A member of the British government’s scientific advisory panel has implied that the prime minister’s timetable for lifting lockdown could be set back if Britons take advantage of any rare warm Spring weather and undertake allegedly risky business such as going to the beach or meeting up with friends. Professor Calum Semple, who sits on the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), said people gathering represented a “big worry” for his colleagues and the government, claiming it could undo the progress made by Britons spending a year under lockdown. “Really, we do urge people to take care. We’re just not quite there on the road map — we can’t take a short cut with people’s health,” Professor Semple told Sky News on Sunday. He added that while going outside for “exercise” is still allowed in twos, so-called “clustering”, the outbreaks expert said — depicting “large parties on the beach or parks for picnics” and other such “inadvertent activities” — could drive up the … [Read more...] about Covid Scold: Govt Scientist Tells Britons Not to Enjoy Good Weather Too Much
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It’s The First Day Of Meteorological Spring – What Can We Expect In March?
BOSTON (CBS) – Welcome to spring! Yes, Monday, March 1 marks the beginning of meteorological and climatological spring! So, if you have had enough of winter this year, no need to wait for the vernal equinox on March 20, just join us scientists and celebrate today! Why the difference in seasons? Meteorologists and climatologists group their seasons into three months each. READ MORE: Give Teachers The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine First, Lawmakers Urge Baker Winter: December through February Spring: March through May Summer: June through August Fall: September through November This is done largely for accuracy in data collection and forecasting. Having the same dates for seasons each year makes recording and cataloguing data much easier. Astronomical winter is based solely on the rotation of the Earth around the Sun with the equinoxes and solstices marking the beginning of the seasons. So, having established this, let’s put a bow on the winter of 2020-2021. … [Read more...] about It’s The First Day Of Meteorological Spring – What Can We Expect In March?
HBO’s ‘Allen v. Farrow’ unveils videos of Woody Allen sexual claim made by Dylan Farrow
close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for March 1 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. A documentary series examining Woody Allen and Mia Farrow’s tumultuous relationship has unveiled some new bombshells. The second episode of HBO’s "Allen v. Farrow" highlighted never-before-heard phone calls between the filmmaker and the actress discussing his relationship with her adopted daughter Soon-Yi Previn , The Hollywood Reporter shared on Monday. The shocking episode, which aired on Sunday, also featured videos of a then-7-year-old Dylan Farrow , the former couple’s adopted daughter, describing sexual abuse, allegedly by Allen, 85. According to the outlet, the incest claims were first made public in a 1993 lawsuit that awarded Farrow, now 76, custody of their children. Some of those testimonies supporting Dylan’s claims were revisited in … [Read more...] about HBO’s ‘Allen v. Farrow’ unveils videos of Woody Allen sexual claim made by Dylan Farrow
Amazon manager sues company over racial discrimination, harassment allegations
A Black Amazon manager is suing the company over allegations of racial discrimination and sexual harassment at the e-commerce giant’s corporate offices, according to a complaint filed Monday. The lawsuit filed by Amazon manager Charlotte Newman, who is represented by the high-profile employment lawyer Douglas H. Wigdor, alleges the company routinely engages in “de-leveling” Black and Latino employees when they are hired, meaning they are hired at a level below the job they applied for or will be performing. The alleged “de-leveling” leads to lower compensation and longer paths for advancement for the employees. ADVERTISEMENT Additionally, the complaint alleges Newman faced racial and sexual harassment by coworkers and supervisors. “Racial and sexual discrimination exists in Amazon’s corporate corridors, not just its warehouses — it simply takes a different form. Amazon has failed to seriously grapple with these issues among its management,” the complaint states. … [Read more...] about Amazon manager sues company over racial discrimination, harassment allegations