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Efforts to clear the asylum backlog need to significantly increase to meet Rishi Sunak's target of dealing with older cases by the end of the year, a spending watchdog said.The National Audit Office (NAO) questioned whether the plans were sustainable, saying it would take 2,200 decisions on cases a week to clear the backlog by the end of the year but during April just 1,130 weekly decisions were made.

A strike by junior doctors in England will continue on Thursday as new figures showed that more than half a million appointments and procedures have been postponed due to industrial action since December.Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) will mount picket lines outside hospitals across the country for the second of a three-day walkout in a long-running row over pay.

University applicants' personal statements are read for just two minutes on average, a report has suggested.The majority of higher education admissions professionals said decisions about which applicants should be offered a university or college place are primarily made on the basis of grades, a survey found.

Junior doctors have mounted picket lines again on Wednesday after launching a three-day strike over pay amid warnings of an exodus of staff because of unbearable working conditions in the NHS.Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) took industrial action across England as the long-running row looked further away than ever from being resolved.

Just two years ago, Robert Williams was a key part of the Boston Celtics playing their way to the top of the league, utilizing his elite defensive presence to help propel them to an NBA Finals berth.But two knee surgeries and one season later, he may be more expendable than most people realize, as his talent has been overwhelmed by an inability to stay on the court.

According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the Boston Celtics are not interested in trading for Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal."My feel from talking to sources is that the Celtics are not necessarily in on this one," Windorst said."Their intention is to get Jaylen Brown done on a contract extension this year."

Things are supposed to warm up in June, but not this much - especially the waters off the East Atlantic, where many hurricanes form.Recent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data shows that sea-surface temperatures globally are well above normal for this time of year - last month had the warmest May ocean temperatures since 1850, when record keeping began, registering 1.53 degrees higher than normal.

Following up with our season-ending Juventus grades, we now take a look at the forwards.And like pretty much every other position group, they had a mixed bag of a season.As I analyze this group, I can only think of two things:


Goddamn, did Juventus struggled to score - 44 goals by players in this position group and only one of them with over 10 scores;
And how many big names but little production they got out of them.

The wingback position is a very difficult one to play and master.This is because in a formation with three central defenders, the wingback often performs multiple roles simultaneously.He cannot solely be a defensive player because then he would be a fullback and the midfielders would have no/limited passing options to the wings.

Red Sox What's perplexing is that this seems to be by design, as if Chaim Bloom and the Red Sox' analytics staff determined that there would be marginal consequences to neglecting the defense.Question: In a hypothetical world in which the Red Sox lineup was actually constructed with a serious attempt at defensive cohesion, how many regulars would be best suited as a designated hitter?

President Joe Biden intends to appoint Dr. Mandy Cohen to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the White House confirmed exclusively to CNN, succeeding Dr. Rochelle Walensky in the critical public health role as the agency grapples with challenges in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor who is now a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, at a campaign event in Des Moines this month.Credit...Jordan Gale for The New York Times Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina during a hearing of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs committee in Washington last month.Credit...Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times While most of former President Donald J. Trump's Republican rivals have closed ranks around him since his indictment in the classified documents case, two of them Nikki Haley and Tim Scott have begun to move away from solely denouncing the Justice Department.

The business advantages of scale and scope are widely recognized, but large, global enterprises often fail to fully realize them when it comes to innovation.Innovations that are developed in one geographic region or business unit - new products to delight customers, new HR policies to attract and retain talent, new production processes that drive efficiency gains - too often stay within them instead of being disseminated across the enterprise.

Three years after defund the police became a rallying cry that emerged in the fury over the police killing of George Floyd, efforts to do away with conventional policing have largely fizzled in Minneapolis and beyond.The movement faltered in Minneapolis after activists failed to build broad support for a goal that lacked a clear definition and an alternative that residents could agree on.

The annual international economic forum opening in the Russian city of St. Petersburg on Wednesday has long been the country's premier event for attracting Western investors, and, at first glance, the agenda this year seems to indicate that the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine changed little.Planned panel topics include Russia as a Global Tech Hub and The Arctic: Territory of Investment Opportunities and Vivid Travel, while the word war never appears even if euphemisms crop up repeatedly, such as the evolving circumstances or the military-political crisis in Europe.

MIAMI GARDENS - Tanner Conner was a training camp darling for the Miami Dolphins in the 2022 preseason.But it didn't result in offensive snaps for the converted college receiver from Idaho State that was playing tight end in the NFL as an undrafted rookie.Conner played 25 snaps on offense, being targeted three times without a catch.

Stephen Kenny has insisted he does not feel under any pressure to select teenage sensation Evan Ferguson for the Republic of Ireland.The 18-year-old has emerged from the Brighton ranks in thrilling fashion this season and his Premier League form was rewarded with a first senior Ireland cap in November before a goal in his maiden start for his country against Latvia in March.

It's been a hot minute since the folks at Fairphone released a new product category.The company rose to popularity for encouraging the idea that smartphones didn't need to be solid, welded/glued hunks of metal and glass that couldn't be opened, repaired, or upgraded.The company was founded in 2013, and Fairphone even announced their 4th smartphone last year, a modular device with support for 5G connectivity, dual 48MP cameras with optical image stabilization, an IP54 rating, and MIL810G drop test certification.

After a year spent rebuilding its football program, with a new coach and a new culture, USC is turning its attention to rebuilding facilities.USC announced on Thursday long-awaited plans to build a three-level, football-only performance center that includes a second, full-length practice field alongside its current practice field, a new locker room, new weight and training rooms, multiple player lounges and a rooftop hospitality deck, among other amenities meant to garner the attention of recruits and set USC apart from other blue blood programs.

Following a disappointing 40-42 season and prompt elimination in the play-in tournament, please excuse me if I join many other fans when I say I'm ready to put this year behind us and look forward to the future.The Chicago Bulls' options this summer may be limited, but at this point, standing pat and not making any moves in either direction would be an abject failure for the franchise.

The Chicago Bulls have made the playoffs just once in the last six years, but they could be paying the luxury tax if they bring back all of their key pieces in free agency.Nikola Vucevic, Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, and Patrick Beverley all need new contracts to return as Chicago sits just 39.7 million under the tax.

Despite a positive trend in bus and rail ridership recovery, now at 70% of pre-pandemic levels, the remaining 30% deficit presents a formidable obstacle for transit agencies striving to return to previous numbers and higher.According to S&P Global Ratings, reaching 80-85% of pre-COVID-19 ridership levels may not be achievable until 2026.

Gary "the Foodie" Okazaki - the food influencer, gourmand, and friend to the culinary stars - has dined in some of the world's best restaurants, from Lima's Central to three-Michelin-starred Addison in San Diego.Those who follow him, however, know that Gary the Foodie can appreciate an inexpensive meal out.

Asics has such a strong presence in the road running world that I sometimes overlook their contributions to mountain running and trail running.The Asics Gel-Trabuco 11 ($140) has been a most excellent addition to my quiver, particularly as I slowly ramp up miles for adventures on the rocky, dusty, and sometimes muddy Front Range and high-country trails of Colorado where I live.

Earth homes are the oldest type of house in the world , dating back to at least 15,000 BCE , and still house upwards of 700 million people around the world.They're also remarkably efficient, affordable, and environmentally friendly.While they were once considered a niche home style, they have become increasingly popular, primarily starting in the 1970s during the environmental movement.

Join top executives in San Francisco on July 11-12, to hear how leaders are integrating and optimizing AI investments for success.This article is part of a VB special issue.Read the full series here: Building the foundation for customer data quality.In today's fast-paced business landscape, where competition is fierce and customers are more demanding than ever, data has become the ultimate game-changer for enterprise leaders.

Teens in the US are suffering.The reasons are many, including the lingering effects of the pandemic, fears stemming from unrelenting school shootings, and anguish about climate change.As a result, suicide rates have skyrocketed over the last decade, with suicide now the second leading cause of death among teens.

Alternating wins and losses for the past six games, the Dodgers are looking for their first back-to-back victories since May 29 and 30 against the Washington Nationals.That probably gives an idea of how rough the past month has been as the Dodgers are just 11-14 since May 16 when their six-game win streak came to an end and are just 2-8 after victories during that stretch.

Mark Ogden, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJun 15, 2023, 07:00 AM ET


Just five days after Manchester City set the seal on the 2022-23 season by completing a Premier League/ FA Cup/ Champions League treble, the countdown to the 2023-24 campaign has begun with the release of the fixture list for year ahead.

Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJun 15, 2023, 05:00 AM ET


"It will really p--- me off not to go to the World Cup, but my values come first," Barcelona and Spain defender Mapi Leon said in March.This week, she was one of the big absentees, along with club teammate Patri Guijarro, from the 30-player provisional squad announced by coach Jorge Vilda for this summer's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Rishi Sunak was on visit in Harrow this morning here he witnessed an immigration raid.Asked about the privileges committee report into Boris Johnson, he said he had not seen it yet and that it would not be right to comment.Asked if he would give an interview later, after he had had time to read it, Sunak replied: You are talking about a report that I haven't seen and that no one else has seen.

A majority of Americans approve of the DOJ opting to indict Donald Trump, the poll also found.Former President Donald Trump speaks to supporters at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster following his appearance in a Miami court on June 13, 2023, in Bedminster, New Jersey.Spencer Platt / Getty Images It's been around 10 months since the FBI executed a search warrant at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, obtaining thousands of government documents in the process, including more than 100 marked "classified."

BCE Inc. is cutting 1,300 positions and closing or selling nine radio stations as the company plans to significantly adapt how it delivers the news.The eliminated positions include a six per cent cut at Bell Media.Bell says the job cuts are in response to unfavourable public policy and regulatory conditions that it can no longer outwait.

When the lease on Valeria Socorro Velazquez Lindsten's bakery was up in summer 2021, she began remodeling an old dry cleaner up the road to build out her dream shop.It seemed like a sure thing: Loba Pastry + Coffee was Chicago magazine's Best New Bakery in 2016, among other plaudits, and Velazquez Lindsten, who got her start as a pastry chef in Chicago's fine dining kitchens after immigrating to the U.S. from Mexico, has legions of devoted to her short, tight, focused program of pineapple sourdough muffins and red mole croissants.

The UK's third and fourth operators by market share have today announced their intention to merge.We're talking about Vodafone and Three.The combined company would leapfrog past both EE (the current No.1) and O2 (the No.2), creating the country's biggest operator while at the same time lowering competition, since where there were four, there will be only three.

The opening phase of a long-anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russian forces began this month, with reports from the Ukrainian side of some limited territorial gains and some signs that Russia is carrying out counterstrikes.Kyiv's troops have been trained and supplied with armored vehicles and other advanced equipment from Western allies for fighting that could unfold over months.

In a cavernous, Pentagon-sized facility nestled in an Appalachian valley, thousands upon thousands of empty holes line the bare concrete floor.A mere 16 of them house the spindly, 30-foot-tall centrifuges that enrich uranium, converting it into the key ingredient that fuels nuclear power plants.And for now, they are dormant.

(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Although California may be enjoying a lull in this year's wildfire season - courtesy of a wet winter and a cool spring - scientists say humanity's relentless burning of fossil fuels has ensured that wildland fires will scorch ever larger portions of the state, perhaps as much as 52% more by midcentury.

In the realm of React development, understanding and utilizing the useRef hook can significantly enhance your coding efficiency.In this beginner-friendly guide, we will explore the useRef hook and its practical applications.We'll walk through a real-world scenario and provide an in-depth explanation of the code flow.

A Lake Barrington man dreamed that burglars were breaking into his home and awoke to discover that he had shot himself in the leg, the Lake County sheriff's office said Tuesday.The man is now facing firearms charges, police said.Police said they responded to the residence of Mark M. DiCara, 62, in the 100 block of Shoreline Road, at about 9:50 p.m. on April 10.

Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Despite Saquon Barkley's unhappiness with his ongoing contract negotiations with the New York Giants, it would be a surprise if the two-time Pro Bowler staged a holdout that lasted into the regular season.Per The Athletic's Dan Duggan, the Giants "have no reason to fear" Barkley will sit out the 2023 season.

Oh boy.The Evgeny Kuznetsov review.Strap in.By the Numbers
For on-ice percentages, 50 percent means even: both teams possess the puck evenly.Higher is better, lower is worse.Isolated Impact by HockeyViz
About this visualization: This series of charts made by Micah Blake McCurdy of hockeyviz.comshows how the player has impacted play when on the ice.

Q: I'm a woman in a heterosexual relationship, and my partner always seems to fall asleep faster (and stay asleep longer) than me.What's going on?Do men have an easier time sleeping than women?Trouble falling or staying asleep is common, especially as you age.And for women, research suggests, the difficulties can be even greater.

Critics and audiences have long despaired: Where have all the romantic comedies gone?The freewheeling effervescence of bygone Harrys and Sallys and Bridget Joneses; the bright aspirational gloss of a Nancy Meyers production (her latest was dropped by Netflix in March when its price tag reportedly sailed past the $130-million mark.)

Sixteen years after Madeleine McCann vanished from the Algarve holiday apartment where she was sleeping next to her infant twin siblings, police have launched a major new search for evidence.After laying dormant for several years since David Cameron kickstarted an ultimately fruitless Metropolitan Police inquiry in 2011, the case of the missing three-year-old was revived once more in 2020 when German prosecutors revealed a new suspect.

Johnathan Wood | June 13th, 2023
In Part I, we saw that both Cole Kmet and Robert Tonyan are used more against zone than man coverage, and today we're going to look at their involvement in the passing game through a number of other lenses.Targets by Depth
Let's start by looking at how frequently and effectively Chicago's tight ends were targeted at various depths of the field.

Pace and space.That's the name of the game in today's NBA.Every team should be looking for options that help them improve shooting while also being able to run the floor.This is where the idea of Kyle Kuzma joining the New York Knicks is incredibly appealing.I want to preface this by saying, I'm not entirely sure how the financials would work, but this is more of a fun exercise (let me fantasize) Kyle Kuzma has a $13 million player option going into next season that he will most certainly decline.