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The government is to discuss contingency plans for upcoming strikes, including using the military and civil servants to cover Border Force staff, at an emergency Cobra meeting later. The armed forces will also be deployed to hospital trusts ahead of an ambulance strike, the government says. But Downing Street warned there would still be "serious disruption". Cobra is an emergency response committee made up of ministers, civil servants and others. It comes amid a wave of strikes over pay this month from nurses, paramedics, rail workers, and Border Force staff. Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden, who will chair the meeting on Monday, has urged unions to call off the "damaging" strikes. "The stance the unions have taken will cause disruption for millions of hardworking people over the coming weeks," he said. "The government will do all it can to mitigate the impact of this action, but the only way to stop the disruption completely is for union bosses to get back round the table and call off these damaging strikes. "I will be chairing a series of Cobra meetings over the coming weeks to ensure our plans are as robust as possible, and that disruption is kept to a minimum." However, the prime minister's official spokesman stressed that even with members of the armed forces driving ambulances the number available to attend calls would be reduced "significantly". The country is facing "a challenging number of days", he said. The strikes taking place in December Chris Mason: Strikes threaten Sunak's hope for calm government Would pay demands cost an extra £28bn? Border Force officers employed by the Home Office are set to walk out at Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham and Cardiff airports for eight days from 23 December to New Year's Eve. Members of The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) - who represent 75% of all passport control staff - voted to take action in support of a 10% pay rise which they say will help border workers who are "struggling with the cost-of-living crisis". Some military personnel are already being trained up as part of contingency planning in a bid to avoid widespread travel disruption at Christmas. While armed forces will be sent to hospital trusts to familiarise themselves with vehicles ahead of an ambulance worker strike on 21 December. Paramedics and control room staff will walk out in coordinated strike action by the three main ambulance unions - Unison, GMB and Unite - in a dispute over pay. The action will affect non-life threatening calls only. Trade unions are calling for higher pay rises to help their members cope with rising prices, but Downing Street has argued that "inflation is everyone's enemy" and meeting union calls would embed rising prices. No 10 also said talk of coordinated strikes was "concerning" as that would "exacerbate the misery" the public is facing. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has also previously pledged to introduce "new tough" anti-strike laws. But some of the unions have said instead of meeting each other, ministers should meet them and negotiate pay - arguing wage offers are not enough to keep up with the rising cost of living. Pat Cullen, head of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) union, had said strikes due to take place this week could be paused if the health secretary "seriously" negotiated over pay. Health Secretary Steve Barclay told BBC Breakfast he was "very happy to talk" to nurses' unions but that it was "important both sides respect" the pay offer made to NHS staff. "We have engaged with them and we continue to be willing to do so," he said, but added that the government had "honoured in full" the recommendation of the independent pay review body. He added that he did not want to divert money away from clearing the post-Covid backlog to fund additional pay. Will the clash between workers and firms ever end? People are striking - here's what you need to know The nurses' union have called for their members to be given a pay rise of 5% above the RPI inflation rate, which in October was 14.2%. Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said a Labour government would not be able to afford such a rise but added that it "would be willing to meet and negotiate" to avoid a strike. "I think the government's stubborn refusal to engage in serious negotiations shows they are spoiling for a fight and they want to blame nurses, blame paramedics and blame NHS staff for challenges in NHS services that are the direct fault and responsibility of 12 years of Conservative mismanagement," he said. "Frankly I think that's disgusting." Unison's head of health Sara Gorton said: "The wage rise given to health workers this year simply hasn't been enough to stop staff leaving in droves. Without enough employees in the NHS, patients will go on waiting too long for ambulances and for treatment to start. "Instead of putting plans in place for the strike days, ministers should be concentrating all their efforts on ending the disputes," she added. link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-63939396

"Living fossils" like Triops tadpole shrimps are believed to have rubbed shoulders with the dinosaurs, but which animal has been on Earth the longest? Earth is a challenging, ever-changing place, and everything from the temperature of the oceans to the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere is constantly in flux. And in this world of change, every living creature is running, swimming, slithering or flying to adapt and survive — or ends up dead. But within this changing world, which animal has survived the longest? In November 2010, Guinness World Records(opens in new tab) awarded the title of "oldest living creature" to Triops cancriformis, or tadpole shrimp. And for good reason: Fossils show that armored, shrimp-like crustaceans like these have been around since the Triassic period (251.9 million to 201.3 million years ago). Tadpole shrimp have bodies like spades, which are perfect for digging at the bottom of the temporary pools they inhabit. The design works so well that they've kept it for hundreds of millions of years. But while they look the same as they always have, DNA research published since 2010 reveals that tadpole shrimp never stopped evolving underneath their armor, creating differences between species across time that human eyes can't always spot. For instance, the tadpole shrimp T. cancriformis is merely a descendent of similar-looking Triassic ancestors and is actually no more than 25 million years old, a 2013 study published in the journal PeerJ(opens in new tab) found, and may be as young as 2.6 million years old, according to a 2012 study published in the journal PLOS One(opens in new tab). Related: How long do new species take to evolve? So, what about other contenders for the title of Earth's longest-surviving animal? There are several species alive today that, like tadpole shrimp, appear to have remained unchanged for many millions of years. Perhaps the most famous of these so-called "living fossils" is a group of deep-sea fish called coelacanths. Researchers first discovered coelacanth fossils in the 1800s and thought they went extinct at the end of the Cretaceous period 66 million years ago. But then, in 1938, fishers hauled up a living coelacanth off the coast of South Africa. These ancient fish date back more than 400 million years, but there's a catch. The coelacanth species swimming in our oceans today aren't the same as the fossilized coelacanth species, which really did go extinct. A 2010 study published in the journal Marine Biology(opens in new tab) suggested the living species emerged within the last 20 million to 30 million years. The same is true for the similarly ancient horseshoe crab lineage, which stretches back around 480 million years. A 2012 study published in the journal Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution(opens in new tab) found that the oldest living group of Asian horseshoe crabs called Tachypleus only emerged about 25 million years ago, despite looking similar to fossils that are hundreds of millions of years old. link: https://www.livescience.com/oldest-surviving-species

Stellantis's Belvidere, Illinois, assembly plant will be idled at the end of February 2023, but the Cherokee will remain in production—at least through that month. Stellantis will indefinitely idle its plant in Belvidere, Illinois, where the Jeep Cherokee is built, as first reported by Automotive News. The company cites several reasons for the plant being idled, including the COVID-19 pandemic and related supply-chain shortages. There will be a short run of 2023 Cherokees, but the move suggests the SUV's place in the Jeep lineup could either be vacant after this model year or production could move to another location. UPDATE 12/10/2022: In an interview with Reuters, the shop chairman for United Auto Workers (UAW) union Local 1268 disclosed that company documents indicate that Cherokee production will relocate from Belvidere, Illinois to Stellantis's plant in Toluca, Mexico. A longtime Chrysler-FCA-Stellantis assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois, will be indefinitely idled as the company pursues options to "optimize operations," according to a report today by Automotive News. The Belvidere plant is currently the only manufacturing facility responsible for the production of the Jeep Cherokee SUV, which calls into question the crossover's future. A representative from Jeep told Car and Driver that the Cherokee will remain in production at Belvidere Assembly through the end of February 2023, and the models being produced now are 2023 models. In a statement to Reuters, UAW leader Tim Ferguson said internal company documents indicate production of the Cherokee—or its replacement—will be moved to Stellantis's manufacturing facility in Toluca, Mexico. "The segment is very important to us and we plan to stay committed to it long-term," a Jeep spokesperson said when pressed on future plans for the Cherokee nameplate. Demand for the Cherokee has fallen sharply over the past few years. In 2019, 191,397 copies found homes, while in 2020, only 135,855 were sold; in 2021, sales dwindled to 89,126. Meanwhile, Jeep dealers moved just 30,852 Cherokees in the first nine months of 2022, a fraction of the 189,727 Grand Cherokees—a more expensive and likely more profitable model—sold in the same time period. The next compact Jeep SUV may be an EV. Jeep has detailed plans to shift to electric vehicles in recent months, including an Avenger EV for European and other global markets and a Wrangler-inspired Recon EV for North America. Time will tell, but the iconic, albeit problematic, nameplate could find itself emblazoned on the liftgate of an electric off-roader. The plant shut down will impact the nearly 1300 employees, many of which are UAW union members, when the facility is idled on February 28, 2023. According to the AN report, layoffs are likely, although reassignment to other manufacturing facilities may be a possibility for some of the plant's workforce. link: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a42202778/jeep-cherokee-future-uncertain-plant-closure/

Do you really need a starter? What’s the best bird? And when to do the prep? Observer Food Monthly’s expert guide to keeping your kitchen happy As a food writer and stylist, I’ve spent almost 20 years cooking Christmas dinners for ad campaigns, TV shows and cookbooks. Shooting can start up to six months ahead, resulting in multiple festive feasts before most people have even thought about dusting off their decorations. Throw in two large families and friends’ meals, and I’ve made more Christmas dinners than the average person ever will. This is what I’ve learned … 1 Cockerel, for a change Bigger than a chicken, tastier and less intimidating than a turkey, cockerel is my choice for the big day. Simon Taylor, captain of Team GB Butchery and owner of Surrey Hills Butchers says that, while turkey has a slightly better meat-to-bone ratio, a large cockerel is a great option for 10 people. “At that size, they’ve had a good long full life and therefore are full of a lot more flavour,” he says. “Money-wise, it is going to save quite a bit, especially this year as prices have risen, particularly on big bronze free-range turkeys.” To cook a 4-5kg cockerel: take it out of the fridge 30 minutes before. Rub generously with olive oil and butter, and season well. Fill the cavity with herbs, garlic cloves and a halved lemon. Roast it at 200C fan/gas mark 7 for 30 minutes, breast side down in the tray. Then reduce to 140C fan/gas mark 3 for 1 hour. Carefully turn the bird over and continue to cook for a further 2-2½ hours, basting occasionally, until cooked through. Rest for 20- 30 minutes before carving. I’m a fan of a traditional ham, which Taylor also recommends as good value, even with rising costs: “Pork is still pound for pound going to be the most economical option.” Taylor’s biggest money saving tip this Christmas is to check in with your local butcher. “If you’ve got a budget, we can guide you to what is going to be best for you and quality and flavour. And get your orders in as soon as you can, particularly if it is something off-piste.” 2 You don’t always need a starter Do you really need a starter? If, like me, you love all that comes with throwing an epic Christmas dinner then, yes, offering a starter is an excuse to get a bit creative. Want to show off with a cheese souffle? Go for it! Or maybe it is the perfect time to dust off that blini pan you got last Christmas and wow your guests with homemade blinis, sour cream and cured salmon. But ask yourself, do you really need to do that or will you peak too soon, broken by ambition and extra washing up? 3 Two side dishes are marvellous. Three is a waste of time If the prospect of planning a huge Christmas feast fills you with dread, then approach it like a favourite restaurant meal. Your plate likely consists of a showstopper – a slice of meat, a piece of fish or veg offering – and a maximum of two other components. Tender porchetta on herby beans for example, or pan-fried sea bass with braised fennel and new potatoes. No more than two sides. Christmas dinner doesn’t need to be any different: team crispy roast chicken with root vegetable gratin and buttery brussels; reverse-sear steak with goose fat roasties and braised red cabbage. 4 … Or just do a side-dish dinner More than half of my family is vegetarian or pescatarian, and we have played around with the Christmas table dynamic a lot over the years. The non-meat-eaters have all agreed they don’t want a substitute for a roast – instead they love to go hard on all the side dishes. While vegetarian food writer Anna Jones likes to go the extra mile – “I think it’s nice to make something for vegetarians or vegans to build their meal around, even if it is something simple” – she agrees that sides are the true hero of the Christmas table. “Keeping all your sides vegetarian (or vegan) is a win,” she says. “Roast potatoes crisp just as well in olive oil, and try chestnuts with roasted brussels and some smoked salt.” Even if you have no bird to stuff, she says a vegetarian stuffing with lots of herbs, lemon and sticky onions is always a winner. 5 It’s all gravy It’s 3pm. You’ve timed your two sides perfectly, the meat is out of the oven and looking fabulous but now you have to keep everything warm and rested while you make the gravy and mess around with trivets and wine and drippings and flour and why is it taking so long? Making gravy often breaks a cook’s goodwill, so it’s best to make it days or even weeks ahead, then on the day keep it warm in a pan so once everything else is done you just go for it and serve. To make the gravy in advance: place 1kg of chicken wings in a large roasting tray with some roughly chopped root veg (onion, carrot, celery) and drizzle it all with oil. Season generously, add your chosen herbs – rosemary, thyme and bay is a great bouquet – and toss together. Roast at 180C fan/gas mark 6, for 1 hour, until everything is golden and crisp. Carefully transfer the tray to a medium heat on your hob, pour in a large glass of any colour wine or port and bring to the boil. Bubble until almost cooked away, then stir in a large knob of butter and 4 tablespoons of plain flour. Break up all the ingredients with a potato masher. When the flour has coated everything in the tray and cooked out to become gnarly and brown, add 1.75 litres of water. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a medium-low heat and leave to bubble away for 25-30 minutes, until thickened. Strain the gravy through a fine sieve into a saucepan, then whisk in a heaped tablespoon of redcurrant jam or jelly. Taste, adjust the seasoning and add more stock if you like a thinner gravy. Leave to cool, then chill or freeze until needed. 6 Cheat and tweak If you really don’t have the time, or inclination, to make your own gravy, then buy it. A lot of supermarkets and delis offer tubs of fresh gravy, and some really are very good. If you want to embellish ready-made gravy, whisk in a tablespoon of redcurrant jam or add a bay leaf to infuse while it’s warming. Food writer Gurdeep Loyal used to be a food-product developer. His top tip to lift a lacklustre gravy? “Add a spoonful of brown miso or anchovy paste for a savoury kick that lifts the meatiness.” In fact, you should buy in any element of Christmas dinner that fills you with stress. No one will care, they’ll just be grateful someone else is taking care of it. There are a range of cranberry sauces on the market, and you’ll find tubs of bread sauce in most seasonal fridge aisles. Both these can be elevated with a few aromatics: a grating of orange zest in the cranberry sauce, and a scratching of nutmeg over the bread sauce. Finally, to stuffing. Christmas is a time for nostalgia and if Paxo takes you back to your mum’s/ gran’s/friend’s kitchen, then go for it. Equally, ready-made stuffing trays are a great cheat. Loyal is also a fan, embellishing them with bacon, fried onions, dried fruits, chopped chestnuts and a slosh of sherry before roasting. “Think of the stuffing as the base,” he says, “and the add-ons as festive pizza-style toppings.” link : https://www.theguardian.com/food/2022/dec/11/the-12-rules-of-christmas-cooking-starters-gravy-roasties-pudding

Operations have resumed at the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa after Russia used Iranian-made drones to hit energy facilities in the city. The port in the south of the country was closed after strikes on Saturday left 1.5 million people and all non-critical infrastructure without power. Ukraine's president said it could take days to restore electricity, with sub-zero temperatures expected this week. Odesa is one of three ports being used to ship grain under a UN-brokered deal. The agreement, mediated by Turkey and the UN, allows Ukrainian products to be transported safely to the rest of the world. The deal has helped bring down soaring global food prices. Although operations at Odesa port were briefly stopped on Sunday, Ukraine's agriculture minister said grain exports would not be suspended. In total, Russia launched 15 Iranian-made drones at the regions of Odesa and neighbouring Mykolaiv, 10 of which were shot down, Ukraine's armed forces said. "The situation in the Odesa region is very difficult," Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly address. "Unfortunately the hits were critical, so it takes more than just time to restore electricity. It doesn't take hours, but a few days." Thousands of people have made use of the region's "points of invincibility" - facilities which supply electricity and warmth to residents during blackouts. Images posted on social media showed dozens of people crowding round power points charging their phones. The strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, which intensified in mid-October, have left millions of people in nearly all regions of the country without power, as temperatures drop below zero. A complete blackout across the entire country is a now realistic scenario, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told German television on Sunday. Is attacking Ukraine's power grid a war crime? Russia's frequent attacks on Ukraine's power grid have led to calls for the West to supply Kyiv with better air defence weapons. On Sunday, US President Joe Biden told President Zelensky that Ukraine's air defence was a priority for Washington. The two spoke in a phone call before a meeting of G7 leaders on Monday, where further sanctions against Russia and Iran will be discussed. The proposed measures would target Iran over its supply of drones to Russia, while EU foreign ministers are set to discuss a ninth package of sanctions which would place almost 200 more individuals and entities on its sanctions list. East of Odesa, Ukrainian strikes killed two people in the Russian-occupied city of Melitopol over the weekend, according to Moscow-installed local authorities. The city has been under occupation since early March and is a major logistics hub for Russian forces in the south-east. It is strategically located between Mariupol to the east, Kherson and the Dnipro River to the west, and Crimea to the south. link : https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63943162

Morocco managed to send home some of football’s giants, including Spain, Portugal, and Belgium. Rabat - Moroccan football player Amine Harit, who sustained an injury right before the World Cup kicked off, on Monday joined the Moroccan national team in Qatar ahead of their semi-finals game against France. Morocco’s captain Romain Saiss posted a photo on Instagram featuring him and Harit. “Finally among us … May God heal you … This adventure is also yours,” the caption read. Harit was previously featured on Morocco’s initial World Cup squad list but his dream to compete on the global pitch was soon shattered after he sustained a serious knee injury during a match with Olympique Marseille against AS Monaco one week before the tournament started. “As you can imagine, beyond the physical pain, it's hard to see the World Cup dream fly a few hours before living it,” Harit said on Twitter following his injury. Morocco’s head coach Walid Regragui called up Anass Zaroury to replace Harit during the global tournament. However, Harit is adamant to join the national team for the upcoming semi-final match against France, and provide his unwavering support and encouragement to the Moroccan squad. Read also: Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari: Morocco Made Africa Proud at World Cup The Moroccan player also posted an Instagram story featuring him alongside Hakim Ziyech, who was seen receiving a sports massage. The Atlas Lions will play against defending champions France at 8:00 pm Moroccan time, on December 14 at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. The Moroccan team has so far displayed a remarkable performance at the World Cup, becoming the first Arab and African country to reach the tournament’s semi-finals after beating Portugal 1-0. The North African squad has defied all odds and managed to defeat and send home some of the tournament’s early favorites, including Belgium and Spain. Regragui appears determined to successfully lead the Atlas Lions and continue making history in Qatar. link: https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2022/12/352977/amine-harit-joins-atlas-lions-in-qatar-for-moral-support-before-semi-finals

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The SNP's Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has announced a front bench reshuffle following the resignation of three prominent MPs. Pete Wishart, Chris Law and Stewart McDonald stepped down after the 34-year-old took over from Ian Blackford. Stewart Hosie, previously spokesperson for the Cabinet Office, now takes over the economy brief. Meanwhile David Linden takes social justice, Dave Doogan takes defence and Chris Stephens takes levelling up. It follows reports of divisions in the SNP, which Mr Hosie has dismissed as "complete fiction". In his resignation letter, Mr McDonald said the SNP was at its best "when we collaborate as a united party" and urged the new leadership to "keep this at the forefront of their mind and work in that spirit across the party". Flynn elected as new SNP leader at Westminster Who is the SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn? SNP split claims are complete fiction, MP insists Mr Flynn said his team were "entirely focused on standing up for Scotland's interests". Referring to three recent opinion polls which suggested there is majority support for independence, he said members were ready to "harness that momentum". He said: "Scotland continues to face the cost of living crisis, made worse by Tory 'wreckonomics', and we are still being hit with the disastrous impacts of leaving the EU."With the Tories and Labour both backing Brexit and denying democracy by standing in the way of a Scottish independence referendum, only the SNP is truly standing up for the people of Scotland. "Support for independence is growing because people know that it is the only route back to the EU, and the only way to escape the broken Westminster system. The SNP Westminster team will work hard to make it happen." Mr Flynn had initially been expected to be the only candidate to replace Ian Blackford, who was regarded as being a close ally of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. But Alison Thewliss unexpectedly threw her hat in the ring after sources close to Mr Flynn were quoted in the media as saying he intended to replace much of the party's front bench team in the Commons. The Aberdeen South MP defeated Ms Thewliss - who is also seen as being closer to Ms Sturgeon - by 26 votes to 17 in a vote of the party's MPs. Previously Mr Flynn had been the party's business, energy and industrial strategy spokesman. Ms Thewliss, who is now the party's home affairs spokesperson, was previously the Treasury spokesperson. The SNP front bench positions in full: Stephen Flynn - SNP Westminster leader Mhairi Black - SNP depute Westminster leader Martin Docherty-Hughes - chief whip Alison Thewliss - home affairs Stuart McDonald - justice and immigration Dr Philippa Whitford MP - Scotland spokesperson Alyn Smith - Europe and EU accession Drew Hendry - foreign affairs Patrician Gibson - farming, agriculture, rural affairs Kirsten Oswald - women and equalities Richard Thomson - International Trade, Northern Ireland and Wales Alan Brown - energy and industrial strategy Dave Doogan - defence Deirdre Brock - House of Commons business Chris Stephens - levelling up Kirsty Blackman - Cabinet Office Gavin Newlands - transport Martyn Day - health Brendan O'Hara - international development Carol Monaghan - education link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-63928800

Humans began selectively breeding dogs around 2,000 years ago, and these genes play a role in your pup's behavior, a new study of 4,000 purebred, mixed-breed and wild dogs finds. Your dog's breed may not dictate its behavior, though genes do play a role, a study of the genomes of 4,000 purebred, mixed-breed and wild dogs has revealed. In comparing the DNA data of so many animals, researchers found that genetic variations appeared in clusters around different types of dogs. These clusters contained dog breeds that all had one thing in common: the role their ancestors played in human history. "Humans have employed dogs for thousands of years to perform tasks such as herding livestock, killing vermin, hunting, pulling loads, guarding, and companionship," the study authors wrote in their paper. "To produce dogs that will [perform these roles] reliably, humans have selectively bred toward a variety of behavioral ideals." This selective breeding began around 2,000 years ago, but humans began classifying dog breeds much more recently. The names we use for modern breeds are less than 160 years old, "a blink in evolutionary history compared with the origin of dogs more than 10,000 years ago," the authors wrote in the paper, published Dec. 8 in the journal Cell(opens in new tab). Instead of grouping dogs by breed, the DNA analysis revealed 10 genetic lineages from which modern dogs descend: the scent hound, pointer-spaniel, retriever, terrier, herder, sled, African and Middle Eastern, Asian spitz, dingo and sight hound. Within these 10 groups, the researchers found distinct genes — and common behaviors. Related: Are dogs really smiling at us? Terriers had more dog-directed aggression and a higher predatory drive. This makes sense in light of the history of the terrier breeds, which were generally used for hunting vermin and in the "sport" of dogfighting. Companion and toy dogs showed high levels of fear of dogs, humans and different situations. Scent hounds demonstrated anxiety-related behaviors, which the authors suggested could be caused by the hunting dogs' need for acute sensitivity to the movements of their targets. Herders, which include dogs that were bred for working with sheep and cattle, were some of the most easily trained, and they had decreased levels of aggression and predatory drive. Owners of these dogs commonly report the animals' tendency to herd, even if they've never been trained to work. Sheepdogs, for example, can take to rounding up their toys or even grouping small children. As well as a strong herding instinct, the original herders needed to have precise control over their movements, as subtle changes in position can drive a herd in a different direction. But whether these behaviors, shown in generations of herding dogs, had a basis in the dogs' DNA was of particular interest to study first author Emily Dutrow(opens in new tab), a postdoctoral fellow at the National Human Genome Research Institute. RELATED STORIES —Why do dogs and cats run around in random bursts of speed? —Why do dogs have cold noses? —Why do dogs scratch the ground after they pee? Dutrow and colleagues found specific genes in herding dogs' DNA that relate to brain activity. These included genes that link to motor control and vision, as well as one that has been associated with a mothering instinct in mice to gather their litter. The study also found genes relating to the heart, the digestive system and other parts of the dogs' physiology, as well as many bits of DNA that are inactive or non-coding, or "junk DNA." While some of these genes were found more commonly in some lineages than in others, the research doesn't directly prove a link between specific bits of DNA and certain behaviors, said Kathleen Morrill(opens in new tab), a genomics researcher at the University of Massachusetts. Earlier this year, Morrill co-authored a paper on dog genetics(opens in new tab) that also found common behaviors across large groups of dog breeds. In showing that very few traits are breed-specific, Morrill's paper broke down many of the stereotypes about dog personalities. Behavior, Morrill told Live Science, emerges from a complicated interaction of genes and environment that we still don't understand. "It's not as simple as 'all retrievers have a retrieving gene,' or that broad behaviors, like aggression, are genetically ingrained into certain breeds," Morrill said; these studies illustrate the "genetic complexity of dogs." link: https://www.livescience.com/dog-genetics-play-role-behavior

Currently only confirmed for China, the electric Malibu successor could look like the Chevy FNR-XE sedan concept and possibly come to America. GM president Mark Reuss recently revealed that an electric Chevy sedan is being developed for China, as first reported by GM Authority. Ruess said the new Ultium-based EV is still early in development and suggested it might make it to the U.S. as a Malibu replacement. With the Chinese debut of the Chevy FNR-XE sedan concept (shown here), we think its design could preview a Malibu EV. As SUVs and crossovers have surged in po[CENSORED]rity over the past decade, Chevrolet’s previously healthy sedan lineup has dwindled down to a single vehicle, the Malibu. The mid-size sedan is growing long in the tooth, having been on sale since 2016 with a light refresh in 2019. However, now there's hope for the Malibu's future, with General Motors president Mark Reuss revealing during a recent Investor Day presentation in China that Chevy is working on a “low-roof” EV that will feature sedan-like proportions, according to a report by GM Authority. The upcoming electric sedan is just entering the early stages of development, but Reuss called the design "pretty dramatic" and said the EV will occupy the same mid-size segment as the current Malibu. This possible replacement has already been confirmed for the Chinese market, where sedans are still in high demand, but Chevy may eventually offer the EV in the United States. Reuss appeared to leave the door open for U.S. availability, saying at the event, “... we’ll see the desirability as we clinic this.” Chevy recently debuted an electric sedan concept in China called the FNR-XE (pictured above). Its design could offer a preview of the EV referenced by Reuss, and the concept is based on the Ultium battery platform. The overall shape is similar to the Honda e:N2 concept revealed for China in November, and Honda and GM are already collaborating on electric crossovers, with the Chevy Blazer EV and Honda Prologue sharing the same platform. The Malibu's potential all-electric replacement will debut for the Chinese market at the end of 2024, so U.S. sales—if GM decides to bring it here—likely wouldn’t start until at least 2025. Although many customers have gravitated towards SUVs in recent years, the Malibu still represents a decent chunk of sales for Chevy. After a massive decline in 2021, dropping from 102,651 units sold in 2020 to just 39,376 units, the Malibu has rebounded in 2022, with nearly 80,000 units sold through the third quarter. There is still a market for sedans in America, so an electric Malibu may end up making sense for Chevrolet to bring to our shores as the company pivots away from gas-powered vehicles. link: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a42202794/electric-chevrolet-sedan-replacement-malibu/

Leanne, 43, an occupational therapist, meets Josh, 39, a curator and creative producer Sat 10 Dec 2022 06.00 GMT Leanne Leanne on Josh What were you hoping for? To meet a lovely Guardian reader for a fun evening. To not want to leave before the starters arrived. To not feel mortified reading his review of my rusty dating skills. First impressions? I was thrilled that Josh wasn’t engrossed in his phone when I arrived. He was warm, friendly and made a slightly surreal situation comfortable. What did you talk about? Belize. Smartphones. Work. Festivals. Not being natural campers. London cycling. Tattoos. Most awkward moments? I was probably a bit eager to find out more about him. I hope this was seen as curiosity rather than interrogation. Good table manners? We were too busy talking to notice. But we shared a dessert. Best thing about Josh? He lives his values and cultural interests, and this gives him a really positive energy. Would you introduce Josh to your friends? He’d get on with most people, and my friends are awesome, so it would work. Describe Josh in three words. Creative, driven, friendly. What do you think Josh made of you? I think it was positive? Sweary, cycling, child-free London lover? Did you go on somewhere? He kindly walked me to my bike. And ... did you kiss? No. If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be? Nothing, I had a really enjoyable time: great food at one of my favourite restaurants, with fabulous and interesting company. Marks out of 10? A very strong 8. Would you meet again? We agreed a second date as I was typing this 🙂 Josh on Leanne What were you hoping for? To meet someone great via a public-facing, possibly romantic, social experiment … and enjoy a free meal. First impressions? Cute, cool tattoos, possibly more extroverted and communicative than I am, which is brilliant! What did you talk about? So many things. We’ve both travelled around Belize and Mexico recently. Our love of music festivals. How we aren’t glued to our smartphones like most people. Most awkward moment? An initial few seconds of nervousness. Good table manners? Our personalities are such that we aren’t shy about sharing our food, or opinions! Best thing about Leanne? She’s an excellent communicator, very considerate and articulate. Would you introduce Leanne to your friends? I would. They’d think she is quite the character. Describe Leanne in three words. Quirky, talkative, charismatic. What do you think Leanne made of you? That I’m social, passionate about the arts – and have a cool job. Did you go on somewhere? No. And ... did you kiss? A gentleman never tells, but we didn’t. If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be? I might have cycled there. Leanne suggested cycling back to east London together, which would’ve been a lovely, unexpected ending. Marks out of 10? 8. Would you meet again? We plan to. Josh and Leanne ate at Mildreds Soho, London W1. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com … we have a small favour to ask. Millions are turning to the Guardian for open, independent, quality news every day, and readers in 180 countries around the world now support us financially. We believe everyone deserves access to information that’s grounded in science and truth, and analysis rooted in authority and integrity. That’s why we made a different choice: to keep our reporting open for all readers, regardless of where they live or what they can afford to pay. This means more people can be better informed, united, and inspired to take meaningful action. In these perilous times, a truth-seeking global news organisation like the Guardian is essential. We have no shareholders or billionaire owner, meaning our journalism is free from commercial and political influence – this makes us different. When it’s never been more important, our independence allows us to fearlessly investigate, challenge and expose those in power. Support the Guardian from as little as €1 – it only takes a minute. If you can, please consider supporting us with a regular amount each month. Thank you. link: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/dec/10/blind-date-leanne-josh

The Russian co-winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize has said Kremlin authorities told him to turn down the award. Yan Rachinsky, who heads Memorial, said he was told not to accept the prize because the two other co-laureates - a Ukrainian human rights organisation and jailed Belarusian rights defender - were deemed "inappropriate". Memorial is one of Russia's oldest civil rights groups, and was shut down by the government last year. The Russian Foreign Ministry has been contacted for comment. In an exclusive interview with the BBC's HARDtalk programme, Mr Rachinsky said his organisation had been advised to decline the award, but "naturally, we took no notice of this advice". Despite threats to his safety, Mr Rachinsky said the work of Memorial remained essential. "In today's Russia, no-one's personal safety can be guaranteed," he said. "Yes, many have been killed. But we know what impunity of the state leads to… We need to get out of this pit somehow." Memorial has documented historical Soviet repression. Its first chairman - Arseny Roginsky - was sent to Soviet labour camps for the so-called "anti-communist" study of history. Announcing the prize winners, the Nobel Committee said that Memorial was founded on the idea that "confronting past crimes is essential in preventing new ones". Mr Rachinsky called the committee's decision to award the prize to recipients in three different countries "remarkable". He said it was proof "that civil society is not divided by national borders, that it is a single body working to solve common problems". But the decision to include a Russian recipient has been controversial. The woman who runs Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties - another of the prize-winners - refused to be interviewed alongside Mr Rachinsky. The BBC spoke to them separately in Oslo. When asked why she wanted to do the interview separately, Oleksandra Matviichuk told HARDtalk: "Now we are in a war and we want to make the voice of Ukrainian human rights defenders tangible. "So I am sure that regardless that we are doing separate interviews, we transmit and deliver the same messages." The Center for Civil Liberties was recognized for its work promoting democracy in Ukraine and investigating alleged Russian war crimes in the country. Despite refusing to speak beside her co-winner, Ms Matviichuk praised Mr Rachinsky's work and described Memorial as "our partner". Memorial had helped the Ukrainian group for years, she said, adding she had "huge respect for all [her] Russian human rights colleagues" who work in difficult conditions. She also warned that without proper accounting for Russian crimes, peace would not come to Eastern Europe. Ms Matviichuk called for a new international tribunal to hold President Vladimir Putin and other Russians accountable for their actions in Ukraine, describing that the current system as insufficient. "The question is, who will provide justice for hundreds of thousands of victims of the war crimes?" she asked. She also accused Russia of using the war as a tool to achieve its geopolitical aims - and committing war crimes in order to win the conflict. The third Nobel winner, Belarusian human rights defender Ales Bialiatski, has been in prison without trial in his home country since July last year. He is the founder of the country's Viasna (Spring) Human Rights Centre, which was set up in 1996 in response to a brutal crackdown of street protests by Belarus's authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko. Mr Bialiatski previously spent three years in prison and was released in 2014. Ms Matviichuk described her co-laureate as "an extremely brave person, so he will continue this battle even in prison". Watch HARDtalk on the BBC News Channel (UK) at 14:30 GMT on 10 December, 00:30 on 11 December, or 00:30 or 04:30 on 12 December. Or view the programme on BBC World News at 01:30 or 08:30 GMT on 11 December, or 04:30, 09:30, 15:30 or 19:30 on 12 December. link: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63929130

The Turkish President congratulated the Atlas Lions and Moroccans on becoming the first African team to qualify for the semifinals. Rabat - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took to Twitter to congratulate Morocco’s Atlas Lion on winning the Saturday game against Portugal and qualifying for the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup. In a tweet in Arabic, Erdogan wrote: “I offer my heartfelt congratulations to the Moroccan national team, which is the first African team to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, and I also congratulate all our Moroccan brothers for this achievement.” Morocco’s jaw-dropping performance at the World Cup this year landed the team a series of wins against heavy-weights including Spain, Belgium, and now Portugal. The team qualified for the round of 16 on top of their group, and after winning against Spain 3-0 in penalties, and 1-0 against Portugal, the team is the first Arab and African team to ever qualify for the semi-finals of the World Cup. In the Saturday game, the Atlas Lions have proved to be a staunch foe, as they successfully fended off multiple attacks from the Portugal team. Morocco’s goalkeeper Yassine Bounou stole the spotlight yet again, clinching the title of Man of the Match for the third time in the tournament. The player broke another record as he is currently the only African goalkeeper to keep three clean sheets in a single World Cup tournament. Read Also: Morocco’s Historic Win Against Portugal Sparks Wild Celebration © Morocco World News. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Support Your support allows us to continue delivering quality journalism that is accessible to audiences across the globe. Every contribution, however big or small, is valuable for our mission and readers. link: https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2022/12/352946/turkish-president-congratulates-moroccos-atlas-lions-on-historic-win

Nick Movie:The menu Time: 18. november 2022. Netflix / Amazon / HBO?: Duration of the movie:1h 47min Trailer: