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Unprecedented abortion demand may overwhelm NHS, delay services
A senior NHS official warns that some women are being forced to wait over three weeks for a termination due to the surge in demand, which is three times the recommended time frame. The demand for abortions in England and Wales has reached "unprecedented" levels, placing "great pressure" on NHS services, according to NHS England's chief delivery officer, Steve Russell.
Americans’ views on potential TikTok ban mixed
The American public is concerned that while prohibiting TikTok would be highly beneficial for their mental health and productivity, it could also deprive them of a valuable news source. This sentiment is prevalent among today's New Yorkers who are pondering the passage of a bill by Congress that will require the app's Chinese parent company to divest or face a prohibition in the US app salient.
Andy Farrell keeps Ireland team unchanged for Scotland
Andy Farrell, the head coach of Ireland, has selected an unaltered squad to face Scotland in Dublin on Saturday in a season-deciding Six Nations match. Farrell decides against a reorganisation even though Ireland's prospects of securing consecutive Grand Slams were dashed by England's defeat last week.
John Lewis profits, partners bonus miss, job cuts
Waitrose was primarily responsible for the company's strong financial performance in the previous year. John Lewis has returned to profitability after a three-year absence; however, its employees continue to be subjected to job cuts and an additional year without a bonus. Profit of £56 million was reported by the corporation that operates the John Lewis department stores and Waitrose grocery stores, following a loss of £234 million in the preceding fiscal year.
‘The extra shift’: Women’s unpaid emotional labour at work
Emotional labour is the tedious and frequently invisible task of regulating the emotions of others. "Economies are not driven solely by labour," explains Rose Hackman, author of a book due out in 2020 on the subject. "Work is what sustains communities and families." Emotional labour involves the strategic manipulation of the heart to influence patients, clients, consumers, or passengers. It instils an organisation with a sense of security, belonging, significance, and purpose.
Messi injured; Inter Miami reaches CONCACAF quarters
Lionel Messi assisted on a goal and conceded an assist prior to departing the pitch with a leg injury as Inter Miami defeated Nashville 3-1 in the round-of-16 second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Luis Suarez, a former Barcelona colleague that Messi assisted in the eighth minute, scored the game-opening goal. Wednesday night, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner gave Inter Miami an early 2-0 advantage with a goal in the first half.
Denmark calls for female military duty to ‘prevent war’
Given the proximity of a significant conflict to Copenhagen, approximately 1,000 miles, and Russia's warning that the conflict could spread beyond Ukraine, Denmark has declared an increase in defence expenditure of £4.4 billion. Denmark is enlisting female citizens for military service in an effort to "avoid war" despite Russian aggression.
China criticises House vote’bandit logic’ for TikTok ban
It has been alleged that China is "unjustly" behaving as a "bandit" in its opposition to a measure in Congress that could ultimately lead to the ban of TikTok in the United States. The House of Representatives-passed bill would require TikTok's parent company to divest from the company within six months or risk having the application banned.
Gunfire and terror at Gaza hospital before Israeli invasion
As the sun rose on Saturday, February 10, the sound of gunfire was already reverberating through the air. Dr. Amira al-Assouli was in the maternity wing of Nasser Hospital when she heard a man yelling the shahada, the Islamic creed, directly in front of her window. "A man has been injured," individuals instantly began to yell.
Josh Cavallo, openly gay, proposes on Adelaide pitch
The 24-year-old Adelaide United footballer commended the Australian A-league club for assisting him in coordinating the proposal at an empty Coopers Stadium, where he posted a series of photographs to Instagram. Josh Cavallo, who became the first homosexual male professional footballer in Australia in 2021, proposed to his partner, Leighton Morrell, on the pitch at the home stadium of Adelaide United. The couple is now engaged.
EU investigates AliExpress for illicit online goods
The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into the Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress in response to allegations of illicit and explicit material being hosted on the site. The European Union's executive arm announced on Thursday that it would conduct an investigation into the e-commerce behemoth by the Digital Services Act (DSA), which mandates that platforms enforce greater measures against harmful and illicit products.
Champions League squad of the week: pepe at risk of love?
The Champions League was at its signature enthralling this week, as two matches reached the wire with penalty shootouts, and two others had outcomes that were anything but certain until the final seconds. The 4-3-3 squad below performs poorly during a week when fullbacks and wingers excelled.