Sport in England took a major step towards resuming today, as the government announced the latest easing in lockdown measures would allow pools (outdoor and indoor) and gyms to reopen. Advertisement Outdoor pools will be the first to welcome swimmers back in the water, with a date of 11th July set (although check your lido’s…
Month: November 2020
Triathlon to return to England
Following the news last week that grassroot sports can return to England, British Triathlon have produced a set of guidelines for clubs, coaches and event organisers to follow. These are designed to ensure each event is as Covid-secure as possible, and safe for participants. Click Here: crusaders rugby jerseys Advertisement From the 18th July English…
Activists urge Clinton camp to challenge election results in three states
A group of activists is urging Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonWhite House accuses Biden of pushing ‘conspiracy theories’ with Trump election claim Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton qualifies to run for county commissioner in Florida MORE to challenge the results of the presidential election in three…
Teacher Uprisings in Mexico a Lesson in Defending Public Education
Thousands of striking public school teachers in Mexico have shut down Congress, blocked traffic and paralyzed the heart of Mexico City to protest a draconian “education reform” package aimed at curtailing union power and privatizing Mexico’s already ravaged public education system as the war on teachers, also waged on U.S. soil, spreads. The nationwide uprisings…
Colorado Flooding Sparks 18,000-Gallon Oil Leak
Over 18,000 gallons of oil have leaked into Colorado’s South Platte and St. Vrain Rivers as historic flooding continues to wreak havoc upon the state. One 5,250-gallon spill happened near Milliken, while a second, 13,500-gallon release happened near Platteville. The leaking tanks are owned by Anadarko, which stated on Thursday that “there were no impacts…
Tim Ryan would 'counsel against' Clinton camp joining in recount efforts
Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) on Sunday said he doesn’t support the Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonWhite House accuses Biden of pushing ‘conspiracy theories’ with Trump election claim Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton qualifies to run for county commissioner in Florida MORE campaign’s participation in the recount…
As Syria Bows Before UN, US says 'Not Enough'
Syria’s Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem declared on Tuesday that in addition to publicly acknowledging its chemical weapons stockpiles, Syria will also formally sign the international convention against such weapons, fully comply with a Russian proposal that would place its arsenal under international control, and vow to foreswear any future development of similar arms. In a…
'Naming the Dead' in Pakistan's Hidden Drone War
A group of journalists will embark on a simple yet powerful endeavor Monday: listing the names of people killed by U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan. The initiative of the not-for-profit Bureau of Investigative Journalism, to be featured on their website “Naming the Dead,” will aim to build a comprehensive list of all those killed by…
Stein gives Wisconsin $3.5M for recount
Green Party nominee Jill Stein gave the Wisconsin Elections Commission nearly $3.5 million Tuesday afternoon to begin a recount in the state. Stein and Reform Party candidate Rocky De La Fuente filed for a recount in the state, where Donald TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to…
Humanity's Heating of Planet is Planting Seeds of Hunger: Report
It is nearly a cliché to declare that the failure of the world’s governments to respond to the repeated warnings by scientists and environmentalists about the perils of climate change is a crime against future generations. However, as a new study released Monday by Oxfam International proves, clichés are born of facts and when it…