Despite the new Government giving teachers a 5.5% pay rise last year - pay is still one of the key reasons for recruitment failures, the Department for Education said
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I was not invited to the meeting where the left coordinated their war on water pressure. Sadly, then, it was over before I even knew it was happening. One of those American executive orders (and gosh we’re getting tired of those, even from the other side of the world) to – seriously – make showers […]
The wife of Opposition leader Peter Dutton has denied that her husband is a monster who prowls the neighbourhood after dark feeding on small mammals, saying he is just a misunderstood knockabout bloke who loves making dad jokes with the... Read More ›
Doctor Who two-episode Season 2 finale ("Wish World" & "The Reality War") will get theatrical screenings in the UK and Ireland on May 31st.
Under Trump’s leadership, Washington’s reputation around the world has suffered significantly. His protectionist policies and strained ties with traditional allies have knocked confidence in the US as a stabilizing economic force. The Trump administration’s skepticism toward climate change and international institutions like the IMF and World Bank has worsened doubts about America’s commitment to global […]
Accelerated after October 7, a growing network of laws across the Western world threatens free expression by conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism — a trend years in the making.
The post From the United States to Europe, Criticizing Israel Is Becoming a Crime appeared first on MintPress News.
“National Immigration Project said on Friday the New Orleans ICE Field Office ‘deported at least two families, including two mothers and their minor children—three of whom are U.S. citizen children aged 2, 4, and 7.’” — Axios, 4/27/25
“The White House has been fielding proposals aimed at persuading people to marry and have children… One such proposal that has been pitched to White House advisers is a $5,000 ‘baby bonus’ to every American mother after she gives birth.” — ABC News, 4/23/25
Hitting the road again! Making some special stops in Stockholm. The usual blog posts will be back before you know it.
The president is eyeing rescinding the tax-exempt status of nonprofit groups he disagrees with.
Right-wing daily papers in the UK do not represent 'public opinion' - they simply reflect the radical right views of those 'who own and run them', argues Julian Petley
Senate Democrats had a legislative path to shield journalists and their sources from surveillance and subpoenas. They didn’t act.
The post Democrats Had a Shot at Protecting Journalists From Trump. They Blew It. appeared first on The Intercept.
In the second of a series of virtual events on the most pressing issues emerging from the second Trump administration, Fintan O’Toole hosts Francisco Cantú, Julia Preston, and Héctor Tobar for a panel on the fight for immigrant rights. You may view all available recordings in this series on this page.
The post Vanishing Rights: Immigration, Deportation, and the Rhetoric of Invasion appeared first on The New York Review of Books.
It’s not a good time to be an American journalist. Or a consumer of American journalism. Or, for that matter, even a skimmer of the headlines crawling across American phones. Donald Trump is suing media corporations and targeting individual journalists on social media. The White House press office is playing musical chairs at its press conferences and withholding press pool reports it dislikes. Republicans in Congress have called on public broadcasters to defend themselves against “systemically biased content” and are trying to claw back their funding. Large newspapers are choosing to tailor what they write to stay in the government’s good graces and smaller ones are being forced to do the same. Sources are increasingly reluctant to go on the... Read more
Doctor Who S02E02: "Lux" broke the Fourth Wall to celebrate fans in a meta moment that was gently satirical but also poignant and true.
April 30, 2025, marks the 100th day of Donald Trump’s second term in office.
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Companies accused of exposing consumers to fraud and trickery want Trump to let them freely buy and sell your personal information.
As the digital landscape evolves, organizations relying on Drupal 7 (D7) face a pivotal decision: opt for Extended Support or embark on a migration to Drupal 10 (D10)?
Both options have their pros and cons, depending on your timeline, budget, and long-term digital strategy. Let’s break it down so you can make the best decision for your organization.
Option 1: Extended Support – A Temporary Safety Net
Extended Support ensures your D7 site remains secure and functional beyond the official end-of-life deadline, giving you extra time to plan a migration.
- by Ayisha Osori
The geography of loss, in two imaginative charts
The post A Map for Vanishing Animals appeared first on Nautilus.
Tree-ring records suggest that drought played a role in Roman Britain’s decline
The post Asking Trees to Solve a Roman Conspiracy appeared first on Nautilus.
Borders are now being used not just to prevent the passage of people, but of ideas too, argues Iain Overton
Ex-GOP Senator and Republican Jewish Coalition chair Norm Coleman proclaimed with a straight face that Jews control the world during a Jerusalem conference featuring a speech by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Former US Senator Norm Coleman has raised eyebrows by declaring that “the masters of the universe are Jews” at a major Zionist lobby event in Jerusalem. In an address to a summit hosted by the Adelson-funded Jewish News Syndicate on April 27, Coleman pointed to various major technology firms […]
The post “The masters of the universe are Jews,” former US Senator declares in Israel first appeared on The Grayzone.
The post “The masters of the universe are Jews,” former US Senator declares in Israel appeared first on The Grayzone.
Over the past few weeks, the Marketplace Working Group and volunteers have been busy laying the foundations for the months ahead. As a reminder, our goal is to determine whether a Drupal Site Template Marketplace can be designed in a way that is trusted, inclusive, sustainable, and viable—and to reach a go/no-go recommendation before DrupalCon Vienna.
From Idea to Critical Assumptions
Over the past few weeks, the Marketplace Working Group has been focused on a key early step: identifying the assumptions that must be true for a Drupal Site Template Marketplace to succeed.
Rather than moving directly into planning and building, we are working transparently with the community to surface and stress-test our most critical assumptions before making any final decisions.
In this update, we’ll share where we are now—and where we still need your help to validate what matters most.