Scientists not consulted on Eat Out to Help Out - Sir Patrick Vallance

'Ridiculous flip-flopping': What has Sir Patrick Vallance said in his diaries?

The UK's chief scientific adviser during Covid recorded his thoughts most evenings in handwritten notes.

Nov. 20, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

Child vaccine opt-outs at record level

Presented by PhRMA — More parents are opting their children out of school-required vaccinations {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story CDC reports low child vaccination rates so far Newly released data on the latest COVID-19 ...

Nov. 10, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill

Alabama mayor's apparent suicide underscores the dangers of outing

The apparent suicide of an Alabama pastor and mayor last week underscores the potential dangers of outing, or revealing a person’s real or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity against their will.

Nov. 7, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Politics

Microplastic-eating plankton may be worsening crisis in oceans, say scientists

Rotifers could be accelerating risk by splitting particles into thousands of potentially more dangerous nanoplastics. A type of zooplankton found in marine and fresh water can ingest and break down microplastics, scientists have discovered. But ...

Nov. 9, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian

California scientists suggest a strategy to ‘eat our way’ out of the climate crisis

Commercializing the production of synthetic dietary fats could relieve pressure on a global agricultural sector that is struggling to decarbonize, a new study has found. The widespread manufacture of farm-free food could yield numerous ...

Nov. 6, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill - California

Covid taskforce had no warning of ‘eat out to help out’, inquiry told

Former head of body set up to coordinate pandemic policy agrees that he was ‘blindsided’ by Rishi Sunak’s plan. UK politics live – latest updatesThe government body set up to coordinate Covid policy had no warning about Rishi Sunak’s “eat out to ...

Nov. 7, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian - Covid

Singing to babies is vital to help them learn language, say scientists

Study finds infants first understand language via rhythm and tone rather than individual sounds. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P … How many would read this to that tune?. According to scientists from the University of Cambridge, ...

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Sir David Brailsford & Manchester United: What role will he have when Sir Jim Ratcliffe completes investment?

Sir David Brailsford is set to be on the three-man committee running the football operations of Manchester United, but who is he and what could it mean for the club?

Nov. 20, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

Sir Bobby Charlton funeral: Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to 'a wonderful, humble man'

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and others pay tribute at club legend Sir Bobby Charlton's funeral.

Nov. 13, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

McCarthy Claimed Trump Was ‘Not Eating’ After Leaving Office, Cheney Says

In a new memoir, Liz Cheney wrote that Kevin McCarthy justified his trip to Mar-a-Lago by saying the former president was depressed after losing re-election.

Nov. 30, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Top Stories - Donald Trump

Cheney: McCarthy went to Mar-a-Lago after Jan. 6 because Trump was 'not eating'

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) asserts Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) flew to Mar-a-Lago three weeks after the Jan. 6, 2021, riots on the Capitol because former President Trump was “not eating.” In her new book, “Oath and Honor," — set to be ...

Nov. 29, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill - Donald Trump

Chris Whitty to appear at Covid inquiry after Vallance says pair had different opinions

It comes after top scientist Sir Patrick Vallance said the pair had different opinions over lockdown.

Nov. 21, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home - Covid

This Is Not the Way to Help Depressed Teenagers

Large-scale, “light touch” interventions have backfired.

Nov. 18, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Top Stories

We must approve help to Ukraine and confirm that we are not tired – Romania's Foreign Minister

Nov. 13, 2023 - yahoo.com - Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines - Ukraine

Hungarian government to consult Hungarians on their support for Ukraine's EU membership

Nov. 12, 2023 - yahoo.com - Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines - Ukraine

RNC chair: Republican infighting 'not helping' party

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Ronna McDaniel said that infighting within the GOP is “not helping” the party after presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy called Republicans the “party of losers.” CNN’s Dana Bash asked McDaniel what her ...

Nov. 9, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill

Steinbrenner consulted players on Boone's return

New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner consulted former and current players along with staff before making his decision to retain Aaron Boone as the team's manager for next season.

Nov. 7, 2023 - espn.com - www.espn.com - TOP

FirstFT: Consulting firms freeze starter salaries

Also in today’s newsletter, Blinken says Palestinian Authority has ‘central role’ in Gaza and Elon Musk releases new AI tool

Nov. 6, 2023 - ft.com - World

Consulting firms freeze US starting salaries in bid to shore up profit

McKinsey and BCG among those holding pay at last year’s levels as growth slows

Nov. 5, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage

Sir James Dyson loses libel claim against Daily Mirror publisher

The inventor was suing the newspaper for libel over an article published in January 2022.

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Sir Elton John visits renamed Yellow Brick Road next to Watford FC

Yellow Brick Road is the new name for Occupation Road in a nod to the singer's 1973 album.

Nov. 28, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

Sir Rod Stewart to sell items from his Essex home after a declutter

Auctioneer director John Black says it is going to be a pleasure to host the sale in December.

Nov. 27, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

Sir Elton John on owning Watford, FA Cup final regrets, Glastonbury and ringing Ryan Reynolds

Sir Elton John tells Gary Lineker all about his love of football, why FA Cup finals are like headlining Glastonbury and why Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney remind him of himself.

Nov. 24, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

Sir Bobby Charlton: Mural tribute to football legend

The tribute is on display on the side of a pub near Manchester United's stadium.

Nov. 16, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

Sir Bobby Charlton: Family man, football hero, statesman

Heartfelt eulogies to Sir Bobby Charlton at a service to commemorate his life paint a picture of much more than a footballing legend, writes Simon Stone.