Retail Workers Feeling Like Targets as Reports of Abuse Soar Shop workers are increasingly feeling like “targets” due to a surge in reports of violence and abuse, says the BBC. One situation in particular highlights the severity as incidents against staff rose to 1,300 a day last year. Trade body, the British Retail Consortium (BRC),…
Ultra-Processed Foods Must Carry Warning Labels, Say Experts According to scientists at University College London, warning labels are needed for ultra-processed foods as some of them are currently falling into the “healthy” green category of the “traffic-light” system. This is particularly concerning for meat-alternative products, which may be mistakenly perceived as healthy despite being ultra-processed….
On February 14, 2024, Ukraine’s armed forces reported that a Russian amphibious ship, the Caesar Kunikov, had sunk off the coast of Russian-occupied Crimea. According to local social media, powerful explosions were heard early that morning, near the town of Yalta, indicating that the landing ship had been hit. This incident is part of the…
Donald Trump is pushing for a leadership change at the Republican National Committee in order to install a new set of loyalists at the helm, even before he secures the party’s next presidential nomination. This includes replacing current RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel with Michael Whatley, the North Carolina GOP chairman, and naming his daughter-in-law, Lara…
On February 13, 2024, American teenage tennis sensation Coco Gauff suffered a surprise upset at the Qatar Open, losing to Czech player Katerina Siniakova. Gauff, who is currently ranked number three in the world, lost 6-2, 6-4 to Siniakova, ending her run in the tournament. This defeat came after Gauff’s semi-final loss in the Australian…
Indonesia is in the midst of its fifth presidential and legislative elections since emerging from dictatorship in 1998. With nearly 205 million eligible voters, the polls are an important exercise in democracy for the archipelago nation. The presidential election will determine the successor to President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi. There are three main…
On February 13, 2024, Labour suspended another parliamentary candidate due to alleged comments about Israel. Graham Jones, the former Labour MP for Hyndburn, is facing an investigation after making remarks about Israel. This comes after Labour withdrew support for the party’s candidate for the Rochdale by-election, Azhar Ali, for apparently making antisemitic remarks. Jones had…
Veteran broadcaster Steve Wright has passed away at the age of 69. His family confirmed his death on Tuesday with deep sorrow and profound regret. Wright joined the BBC in the 1970s and went on to host programs on Radio 1 and Radio 2 for over four decades, as well as appearing on television programs…
The passage discusses the passing of a US aid bill for Ukraine and the political maneuvering that led to it. Republicans linked their support for the aid bill to the issue of immigration, which they used as leverage to push for changes in President Biden’s policies. Donald Trump played a significant role in influencing Republican…
Long Island was struck by a snowstorm as voters headed to the polls for a special election in New York’s 3rd Congressional District to replace former Rep. George Santos. Concerns arose about decreased voter turnout due to the inclement weather, with both candidates, Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican Mazi Pilip, urging voters to brave the…
