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'We're not going to be changing this system again,' he told Times Radio. 'We believe that we've put in place - in terms of the triple lock, in terms of the actions we've taken - a system that is able to put its arm round those youngsters where there has been a grade that has been unfair on them and is able to put that right.' … [Read more...] about Labour’s Keir Starmer demands ministers consider Scotland-style U-turn to DROP ‘disastrous’ moderation of A-Levels – despite Gavin Williamson warning it would make the pass rate soar and taint the results

During three years of research for my book, Nomadland: Surviving America in The Twenty-First Century, I spent time with hundreds of people who had arrived at the same answer. They gave up traditional housing and moved into “wheel estate”: RVs, travel trailers, vans, pickup campers, even a salvaged Prius and other sedans. For many, sacrificing some material comforts had allowed them to survive, while reclaiming a small measure of freedom and autonomy. But that didn’t mean life on the road was easy. … [Read more...] about Living in cars, working for Amazon: meet America’s new nomads

A 2018 study analysed more than 4,000 images in four major US medical textbooks, and found that only 4.5% of images showed dark skin. This is a problem in every branch of medicine, as it reinforces whiteness as the norm, but it is most troubling in the teaching of dermatology, where every problem is set against the canvas of skin it arises from. Ademide Adelekun and Ginikanwa Onyekaba, from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, recently published a similar study, but this time focusing on dermatology textbooks. Only 11.5% of images showed dark skin (of Fitzpatrick phototype V or VI). Earlier this year, I gave a lecture at the medical school I work at, about common skin problems. Even making a conscious effort to include pictures of various skin tones, I found it difficult to find relevant images in online medical libraries. … [Read more...] about Decolonising dermatology: why black and brown skin need better treatment

35. Booksmart Actress Olivia Wilde made her directorial debut with this 2019 coming-of-age film, which socially awkward, Ivy League-bound duo, Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) and Molly (Beanie Feldstein) after they realise studying and being perfect students isn't the only way to a good university. … [Read more...] about The 80 best films on Amazon Prime to watch right now

The graphics are stunning and you can transport yourself to more than 20 locations. I found myself on a sun-drenched beach. In front was a Tai Chi master leading the moves and two orbs showing me which way to move my hands. It was easy to follow and I liked the fact you could do a short session.This was calming and feel-good. And although I’d still rather be doing it with others in a cherry blossom-filled park, this came a pretty good second. … [Read more...] about Open your eyes to a virtual workout: Tai Chi on the beach, a vigorous tennis match and even a heart-stopping climb — all from the comfort of your living room