The prosecutors in the Karen Read The case filed a motion this week to bar an expert hired by the defense who testified during Read’s first trial that John O’Keefe’s injuries were consistent with dog bites from testifying in Read’s…
Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza
Israel has denied the accusation – the first by a major human rights organization – saying it is “based on lies.” Source link
Beverly Hills teacher claims she was fired over anti-Trump post on Facebook
Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to big tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our…
UK households in council tax bands A to D can cut energy bills with government benefit
The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) is a government scheme to help people insulate their homes, make them more energy efficient and save money on their energy bills before Christmas. Source link
The Guardian view on humanities in universities: closing English Literature courses signals a crisis | Humanities
The announcement of the Canterbury Church of the University of Christ in Kent is to stop the offering English literature degree many hares running, most of them with that vice. The university said in effect that hardly anyone wanted to…
McDonald's fans fury as iconic burger scrapped from many stores
Meat lovers were less than impressed when one of their favorite burgers was nearly impossible to get at their McDonald’s. They requested that the chili cheeseburger become a permanent fixture. Source link
Gloucester joins towns reconsidering approval of MBTA Communities zoning
Gloucester has joined a small group of communities that will reconsider the previously approved zoning under the MBTA Communities Act, which would have allowed more housing development. Movement is dangerous state funding to the city and potentially invites legal action….
Trump’s Threats About the Dollar Could Push Other Countries to Find Alternatives
President-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that seek to divert money from the economy or weaken its global currency. Source link
DWP responds to demands for £300 Winter Fuel Payment
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a response after a petition calling for the universal payout to pass 100,000 signatures. Source link
M&S given green light by Angela Rayner to demolish Oxford Street store | Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer has been given the green light to demolish its flagship Oxford Street store, marking a dramatic end to a three-year plan to build a war on art bankruptcy. Secretary of Housing; Angela RaynerHe ordered that Thursday’s plans…