Speech and Hearing News

• Boris Johnson promises to bring in laws to boost education chances after local elections victory
  
  Speaking ahead of the Queen's Speech, Mr Johnson revealed plans that will give every adult the right to access cheap, flexible loans to fund college courses and training later in life.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• Conversion therapy: Public to be consulted before ban
  
  The proposed ban in England and Wales will be announced in the Queen's Speech on Tuesday.
  BBC News.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Queen's Speech: Boris Johnson promises post-Covid skills overhaul
  
  Adults will be offered "lifelong" training loans under measures to be announced in the Queen's Speech.
  BBC News.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• New laws in Queen's Speech will put 'rocket fuel' into PM's levelling up agenda
  
  New laws to fulfil Boris Johnson's promise of helping to give people the skills they need throughout their lives will form a central part of the government's legislative agenda for the next year.
  Sky News.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• North Korean defector highlighted in Trump's speech describes his former life
  
  One of the most powerful moments during President Trump's first State of the Union happened when he talked about a North Korean defector who was in the crowd. David Martin met him, and heard his story.
  CBS News.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• 'Alone' Among Allies? Why Putin Shunned The West In Victory Day Speech
  
  Russian President Vladimir Putin has often ignored the Western Allies' role in his May 9 speeches at military parades marking Nazi Germany's defeat in World War II. ...
  Radio Liberty.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• State of the Union: Trump calls for end to bitter partisanship
  
  President Trump used his first State of the Union address to praise Americans and the impact of his presidency. Democrats greeted much of the speech with dissent or stony silence. ...
  CBS News.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Children's nurse, 31, appears in court accused of murdering eight babies at a hospital neonatal unit
  
  Lucy Letby, 31, appeared at Manchester Crown Court for a case management hearing having been accused of murdering eight babies at a hospital neonatal unit in Chester
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• PM 'will promise to end brain drain in red wall regions' in Queen's Speech
  
  The prime minister will reportedly promise to bring jobs and skills to "red wall" areas so people no longer have to leave their home towns in search of prosperity.
  Sky News.  Sunday, 9 May 2021.
• Mike Trout says he 'broke down' after hearing of Albert Pujols' release
  
  Angels star Mike Trout developed a special relationship with Albert Pujols, so the news of Pujols' release Thursday left the three-time AL MVP emotional.
  Los Angeles Times.  Friday, 7 May 2021.
• Greg Gutfeld: The Left doesn't care about free speech, it cares about control
  
  Greg Gutfeld says the intolerant left has the media, the entertainment industry, academia and now big tech on Thursday's "Gutfeld"
  Fox News.  Friday, 7 May 2021.
• S.E.C. Chair Gensler Emphasizes Transparency in Markets
  
  In a hearing focused on the frenzied trading of GameStop stock, the new S.E.C. chairman suggests more disclosure is needed.
  New York Times.  Thursday, 6 May 2021.
• John Kerry to be quizzed under oath in the House about alleged revelations of Israeli secrets to Iran
  
  GOP lawmakers are expected to press Biden administration climate envoy John Kerry on his dealings with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif during a hearing before the House Foreign Affairs Committee next Wednesday.
  Fox News.  Thursday, 6 May 2021.
• Army officials pressed over late budget, Biden priorities
  
  The Pentagon will be late presenting a formal budget for fiscal year 2022, prompting some Republican lawmakers Wednesday to note the difficulty of holding a hearing on how much money the Army needs to keep the lights on. ...
  Washington Times.  Wednesday, 5 May 2021.
• Accuracy of Theranos blood tests at heart of Elizabeth Holmes' criminal case
  
  Wednesday's hearing was the second day of arguments on what evidence can be permitted and excluded from Holmes' criminal fraud trial, which begins on August 31.
  CNBC.  Thursday, 6 May 2021.

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