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Schools tsar says England’s £1.7bn Covid catch-up package not enough Education recovery commissioner tells MPs children will need long-term support planCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe government’s newly appointed education recovery commissioner has warned that the prime minister’s £1.7bn catch-up package is not sufficient and that England’s children will need a sustained, far-reaching recovery plan.Sir Kevan Collins, who was recently appointed to lead…The GuardianMar 02 2021
Brexiter cold warriors’ cherry-picked view of history | Letters Alan Knight, Chris Hardman and Milan Svanderlik respond to plans for a ‘museum of communist terror’You might think that the “fervent Brexiters” who are now busy creating a “museum of communist terror” might better spend their time addressing the fine mess that their last cause has got us into before they move on to their…The GuardianMar 02 2021
Long COVID patients say they feel better after getting vaccinated Someone gets their COVID-19 vaccine at a site in Los Angeles specifically for teachers. The shots might help people with chronic symptoms Daniel Griffin wasn’t sure what to expect when his patients with chronic COVID-19 symptoms started getting vaccinated. There was some concern that the shots might make things worse by triggering the immune system. Luckily,…The Verge - All PostsMar 02 2021
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Teachers and parents in England: share your thoughts on the return to school We’d like to hear from parents and teachers on the return of children to schools on 8 MarchBoris Johnson has announced that all pupils and college students in England will fully reopen on 8 March. In Scotland, a phased return for pre-school children and older pupils who need to complete practical work began on 22…The GuardianMar 02 2021
Benefits of microdosing LSD might be placebo effect, study finds Imperial College London researchers conducted largest placebo-controlled trial of psychedelicsIt became the trend in Silicon Valley and spread swiftly around the world: the latest hack to boost the mood, sharpen the mind and get the creative juices flowing.But for all the entrepreneurs and tech gurus that flocked to the practice, scientists have never been sure…The GuardianMar 02 2021
Offering a service that prioritizes the highest-paying gigs in the gig economy, Stoovo raises funding Semih Korkmaz and Hantz Févry launched Stoovo in 2019 as a way to help gig workers make the best use of their time. Févry, who immigrated to the U.S. from Haiti, knew first hand the struggles that come with part time work from his days as a student at Stonybrook University. While there bouncing from…TechCrunchMar 02 2021
The next frontier for animal welfare: Fish Young salmon swim in a pool. Salmon are one of the most commonly farmed fish species. | Peter Gercke/Picture Alliance via Getty Images Fish are farmed in higher numbers than any other animal, but they haven’t gotten much attention from the animal welfare movement — until now. The way we eat now, and the food…Vox - AllMar 02 2021
Eating meat 'raises risk of heart disease, diabetes and pneumonia' UK researchers find link between regular meat intake and nine non-cancerous illnessesEating meat regularly increases someone’s risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, pneumonia and other serious illnesses, research has found.It is already known that intake of red and processed meat heightens the risk of being diagnosed with bowel cancer. But these findings are the first…The GuardianMar 02 2021
How YouTube swallowed the world YouTube co-founders Chad Hurley and Steve Chen, flanked by former US President Bill Clinton and Google co-founder Larry Page, in September 2007. A year earlier, Google had bought YouTube for $1.65 billion. | Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images Google’s video site has room for everything, from everyone. Is that a feature or a bug? YouTube…Vox - AllMar 02 2021
Healthcare professionals in the UK have a moral duty to get the Covid jab | Frances Ryan It is wrong that vulnerable people can be reliant on potentially infected nurses and care workers when a vaccine is availableCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIt is an irony of the UK vaccine rollout that, as healthcare workers inoculate the public, some are failing to have the jab themselves. By 20 February, more…The GuardianMar 02 2021
The delicate relationship between grief and fanfiction, explained by a psychologist Martin Vorel Fandom offers many fans a crucial respite from the pandemic. But it’s complicated. Several years ago, while I was dealing with the death of a close family member, a strange thing happened: I suddenly found myself unable to stop watching Supernatural. I’d never been a huge fan of the show, but I’d recently decided…Vox - AllMar 02 2021
This week in TikTok: The problem with the “Cancel Porn” movement On TikTok, it’s impossible to have a nuanced discussion about sex work. Hello from The Goods’ twice-weekly newsletter! On Tuesdays, internet culture reporter Rebecca Jennings uses this space to update you all on what’s been going on in the world of TikTok. Is there something you want to see more of? Less of? Different of? Email…Vox - AllMar 02 2021
Two Supreme Court cases could destroy what remains of the Voting Rights Act Supreme Court justices Amy Coney Barrett, Neil Gorsuch, and Brett Kavanaugh attend President Joe Bidens inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. | Photo by Jonathan Ernst-Pool/Getty Images A 6-3 Republican Court will hear one of the most aggressive attacks on voting rights since Jim Crow.…Vox - AllMar 02 2021
Government stops councils enforcing masks in English primary schools Move comes after Redbridge said pupils in borough would have to wear them all dayCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe government has intervened to stop councils requiring children in primary schools in England to wear face masks when they return to school next week.The move came after it emerged that Redbridge council in…The GuardianMar 02 2021
Can Historic Social Injustices be Addressed Through Reparations? Harvard Business School professor Mihir Desai discusses the arguments for and against reparations in response to the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.HBR.orgMar 02 2021
Colleges have brought in fever scanners and symptom checkers, but many don’t know if they’ve worked. NYT > BusinessMar 02 2021
Think like a cat or pick up marbles with your toes: how to maximise your incidental exercise Getting fit isn’t all about Lycra and sweat, our everyday activities can also work wonders, with a bit of effortYou don’t have to be grunting in a gym or grinding out the laps of the park to get a sweat on. Incidental exercise can be just as beneficial, and much easier to incorporate into daily…The GuardianMar 02 2021
Don’t worry about this new proposed tax unless you’re worth $50 million or more If you’re an ultra-millionaire or a billionaire, you might have to reach for your checkbook soon. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts has introduced a new bill that would require people she calls “ultra-millionaires” to pay more in taxes. Here are the details: Would this be just for the super rich? Yes. Think personal-trainers-whom-you-take-on-vacation-with-you versus…Fast CompanyMar 02 2021
Talking Horses: Tiger Roll withdrawn from Grand National in handicap row Owner Michael O’Leary has withdrawn his horse from this year’s Grand National, ending hopes of a hat-trick of Aintree winsRed Rum’s status as the only horse to win the Grand National three times looks likely to remain unchallenged for many years, and probably decades, after Tiger Roll, the winner of the race in 2018 and…The GuardianMar 02 2021
Apple Watch and AirPods data show that we’re exposed to too much noise In 2019, Apple announced a series of studies to be conducted with academic partners. Among them was the University of Michigan, which Apple teamed up with for research focused on hearing loss. The results of their study are in, and as it turns out, we are all probably exposed to too much noise. An estimated…Fast CompanyMar 02 2021
Colleges That Require Virus-Screening Tech Struggle to Say Whether It Works Many schools that use fever scanners and symptom checkers have not rigorously studied if the technology has slowed the spread of Covid-19 on campuses.NYT > BusinessMar 02 2021
Stuck in a productivity rut? Try incorporating acts of service into your routine This new pandemic reality has done a number on the workforce’s productivity levels. For example, while some may find themselves working longer hours and achieving more goals than ever before, others may be struggling with burnout and losing their productive edge. If you can answer “yes” to being stuck in a state of low motivation…Fast CompanyMar 02 2021
Anywyse — Contextual FAQs on every web page “ When you are on a website, you often have to open another tab to search about things you found on the website you are currently on. e.g. news/media websites, GitHub repos, online shopping, university course/admissions pages etc. Most people think about similar questions. If a site is visited by millions of users a week,…Product Hunt — The best new products, every dayMar 02 2021
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