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The British government has launched a consultation on whether to make vaccines mandatory for workers at seniors’ care homes in England. Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced the five-week consultation on Wednesday, following leaked reports last month that the government was considering the move. If approved, the rules could be in place by the Summer. Launching the consultation on Wednesday, Mr Hancock said : “Older people living in care homes are most at risk of suffering serious consequences of Covid-19 and we have seen the grave effects the virus has had on this group. “Making vaccines a condition of deployment is something many care homes have called for, to help them provide greater protection for staff and residents in older people’s care homes and so save lives. “The vaccine is already preventing deaths and is our route out of this pandemic. We have a duty of care to those most vulnerable to Covid-19, so it is right we consider all options to keep people safe.” … [Read more...] about UK Govt Could Force Care Home Staff to Be Vaccinated to Keep Jobs

Monty Python veteran John Cleese is mocking fellow actor Hank Azaria over his apology for voicing the role of Apu on Fox’s The Simpsons . In a sarcastic gesture, Cleese offered his own apology for making fun of “white English people” in numerous Monty Python sketches. John Cleese tweeted his pretend apology Tuesday, just days after Hank Azaria said during a podcast interview that he feels the need “to go to every single Indian person in this country and personally apologize” for playing Apu, the show’s Kwik-E Mart proprietor who hails from India. In response, Cleese expressed sorrow “for any distress we [Monty Python] may have caused” for mocking English people. Not wishing to be left behind by Hank Azaria, I would like to apologise on behalf on Monty Python for all the many sketches we did making fun of white English people We're sorry for any distress we may have caused — John Cleese (@JohnCleese) April 13, 2021 Azaria announced last year that he would no … [Read more...] about John Cleese Mocks Hank Azaria’s Apology for Playing Apu on ‘The Simpsons’

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — Police clashed with protesters for a second night in the Minneapolis suburb where an officer who authorities say apparently intended to fire a Taser, not a handgun, fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop. Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon described Sunday’s shooting death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright as “an accidental discharge.” The shooting sparked protests and unrest in an area already on edge because of the trial of the first of four police officers charged in George Floyd’s death. Hundreds of protesters faced off against police in Brooklyn Center after nightfall Monday, and hours after a dusk-to-dawn curfew was announced by the governor. When the protesters wouldn’t disperse, police began firing gas canisters and flash-bang grenades, sending clouds wafting over the crowd and chasing some protesters away. A long line of police in riot gear, rhythmically pushing their clubs in front of them, began slowly forcing back the remaining crowds. … [Read more...] about Daunte Wright shooting: Protesters face off against police in Minnesota after chief says officer meant to use Taser, not gun

BOSTON (CBS) — Justin Fields is holding his second pro day on Wednesday, offering NFL teams another look at what the quarterback can do ahead of the NFL Draft later this month. The Patriots will be on hand for Wednesday’s showcase, and the team is sending the big guns to Columbus to look at the potential Top 10 pick. Josh McDaniels will lead New England’s flock in Ohio, and the Patriots’ offensive coordinator will be joined by assistant director of player personnel Dave Ziegler and national scout Matt Groh, according to SI’s Albert Breer . When Fields held his first pro day last month, it was just scouting consultant Eliot Wolf and an area scout on hand for New England. READ MORE: A Look At How The Three Newest Bruins Fared In Their Debut Even if Bill Belichick isn’t part of New England’s group this time around, the team is sending some of its top talent evaluators to take a closer look at Fields. READ MORE: Premier Lacrosse League Will Kick Off 2021 Season At Gillette … [Read more...] about Josh McDaniels Part Of Patriots’ Brass Attending Justin Fields’ Second Pro Day

BOSTON (CBS) — First impressions are important, but in the world of sports, you can’t judge a player off just one game. Especially not their first game with a new team. But from what we saw from the trio of new Bruins — Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar and Mike Reilly — on Tuesday night, they should fit into the Boston’s system just fine. READ MORE: Premier Lacrosse League Will Kick Off 2021 Season At Gillette Stadium “Three guys that helped us win a hockey game,” Boston head coach Bruce Cassidy said after the B’s notched a shootout win over the Buffalo Sabres . “That’s their job and we’ll build them in as they go, see how they best fit. But first impressions were good.” The three debuted after being acquired by Boston ahead of the NHL’s Monday trade deadline. It was an interesting debut for Hall and Lazar, who made the long drive from Buffalo to Boston in order to suit up for Tuesday night’s tilt. To make things even more interesting, they were skating against their former team … [Read more...] about A Look At How The Three Newest Bruins Fared In Their Debut