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Britain’s Petrol and Diesel Prices Reach New Record Highs

Britain’s petrol and diesel prices have reached record highs, according to new figures. Statistics from data firm Experian Catalist show the average cost of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts on Tuesday was 167.6 pence. The previous record of 167.3p was set on March 22, the day before a 5 pence cut in fuel…


Ottawa Police Chief Says He Didn’t Request Emergencies Act

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) did not request that the federal government invoke the Emergencies Act to deal with the Freedom Convoy protest in Ottawa this winter, its interim chief told a House committee on May 17. “We were involved in conversations with our partners and with the political ministries; we didn’t make a direct…


Is Your Mental Health Under Your Control?

The number of people struggling with poor mental health and mental disorders has been rising around the world over the past few decades. Those who are struggling are increasingly facing difficulties accessing the kind of support they need—leaving many waiting months for help, if they even qualify for treatment. While it’s clear that more needs to be done to improve access…


4 Things That Age the Heart and 2 Changes to Reverse It

Heart aging is no longer a disease of the elderly. Its onset age is continually younger. Heart aging may cause heart failure and sudden death. To protect our heart, we can start by adjusting our diet and exercising our “second human heart.” 4 Reasons for Premature Aging of the Heart Heart aging takes place when…


From Cracked Pipes to Damp Decks: 6 Things a Home Inspector Might Miss

By Hunter Boyce From Atlanta Journal-Constitution Even seemingly small damages can lead to big problems. A majority of home buyers take the time to hire an inspector before purchasing their next home, as most Realtors and other professionals would suggest. But an inspector may not necessarily spot every major fault with your next property. Here…


Wells Fargo CEO Predicts Economic Downturn For US Economy

The CEO of Wells Fargo, Charlie Scharf said on May 17 that there was “no question” that the United States is heading for an economic downturn, in an interview at The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival. “It’s going to be hard to avoid some kind of recession,” said Scharf, who happened to be in…


Parole for People Linked to Terrorism Unlikely as Western Australia Passes New Law

The Western Australian (WA) parliament has passed a law via which people with links to terrorism will be subject to the presumption against parole. The Sentencing Legislation Amendment (Persons Linked to Terrorism) will ensure terrorism-related risks are thoroughly assessed before a person with links to terrorism is granted an early release from prison, the aim being…


Dr. John Cheng Remembered by Friends and Patients as ‘Best Doctor’ and ‘Hero’

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—Residents and patients are mourning Dr. John Cheng outside of his office in Aliso Viejo, California, with flowers and hand-written letters commemorating the compassion and selflessness he embodied throughout his life, which was cut short by a May 15 mass shooting at a church in the neighboring city of Laguna Woods. “What inspired…


Pennsylvania Voters Await Senate, Gubernatorial Primary Results

MT. LEBANON, Pennsylvania—Standing outside historic Julie Ward Howe Elementary School in Mt. Lebanon, Doug Mitchell laughed with a pair of rivals as residents streamed in and out of the local voting precinct casting their ballots for the contentious U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races on May 17 A retired banker, Mitchell has lived in this community…


LA Unified’s Unvaccinated, Online Teachers Might Soon Lose Jobs Despite Exemptions

LOS ANGELES—A group of teachers and parents gathered in protest outside the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) headquarters in Los Angeles on May 16 after some online class teachers who are unvaccinated learned that they could soon lose their jobs if they don’t take the COVID-19 vaccines by June 10. Dozens of people held…