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SNP appoints new auditor as deadline looms for filing accounts

The SNP has signed a contract with a new auditor more than six months after the previous company quit, the party has said.The party has been without auditors for its accounts since October, with the Westminster group left with only weeks to file with the Electoral Commission or risk losing 1.2m in funding from UK parliament authorities to support its work.
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Public health

Why are Swiss health insurance premiums becoming more expensive again?

Healthcare premiums eat up a considerable chunk of a household's budget and are a big strain on low, and often also middle-income families and individuals.After this year's increase in premiums, another hike is on the horizon: while it is not yet known exactly how much more expensive health insurance will become in 2024, Health Minister Alain Berset has not ruled out that it will be above average.

The nursing staffing crisis is likely to continue for years, a new survey says

Miriala Gonzalez, a registered nurse in Miami, carries a monkeypox vaccine.A new survey highlights major concerns from nurses nationwide regarding future staffing levels in hospitals.Joe Raedle/Getty Images Close to a third of nurses nationwide say they are likely to leave the profession for another career due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey from AMN Healthcare shows.

Ukrainian soldiers find remains of German WWII soldiers DW 05/01/2023

The tip-off came from the pastor of the local church in the small town of Sopiv, western Ukraine: A German medical plane was said to have crashed near the village in the Ivanko-Frankivsk oblast (region) during World War II, he told the German War Graves Commission."The inhabitants would have recovered the bodies scattered all over the field and buried them behind the church," the pastor said, according to a commission statement.

The Curse of Covid? -- Scofield Chan, Whitgift School

What was the impact of COVID on academics?(Image: Scofield Chan, Whitgift School) The Curse of COVID?With exams round the corner, many students around the country are stressed (or not).Like many other GCSE students, I have sought help from senior students who have completed the course in previous years.

What should the Wizards do with Kristaps Porzingis?

Among the decisions facing whoever replaces Tommy Sheppard as head of basketball operations is what to do with Kristaps Porzingis.The 7-3 Unicorn was Washington's best player last season, and the combination of his height and shooting range made him a nightmare matchup - at least in the first quarter.

Robin Thede Is on a Mission

LOS ANGELES I'm so glad we're all here.Robin Thede, the creator, showrunner, writer and star of HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show, was talking aloud to no one in particular at a photo shoot earlier this month, beaming as she surveyed a room populated by what could accurately be called a Black lady P.R. team and a Black lady stylist team (not to mention a Black lady journalist).

Why are Swiss health insurance premiums becoming more expensive again?

Healthcare premiums eat up a considerable chunk of a household's budget and are a big strain on low, and often also middle-income families and individuals.After this year's increase in premiums, another hike is on the horizon: while it is not yet known exactly how much more expensive health insurance will become in 2024, Health Minister Alain Berset has not ruled out that it will be above average.

The nursing staffing crisis is likely to continue for years, a new survey says

Miriala Gonzalez, a registered nurse in Miami, carries a monkeypox vaccine.A new survey highlights major concerns from nurses nationwide regarding future staffing levels in hospitals.Joe Raedle/Getty Images Close to a third of nurses nationwide say they are likely to leave the profession for another career due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey from AMN Healthcare shows.

Ukrainian soldiers find remains of German WWII soldiers DW 05/01/2023

The tip-off came from the pastor of the local church in the small town of Sopiv, western Ukraine: A German medical plane was said to have crashed near the village in the Ivanko-Frankivsk oblast (region) during World War II, he told the German War Graves Commission."The inhabitants would have recovered the bodies scattered all over the field and buried them behind the church," the pastor said, according to a commission statement.

The Curse of Covid? -- Scofield Chan, Whitgift School

What was the impact of COVID on academics?(Image: Scofield Chan, Whitgift School) The Curse of COVID?With exams round the corner, many students around the country are stressed (or not).Like many other GCSE students, I have sought help from senior students who have completed the course in previous years.

What should the Wizards do with Kristaps Porzingis?

Among the decisions facing whoever replaces Tommy Sheppard as head of basketball operations is what to do with Kristaps Porzingis.The 7-3 Unicorn was Washington's best player last season, and the combination of his height and shooting range made him a nightmare matchup - at least in the first quarter.

Robin Thede Is on a Mission

LOS ANGELES I'm so glad we're all here.Robin Thede, the creator, showrunner, writer and star of HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show, was talking aloud to no one in particular at a photo shoot earlier this month, beaming as she surveyed a room populated by what could accurately be called a Black lady P.R. team and a Black lady stylist team (not to mention a Black lady journalist).
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Letters: Michael Madigan's control over redistricting helped him stay in power

Buried deep within Jason Meisner and Ray Long's "ComEd Four" testimony wrap-up story - " Could Michael Madigan be bought?" (April 23) - is something so impossible to fathom that it deserves much more attention."(John) Hooker's defense team, led by attorney Michael Monico, kept out any mention that Hooker headed a group that went to court to halt attempts to diminish the power of Madigan and other political leaders over how legislative district boundaries are redrawn once a decade," Meisner and Long write.

Housing Market Tracker: Spring inventory grows

The spring housing market music is playing, and purchase application data and active listing inventory rose together last week.The fear of not having an increase in inventory this spring should be put to rest.The other focus should be where mortgage rates go; only a little happened last week.Here's a quick rundown of the last week:

Active listing rose 8,260 week to week, down a bit from last week's gain, but I'm not complaining - anything on the plus side is positive.

An ominous heating event is unfolding in the oceans

To call what's happening in the oceans right now an anomaly is a bit of an understatement.Since March, average sea surface temperatures have been climbing to record highs, as shown in the dark line in the graph below.Since this record-keeping began in the early 1980s-the other squiggly lines are previous years-the global average for the world's ocean surfaces has oscillated seasonally between 19.7° and 21° Celsius (67.5° and 69.8° Fahrenheit).
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Innovation Sandbox: Cybersecurity Investors Pivot to Safeguarding AI Training Models

News Analysis: If the winner of the RSA Innovation Sandbox says anything about the future of innovation and hype in cybersecurity, brace yourselves for a cottage industry of startups promising to protect AI machine learning models behind enterprise products.At the annual RSA Conference shindig in San Francisco this week, a tiny Texas company called HiddenLayer won the 'Most Innovative Startup' prize for its technology that promises to monitor algorithms for adversarial ML attack techniques.

Where to See Wildflowers Near You in the Bay Area (Plus, the Science Behind the 'Super Bloom') | KQED

If you're in the Bay Area, you might have noticed that trees have been splendidly in bloom around the region since early February.Vibrant wildflowers are popping up around California, a sight of bursting color that many look forward to every year - as much as they look forward to striking-looking invasive species that carpet the hillsides.

Innovation Sandbox: Cybersecurity Investors Pivot to Safeguarding AI Training Models

News Analysis: If the winner of the RSA Innovation Sandbox says anything about the future of innovation and hype in cybersecurity, brace yourselves for a cottage industry of startups promising to protect AI machine learning models behind enterprise products.At the annual RSA Conference shindig in San Francisco this week, a tiny Texas company called HiddenLayer won the 'Most Innovative Startup' prize for its technology that promises to monitor algorithms for adversarial ML attack techniques.

Where to See Wildflowers Near You in the Bay Area (Plus, the Science Behind the 'Super Bloom') | KQED

If you're in the Bay Area, you might have noticed that trees have been splendidly in bloom around the region since early February.Vibrant wildflowers are popping up around California, a sight of bursting color that many look forward to every year - as much as they look forward to striking-looking invasive species that carpet the hillsides.
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The best 2-in-1 laptops for 2023 | Engadget

The perfect hybrid machine that's just as good a tablet as it is a laptop still doesn't exist.But throughout last year, companies like Microsoft, Apple and Google continued to improve their operating systems for machines that do double duty.Windows 11 has features that make it friendlier for multi-screen devices, while Android has been better optimized for larger displays.
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New baseball rules mean "less dead time, more action"

Baseball fans are ready to grab their peanuts and crackerjacks because baseball is back.Thursday marks Major League Baseball's opening day, and for the first time since 1968, every team is scheduled to play.With 30 teams and 15 games, the game is undergoing some of the biggest rule changes in its history to keep fans and make the game faster, according to Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais.

Dodgers News: Noah Syndergaard Focused On Getting Outs, Not Throwing 100 MPH

Noah Syndergaard endured another outing that had rocky moments as the Los Angeles Dodgers were unable to overcome an early deficit and suffered a 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in the second game of the Freeway Series at Angel Stadium.The right-hander gave up five runs on nine hits (two home runs) in five-plus innings of work.

One In The Woods 2023 to host Interplanetary Criminal, DJ Seinfield, Joy Orbison, Special Request, Call Super, Objekt, FJAAK, Len Faki, Paula Temple, LTJ Bukem, Goldie and more | News | Deep House London

One In The Woods Jul 28 - 30, 2023 Orrell Hill Woods, UKhttps://www.oneinthewoods.com/FB: @oneinthewoodsIG: @oneinthewoods_TW: @theonepromotion
Liverpool's community minded and meticulously crafted One In The Woods is back with another mouthwatering mix of house, techno and drum & bass heavyweights in Orrell Hill Woods from July 28 - 30.

Lessons as Scots and Spain start with 3-0 wins

Scotland got a monkey off their back by starting a European Championship qualifying campaign with a victory for the first time since 2006.But opening scorer John McGinn stressed that "we're aware we can still improve" as they aim to end an even longer wait to beat Spain.After two late Scott McTominay goals finally killed off the fleeting threat of bottom seeds Cyprus at Hampden Park on Saturday, Steve Clarke's side on Tuesday host Group A favourites who opened their campaign in similar style with of their own over Norway.

Catalytic converter thieves in L.A. could soon face jail time, $1,000 in fines

(San Bernardino County Sheriff's Dept.)The theft of catalytic converters from automobiles has been on the rise in the past year and now the Los Angeles City Council is proposing new stiffer penalties for thieves, including a punishment for anyone in possession of a stolen converter.Catalytic converter thieves could face up to $1,000 in fines or up to six months in jail under a Los Angeles City Council ordinance.

New baseball rules mean "less dead time, more action"

Baseball fans are ready to grab their peanuts and crackerjacks because baseball is back.Thursday marks Major League Baseball's opening day, and for the first time since 1968, every team is scheduled to play.With 30 teams and 15 games, the game is undergoing some of the biggest rule changes in its history to keep fans and make the game faster, according to Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais.

Dodgers News: Noah Syndergaard Focused On Getting Outs, Not Throwing 100 MPH

Noah Syndergaard endured another outing that had rocky moments as the Los Angeles Dodgers were unable to overcome an early deficit and suffered a 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in the second game of the Freeway Series at Angel Stadium.The right-hander gave up five runs on nine hits (two home runs) in five-plus innings of work.

One In The Woods 2023 to host Interplanetary Criminal, DJ Seinfield, Joy Orbison, Special Request, Call Super, Objekt, FJAAK, Len Faki, Paula Temple, LTJ Bukem, Goldie and more | News | Deep House London

One In The Woods Jul 28 - 30, 2023 Orrell Hill Woods, UKhttps://www.oneinthewoods.com/FB: @oneinthewoodsIG: @oneinthewoods_TW: @theonepromotion
Liverpool's community minded and meticulously crafted One In The Woods is back with another mouthwatering mix of house, techno and drum & bass heavyweights in Orrell Hill Woods from July 28 - 30.

Lessons as Scots and Spain start with 3-0 wins

Scotland got a monkey off their back by starting a European Championship qualifying campaign with a victory for the first time since 2006.But opening scorer John McGinn stressed that "we're aware we can still improve" as they aim to end an even longer wait to beat Spain.After two late Scott McTominay goals finally killed off the fleeting threat of bottom seeds Cyprus at Hampden Park on Saturday, Steve Clarke's side on Tuesday host Group A favourites who opened their campaign in similar style with of their own over Norway.

Catalytic converter thieves in L.A. could soon face jail time, $1,000 in fines

(San Bernardino County Sheriff's Dept.)The theft of catalytic converters from automobiles has been on the rise in the past year and now the Los Angeles City Council is proposing new stiffer penalties for thieves, including a punishment for anyone in possession of a stolen converter.Catalytic converter thieves could face up to $1,000 in fines or up to six months in jail under a Los Angeles City Council ordinance.
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In graphic detail: Google's Ads Safety Report shows suspect ad activities are on the rise

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Big Tech platforms are under fire from all directions, with last week's grilling of TikTok's CEO in front of congress a prime example of the political antipathy such players face.None of this cohort has faced more of this scrutiny than Google - a company that is already under the microscope for its business practices.

Here Are the DC-Area James Beard Award Finalists for 2023

It's a big day in the hospitality world: The 2023 James Beard Award chef and restaurant finalists are out.Nominees were announced for 22 categories, including a new award for Outstanding Bakery.DC-area chefs and restaurants made the final cut in several categories, though not as many as in previous years.

Chris Christie Grilled by Town Hall Participant After Positioning Himself as Anti-Trump

The former New Jersey governor is one of many Republicans who have attempted to distance themselves from Trump.Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks at a campaign event for Gov. Brian Kemp on May 17, 2022, in Canton, Georgia.Elijah Nouvelage / Getty Images Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) recently suggested that he is considering a 2024 presidential run.

RUSA LGBTQ+ to host seventh annual Brighton Beach Pride in May

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Pride is returning to southern Brooklyn for yet another year.RUSA LGBTQ+, a network of Russian-speaking individuals and immigrants from parts of the former Soviet Union, will march along the Riegelmann Boardwalk on May 21 to mark the seventh annual edition of Brighton Beach Pride.

City wants Bronxites to help shape new 7-mile Harlem River Greenway, Adams announces | amNewYork

The city is set to kick off a public engagement process next month for the Bronx Harlem River Greenway project, a new seven-mile bike and pedestrian path slated to be built along the eastern side of the Harlem River, Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday.Exact details have yet to be hashed out for the project that will stretch from Van Cortlandt Park in the northwest corner of the Bronx down much of the Harlem River's eastern bank to Randall's Island to the borough's south, according to the mayor.
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