Number of UK children in food poverty nearly doubles in a year to 4m
The number of UK children in food poverty has nearly doubled in the last year to almost 4 million, new data shows, ramping up pressure on ministers to expand the provision of free school meals to struggling families.According to the Food Foundation thinktank, one in five (22%) of households reported skipping meals, going hungry or not eating for a whole day in January, up from 12% at the equivalent point in 2022.
How hunger is keeping Sri Lankan children away from school DW 01/19/2023
During recent months, Nadeeka Priyadharshani, a garment factory worker living in Katunayake, close to Sri Lanka's major international airport, faced a new constraint when sending children to school food.As a result of the spiraling economic crisis, her family had to depend on a vegetable with rice for an entire day.
Op-Ed | New York City is making strides in tackling food insecurity for children | amNewYork
For the nearly one million children enrolled in our public school system, schools are more than just places where kids learn their ABC's.We were painfully reminded of this fact during the COVID-19 pandemic, as NYC Schools' grab-and-go meals provided a lifeline to children and families across the city.
ANALYSIS | No idea what's going on in Toronto's mayoral byelection? Here's a cheat sheet | CBC News
There are Torontonians who have been glued to city hall politics since John Tory resigned and triggered a mayoral byelection in February and there are Torontonians who haven't heard there's a byelection at all.This story's for the latter group and you should feel no shame about that because, for one thing, the sun's finally out again and life's already hectic enough in this city.
The Scariest Part of the New UN Climate Report? What Scientists Can't Predict
The scariest part of a landmark new report on the science of climate change may be what scientists don't know.On Monday, the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the U.N.'s climatescience body, released the final volume in a series of reports outlining experts' latest understanding of the science of climate change.
Editors' pick: 8 great global stories from 2022 you might have missed
Two of our favorite hidden gems feature goats who take no guff and an ice sculptor from Kenya who defied skeptics.Forest P. Hayes; Michael Kaloki Dear readers, we are grateful that so many of you millions of you read our stories each year.And of course we love it when a story gets a huge number of pageviews.
Journalism prioritizes the basic need for survival
There are more than eight billion people in the world, but often fewer than eight people featured in top news headlines and trending topics of the day.What makes a handful of individuals special enough to attract widespread and ongoing media attention?Usually, the answer is that they have elite status as officials, celebrities, or credentialed experts.
Edmonton mall cashes in on alternative tenants to fight Canada-wide slump | CBC News
The mini stock cars of Radio Control Racers Edmonton are swerving down the track at their new storefront in the Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre.The club is one of the unconventional tenants setting up shop in the shopping centre, which is counting on alternative attractions to fight slumping mall foot traffic numbers.
Scotland and north of England food bank usage highest in UK, figures show
Food bank usage in Scotland and the north of England is the highest in the UK, according to official figures.The Family Resources Survey, published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), showed 4% of households in Scotland used a food bank in the year up to March 2022.Meanwhile, 2% of those asked said they had used a food bank in the past 30 days.
Why your local convenience store shop could be costing you 800 extra a year
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Shoppers who regularly buy groceries from Tesco and Sainsbury's convenience stores instead of their bigger supermarkets are likely to pay hundreds of pounds more over the course of a year, according to a study.
Convenience stores likely to cost shoppers hundreds more over a year study
Shoppers who regularly buy groceries from Tesco and Sainsbury's convenience stores instead of their bigger supermarkets are likely to pay hundreds of pounds more over the course of a year, according to a study.Consumers buying the same 75 items at Tesco Express, including Anchor Spreadable Butter, a Hovis white bread loaf and own-brand milk, would be spending an extra 15.73 on average a week than those shopping online or at a larger Tesco store, Which?
MP warns of unprecedented' child poverty in northern England
Children in the north of England face poverty of a scale and severity that was unprecedented, an MP has said following a new report into the cost of living crisis The Child Poverty And The Cost Of Living Crisis report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Child of the North, released on Tuesday, shows the problem, including fuel poverty and food insecurity, is higher in the north than the rest of England.
Cost of living crisis: Food charities feeding London's hungry expect demand to rise in 2024
The Felix Project conducted a survey which revealed that 89% of community organisations they support expect to see an increased demand for food services.
Of the organisations surveyed, 83% are worried they will not be able to meet these demands and over 56% are concerned they may have to reduce the frequency of their services. [ more ]
Expand free school meals across country, say most Londoners
T he overwhelming majority of Londoners want the government to extend free school meals to more children across the country, new data shows.Eight out of ten Londoners in almost every parliamentary constituency in the capital want free school meals to be given to children in households receiving Universal Credit.
Charity offering Woolwich residents free meals in need of volunteers
F oodCycle is a UK charity combining food, spare kitchen spaces, and volunteers to help create three-course meals for those at risk of food poverty and social isolation.The charity tackles loneliness and food waste - but is in urgent need of volunteers as it opens its doors in the Woolwich area.Opening on January 20 at the Woolwich Common Community Centre, the weekly free meal provides not only delicious food but also much-needed conversation to those less fortunate.
Op-ed: What a Jewish archive can teach us about Ukrainians' experience
While I was standing in the Jewish archives in Warsaw, Poland, during a recent humanitarian trip to strengthen programs of protection and safety for refugees from Ukraine, time became quite circular - an evocation of William Faulkner's adage that "the past is never dead.It's not even past."
Julie Yurko: Contributions to donor-advised funds help food banks to serve those in need
As we approach the end of the year, nonprofits across Chicagoland will receive more donations this month than any other time of the year.Inspired by the holiday spirit, donors are choosing to give to charities that serve those most affected by the ongoing economic downturn, including the Northern Illinois Food Bank, where I am president and CEO.
Kroger Has Allegedly Been Stealing Paychecks, and Warren and Sanders Are Seeking Answers
Workers have filed four lawsuits against Kroger for alleged wage theft in recent months.Sen. Bernie Sanders, right, listens as Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks at the Ministers' Breakfast hosted by National Action Network and Rev. Al Sharpton on February 26, 2020, in North Charleston, South Carolina.Win McNamee / Getty Images Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) are demanding that Kroger, the U.S.'s largest supermarket brand, address reports of and lawsuits over " systemic and widespread errors " in the company's payroll system that labor advocates say have opened the door for the company to commit wage theft.
My Neighbors Were "Buffalo Strong" During Storm. Officials Were "Buffalo Wrong."
Resources that should have been used to rescue people were spent on chasing down petty thefts and nonviolent crimes.A New York State trooper pulls over a truck in Buffalo, New York, on December 26, 2022.Joed Viera / AFP via Getty Images Buffalo, New York, has long been known as a resilient city of "good neighbors."
Bronx food pantry empty for first time in 10 years, forcing them to turn families away
The Albanian American Open Hand Association (AAOHA) food pantry in the Bronx has been facing shortages for the past two weeks as the demand for food has doubled during the pandemic.
The pantry had to turn people away for the first time in 10 years, leaving many hungry New Yorkers with no access to food. [ more ]
Food insecurity remains high in Berkeley. Here's where to find food banks and what they need
Food banks in Alameda County and Berkeley are experiencing high demand for food services, with longer lines and fewer federal resources.
The Alameda County Community Food Bank distributed over 60 million pounds of food between July and September, surpassing pandemic years.
Federal programs like the child tax credit and food assistance programs expired or were rolled back in 2022, leading to increased food insecurity. [ more ]
Free clinic to expand South Bronx services with new Longwood facility - Bronx Times
The Bronx is last in New York state when it comes to health outcomes, and no region of the borough has wider health disparities than the South Bronx.Hoping to bridge health gaps in the borough's southern corridor, Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is set to expand services - which include no-cost dental, mental and physical health services - to a new 8,000-foot facility in September 2024.
African Leaders Talk Peace in Ukraine, as Missiles Explode Overhead
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and African leaders on a peace mission to Kyiv had testy exchanges on Friday on how to end the war with Russia, hours after Russian forces fired missiles at the capital while the African heads of government were there.The African leaders spoke of hope and dialogue after talking with Mr. Zelensky, but the Ukrainian leader ruled out peace talks until Moscow withdraws its troops from occupied territory, and he called for Russia to be frozen out diplomatically.
Earlier this year, millions of Americans got a notice: Your food budget is about to be cut, potentially by hundreds of dollars a month.Here are some tips on how you can manage.You can't appeal.The notices signaled the coming end of a federal increase in food stamps that started in the early days of the pandemic, when unemployment spiked and lawmakers feared that hunger would, too.
Food bank serves up BBQ with a side of civics to get out the vote in Toronto's byelection | CBC News
A Toronto food bank made getting out the vote a social occasion on Friday in a bid to encourage residents to exercise their democratic rights in the mayoral byelection.The free get-out-the-vote community barbecue, organized by the North York Harvest Food Bank and held in the ward of York South Weston, drew dozens.
NYC public school families: At least $391 per child in food benefits is coming your way
Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news organization covering public education in communities across America.Sign up for Chalkbeat New York's free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC's public schools.New York City public school families, regardless of income, will soon receive a new allotment of food benefits of at least $391 per child, according state officials.
Struggle to buy food not confined to those out of work, says charity
The struggle to afford food has affected a quarter of households where an NHS or social care worker lives and more than a fifth where teachers or teaching assistants live, according to a survey of 10,000 adults.The research by the The Food Foundation comes as UK inflation shot up unexpectedly in February with vegetable shortages pushing food prices to their highest rate in more than 45 years.
Store that sold winning Powerball ticket donates lottery reward to a food bank
(CNN)The grocery store in Washington that sold the winning Powerball jackpot ticket of $754.6 million, the fifth largest in its history, is donating its lottery reward to charity.The Fred Meyer store in Auburn was rewarded with a $50,000 check from the lottery commission for selling the winning ticket last week, according to the company.
Public agree that government should extend free school meals, exclusive poll reveals
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Eighty per cent of the public in England now believe the government should extend free school meals to all children in households receiving universal credit (UC), up from 72 per cent when we launched our Feed the Future campaign five months ago.
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Parents want supermarkets to put special offers and discounts on healthy essential foods to protect children's health in the cost-of-living crisis, a survey has found.
In an email sent to all employees of the SF-Marin Food Bank on Thursday, Executive Director Tanis Crosby said that Mayor London Breed has recommended curtailing funding for the Food Bank by 2025."For FY24, Mayor Breed has only allotted a total of $20 million in funding resources for all grocery programs - down from $30 million in FY23," reads the email, which is titled "Important Update - Mayor Breed does not prioritize food security in City budget."
Tastes of Park Slope and Fifth Avenue Art Stroll This Weekend
Park Slope's 5th Avenue will once again be the place to be this Saturday as two events, Tastes of Park Slope and the Fifth Avenue Art Stroll, return for the second consecutive year.Visitors will have the opportunity to meander through the street to try some of the best food the neighborhood has to offer while also being able to browse the work of local artists and artisans down 5th Avenue between 1st and 3rd streets.
Tastes of Park Slope returns on June 3 * Brooklyn Paper
File photo courtesy of the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID Search our comprehensive guide to things to do in Brooklyn for more local events - or submit your own! Park Slope's Fifth Avenue will once again be the place to be this Saturday as two events, Tastes of Park Slope and the Fifth Avenue Art Stroll return for the second consecutive year.
City Tech's new food pantry space opens to ease student food insecurity * Brooklyn Paper
Last month, The New York City College of Technology - also known as City Tech -opened a new free student resource center stocked with fresh fruits, veggies, and other foods for any student who might need help securing a meal in Downtown Brooklyn.The YellowJacket NEST (Nutrition for Education and Student Achievement) Resource Center officially opened on Nov. 15.
Pupils who used food banks in pandemic fared worse at GCSEs, study finds
1. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a grave impact on pupils in the UK, with a new study finding that more than double the number of students have had to access food banks compared to pre-pandemic times. 2. The impact of the pandemic on pupils is
Pupils in families using food banks during pandemic received lower GCSE grades'
Pupils in families who reported using food banks during the pandemic received lower GCSE grades almost half a grade per subject on average, a report suggests.Negative financial experiences during the pandemic were also linked to poor mental health of young people and their parents, the research suggests.
On The Breadline: Another 1m giveaway in our cost of living appeal
T he total given out in our On The Breadline campaign has hit almost 4 million after more than 1 million was today handed to charities supporting disadvantaged people across London.The focus of this second and final phase of funding has been to help groups disproportionately hit by the cost of living crisis.
On the Breadline: 1m in grants given out as part of our 4m campaign
Today we have given out more than 1m to charities supporting disadvantaged people across London, bringing the total we have distributed in grants from our On the Breadline campaign to almost 4m.The focus of this second and final phase of funding has been to provide help to population groups disproportionately impacted by the cost of living crisis.
Permanent Child Tax Credits Could Be A Dream Come True For Illinois Parents
Thanks to state lawmakers, families in Illinois may have a little extra cash soon in the form of a state-run child tax credit.The move is not without precedent.States across the country have worked to instate some sort of family tax credit since the dissolution of the federal Expanded Tax Credit in December 2021.
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) celebrates opening new permanent headquarters
AUSTIN, Texas On Thursday, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new permanent home in Central Austin.Last February, HAAM announced it had purchased a 7,134-square-foot office building at 3606 S. First Street.Present at the ribbon-cutting event Thursday were Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, HAAM CEO Paul Scott, HAAM Board Chair Emmett Beliveau and the organization's very first member, Troy Campbell, among others.
Advocates, teacher unions call for free school breakfast and lunch for Ontario students | CBC News
Advocacy groups, teachers' unions and food banks are calling on the Ontario government to provide a free breakfast and lunch program in schools across the province.In a letter to Education Minister Stephen Lecce and Children Minister Michael Parsa today, the collection of organizations say many children in Ontario are facing food insecurity that forces them to rely on food banks for their nutritional needs.
Time is running out for San Jose students to get food benefits - San Jose Spotlight
College students experiencing food insecurity need to sign up for CalFresh within the next month before pandemic-era eligibility rules expire.The state-run nutrition program, formerly the Food Stamp program, will end two temporary rules for students on June 10 that made it easier for them to access assistance.
Free food is available for students during the strike that will close LAUSD schools
With Los Angeles Unified schools likely to close Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday due to a strike, many parents might be left to wonder whether empty classrooms will lead to empty stomachs.The majority of LAUSD's 420,000 students come from low-income families - many of whom face food insecurity.Each day, the nation's second-largest school district provides hundreds of thousands of meals to those families.
How to Watch the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade
The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade returns on Friday for the 262nd time since the tradition began in 1762.It is the parade's second year back after a two-year hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic.The parade, which, according to organizers, typically hosts around 250,000 marchers and attracts about two million spectators, will start at 11 a.m. at Fifth Avenue and 44th Street.
How to Watch the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade
The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade returns on Friday for the 262nd time since the tradition began in 1762.It is the parade's second year back after a two-year hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic.The parade, which, according to organizers, typically hosts around 250,000 marchers and attracts about two million spectators, will start at 11 a.m. at Fifth Avenue and 44th Street.
Food plan committee balancing inflation worries against long-term needs - Austin Monitor
Thursday, January 19, 2023 by Chad Swiatecki With food prices remaining persistently high as overall inflation levels continue to ease, the cost of food is likely to be one of many issues discussed in the coming weeks by the new group that will steer the creation of Austin's first-ever area food plan.
ANALYSIS | Missed the 1st major Toronto mayoral debate? Here's when the candidates will square off again | CBC News
If you missed Monday's face off of some of Toronto's top polling candidates, this is your week: voters will have the chance to see the candidates go toe-to-toe in two more debates.The debates, set for Wednesday and Thursday, are likely to build on some of what was seen during Monday's debate at the Daily Bread Food Bank, which highlighted food insecurity among other major issues.
Volunteers help food banks prepare for the holidays as need hits 'crisis levels' | CBC News
Food banks are renewing calls for long-term solutions to food insecurity as they prepare for a busy holiday season, with the latest numbers showing demand is at an all time high.The Daily Bread Food Bank saw a record month in November with over 208,100 client visits more than triple what it used to be before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Oxfam campaigners urge G7 leaders to act on East Africa famine
Oxfam has called on the G7 to take life-saving action over famine in East Africa, as campaigners protested in Trafalgar Square ahead of the summit in Japan on Friday.Demonstrators dressed up as G7 leaders including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US president Joe Biden wore oversized masks as they stood in front of six-feet-tall letters spelling famine.
Russia, Ukraine extend grain deal to aid world's poor
The Eaubonne bulk carrier ship docks in the port of Mombasa, Kenya Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.Gideon Maundu (AP) An unprecedented wartime deal that allowed grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices are pushing more people into poverty was extended just before its expiration date, officials said Saturday.
KYIV, Ukraine An unprecedented wartime deal that allowed grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices are pushing more people into poverty was extended just before its expiration date, officials said Saturday.The United Nations and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the extension, but neither confirmed how long it would last.
The Observer view on the global refugee crisis | Observer editorial
It's not just Britain.Europe, too, has a refugee problem with which it is failing to cope, as do the US and other wealthy countries.Rishi Sunak's new, 500m payment to French police to curb Channel crossings ignores this bigger picture.How does confining desperate, blameless people in yet another detention centre help anyone?
It's hard to focus': Schools say American kids are hungry
America's schools say kids are hungry just as pandemic-era benefit programs have lapsed.There is growing concern about the effects on kids' ability to learn.Congress temporarily made school meals free to all American schoolkids, but since that ended last fall, the need has only seemed to grow.Soaring food prices are adding strains on families who are seeing reductions in multiple kinds of financial assistance.
Nearly one million asylum requests made in the EU in 2022
Nearly one million people applied for international protection in the European Union in 2022, according to newly published data.t brings the number of requests to a level not seen since the refugee crisis of 2015/16.Some 966,000 asylum applications were made in the 27 EU countries, as well as in Norway and Switzerland, last year, up 50% from 2021, the EU agency for asylum said.
African leaders plan peace mission' to Russia and Ukraine.
JOHANNESBURG As South Africa faces increasing pressure over its close ties to Russia, the country's president, Cyril Ramaphosa, said on Tuesday that leaders from six African countries would visit Moscow and Kyiv on a peace mission in a bid to end the war in Ukraine.Mr. Ramaphosa said both President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine welcomed the initiative which includes Egypt, Zambia, Senegal, Uganda and the Republic of Congo in separate phone calls over the weekend.
Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2023 - Miami Food Pug
If you need ideas for celebrating Cinco de Mayo this Friday, you've come to the right place.We've rounded up some of the best Cinco de Mayo events and promotions in Miami all in one spot.Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Loews Coral Gables Hotels' signature restaurant and bar, Americana Kitchen.Get festive at happy hour with specialty cocktails in partnership with Cincoro Tequila, live mariachis and delicious bites by Executive Chef Ricardo Jarquin.
More Than Half of the World Will Be Obese By 2035, Report Says
Obesity has often been thought of as a problem of the developed world, with wealthy countries eating themselves into a state of ill-health with an abundance of ultraprocessed foods, and poorer ones more often suffering from food insecurity.But that's no longer true.According to a March report from the World Obesity Atlas (WOA), more than half of the global population51%, or over 4 billion peoplewill have obesity by 2035, and the condition will touch all regions and continents of the world.
A Fourth State Just Announced Free Lunch For All Kids
Good news, Minnesotan public school students and parents.Governor Tim Walz just signed a new bill that guarantees every kid in public schools in the state can have breakfast and lunch, free of charge.Here's what you need to know."As a former teacher, I know that providing free breakfast and lunch for our students is one of the best investments we can make to lower costs, support Minnesota's working families, and care for our young learners and the future of our state," Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said after signing the bill, according to KOAA News.
UN appeals for $397 million to help Syrian quake survivors
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The United Nations chief launched a $397 million appeal Tuesday to help nearly 5 million survivors of last week's devastating earthquake in rebel-held northwest Syria who have received very little assistance because of deep divisions exacerbated by the country's 12-year war.
Nearly 1 million asylum requests in the EU in 2022
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Nearly 1 million people applied for international protection in the European Union in 2022, according to data published Wednesday, bringing the number of asylum requests to a level not seen since the refugee crisis of 2015-2016.
Northampton to use pandemic relief dollars for 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' manhole covers
Local Four custom manhole covers will be incorporated into an upcoming Main Street redesign.A series of manhole covers in Northampton are about to get a fresh coat of super-powered paint thanks to thousands of dollars in pandemic relief funds.This week, the city announced how it plans to spend $4 million it received under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Over half a million Mass. families losing extra pandemic SNAP benefits
Local More than 630,000 households in the state have relied on the extra $150 a month on average.Over half a million households in Massachusetts are set Thursday to lose the extra federal assistance they've been receiving to help pay for groceries since 2020.March 2 is the last day that families will receive the pandemic-era boost to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which had been providing an allotment of extra, temporary aid to households.
Central Texas Food Bank opens pantry for those impacted by food insecurity
AUSTIN, Texas Editors note: The video is from the Central Texas Food Bank distribution event from over the weekend.The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) is helping Texans who are experiencing food insecurity by launching a onsite food pantry.The pantry will be stocked with a mix of fresh, shelf-stable food and CTFB's own grown produce.
Financial coaching offered through pediatricians offices could improve infant health
New parents who get help from a trained financial coach in a pediatric clinic are less likely to miss well-child visits, which are recommended by the six-month mark.SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Most parents don't go to the pediatrician's office for advice about money, but a new study suggests some of them might benefit from that.
Millions who get SNAP food assistance are about to see a reduction in their benefits
Millions of Americans next month will see a decrease in federal food assistance.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits that were boosted during the pandemic are going away.A MARTINEZ, HOST: Most federal pandemic assistance is coming to an end.That means millions who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will be losing benefits.
How financial counseling at the pediatrician's office can help families thrive
The Quitco family got financial coaching through a program at their pediatrician's office.It's helped them get ahead.Quitco family In 2018, Chris and Daisy Quitco of Compton, Calif., had a baby girl.When they brought her to the pediatrician for a one-month checkup, they expected to encounter doctors, crying babies and flu shots.
16 million households lose Covid-era boosts to food aid. 3 charts show who will hurt the most
This month, an estimated 16 million households receiving SNAP benefits in 32 states and Washington, DC, will see their benefits decrease by at least $95 monthly, according to estimates from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a left-leaning research and policy institute.On average, recipients will lose between 30% and 40% of their SNAP benefits, said Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach, an economist at Northwestern's Institute for Policy Research.
U.S. to Challenge Mexican Ban on Genetically Modified Corn
WASHINGTON The Biden administration said on Monday that it would take initial steps toward challenging a ban that Mexico has placed on shipments of genetically modified corn from the United States, restrictions that have rankled farmers and threatened a profitable export.Mexico has planned to phase out the use of genetically modified corn, as well as an herbicide called glyphosate, by 2024.
Analysis | When Will US Workers Get Paid Leave? Try 2035
Most wealthy countries provide workers with paid time off when they become parents, fall ill or need to care for loved ones.It's one of the great no-brainers of public policy: It benefits newborns, families and the entire economy.The US is a glaring exception.It could reap enormous gains by creating a national paid family leave program.
Analysis | Yemen's Fragile Truce Needs More than Talks to Survive
Among those of the glass-half-full persuasion, the nine-month pause in hostilities in Yemen's civil war is reason for hope.The Houthi rebels have restarted back-channel talks with Saudi Arabia, fueling optimism about an extension of the longest truce in an eight-year conflict that has devastated the Arabian Peninsula's poorest country and endangered some of the world's most important trade routes.
Patriots' Jonathan Jones named a finalist for NFLPA's Alan Page Community Award
New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones has been named a finalist for the 2023 Alan Page Community Award, the NFL Players Association announced Friday.Formed in 1967, the NFLPA's highest honor annually recognizes one player who goes above and beyond to perform community service in their hometown and team's city.
Rising tide of poverty undermining children's life chances' health visitors
The majority of health visitors are concerned that health and wellbeing threats faced by UK children will not be addressed if a problem was identified.Only 7% of health visitors in the UK felt confident that all families would be able to access the support they need if an issue was raised, according to a new poll.
Mario Batali is returning to the industry he walked away from a half-decade ago, after allegations of sexual misconduct led him to divest from the Eataly empire and the Manhattan restaurant group he founded with restaurateurs Joe and Lidia Bastianich.In a liquor license application filed this month, Batali is listed as an applicant for Common Good Bakery, a two-location business located in Traverse City, Michigan.
The Guardian view on European migration policy: a cruel, myopic shambles | Editorial
On the Greek island of Lesbos this week, 24 NGO volunteers went on trial in a case condemned by a European parliament report as a criminalisation of solidarity.All faced charges relating to assistance given to migrants fleeing the Syrian civil war in 2015-16.Accused of accessing Greek coastguard radio channels and illicitly entering restricted zones on Lesbos, the volunteers risked years in prison before most charges were dropped on procedural grounds.
Food banks struggle with tsunami of need' as donations drop
Food bank managers have warned Rishi Sunak's government that a tsunami of need could see them forced to turn hungry families away, as donations fall while demand continues to rise in the face of the cost of living crisis.Volunteers told The Independent they are exhausted, and scared of what the new year will bring, as they struggle with a fall in donations combined with a fresh surge of people in need of help.
The Boston Restaurants That Really Stepped Up for Their Communities in 2022
To wrap up the year, Eater Boston polled both local journalists and readers of this site to get their thoughts on the past year in dining: the good, the bad, and the most exciting things still to come in 2023.The results have been collected in the following series of posts.(Check out the full archive here.)
School facilities pose challenges to Mayor Adams' healthy food agenda for NYC kids
Mayor Eric Adams' efforts to up the quality of food served in NYC public schools may be slowed by an array of obstacles that could prove vexing - including the state of the school system's kitchens.The city is poised Tuesday afternoon to announce a plan to upgrade dozens of school cafeterias to a more contemporary self-serve, grab-and-go model, but many kitchens in old school buildings are also in need of renovations such as new equipment and air conditioners.