Biden and Trump are both accused of mishandling classified documents – but there are key differences: When the US Department of Justice revealed on January 21 that its investigators had found classified materials in Joe Biden’s Delaware home, there was outrage – or, to be more accurate in most cases faux outrage – in Republican …
The UK’s Homes for Ukraine scheme is failing both refugees and their hosts – here’s why: The UK government’s Homes for Ukraine refugee hosting scheme has seen more than 180,000 Ukrainians granted visas so far. With more than 7 million Ukrainians scattered across Europe, this has, of course, been the right thing to do. But …
The cost of living crisis has been many years in the making – but politicians on both sides ignore this: Fears over the cost of living have reached new highs in the UK after power regulator Ofgem confirmed that the energy price cap will nearly double from October to cost the average household £3,549 a year. …
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Ukraine Recap: who is winning this war? Both sides, if you believe the claims: We’re now five months into the war in Ukraine and the effects of Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” are spreading their sinister tentacles far beyond eastern Europe in a manner that is affecting life for just about everyone. Grain shortages are …
Shareholders are suffering most from Elon Musk’s Twitter feud — here’s why both sides must renegotiate the deal: Elon Musk’s recent highly public back and forth with Twitter has given the market whiplash. Twitter, while initially resisting the tycoon, went on to sign an agreement with him worth US$ 44 billion (£36.6 billion) in April …
Perinatal depression: our study shows how common it is for both parents to experience it: Both parents can struggle with depression after the birth of their child. Antonio Guillem/ Shutterstock Many new parents struggle with mental health issues. Research suggests up to a quarter of new mothers and one in ten fathers experience depression after …
Cryptocurrencies are gaining ground across Africa. That’s both good news and bad: Some of the of 19,000 private cryptos in use by end of June 2022. Users have increased sharply in Africa after the COVID-19 outbreak. Silas Stein/Picture Alliance via Getty Images Cryptocurrencies have become popular in African and other developing countries. That’s according to …
Ukraine conflict: how both sides are breaking the law on prisoners of war: As in any war between two sovereign countries, the Ukraine conflict has resulted in thousands of soldiers on both sides being taken captive. Both sides appear to be using prisoners of war (POWs) in ways that break international law. In May, Russia …
Neighbourhood green space is in rapid decline, deepening both the climate and mental health crises: Tom Falcon Harding / shutterstock The past 20 or so years of housing development in England and Wales has decimated community access to green space. That’s according to a new report from think tank the New Economics Foundation (NEF), which …
Ukraine war: the key role played by volunteer militias on both sides of the conflict: One of the features of modern warfare is the role played by non-state militias, and Ukraine is no exception. Reporting of the war has highlighted the role of the Wagner Group on the Russian side, for instance. This 6,000 strong …
Climate change: greener lifestyles linked to greater happiness – in both rich and poor countries: GuoZhongHua/Shutterstock The idea that being green means sacrifice and going without was epitomised by Boris Johnson’s denigration of the “hair shirt-wearing, tree-hugging, mung bean-eating eco freak”. When the UK prime minister said that in 2020, the message was clear: a …
Crypto is helping both sides in Ukraine conflict, but here’s why it won’t wreck Russian sanctions: Scaling up? Lukasz Stefanski War is expensive. The United States spent about US$ 1.1 trillion (£830 million) on the 2003 Iraq war in today’s money, while the Falklands war cost the UK the equivalent of about £2.6 billion. Funding …
Sports teams are finally scrapping Native American mascots – on both sides of the Atlantic: The Exeter Chiefs are the latest team to change their Native American branding. atsportphoto After two years of simply being called the Washington Football Team, the US capital’s American football franchise has unveiled its new name and branding: the Washington …
No perfect solution: Africa’s smallholder farmers must use both traditional and new practices: Farmers test new practices to cope with climate impacts in Kenya. Cecilia Schubert/Climate Smart Kenya/CCAFS/Flickr As an agricultural and environmental scientist, I’ve worked for decades exploring the practical challenges that smallholder farmers encounter in East Africa. These include controlling weeds that can …
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Cannabis: increased schizophrenia risk in young people linked to both low and high use: Previous research suggested it was only high frequency use that was linked with schizophrenia. fotoNino/ Shutterstock An estimated 200 million people use cannabis across the world. Next to alcohol and tobacco, it’s the most widely used drug in many countries. But …
Short-sightedness is on the rise in both children and adults – new study: Short-sightedness is increasing worldwide. chali_studio/ Shutterstock We’ve known for years now that rates of short-sightedness (scientifically known as myopia) are rising globally. Some estimates even suggest that half of the world’s population will be short-sighted by 2050. In the UK and Europe …