As misinformation spreads at alarming rates and puts our health and democracy at risk, the News Literacy Project and The E.W. Scripps Company are continuing to promote the need for greater news literacy, a fundamental and important skill that empowers people to make fact-based decisions about their lives and their governance. The third annual National News Literacy Week began on Monday, with “Stop the flood of misinformation … care before you share” as its theme. This initiative is backed by more than 30 news organizations that have signed a letter…
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Unilever and Holobiome to uncover ingredients that could improve wellbeing
Unilever has partnered with the gut microbiome experts at Holobiome to identify food and drink ingredients that could have a positive impact on mental wellbeing by targeting the gut-brain axis. There is increasing awareness of the importance of the gut microbiome – the trillions of microbes that live inside us – and the critical role it plays in our overall health and wellbeing. Many scientists now consider the gut microbiome an essential organ with 70% of the immune system existing in the gut1, and 90% of the body’s mood elevating…
Read MoreGo-Ahead selects Air Products as partner for pioneering hydrogen bus fleet
The Go-Ahead Group has agreed a 15-year hydrogen supply deal with Air Products, a world leading industrial gas company, to power a fleet of fuel cell buses for deployment in the Gatwick Airport, Crawley and Horley area. The single-decker GB Kite Hydroliner buses, manufactured by Wrightbus in Northern Ireland, will be delivered in June 2022. They will be the first hydrogen powered vehicles in Go-Ahead’s fleet of more than 6,000 buses. It is the intention that the hydrogen to power the buses will meet, or exceed, UK government standards on…
Read MoreChrysler Unveils Airflow Concept and Announces Plan for All-electric Lineup by 2028
The Chrysler brand has revealed the Chrysler Airflow Concept at CES 2022, giving a glimpse at the leading-edge drive-system technology, fully connected customer experiences and advanced mobility features, wrapped in inspiring, dynamic design, which will fuel the Chrysler brand’s future. Chrysler also announced that the brand’s transformation will include the launch of its first battery-electric vehicle (BEV) by 2025 and a future all-electric Chrysler vehicle lineup. “The Chrysler Airflow Concept represents the future direction of the Chrysler brand, providing a peek at the dynamic design, advanced technologies and seamless connectivity that will…
Read MoreTesco brings £300k Blue Monday cheer for community groups nationwide
Tesco tried to banish Blue Monday, traditionally known as the gloomiest day of the year, by launching a campaign to give 60 charities and community projects a £300,000 boost. From Monday 17 January to Sunday 6 February, listeners of Heart and Smooth radio stations across the UK who work with charities or not for profit organisations will be encouraged to apply for a £5,000 cash grant. Priority will be given to projects that provide food and support to young people, with examples including school breakfast clubs, local food banks, or…
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