Even in a global energy crisis, Britain’s economic struggles stand out. The government’s borrowing costs have climbed to the highest level in three decades, faster than other European and American bond markets. As the British public goes to the polls in local elections on Thursday, rising bond yields are an ominous signal for the government,…
Hayden Panettiere came out publicly as bisexual in a new interview with US Weekly ahead of the publication of her memoir, “This Is Me: A Reckoning.” The 36-year-old actor got her start in Hollywood as a child actor and revealed she never discussed her sexuality publicly over the last couple decades because “I was not…
Having recently spent a year in public school classrooms for a book on civic education, I can tell you that the average ninth-grader does not sound remotely as serious, or as respectful, as the kids in Mr. Lemon’s class. Eagle Ridge is one of a growing body of classical schools whose traditional ethos includes both…
Shindig Festival, which has Bob Vylan headlining this year, is to have its licence reviewed over “disorder and public safety” concerns. The event is scheduled to take place at Charlton Park in Wiltshire from May 21 to 24, but its licence to operate on the premises will be reconsidered just three days before it starts after…
The first malaria treatment for babies has been approved by the World Health Organization, opening the door to widespread use around the globe. In parts of Africa, up to 18% of children under six months will be infected with malaria, but there has historically been no safe treatment for the smallest of them. There were…
The Ministry of Health has cautioned the public against using fake websites circulating on social media for its ongoing recruitment exercise. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Tony Goodman, the Ministry said it had noticed publications suggesting the existence of alternative links for accessing the recruitment portal. According to the Ministry, the only…
This week, the New York Public Library announced its fresh class of Cullman fellows. The 15 gifted academics and writers were selected from a pool of over 800 applicants. They represent half a dozen fields of study; this year’s crew includes historians, essayists, novelists, poets, independent scholars, memoirists, journalists, and playwrights. Over their fellowship term—which…
Three men have been sentenced for their roles in a conspiracy to pay bribes to a public official at the Hawaii County Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) in exchange for his official actions in connection with affordable housing development agreements worth more than $11,000,000. Hawaii (Big Island) attorney, Gary Charles Zamber, 56, of…
Shorouk Express You may already be covered under the public health system in Spain, but should you also consider private insurance for certain issues? You will have access to the public healthcare system in Spain if you’re employed here or if you’re self-employed. This is because you will be paying social security to cover it….
Shorouk Express If you’re already planning ahead to 2026, here are all the official public holidays and some key tips to help you maximise the amount of time you take off from work. It doesn’t seem possible that the end of the year is only two months a bit away, but it is. For some…
