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Humorist David Sedaris has a summer travel tip: I always thought I'd know who I got my COVID from, but in the end I have no idea. Someone in Alaska, I'm guessing. And that's OK.  If you've never been, you should, if only for the wildlife. One afternoon in Kodiak a pilot offered to take me up in his coffin-sized plane and give me a tour. "What are you interested in?" he asked. I'd already seen more eagles than I could count, and so I answered, "Bears." "They're not really congregating this time of year," he said.  "But I could fly you over my parents' house and you could see that instead." So, I did. In many of the towns I went to there, there was no place to buy a necktie. Go to a restaurant or the grocery store and everyone was dressed to kill ... something, and then bathe in its blood. People's yards had piles of junk in them: old water heaters, outboard motors. I mentioned this to someone, and she explained that everything had to be shipped from the lower 48. … [Read more...] about David Sedaris on Alaska, land of eagles and no neckties

More than a dozen firefighters are missing after multiple explosions at a fuel depot in western Cuba engulfed the area in flames leaving more than 70 people injured. Authorities have blamed a lightning strike on Friday night for the incident, but the fire spread early Saturday from one fuel tank to a second, sending a huge plume of black smoke into the sky. Emergency services were still trying to quell the blaze at the Matanzas Supertanker Base, 100 kilometres (62 miles) east of Havana last night, but some 17 firefighters have been reported missing. At least 15 people have been taken to hospital, while nearly 1,000 have been evacuated from their homes in the area, according to regional officials. The Facebook page of the provincial government of Matanzas said the number of injured had reached 77, while 17 people were missing. The Presidency of the Republic said the 17 were "firefighters who were in the nearest area trying to prevent the spread." Cuban President … [Read more...] about Pictured: Lightning strikes fuel depot in Cuba leaving seventeen firefighters missing

Published 6 days ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Unions representing railway workers, barristers and Royal Mail staff have announced strikes in recent weeks. The UK's biggest private sector union has also warned of a "summer of discontent" over pay. Trade unions are organisations which help workers negotiate with employers. They often help employees ask for more pay, or better working conditions. Unions also represent members who have problems at work, or who are facing a disciplinary procedure. If negotiations with employers don't work, a trade union's members might decide to take action such as a strike. Unions exist across many industries, including firefighting, teaching and transport. Almost one in four UK workers (23%) were union members in 2021 - a total of 6.4 million people, according to government statistics. After peaking at 13.2 … [Read more...] about Trade unions: What are they and who is allowed to strike?

Published 17 May 2010 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing British Airways has won a High Court injunction to stop the latest strikes by its cabin staff. The decision was based on a technicality and whether the Unite union followed rules in contacting its members with strike result details. The first of four five-day walkouts had been due to begin at midnight, but will not go ahead following Mr Justice McCombe's decision. The union said it would appeal against the injunction decision. BA said it was delighted that the "extreme and unjustified" strike could not go ahead. But it apologised to some customers who are due to travel during the early days of the union's planned industrial action and will see flights affected. It had already announced a rearranged Heathrow schedule to give customers as much notice as possible about changes to their travel plans … [Read more...] about BA wins High Court ban on cabin crew strikes

The General Election on Thursday was the most extraordinary in British history since modern elections began in 1918. We’ve had some exciting votes, from the closer than expected result of 2010 to the transformational victories of Clement Attlee, Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair in 1945, 1979 and 1997. But I’ve known nothing like 2017 in the dozen elections I have lived through since February 1974 for sheer unpredictability, drama and emotion . Ted Heath’s February 1974 general election, extraordinary in itself, provides the best mirror through which to view the utterly historic events of the last 36 hours. In both February 1974 and this time, Conservative Prime Ministers who were ill at ease with themselves and not natural communicators called a general election that they need not have triggered only to see it backfire disastrously against them and their party, leaving the country in a desperately vulnerable position at a time of great national need. Probe a little deeper, … [Read more...] about This has been the most extraordinary General Election since 1918

Ukraine's Air Force is "reliably" defending the sky against Russia, officials said, as Moscow continues to struggle to gain air superiority. "The Air Force reliably defends the Ukrainian sky and gives a worthy rebuff to the Russian aggressor in it," the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said in a tweet early Sunday. "Thank you for your professionalism and dedication to the defense of Ukraine!" On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also released a video to celebrate Air Force of Ukraine Day. Posting the video on social media, Advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Anton Gerashchenko outlined his "eternal gratitude" to all of the country's "sky defenders." It comes after the Pentagon said that U.S.-supplied weapons are preventing Russia from gaining air superiority in its war against Ukraine. During a July 29 briefing, an unnamed senior military official told reporters that Ukraine's forces have successfully used U.S.-made … [Read more...] about Ukraine says Air Force “defending sky” as Russia struggles to gain control

Crisitano Ronaldo's Man Utd conduct discussed by Erik ten Hag 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 Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has the Glazers standing in the way of their attempts to make Benjamin Sesko their fourth summer signing, according to reports. The Slovenian is on the Red Devils’ radar at a time where Cristiano Ronaldo ’s future is up in the air. And they’re not the only club in for the 19-year-old as the clock continues to tick down. Related articles Man Utd could strike controversial deal to replace Garnacho Benjamin Sesko 'leaning towards accepting offer' as Man Utd eye deal Manchester United have seen Edinson Cavani depart this summer, with the Uruguay international leaving … [Read more...] about Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag ‘has the Glazers standing in the way’ of fourth summer signing

Man Utd v Brighton: Match in pictures 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 Manchester United lost 2-1 to Brighton in their opening Premier League fixture on Sunday afternoon. Pascal Gross was at the double for Graham Potter’s side, notching twice in the first half to give the visitors all three points - despite Diogo Dalot netting a consolation. Express Sport will now analyse the contest and list five things we learned from the proceedings at Old Trafford. Related articles What Glazer has been spotted doing as Man Utd face off vs Brighton Cristiano Ronaldo's gesture on bench immediately after Brighton goal United need more signings At the tail end of last season, Ralf Rangnick claimed United needed … [Read more...] about Man Utd obviously need more signings and four other lessons from Brighton defeat

Simon Calder comments on planned Ryanair strike action 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 “Fed up” passengers have criticised Ryanair after their flight home to Manchester was delayed more than 24 hours. Those returning from Rhodes on Friday evening were forced to spend more than a day waiting around to board a plane. Related articles Flight attendant warns passengers against using part of their seat Luggage: Six popular items 'banned' from hold and hand baggage Andrew Barlow was one of many who was due to fly back to Manchester from Rhodes on Friday night. He explained that “security and check-in was a breeze” but when they “got to the gate and outside on the tarmac then they brought us all back … [Read more...] about ‘Shambles!’ Ryanair chaos as passengers wait 26hrs before returning to Manchester Airport

Klopp impressed by Nunez's rapid progress at Liverpool 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 Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has called out his players and questioned their attitude in the first half of their opening match of the season after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Premier League new boys Fulham on Saturday. The Reds had to come from behind on two occasions to salvage a point after Aleksandar Mitrovic struck twice for the west Londoners. Summer signing Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score Liverpool’s first goal before the Uruguayan set up Mohamed Salah for a second leveller late on. Related articles Fulham 2-2 Liverpool: Five things we learned as Reds salvage a point Liverpool’s worst four … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp calls out Liverpool stars after disappointing Fulham draw – ‘Really bad game’