House Republicans are preparing to send more than a dozen of their own members to this year’s United Nations climate summit in the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai — a record number for the GOP that not so long ago was a party seeped in climate denialism. But instead of celebrating a new era […]
Local health chiefs have issued important guidance following today’s cold weather alert. The Met Office, in conjunction with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), has issued an amber weather alert, which will be in place until Tuesday 5 December, as severe winter weather is forecast. An amber alert means extreme cold conditions are expected, with […]
Amazon builds a slew of accessibility features for its ecosystem of devices. Amazon Not to be outshone by Apple, Amazon on Thursday is doing its part to commemorate this weekend’s International Day of People with Disabilities by highlighting a slew of features for Alexa, Fire TV, and Kindle meant to make the products more accessible […]
Dr. Simonne Horwitz – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Teaching Award Dr. Simonne Horwitz (DPhil) is an associate professor in the Department of History in the College of Arts and Science. (Photo: Submitted) Dr. Simonne Horwitz (DPhil) received the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Teaching Award, which recognizes an individual who promotes and advances the principles of […]
Image: Minister Sabine Winton with Communities purple shirts Jo Spadaccini, Tracey Watters, Noha Meckawy and Team Leader Mark Schorer. Department of Communities Emergency Relief and Support Team (purple shirts), North Metro District Staff, partner agencies and service providers have been supporting local residents in the City of Wanneroo, impacted by the Mariginiup bushfire emergency. Over […]
After over a decade of sounding the alarm on short-staffing, unfilled vacancies and the critical shortage of staff working in diagnostic care, CUPE condemns the inadequacy of the Saskatchewan government’s breast cancer diagnostic initiative. “Shipping patients out of province does nothing to build provincial capacity. It will do little to provide solutions to the hundreds of […]
Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States Sanction DPRK for its November 21 Satellite Launch WASHINGTON — Today, in coordination with foreign partners, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned eight foreign-based Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) agents that facilitate sanctions evasion, including revenue generation and missile-related […]
PEOPLE across North East Lincolnshire are set to be asked for their views on Greater Lincolnshire devolution from Monday, following a Full Council meeting this evening, (Thursday 30 November). Members of North East Lincolnshire Council voted to accept the Greater Lincolnshire Devolution Proposal at the meeting, (pictured at Grimsby Town Hall), and that it be […]
Commissioner Dr. James McDonald Speaks at New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation Leadership Conference Department Promotes Rights and Well-Being of Persons with Disabilities ALBANY, N.Y. (November 30, 2023) – The New York State Department of Health recognizes International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed December 3, and promotes full and meaningful inclusion of people […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Several law enforcement agencies are warning iPhone users of a new feature in iOS 17 that they say could allow hackers or “bad actors” to steal personal information simply by bringing their phone close to another device. The feature is called NameDrop and allows for the quick sharing of photos, music, […]