Debate continues to rage in Australia over whether children should (or can) be banned from social media. Following politicians’ recent promises to ban those under 16 from the platforms, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has raised concerns that imposing age restrictions could push children to use social media in secret and limit their access to critical social supports. A recent analysis in the United Kingdom found a social media ban “would solve nothing”, citing evidence from an 18-year study across 168 countries that showed “no causal relationship” between internet access and young people’s wellbeing. The Australian federal government is committed…
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PDF, 4.25 MB, 53 pages This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Request an accessible format. If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email enquiries@raib.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use. Summary On Saturday 18 February 2023 at around 15:50 hrs, a passenger became trapped in the door of a Northern line train at Archway station. The passenger was exiting the train using a single leaf door…
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Romania on the occasion of the U.S. – Romania Strategic Dialogue. Begin Text The governments of Romania and the United States held the ninth Strategic Dialogue in Washington, D.C. on June 21, 2024. This ninth round of the Strategic Dialogue was hosted by the U.S. Department of State and included high-level representatives from both governments. The meeting included sessions on regional political developments; security and defense cooperation; Black Sea security; energy security and interconnectivity; bilateral economic cooperation on trade and investment; cooperation…
While vapes or e-cigarettes first appeared around 20 years ago as an alternative to smoking, their prevalence and use have increasingly become problematic. Governments and regulators are now catching up to what is widely seen as an addictive and unsafe product. Australia has just passed a world-first bill that will ban all vapes from general retail later this year. Currently, the most predominant vapes on the market are single-use, disposable products designed to appeal to younger people. Despite their short lifespan, vapes are complex products that contain several valuable resources. However, there are no practical means to collect or recycle…
Allergies happen when your immune system overreacts to a normally harmless substance like dust or pollen. Hay fever, hives and anaphylaxis are all types of allergic reactions. Many of those affected reach quickly for antihistamines to treat mild to moderate allergies (though adrenaline, not antihistamines, should always be used to treat anaphylaxis). If you’re using oral antihistamines very often, you might have wondered if it’s OK to keep relying on antihistamines to control symptoms of allergies. The good news is there’s no research evidence to suggest regular, long-term use of modern antihistamines is a problem. But while they’re good at…
Mayo became something of a stumbling block when they pushed the defending champions all the way to a draw; the first blemish in what was a perfect record.One reason for that is simply because Mayo are a very good team, boasting several stars, such as Ryan O’Donoghue, but another reason being floated around as to why the Dubs weren’t their all-conquering selves was because they weren’t in Croke Park, with the game in Hyde Park.During the league and Leinster Championship, Croke Park is the stadium where Dublin play their home games, and some people have suggested it’s an unfair advantage.One…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the selection of eight Employment Navigator and Partnership Program partners with the department’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service. The ENPP provides service members transitioning from active duty and their spouses with personalized employment assistance. VETS signed three-year memorandums of understanding with organizations in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Massachusetts and New York, which will provide services through the agency’s Transition Assistance Program.The ENPP complements the department’s typical transition workshops for service members and their spouses with personalized employment assistance. It also connects participants with partner organizations to provide additional…
By the end, Sunak had probably “won” the encounter, though a snap poll afterwards suggested viewers felt it was 50-50. Either way, the debate isn’t likely to change much when voters go to the polls. The truth is that this election is over, and the Conservatives have lost. There’s a wider point, though. It may have been strategically canny, but Starmer’s ploy to make himself as small a target as possible for hostile newspapers to attack made for thin gruel for those watching. And while failing to beat Sunak in a TV debate doesn’t matter, failing to win over the…
Despite an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows, the popularity of raw milk has only risen. Advocates claim raw milk has superior health benefits over pasteurized milk. There is little evidence to support these claims, however, and the risk of serious illness is much greater. Mississippi State University food scientists Juan Silva and Joel Komakech and nutritionist Mandy Conrad explain the difference between pasteurized and raw milk, addressing common misconceptions about the health risks and purported benefits of consuming unpasteurized milk. These questions are more important than ever, since cattle can shed viral material into their milk. Not…
A husband and wife have been sentenced today (25 June 2024) at Bradford Crown Court for operating illegal waste sites in Yorkshire following a successful prosecution by the Environment Agency. Stuart Bedford, 62, formerly of Harrogate, was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for running waste operations in Bradford and Doncaster without the required environmental permit and keeping waste at those sites in a manner likely to cause pollution of the environment or harm to human health. Vicky Bedford, 51, of no fixed address, was sentenced to a 12-month community order and 15 days rehabilitation activity requirement (RAR) for her involvement…