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Published 1 hour ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The Scottish Greens said there would be no alterative to a single issue general election on independence if formal consent for indyref2 is not granted. Co-leader Patrick Harvie said it would be the only option if both Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Supreme Court block the request. Opposition parties have criticised the strategy and its timing. It comes after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon last week proposed holding a referendum on 19 October 2023. The UK government said it would examine the first minister's proposals, but stressed that its position that "now is not the time" for another referendum had not changed. It has also said that it is "clear" that the constitution is reserved to Westminster. Scottish independence: 19 October 2023 proposed as date for referendum Is there a mandate for an … [Read more...] about Scottish independence: Greens back general election route to indyref2

Four Baton Rouge high schools, led by Liberty High, are home to the bulk of the ninth-graders who have signed up this fall for new dual enrollment courses meant to set teenagers early on the path to college . Liberty, Glen Oaks, McKinley and Tara high schools have a total of 728 students registered so far to take college-level courses being offered by Baton Rouge Community College. They account for two-thirds of the nearly 1,100 students in Baton Rouge who’ve put these courses on their schedules for the fall as part of the school district’s Pathways to Bright Futures initiative. On the flip side, seven high schools — two of them small alternative schools — each have fewer than 50 ninth-graders participating in the program. The school with the least participation is Baton Rouge Magnet High, where 16 ninth-graders have signed up, followed by Woodlawn High with 27 students participating. They are by far the largest high schools in the school district. Signups so far represent … [Read more...] about Ninth-graders at four Baton Rouge high schools dominate ranks of new dual enrollment program

As soon as I got my lipoedema diagnosis last year, tears rolled down my cheeks. For years, doctors told me that I was ‘just fat’. But finally a medical professional had confirmed my disproportionately large legs were a medical condition – an extremely painful chronic disease that causes fibrotic fat to accumulate in the lower part of the body, over which the patient has very little to zero control. It was the validation I’d waited nearly 30 years to receive. When I was 12 years old, I began noticing distinct changes in my body. I quit wearing shorts or swimsuits and avoided all activities where I was expected to show my legs. Whenever I looked at them, I felt deeply ashamed and disgusted with myself. By age 14, I was so ashamed of my big legs that I convinced my parents to let me have a free consultation with a plastic surgeon. Back then, I was 5 foot 6 inches (170cm) tall and weighed roughly 135 pounds (61kg), the majority of which were within my legs. I was so … [Read more...] about Doctors told me I was ‘just fat’ – my serious medical condition was missed

The world is currently witnessing biodiversity loss at a rate and scale unprecedented in human history. Over 1 million species are at risk of extinction. Many are disappearing before we have had a chance to discover them. Climate change, pollution and disappearing habitats are among the forces that have pushed nature toward a cliff edge. The situation is so severe that scientists say we are facing the " sixth mass die-off " ⁠— the scale of which has not been seen since the dinosaurs were wiped out 65 million years ago. Yet 2022 presents a window of opportunity, with the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Canada set to bring together world leaders to discuss a road map to deal with the crisis in nature. In our latest Global Ideas web special we take a deep dive into why protecting biodiversity is so critical, and what the concrete and effective solutions are to tackling the problem. 'Biodiversity loss is the greatest threat to humanity' What impact does … [Read more...] about Nature in crisis: How can we prevent biodiversity loss?

Express Sport provides the latest from the summer transfer window (Image: GETTY) This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Sign up HERE for breaking transfer news, team updates and latest gossip 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's transfer window has fired into life after Erik ten Hag learned that Cristiano Ronaldo wishes to leave the club this summer. The Portuguese talisman is not satisfied with being out of the Champions League in the twilight of his career, and has asked for all offers to be considered. Related articles Tuchel on different page to Boehly as Neymar to Chelsea gathers pace Man City identify replacement for Raheem … [Read more...] about Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd swap deal, Ronaldo wildcard option, Liverpool eye £103m move

All Or Nothing: Arsenal teased in Amazon Prime Video trailer Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates 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 William Saliba will sport the number 2 shirt for Arsenal next season, according to the Premier League's official website. That means the Frenchman will occupy the shirt formerly worn by Hector Bellerin, who has been heavily linked with a move away despite returning to north London for pre-season training. Related articles Man Utd 'open talks' for Lisandro Martinez as Ajax star 'picks' move Arsenal 'hold talks' over signing Newcastle target Gunners fans eagerly anticipate Saliba's transition into English football after he became a full … [Read more...] about William Saliba’s ‘leaked’ Arsenal shirt number provides huge hint on team-mate’s future

“If your jewellery isn’t made in New Zealand, there’s no way of knowing where your gold was mined,” said Ash Hilton from Good Gold and Ash Hilton Jewellery. The United States, UK, Canada and Japan are moving to ban imports of Russian gold in a bid to hamper the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, but New Zealand has not signalled it will follow suit. A spokesperson for Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said New Zealand was aware of the plan, and was looking at all options to further pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime, and cut off its financial system from international markets. But for buyers who want to avoid inadvertently buying jewellery made from Russian gold, things are tricky because many jewellers do not disclose the ultimate sources of the gold in their bling. READ MORE: Would you pay $17,499 for a lab-created diamond? Queenstown man selling Central Otago gold mine claim for $80,000 Old rings become treasure as gold rally revives scrap recycling … [Read more...] about Buy locally-made jewellery to avoid Russian conflict gold

Man City's 2022/23 Premier League Fixtures Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates 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 Chelsea are keen to sign Raheem Sterling this summer and have reportedly reached the final stages of their discussions with Manchester City over a transfer. The England forward is said to be open to a move to west London after seven years at the Etihad Stadium. Related articles Raheem Sterling advised to snub Chelsea as Man City ace urged to move Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd offered Neymar, Phillips spotted at City Sterling has been a star player for the Citizens since turning his back on Liverpool to join the club in 2015 and has helped his team … [Read more...] about Chelsea in ‘final stages’ of Man City talks as Raheem Sterling gives transfer green light

JASON DORDAY/STUFF Health Minister Andrew Little and Associate Health Minister (Māori Health) Peeni Henare have formally launched two new health entities at AUT in Manukau, south Auckland. There are “grave concerns” for the future of the health workforce and “urgent” action is needed to address the staffing crisis , a surgeons' group says. The Association of General Surgeons has sent an open letter to Health Minister Andrew Little, saying the staffing shortfall is “profoundly reducing” doctors’ ability to deliver care. President Dr Rowan French, said both acute and planned surgeries in public hospitals had been reduced as a result. “Most hospitals are already close to, or at over 100% occupancy. This cannot be dismissed as ‘just a winter problem’, as a number of hospitals were at 100% occupancy in January.” READ MORE: Covid-19 Australia: Nurses say military is needed to alleviate Victoria's hospital crisis Covid-19: 100 more emergency doctors needed to deal … [Read more...] about ‘Grave concerns’ for future of health workforce amid staffing crisis