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- 1Three Things to Know When Parenting a Complex Kidβ3 Things You Need to Know If You Are Parenting a Complex Kid
Parents of 'complex kids' β children with extra emotional, behavioural or learning needs β are being reminded of three key points: understanding that the child's struggles are not intentional, adjusting expectations to fit the child rather than a standard model, and making sure parents get their own support. The advice is resonating with families who often feel judged or exhausted, with many sharing their own experiences of raising children who need more patience and structure.
- 2Northern Ireland schools told pupils should wear more clothes as energy bills riseβΌ'Wear more clothes if it's cold,' schools in Northern Ireland told as energy bills rise https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/artic
Schools in Northern Ireland have been advised that pupils should wear extra clothing in cold weather as institutions struggle with rising energy bills. The guidance highlights the pressure school budgets face from soaring heating costs during the cost-of-living crisis, prompting debate about whether pupils' comfort and learning conditions are being put at risk to save money.
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Feyenoord fans in the Netherlands are searching for tickets as the club prepares for its Champions League fixture against Italian side Como. Dutch sports outlet Voetbal International reports the match will be broadcast on television and available to watch for free, drawing extra attention to the game among supporters deciding whether to attend or tune in from home.
- 4Micro Center demands ID and no-export pledge for RTX 5090 purchasesβMicro Center requires photo ID and signed no-export pledge to buy gaming GPU
Micro Center is now requiring customers to show photo ID and sign a declaration before buying the Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics card, disclosing where the GPU will be installed and promising it will remain in the United States. The policy, reported by Tom's Hardware, appears tied to US export controls aimed at keeping advanced chips out of restricted countries, and buyers are debating the burden it places on ordinary customers.
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A holiday movie is being filmed in Paris, and organizers are putting out a call for extras to appear in the production. Local news outlet WKYT reports that people interested in being part of the film can sign up as background actors. The casting call is drawing attention from residents in the area hoping to take part in a seasonal film shoot close to home.
- 6Rays Face Yankees in AL East MatchupβΌMLB Gameday: Rays at Yankees, Probable Pitchers, Lineups, and more
The Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees are meeting in a Major League Baseball game, with fans following the probable pitchers, starting lineups and live updates through MLB's Gameday coverage. As divisional rivals in the AL East, games between the two teams carry extra weight in the standings, and supporters on both sides are tracking the pitching matchups and batting orders ahead of first pitch.
- 7Runner praises Brooks Ghost Amp for narrow feetβBrooks Ghost Amp heiΓt mein neuer Laufschuh. Er hat die mit Abstand beste Passform fΓΌr meine schmalen FΓΌΓe. Und die erst
A German-speaking runner reports switching to the Brooks Ghost Amp, calling it the best-fitting shoe yet for narrow feet and saying the first kilometres have been genuinely fun. He also highlights Brooks' sponsorship of parkrun worldwide as an extra reason to feel good about the purchase. The post is a personal endorsement rather than a full review, with longer-term impressions still to come.
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NBA.com has highlighted fantasy basketball players who gain extra value in the High Score format compared with traditional points leagues. The piece suggests managers running High Score drafts should prioritise certain players whose stat lines are rewarded differently, offering guidance ahead of fantasy drafts and lineup decisions for the upcoming NBA season.
- 9re/read browser extension stores web pages and EPUBs offlineβre/read, a browser extension for reading offline: web pages and EPUB books kept on your device. Translation is optional.
A new browser extension called re/read lets users save web pages and EPUB books directly on their device for offline reading. It offers an offline reading list, EPUB and Markdown import and export, and a reader with page layout, highlighting, notes, read-aloud and search. The developers stress there is no account requirement and no telemetry, with translation as an optional extra.
- 10American Airlines Passenger Says Seatmate Took Over Her Paid SeatβAmerican Airlines Passenger Paid Extra For A Better Seat, Says Large Seatmate Took Over Her Space And Crew Would Not Help
An American Airlines passenger says she paid extra for a better seat but her large seatmate encroached on her space, and that the flight crew refused to help when she raised the issue. The account has drawn attention to airline seat sizes, paid upgrades, and how cabin crews handle disputes between passengers over seating space.
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A tech guide is circulating with eight keyboard tips for iPhone users, covering shortcuts and settings that many owners reportedly do not know about. Readers are sharing the roundup as a practical way to type faster and get more out of Apple's built-in keyboard without extra apps.
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Mashable has published a roundup of six free scanner apps for iPhone and Android devices. The piece highlights apps that turn smartphones into portable document scanners, aimed at readers who want to digitise paperwork without paying for dedicated equipment or subscriptions.
- 13Startup Employees Warned About the 30-Day 83(b) Tax DeadlineβStartup Employees Who File a One-Page Letter Within 30 Days of Getting Stock Pay Tax on Pennies. On Day 31 the Same Shares Are Taxed at Whatever They're Worth When They Vest, and There Is No Extension. The 83(b) Election
Startup employees receiving restricted stock face a strict US tax rule known as the 83(b) election. Filing a one-page letter with the IRS within 30 days of receiving shares means paying tax on their minimal value at grant. Miss that window and the same shares are taxed at full value when they vest, with no extensions available. The dramatic difference in outcomes is prompting calls for employees to act quickly and seek advice.
- 14IRS Extends Deadline for Crypto Investors to Avoid Costly Tax TrapβThe IRS Just Gave Crypto Investors Another Year to Dodge a Costly Tax Trap
The IRS has given cryptocurrency investors an additional year to avoid a costly tax pitfall, according to 24/7 Wall St. The move gives holders more time to plan around rules that could otherwise trigger unexpected tax bills, and investors are being urged to use the extra runway to get their reporting in order.
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