The English Language Is Evolving – Here’s How It Will Change After Brexit
How about a Slovenian cyclist being interviewed in English language by a French journalist about his performance in an Italian cycling event.
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Mental Health: One in Three Young People in England Are Struggling – New Report
Over 38% of young people in England are struggling with poor mental health. This is the highest proportion since the 2006 survey.
Why Flood Insurance Needs an Overhaul: 6 Questions Answered
Homeowners’ insurance does not cover damage caused by flooding. A homeowner must have a separate flood insurance policy to cover flood-related losses.
Asbestos in Schools: What You Need To Know
Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by asbestos. It causes five times more deaths among school teachers than the general population.
Why Asbestos Litigation Won’t Go Away: Because Asbestos Won’t Go Away
Asbestos and mesothelioma cancer lawyers are helping victims to get high compensations from companies that exposed them to that dangerous material.
You’re Probably Paying More for Your Car Loan or Mortgage Than You Should
The main components of the cost you pay to borrow money are a benchmark rate, credit risk and how much profit a lender wants to make.
Almost 50 Years of Equal Pay Legislation – but the Waiting Continues for Women
It will take 217 years for women to achieve equal pay according to the WEF. So we can expect many stories such as the case of Carrie Gracie at the BBC.
College-Educated Cops Enforce the Law More Aggressively
Study found that college-educated law enforcement officers were more likely than others to search the vehicles they pulled over.
London’s Extraordinary Surplus of Empty Luxury Apartments Revealed
Around one in 20 homes in Central and West London lies empty, according to the United Kingdom government’s statistics agency.
ARE THERE 400,000 FEWER CHILDREN IN POVERTY IN THE UK THAN THERE WERE IN 2010?
Boris Johnson’s bold claim about children in poverty needs careful consideration – it is a very partial truth that completely misrepresents wider realities.
Climate Change: Why Sweden’s Central Bank Dumped Australian Bonds
Sweden’s central bank dumped its Australian bonds, and promised that it will no longer invest in assets from governments with large climate footprints.
Over 70% of the EU Millionaire Bankers Live in the UK, Eba Report Reveals
The UK continues being home to the large majority of the EU millionaire bankers. About 3,567 of them live in the UK, whereas only 390 live in Germany, 233 in France and 201 in Italy.
IMPEACHMENT: TWO QUOTES THAT DEFINED THE FIRST DAY OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Wednesday’s public testimony in the House of Representatives’ impeachment hearings did not make a lot of news about the substance of what is at stake.
The Hilarious Weapon of Iraqi Protesters: Trained Lions
The police threatened the Iraqi protesters with trained dogs. One of the protesters answered by bringing a lion and threatening to let it attack both the dogs and the police.
Oil Companies Are Thinking About a Low-Carbon Future, but Aren’t Making Big Investments in It Yet
An analysis by the Carbon Disclosure Project shows that investor-owned oil companies currently are spending 1% to 4% of their capital investment on low-carbon energy sources.
Captive Breeding Has a Dark Side – as Disturbing Czech Discovery of Trafficked Tiger Body Parts Highlights
The rotting remains of a number of tigers, lions and cougars were recently discovered in a raid in Prague. Exotic wildlife trade is booming in Europe.
The Us Is a Whole Lot Richer Because of Trade With Europe, Regardless of Whether EU Is Friend or Foe
The European Union is the largest U.S. trading partner in terms of its total bilateral trade and has been for the past several decades.
‘I Have a Job but I’m Homeless’ – the Working Poor Who Can’t Afford to Rent
One in every 200 people in Britain is homeless – sleeping on the streets or stuck in temporary accommodation, including hostels and B&Bs.
Monsanto Wins $7.7b Lawsuit in Brazil – but Farmer’s Fight To Stop Its Amoral Royalty System Will Continue
A Brazilian court has decided in favor of Monsanto, the agribusiness conglomerate, in a landmark class-action lawsuit filed by Brazilian farmers’ unions.
Mcdonald’s Fired Its CEO for Sleeping With an Employee – Research Shows Why Even Consensual Office Romances Can Be a Problem
McDonald’s ousted its CEO over a consensual relationship with an employee, just a week after U.S. Rep. Katie Hill stepped down due to a similar allegation.
US GREEN ECONOMY GROWTH DWARFS DONALD TRUMP’S HIGHEST HOPES FOR THE FOSSIL FUEL INDUSTRY
While Donald Trump may be “the world’s most powerful climate change denier”, our latest research suggests that he took over over a thriving green economy.
Half a Billion on Halloween Pet Costumes Is Latest Sign of America’s Out-of-Control Consumerism
Americans will spend US$8.8 billion on Halloween candy, costumes and decorations this year, including half a billion dollars on costumes for their pets.
WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT: EUROPEAN COMMISSION EXCEEDS ITS 40% TARGET
The European Commission has exceeded the target set by President Jean-Claude Juncker in 2014 committing that, by the end of his mandate, 40% of the Commission’s middle and senior managers should be women.
Why Do Poor Children Perform More Poorly Than Rich Ones?
Research has shown that children of poorer parents display substantially worse math and reading skills by the time they start grade school.
School Funding: Promised Increases Are Actually Real-Term Cuts – and Poorer Schools Are Hit Hardest
The NEU suggests that, when inflation is taken into account, over 16,000 schools will have less income in April 2020, compared to 2015.