A vegan student studying animal management has won a fight with her college over the right to skip a farming module that would have included a trip to an abattoir, forcing tutors to find her a more suitable assessment. Fiji Willets, 18, didn’t expect the topic of farming to come up when she signed upContinue reading “Student, 18, Studying Animal Management Wins Battle With College”
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Why Making Women Retire Later Comes With Hidden Costs
A study has found that reforms that pushed back the age women can claim the state pension have not saved the taxpayer money, and it said that women who stay working into their sixties compensate by reducing the care they provide for their parents. Researchers said in a report that for every woman working 30Continue reading “Why Making Women Retire Later Comes With Hidden Costs”
What Are Remploy Workers Doing Now?
About 2,000 workers lost their jobs when Remploy factories closed. Remploy was set up in the 1940s, and it was perceived as a new way of tackling the issues of disability and employment, with one purpose, to give disabled miners and those injured in war, a job for life. But now, the concept of segregatedContinue reading “What Are Remploy Workers Doing Now?”
Las Vegas Family Is Awarded $29.5 Million After Aspiring Actress Is Left Brain-Damaged
A jury has awarded $29.5 million to a family of a woman who’s been left brain-damaged after being treated for a severe allergic reaction by an ambulance service in Las Vegas in 2013. Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that aspiring actress and model Chantel Giacalone, who was 27 at the time, went into anaphylactic shock afterContinue reading “Las Vegas Family Is Awarded $29.5 Million After Aspiring Actress Is Left Brain-Damaged”
One-Jab Janssen Vaccine Is Set To Be Approved Within Days
Britain’s fourth COVID vaccine would be just days away from being approved for use, as the Government plans to extend the rollout to the under 50s. A decision by the health regulator on the single-dose Janssen jab is expected to be made within the next ten days, and the Government’s order of 30 million doses,Continue reading “One-Jab Janssen Vaccine Is Set To Be Approved Within Days”
Vladimir Putin’s Fearsome Special Unit Of Tank Robots Will Go Into Action Soon
The first special unit of tank robots is to be established soon in the Russian army amid new strains of war with neighbours Ukraine. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu inspected his unmanned firepower at the 766th Production and Technological Enterprise in Nakhabino near Moscow, and the defence ministry declared that the first unit with strike robotsContinue reading “Vladimir Putin’s Fearsome Special Unit Of Tank Robots Will Go Into Action Soon”
Philip’s Funeral Is Set To Be Next Saturday
Straight to the point in death as in life, the Duke of Edinburgh always maintained he wanted a funeral with minimal fuss. His wish for what is known as a royal ceremonial funeral similar to the Queen Mother’s, rather than a full state funeral, had already been granted. But the pandemic will have a significantContinue reading “Philip’s Funeral Is Set To Be Next Saturday”
George Floyd Was Exhibiting Signs Of Air Hunger
A forensic medicine expert has told the jury in Derek Chauvin’s murder trial that when George Floyd cried out that he couldn’t breathe, he was exhibiting the desperation of air hunger. Building on the testimony from other prosecution witnesses earlier on Thursday, Dr William Smock was asked to give his medical opinion on George Floyd’sContinue reading “George Floyd Was Exhibiting Signs Of Air Hunger”
Upsetting The Chinese, Indians And Men With Goatee Beards
Prince Philip was known for his energy and constant sense of duty, but maybe what gained him most attention over the years were his unashamedly non-PC remarks. The Duke realised his capacity for making gaffes, and even had a term for it, ‘Dontopedalogy’. This he described as the science of opening your mouth and puttingContinue reading “Upsetting The Chinese, Indians And Men With Goatee Beards”
Prince Philip Dead At Ninety Nine
The Queen today announced with profound sadness the passing of her husband Prince Philip at the age of 99. The Duke of Edinburgh spent his final days at Windsor Castle with his wife following a 28-night stay in hospital having been admitted in mid-February for an infection and a pre-existing heart condition. Her Majesty announcedContinue reading “Prince Philip Dead At Ninety Nine”
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