UK finance minister Rishi Sunak has been cleared of breaching the ministerial code by Boris Johnson’s standards adviser after considering the tax affairs of the Chancellor and his family. Ministerial interests adviser Lord Geidt also ruled in Mr Sunak’s favour over allegations of conflicts of interest relating to the Chancellor having held a US permanent…
British Finance Minister Cleared by Standards Adviser Over Wife’s Tax Status
Dollar Hits Five-Year High, Growth Concerns Dent Euro
NEW YORK—The dollar hit a five-year high on Wednesday before the Federal Reserve next week is expected to hike rates, while the euro weakened on growth concerns after Russia cut off gas supplies to parts of the region. The dollar has gained on expectations that the U.S. central bank will be more hawkish than peers….
A Guide to Cultivating Compassion in Your Life, With 7 Practices
I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives. I’m not talking about the short-term gratification of pleasures like sex, drugs or gambling (though I’m not knocking them), but something that will bring true and lasting happiness. The kind that sticks….
Russia Releases US Marine Vet in Prisoner Exchange; Russia Cuts Gas to 2 EU Countries | NTD News Today
Russia says it destroyed an arms depot in Ukraine that housed weapons from the United States and Europe. This, after Russia’s foreign minister accused NATO of engaging in a proxy war with Russia, by supplying weapons to Kyiv. Germany is looking for other sources to replace Russian oil. The country is preparing for a change…
No Mandate: Novak Djokovic Gets a Shot at Wimbledon Title Defense
Unvaccinated players are not barred from participating in Wimbledon, clearing the path for Novak Djokovic to defend his men’s singles title in June. The CEO of All England Lawn Tennis Club, Sally Bolton, said Tuesday the tournament would not mandate vaccination against COVID-19, adding participants are not required to quarantine on arrival ahead of the…
Homemade Teriyaki Is Easy to Make and Tastes Even Better Than Store-Bought Versions
The “teri” in teriyaki means “shine” in Japanese and is the essence of this world-famous sauce. The soy-based glaze makes meat, poultry, fish and vegetables shimmer and taste irresistibly sweet and savory. Many supermarket teriyaki sauces lean on corn syrup and starches for viscosity and shelf life, which is why homemade teriyaki is superior. Plus, it’s so…
Singapore Opens Up Second Booster Dose for Elderly and Immunocompromised
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) announced on Apr. 6 that eligible individuals over the age of 80 years may receive a second booster dose from Apr. 8 onward. This came just 2 weeks after the Multi-Ministry Taskforce accepted the recommendation by Singapore’s Expert Committee on COVID-19 Vaccination (EC19V) for all persons aged 80 years and…
Taoism: Is It Religion or Science?
Bruce Lee, the Hong Kong movie star and martial artist, coined the slogan “Be Water” in an interview during the late 1960s. This iconic tagline is more than a statement of Lee’s kung fu philosophy; it has been borrowed as a tactic of various political and resistance movements. “Be formless, shapeless like water.” For those…
Food Price Inflation Getting Worse, Farming on Idle Land Disallowed Due to Climate Goals: USDA
April 27, 2022
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Food price inflation is rising at an alarming rate, with the annual rate en route to be the highest in recent years, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all food rose by 1 percent from February to March 2022. When compared to March 2021, food prices were…
What You Should Know About Sunscreens
With summer coming, questions about sunscreens are just around the corner. How often should sunscreen be used? Are ingredients such as oxybenzone and avobenzone endocrine disruptors that are absorbed by the body in the products? Are they dangerous to humans and coral reefs? Will the use of sunscreen lower Vitamin D levels in humans? What…
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