Alice Thompson

Cardiff, London

Senior Broadcast Journalist at BBC

BBC Politics Producer in Westminster

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US needs role in Ukraine to deter Putin, says PM

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Chris Mason |Alice Thompson

Sir Keir Starmer has reiterated his call for a US security guarantee in Ukraine to deter Vladimir Putin from invading again, as he prepares to meet Donald Trump. Speaking on the plane to Washington DC, Sir Keir said he hoped the UK-US relationship could go from "strength to strength". But the two leaders appear to be at odds over the importance of US security guarantees for Ukraine as part of any peace deal there.
Ukraine needs US security guarantee to deter Putin

1 month ago | msn.com | Chris Mason |Alice Thompson

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Commentary: All Michigan students deserve a strong and effective teacher

Jul 18, 2024 | crainsgrandrapids.com | Amber Arellano |Alice Thompson |Mike Jandernoa |Tim Gortsema

By Amber Arellano, Alice Thompson and Mike JandernoaIt’s become common knowledge in Michigan that we have a serious teacher recruitment and retention problem. The problem is most acute in higher-poverty districts, however. Michigan’s unfair school funding system that inadequately funds higher-poverty districts contributes to this crisis, leading higher-poverty districts to struggle to provide competitive compensation and experience high rates of teacher turnover.
The Martha's Vineyard Times

Jun 18, 2024 | mvtimes.com | Alice Thompson

Fala Jane Freeman died peacefully at home on June 8, 2024, at the age of 77. She was born the second of four children to Cedric and Jilma Freeman in La Ceiba, Honduras, and at the age of 7 moved with her family to northern New Jersey, where she grew up. She first came to the Vineyard in the mid-’70s, and stayed, finding home in the Island community for the remainder of her life. She married Thomas Grew in 1979, and in 1982 she gave birth to their son, Tristan.
How to Cut a Cantaloupe

May 16, 2024 | foodnetwork.com | Alice Thompson

1457790404 Melon Honeydew Melons hanging in a greenhouse Sirisak Boakaew/Getty Images The taste of a ripe, juicy cantaloupe is hard to beat, and its appealing pastel-orange color makes it popular in a range of sweet and savory recipes. But the melon’s generous size and round shape can make it cumbersome on your cutting board. The good news is it takes only minutes once you know the easiest methods for cutting into the specific shape you want for snacking or recipes.
Is There a Difference Between Brown and White Eggs?

May 13, 2024 | foodnetwork.com | Alice Thompson

962938790 Eggs brown and white in gray cardboard box diagonal arrangement on dark background front view in studio Bojsha65/Getty Images There are a lot of egg carton labels to decode; however, there’s one difference — and it’s perhaps the most visible — that’s super-easy to understand: the difference between white and brown eggs. Read on for what you need to know, plus how to use your knowledge to save a few cents. Brown vs. White Eggs: What’s the Difference?
What Is a Frappuccino?

Apr 29, 2024 | foodnetwork.com | Alice Thompson

628119100 Chocolate Frappe and Frappuccino on wood table AppleZoomZoom/Getty Images Frappuccinos may have expanded the universe of coffee drinks further than any other beverage. In flavors from cherry pie to cotton candy to matcha, they’ve redefined what many people expect of a coffeehouse drink. Here’s what this frothy drink actually is, how it got its name and why you’ll see so many similar drinks labeled frappes. What Is a Frappuccino?
The 8 Best (Tested) Ways to Open a Bottle Without a Bottle Opener

Apr 29, 2024 | foodnetwork.com | Alice Thompson

beer-bottles-on-table Two brown glass bottles filled with beer are placed on a wooden table. jirkaejc/Getty Images Kicking back with a refreshing beverage might be the definition of relaxation, but find yourself away from home without a bottle opener and you plans could be upended. Fortunately there are a number of alternative ways to liberate your beverage and keep the party going.
How to Thicken a Sauce 6 Ways

Apr 25, 2024 | foodnetwork.com | Alice Thompson

1399892692 Light sauce in a style pot with whisk roemart/Getty Images Whether it’s a dribbly gravy or a watery pasta sauce, if a sauce is not thick enough to cling to your food, it’s time for triage. The good news? There is always a way to fix a runny sauce. Here are the top six ways to repair them, from tomato sauces to gravies to cream sauces and more. How to Thicken a Sauce Test your sauce first by dipping a wooden spoon in it and then looking at the back of it.