loss.

UK denies it faces paying more for Chagos deal

UK denies it faces paying more for Chagos deal

UK denies Mauritius PM's claims of higher payments in Chagos Islands deal renegotiation. Dispute centers on lease terms & US base on Diego Garcia.

'Clear failings' found in NHS care of triple killer

'Clear failings' found in NHS care of triple killer

Nottingham triple killing report reveals NHS failures in Valdo Calocane's mental healthcare. System failed, leading to missed opportunities. Inquiry urged.

Illegal meat on most UK high streets, official says

Illegal meat on most UK high streets, official says

Post-Brexit border checks are failing to prevent illegal meat imports, risking disease spread. Checks aren't enforced, funding is ending, says Dover port health.