Young and jobless? Apply for one of 287 000 education assistant posts
Read More The department of basic education is encouraging young unemployed people to apply for a total of 287 000 vacant posts as teacher and general assistants under its employment initiative programme. The successful candidates will be placed in schools from 1 November until March 2022 under the second phase of the programme, department spokesperson […]
Italy: bronze statue of scantily dressed woman sparks sexism row
Read More Italy Italy: bronze statue of scantily dressed woman sparks sexism row Sculpture based on the poem The Gleaner of Sapri was unveiled by former PM Giuseppe Conte on Saturday Mon 27 Sep 2021 13.51 EDT Last modified on Mon 27 Sep 2021 14.18 EDT A statue depicting a scantily dressed woman from a […]
Shadow minister quits over Starmer’s minimum wage stance
Read More Labour Shadow minister quits over Starmer’s minimum wage stance Andy McDonald tells Labour leader he is unable to oppose calls for GBP15 an hour and says party ‘more divided than ever’ Mon 27 Sep 2021 12.46 EDT Last modified on Mon 27 Sep 2021 12.58 EDT A shadow cabinet minister has quit Keir […]
Hospitals in England relax Covid rules to help tackle waiting lists
Read More Coronavirus Hospitals in England relax Covid rules to help tackle waiting lists Some health professionals and scientists express concern as government eases safety measures Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Mon 27 Sep 2021 13.40 EDT Last modified on Mon 27 Sep 2021 13.58 EDT Ministers have ordered a major […]
End to freedom of movement behind UK fuel crisis, says Merkel’s likely successor
Read More Brexit End to freedom of movement behind UK fuel crisis, says Merkel’s likely successor Olaf Scholz, poised to become next chancellor, wades into row over HGV driver shortage [embedded content] 00:56 , Rowena Mason and Heather Stewart Mon 27 Sep 2021 12.36 EDT Last modified on Mon 27 Sep 2021 14.29 EDT The […]
‘Dozens’ of Mass. State Troopers Resign Over Vaccine Mandate
A Massachusetts state troopers union leader says dozens of troopers are resigning over GOP Gov. Charlie Baker’s Aug. 19 executive order requiring proof of vaccination for state employees by Oct. 17…
Tight gubernatorial race in Virginia with five weeks to go until Election Day gives GOP optimism
Post Content A new public opinion survey indicates a close contest in November’s gubernatorial showdown in Virginia, in an election that’s seen as a key barometer ahead of next year’s midterm elections, when control of Congress will be up for grabs. According to a Monmouth University Poll released on Monday, former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe […]
US Murders Spiked in Cities in 2020, Continues Into ’21
The increase in U.S. murders from 2019 to 2020 was the largest in the FBI’s recorded history, and the surge has continued into 2021, albeit at a slower rate, according to data released Monday by the FBI.
Biden says infrastructure vote ‘may not’ happen this week
Post Content The timeline for the House to vote on a bipartisan infrastructure bill keeps getting delayed, as it was first scheduled for Monday, then announced for Thursday, and now President Biden indicated it could end up getting pushed even later. Amid speculation that Democrats do not have enough votes to pass the $1.2 trillion […]
Massachusetts Man Attacks Rail Conductor After Refusing to Wear a Mask
A Massachusetts man was arrested on Wednesday after attacking a rail conductor who asked him to put on a mask, The Hill reported. Daniel Libby was boarding a train at the Braintree MBTA Commuter Rail Station…