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Both Jess Molina and Geoff Simmons love their mahi. But they’re among Kiwi workers who are ditching the 40-hour week slog for a better work-life balance. “I think the pandemic has really made us all evaluate our lives and ways of living,” Molina, 29, said. The “anti-work” movement had gained traction since the beginning of the pandemic, and is the belief that people should only work as much as they need to, rather than working a traditional 40-hour, five-day week many are contracted to do. A subreddit about anti-work had attracted more than 1.7 million followers and counting, up from about 100,000 in March 2020. READ MORE: New year, new you, same clothes: How to make your existing wardrobe work Social media big hitters: The secret lives of modern influencers Boost your productivity using calendar management Molina said she isn’t “anti-work” because she loves and is passionate about her job, but she wanted a better work-life balance. So she quit the corporate life … [Read more...] about More Kiwis ditch the five day, 40-hour work week as ‘anti-work’ sentiment spreads

Analysis found three million households in fuel poverty in England. (Image: Getty) Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Analysis by the Local Government Association (LGA) found three million households in fuel poverty in England. Related articles State pension to hit £10,000 but half a million people will miss out National Insurance: Britons could lose access to state pension credit The average extra cost is caused by heat wasted through walls, roofs and windows of poorly insulated housing. The LGA, which represents 350 councils in England and Wales, is calling for a redoubling of Government efforts to insulate all fuel poor homes, which it says … [Read more...] about Leaky homes add £250 to bills, councils warn

Today’s major environmental ruling from the Supreme Court, West Virginia v. EPA, is probably most notable for what it did not do. It did not say that the Environmental Protection Agency is prohibited from regulating heat-trapping carbon pollution from America’s existing power plants. It also did not strip the EPA of its ability to regulate climate pollution at all. In short, it did not, as some progressives feared, blast away any possibility of using the federal government’s environmental powers to solve climate change, the biggest environmental problem of our time. Yet its effects will be felt for years to come. The ruling limits the EPA’s ability to regulate climate change, but leaves enough room that the agency still must try to do so. With these constraints, the Court is forcing the agency to approach the problem of carbon pollution with brute-force tools. In short, the Court has ensured that climate regulation, when it comes, will prove both more cumbersome … [Read more...] about The Supreme Court’s EPA Ruling Is Going to Be Very, Very Expensive

The Prince of Wales took more than 20 private flights, including several helicopters, within the UK last year in order to avoid being stuck in traffic, it has emerged. The heir to the throne is said to be “allergic” to travelling by helicopter, one of the most polluting modes of travel. However, the annual Sovereign Grant report revealed that he took several flights during the last financial year, including hopping between engagements in Northern Ireland and Wales and a 70-mile trip from London to RAF Brize Norton, in order to catch a charter flight to Jordan. The Prince and the Duchess of Cornwall also appear to have flown separately to Wales by helicopter from their respective homes, Highgrove in Gloucestershire and Ray Mill in Wiltshire. The couple took more than 15 charter flights, including to and from Belfast, and multiple journeys from residence to residence - including Glasgow to Northolt last July and Northolt to Marham to Aberdeen in December. It comes as the Duchy … [Read more...] about Prince Charles took more than 20 private flights within the UK ‘to avoid being stuck in traffic’

Queen meets with Nicola Sturgeon in Edinburgh Sign up for FREE royal alerts SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In a video of the meeting, Ms Sturgeon walks into an audience with the Queen bows her head and continues to on to shake the Queen's hand, forgoing the traditional curtsy as a sign of respect towards Her Majesty. The move sparked criticism on Twitter notably from former Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster . Related articles Keep bread fresh for 3 weeks with simple food storage hack Heat pump warning: Brit quoted 'up to £13k' to replace boiler Ms Forster questioned Nicola Sturgeon's decision not to curtsy and claimed that meeting the Queen had been one of the "greatest … [Read more...] about Sturgeon skewered over Queen meeting as she refuses to curtsy to monarch

We all love treating ourselves to a beauty splurge here and there, but does expensive quality always mean that it’s better for our skin? With the cost of living only getting worse, some of us are really having to think about what we spend our money on - but thankfully your next makeup or skincare purchase doesn’t have to suffer as we’ve found some incredible beauty dupes! From foundation to eyeshadows, mascara to highlighters - even skincare and beyond! We’ve found some of the best beauty dupes on the market right now. They’re so good in fact that you’ll barely be able to tell the difference - but your bank balance will! So whether you have budget to stick to, or just want to save a bit of extra cash on a designer double - we’ve found the best dupes on the market right now! Top 3 beauty dupes Beautyblender Original Get a flawless blend with the award-winning, premier edgeless, reusable, high-definition cosmetic sponge applicator, in classic pink. The exclusive … [Read more...] about 16 affordable beauty dupes that are just as good as the designer double

This summer is set to be a scorcher and if you need a way to keep cool in the heat, the best handheld fans will be your best friend. Small and incredibly portable, these nifty gadgets will cool you down when the sun is blazing, whether you're on the bus or at the park. They also have different speed options so you can adjust the setting to how you like it. Keeping one in your pocket or handbag will rescue you from stuffy commutes, hot days at the beach and even indoors on the sofa. Here are the best handheld fans you can order online in time for the next heatwave. Top 3 handheld fans EasyAcc Handheld Portable USB Fan Get up to 17 hours of cooling time once this handheld fan is charged - perfect for long days in the garden or your next trip to the beach. This sleek gadget's handle folds up to fit easily in your bag, and can also be used as a small desk fan for when you're sending emails or working from home. From £ 19.99 Amazon Buy Now John … [Read more...] about Best handheld fans of 2022 to keep you cool wherever you are this summer

He is renowned for capturing quintessentially British scenes with his camera, and for decades has depicted us with ice-cream dribbling down our faces, blistered flesh at the seaside and revelling in boozy street parties. Yet Martin Parr has revealed that people find his documentary work “upsetting” because it is realistic and unflattering. Furthermore, he blames “dangerous” social media filters for rendering us “so used to seeing the idealised view of everything”. In an interview with The Telegraph, he criticised editing tools for emphasising the “idealised image of how women should look”, instead of “normal women”. Showing things as they really are Speaking of the responsibilities of tech companies at his gallery, the Martin Parr Foundation, in Bristol, he added: “I don’t think you can fight it. “And you can't stop people touching up images that are going to be published in a fashion magazine. But it just means the idealised way in which a woman looks is so far apart from … [Read more...] about Online editing creates idealised and potentially dangerous images of women, warns Martin Parr

An official said Thursday that at least eight inmates have died at an overcrowded prison in Haiti that ran out of food two months ago, adding to dozens of similar deaths this year as the country’s institutions crumble. Hunger and oppressive heat contributed to the inmates’ deaths reported this week by the prison in the southwest city of Les Cayes, Ronald Richemond, the city’s government commissioner, told The Associated Press. He said the prison houses 833 inmates. “Whoever can help should help immediately because the prisoners are in need," he said. The United Nations Security Council released a report last week saying 54 prison deaths related to malnutrition were documented in Haiti between January and April alone in the country of more than 11 million people. It urged Haiti’s government “to take the necessary measures to find a long-lasting solution to the prison food, water and medicine crisis.” Recommended Over £130m handed to housing providers … [Read more...] about Official: 8 more die as Haiti prisons lack food, water

BRITAIN could reach 35C right in time for the school holidays. It means families may be enjoying the soaring temperatures within less than a month. Most schools in England and Wales will be splitting up for the summer holidays by July 22. And experts are suggesting the heat may climb to 35C in time for this date. The Weather Outlook forecaster Brian Gaze said he wouldn’t be surprised if we got 35C, but the Met Office reckons the weather will be 30C. Brian told The Sun: “At the moment long-range computer models are suggesting an increased likelihood of very warm conditions during the last third of July. READ MORE UK NEWS PUBLIC HEARING Lags' parole hearings to be heard in public for first time in Sun victory 'NO AFFECTION' Pig farmer accused of murdering wife 'loved their dog more than her' “With parts of southern Europe experiencing extreme heat during the early part of the summer there is the potential … [Read more...] about UK weather: Exact date ’35C heatwave’ will start – and it’s just in time for the school holidays