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Suriname didn’t allow dual nationality, which prevented the national team from tapping into the significant pool of Dutch-born players who might otherwise qualify through their Surinamese parents or grandparents.

From The Wall Street Journal

Our parents are squarely boomers, and older ones, at that, and we grew up with a freedom that our younger cohorts envied but not the neglect that our older cousins complained of.

From The Wall Street Journal

Google's parent company owns YouTube, with which the BBC recently announced a landmark deal to create tailor-made content.

From BBC

Spalding was with Mirabal and headed home to share the moment with his parents when he received a text from the MIT volleyball coach walking out the door congratulating him.

From Los Angeles Times

Ultimately, Turner says, young people are resilient — their brains are still growing — and intentional parenting goes a long way toward offsetting the effects of digital devices and social media.

From Los Angeles Times