Australia's 2024 Olympic uniforms have been revealed, with the kit featuring artwork from artist and boxer Paul Fleming and Torres Strait Islander artist David Bosun. The kit also represents the first time the Australia’s rugby sevens women’s squad will be competing in dresses – a marked change from the traditional 'boys uniform that didn’t fit us properly', according to the rugby sevens captain, Charlotte Caslick, who won gold in the Rio 2016 Olympics
Amid lackluster prospects for economic growth, the British government announced it would cut taxes for workers ahead of a general election this year. It would take the rate for about 27 million employees down to 8 percent, and follows a two-percentage-point cut announced less than four months ago. Together, the cuts would save the average employee about 900 pounds ($1,145) a year, Mr. Hunt said. The rate was also cut for self-employed workers. “We can now help families not just with temporary cost-of-living support but with permanent cuts in taxation,” Mr. Hunt, the chancellor of the Exchequer, said in Parliament.
Mr Hunt left the door open for more pre-election giveaways after delivering another 2p cut in national insurance in the Budget. The Chancellor spent around £10 billion on cutting national insurance but speaking after his announcement, suggested more could be on the way. The Times praised the Chancellor’s “bold” Budget, saying the tax cuts will help embattled families and businesses. It said the Budget is “unashamedly political” and had a purpose to point out that “Labour always puts up taxes”. The Sun follows the same sentiment, labelling the Budget “solid and thoughtful” but asks whether it is too little too late.
A recent study on all Danish residents over the age of 30 found that long-term exposure to air pollution was linked to the onset of more than 700 health conditions, according to a recent paper published in BMJ. In short:These 700+ conditions account for more than 80% of the reported illnesses in the Danish population. Of the conditions studied, air pollution had the strongest association with chronic pulmonary disease, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. The study also linked air pollution to conditions that have not previously been tied to pollution exposure, like cataracts, hearing loss, and urinary tract infections. While many of the negative effects of air pollution are well established, the results of this study suggest that air pollution has a much more extensive impact on health than previously understood – even at relatively low levels of exposure.
AG took over as publisher of the New York Times six years ago after many years as a hack. His term coincided with that of Donald J Trump, for whom the Times was public enemy number one. His term coincided with that of Donald Trump, for whom, famously, The New York Times was public enemy number one. We sold off every part of the New York Times that wasn’t the New York Times to keep the New York Times stable. The other thing you’ve done is the use of outsiders, non-New York Times journalists to publish stories or contribute to stories on The New York Times website in the paper.
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer for the film Rust, has been convicted for her role in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. A New Mexico jury found Gutierrez-Reed, who was responsible for ensuring that all firearms on the set were safe, guilty of involuntary manslaughter
Emma Hayes, the Chelsea Women’s team manager, says Sam Kerr has the club’s 'full support' after the Matildas superstar was accused of using insulting, threatening or abusive words that caused alarm or distress to a UK police officer in January 2023. Kerr, who has entered a not guilty plea, is scheduled to stand trial on the charges in February 2025, more than two years after the alleged offence. Sources have provided detail of what it is alleged Sam Kerr said to a police officer in London
And according to ESPN, Southgate, Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi and Brentford boss Thomas Frank are all being considered as potential successors. But the availability of the England man could well depend on how the Three Lions perform at Euro 2024. Southgate, 53, is yet to publicly confirm his intentions, having not worked in club football since leaving Middlesbrough in 2009. But United's move to make Richard Ashworth their new sporting director could well prove significant, with the pair having previously worked together at the FA. A final decision on the ex-Ajax man is still reportedly some way from being finalised, with United having the opportunity to salvage an underwhelming season.
My remarks today on the state of antisemitism at the@ADL annual convention. I appreciate their recognition of the positive impact the Abraham Accords have played to combat anti-semitism and bring stability to the world. “I believe that a small fraction of anti-semitism comes… pic.twitter.com/VaMdgyr1ef— Jared Kushner (@jaredkushner) March 6, 2024
Spring Budget 2024 - key points to note2p cut to National InsuranceThe Chancellor’s main headline was a cut of 2p to employees’ National Insurance, from 10% to 8% from 6 April 2024. From the start of their fifth year of UK tax residence, those benefiting from the new regime will pay UK tax on their worldwide income and gains at the prevailing rates of income tax and capital gains tax. Property TaxesThe government has made several changes to the property tax system, claiming this makes it “fairer and more efficient”6. Finally, he announced that on 1 June 2024 Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) would be abolished, (a bulk purchase relief in the Stamp Duty Land Tax regime). Restrictions to Agricultural Property Relief and Woodlands Relief for IHTIn addition to the measures announced above, from 6 April 2024, the Government will restrict the scope of Agricultural Property Relief and Woodlands Relief to property located in the UK.
Mar 07, 2024 07:00:00``The automobile industry should stop adopting touch panels and return to physical buttons,'' recommends Euro NCAP, an automobile safety evaluation system. Euro NCAP , a car safety rating system run by a European consumer organization, recommends to the car industry that it should stop using touch panels for control parts and return to physical buttons and switches. European crash tester says carmakers must bring back physical controls | Ars TechnicaEuro NCAP says: 'Overuse of touch panels is an industry-wide problem, with almost all manufacturers moving key controls to centrally located touch panels. byDue to backlash from users, Porsche, for example, went completely touch-sensitive in the 2023 model Taycan, and then reinstated physical buttons in the 2024 Cayenne. • Discord | 'Is there anything convenient about using touch panels in cars and home appliances?'
Manchester United sit sixth in the Premier League table, 11 points off the top four and six off Tottenham in fifth having played a game more. One of the contenders who is under consideration to replace the former Ajax manager is Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi. They also reached the FA Cup semi-finals last season, narrowly losing to United on penalties at Wembley. However, like Ten Hag's team, Brighton have also gone backwards of late, even if their fall has not been as spectacular. De Zerbi would have more resources and the potential of working with better players at United but the decline at Brighton is a warning sign.
Indie pop musician Ricky Montgomery stopped in Toronto at the Danforth Music Hall on March 1st for his 13th stop of the Another Rick in the Wall tour. The concert featured songs from his new album “Rick” that was released late last year. “Rick” is Montgomery’s first album in seven whole years, so this tour was hugely anticipated among fans to finally see new Ricky songs live. With the venue being a smaller building you could really feel the energy from the fans, and Ricky himself. Ricky treated us to an unreleased song that he says is coming soon.
Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has lifted the lid on his relationship with the players, admitting he struggled to keep everyone at the club happyOle Gunnar Solskjaer has opened up about his time managing Manchester United, revealing there were players who would 'leak things because they were unhappy'. There are only a certain amount of times you can say, 'I'll give you that game, you've got a chance'. "In the end, they go sour, we had a big squad with too many players. He added: "I needed time out [after leaving Manchester United], and I have properly enjoyed it. I don't think there's a magic wand [at Manchester United] as in, 'We've changed the owners'.
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