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No 10 says police have extensive powers to act against chants of ‘jihad’

Calls grow to tighten legislation but Met says it believes no offence was committed on London march

The Guardian - UK

Gaps in law allowing ‘jihad’ to be shouted were ‘known to UK government’

Britain’s ex-head of counter-terrorism says government failed to act on recommendation to change legislation

The Guardian - UK

Government to speak to Met about why no action taken over ‘Jihad’ chant video

The Metropolitan Police said no offences were identified in a video of a Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain protest showing people chanting ‘Jihad’.

The Independent UK

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Corliss among 20 Public League schools benefitting from co-op football teams this season

As enrollments continue to diverge among the schools under the Public League football umbrella — which includes both traditional Chicago Public Schools and charters — coops are seen as an increasingly viable way to help grow the sport.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man pleads guilty to sending ‘vile and abusive’ email to Labour MP Angela Rayner

The prosecution came after Ms Rayner, 43, requested a victim’s right to review.

The Independent UK

London sees surge in hate crimes after Hamas attack

Jewish and Muslim communities have both been targeted

Evening Standard

UK undercover police who taped suspect’s ‘confession’ over killing criticise failure to prosecute

Exclusive: ‘Serious concerns’ raised about decision not to put man on trial over death of Darren Poole in 2015

The Guardian - UK

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We’ll vote for the party that restores OPS, say striking teacher union leaders in Andhra Pradesh

UTF leaders launch hunger strike to demand restoration of Old Pension Scheme (OPS). Refusing CPS/GPS, they seek implementation of OPS for those appointed before 2004.

The Hindu

CPS reschedules high school admissions test

All CPS eighth graders can take the test Tuesday or Wednesday in English. The exam will be available in five other languages on Nov. 1.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rising share of Chicago Public Schools graduates are pursuing college, study finds

The study by the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research and the To & Through Project also found that more Chicago students than ever are projected to pursue and complete college over the next decade.

Chicago Sun-Times

In trying to close its coal power plant, Austin encounters obstacles to going green

The city approved a plan in 2020 to shut the Fayette Power Project plant with the aim of eliminating carbon emissions. But political, economic and technological forces have gotten in the way.

The Texas Tribune

More than 1,000 COVID-19 relief loans went to city of Chicago employees — and many look fraudulent, city’s watchdog says

Chicago’s Inspector General Deborah Witzburg revealed only one disciplinary case but said, “There are members of the police department included on the list that we are looking at.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Drug gang members jailed after sub-machine gun bullets found under child’s bed

The National Crime Agency used messages sent by ringleader Danyal Aziz to prove he kept a loaded Skorpion machine pistol to threaten rivals.

The Independent UK

CPS high school admissions test canceled this weekend as technical problems continue

District officials say the technical problems have not been resolved and testing will be postponed ‘in order to ensure a smooth testing experience.’

Chicago Sun-Times

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Maligned CPS budgeting model has boosted funding equity in Chicago, research finds

A budgeting system critics say hurts schools with declining enrollment has led to a reallocation of resources to schools serving low-income students.

The Independent UK

Teenager charged with terrorism and firearm offences, Met Police says

Alfie Douglas Coleman is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS high school admissions test platform crashes during exams

Officials paused testing for thousands of students and said they would look to reschedule exams as soon as possible.

The Independent UK

Suspected rapists labelled as ‘females’ in CPS referrals, figures show

In last four years, police referred 260 ‘females’ to the CPS to consider rape charges, despite the Home Secretary saying this was wrong.

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Chicago Sun-Times

When neighborhood schools won’t cut it, Black families opt out

Most parents aren’t willing to gamble with their children. If they can’t find suitable schools, they’ll simply opt out of the system. And Black parents are now divesting from Chicago Public Schools, and the city, altogether.

The Guardian - UK

Mercy killings guidance given to prosecutors in England and Wales

CPS lists factors to consider when determining whether it is appropriate to bring charges

The National (Scotland)

Anti-monarchist coronation protesters will not face prosecution, police announce

THE anti-monarchist protesters arrested on the day of the King’s coronation will not be prosecuted

The Independent UK

CPS updates guidance on mercy killings and failed suicide pacts

The new guidelines aim to give prosecutors clearer direction on how to assess the public interest in these morally and legally complex cases.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago’s public schools need a ‘Green New Deal’ to modernize aging buildings

To address the breadth and depth of the need to remediate outdated schools at a time of worsening weather extremes, Chicago needs an estimated $30 billion, two educators write.

The Guardian - UK

Experts call for Lucy Letby inquiry to cover statistical evidence used in trial

Royal Statistical Society suggests a better understanding of statistics could help NHS trusts act more quickly in similar cases

Chicago Sun-Times

Federal gun violence prevention office will cost a lot, produce little

Goals should be accompanied by concrete ideas — not vague intended actions.

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