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Over the course of 2020, our country has suffered the devastating and unexpected loss of life due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The economic impact of the pandemic, which has been felt by so many in this country, has profoundly shaped our shared experience of American life. As a result, it was with a great sensitivity to the wider national backdrop that I unveiled two long-planned projects on the White House grounds. In November 2020, we publicly marked the installation of “Floor Frame” by Isamu Noguchi in the newly restored Rose Garden. The Rose Garden celebrates the history of many previous First Ladies, and it was my privilege to introduce into its design the first work completed by an Asian-American artist to enter the White House collection. The simplicity and beauty of Nogochi’s sculpture provides an enduring message of strength, which felt particularly relevant at the moment of its unveiling. … [Read more...] about Melania Trump defends her controversial White House renovations as she leaves with approval rating of 47% compared to Michelle Obama’s 69% and Laura Bush’s 67%

'We obviously want people to be vaccinated but the difficulty for us has been the short notice of supply which has meant we’ve had to contact most people by mobile phones and by telephone rather than sending letters and having a more staged planned approach,' he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme. … [Read more...] about Covid jabs are redirected to areas lagging behind in roll out to over-80s to defuse ‘postcode lottery’ row – as it emerges elderly Britons may be missing invites because GPs are having to TEXT them due to ‘short notice of supply’

But the letter said that after a series of problems - including over vouchers and the holiday provision of meals - had arisen during the pandemic, it was the right time to 'step back and review the policy in more depth'. … [Read more...] about ‘They don’t want to feed hungry children’: Dancing On Ice gets political as comedian Rufus Hound criticises the Government over free school meals

"I'd like to add to the above that, while we still aren't where we want to be at the Academy, the current Senior Leadership team are doing a great job in moving the Academy forward in the right direction during incredibly difficult circumstances. … [Read more...] about Whistleblowing teacher sacked after revealing naughty children were hidden away on squash courts during Ofsted inspection wins unfair dismissal claim

'One is he could resume the talks that never finished in (Barack) Obama's time on an EU-US free trade deal and the other is that he could take America into the transpacific partnership, which is potentially a huge advantage for America and would start to counter Chinese influence in that region. … [Read more...] about Getting US-UK post-Brexit trade deal before Joe Biden’s first term ends in 2024 will be a ‘stretch’, warns Britain’s former ambassador to Washington