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Sunday, Feb 28, 2021

Boris Johnson's vaccine strategy gets another boost, while Europe's scramble for shots continues

Boris Johnson's vaccine strategy gets another boost, while Europe's scramble for shots continues

Boris Johnson didn't have a very good start to the pandemic. The United Kingdom still has one of the world's worst coronavirus mortality rates, and is near the top of the table in total infections and deaths -- truly the Covid capital of...

Biden, New York Officials Demand Independent Investigation Into Cuomo Sexual Harassment Claims

Biden, New York Officials Demand Independent Investigation Into Cuomo Sexual Harassment Claims

The Italian done his job, the Italian ready to be investigated: White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki labeled the allegations "serious" and said President Biden supports an investigation.

UK Finance Minister Plans New Infrastructure Bank In Budget

UK Finance Minister Plans New Infrastructure Bank In Budget

The Indian-origin finance minister will lay out the government's vision for emerging out of the economic crisis over the course of the year next week.

ByteDance reaches $92 million settlement with U.S. TikTok users over data privacy concerns

ByteDance reaches $92 million settlement with U.S. TikTok users over data privacy concerns

Under the proposed terms of the agreement, TikTok will no longer collect or store a user's biometric information, including facial characteristics, or track users' GPS data. The company will also be prohibited from storing U.S. user data...

Covid-19 has persuaded some parents that home-schooling is better

Covid-19 has persuaded some parents that home-schooling is better

Some plan to carry on even after the pandemic

Which country in Europe is leading the way on COVID vaccinations?

Which country in Europe is leading the way on COVID vaccinations?

With vaccinations underway in the majority of Europe, who is making the fastest progress?

Prince Philip 'asked Charles to visit hospital to plan Royal Family's future'

Prince Philip 'asked Charles to visit hospital to plan Royal Family's future'

Prince Philip is likely to have asked Prince Charles to visit him in hospital to discuss the future of the Royal Family, according to an ex-palace official.

Billboard ‘Impeach’ Appears in New York as Cuomo Scandal Gains Momentum

Billboard ‘Impeach’ Appears in New York as Cuomo Scandal Gains Momentum

The New York state governor, Andrew Cuomo, is currently under harsh criticism for his handling of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. A recently published report has showed that the number of coronavirus deaths in nursing homes was extremely u...

Hotel launches 'book butler' service to deliver great reads to your room

Hotel launches 'book butler' service to deliver great reads to your room

Voracious readers will know the pain.

Mass Protests Continue in Barcelona Over Arrest of Rapper Pablo Hasel

Mass Protests Continue in Barcelona Over Arrest of Rapper Pablo Hasel

Last week, clashes between the police and protesters resulted in mass arrests and injuries of at least 11 people, three of whom were reportedly taken to hospital.

Sunak to give UK Infrastructure Bank £12 billion of capital in budget

Sunak to give UK Infrastructure Bank £12 billion of capital in budget

British finance minister Rishi Sunak is expected to announce an initial 12 billion pounds of capital and 10 billion pounds of guarantees for the new UK Infrastructure Bank in his budget statement next week, the government said on Saturday.

El Chapo Wife Expected to 'Rat Out' Sinaloa Cartel Members, Report Says

El Chapo Wife Expected to 'Rat Out' Sinaloa Cartel Members, Report Says

Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of the Sinaloa Cartel leader, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, has been taken into custody on multiple drug trafficking charges. She was arrested at Dulles International Airport outside Washington, DC on Monday.

Police urge Britons to follow lockdown rules as warm weather pulls crowds

Police urge Britons to follow lockdown rules as warm weather pulls crowds

Public spaces such as beaches and parks busy as temperatures reach up to 15C in parts of the UK

US Airstrike In Syria A Warning To Iran: Joe Biden

US Airstrike In Syria A Warning To Iran: Joe Biden

The Pentagon said Thursday's strike, which according to a Syrian war monitoring group killed 22 militia members, was in response to a series of rocket attacks targeting US soldiers in Iraq.

Go Ahead and Fail

Go Ahead and Fail

Perfectionism can make you miserable. Here’s how you can muster the courage to mess up.

The Best Street Style at Milan Fashion Week Fall 2021

The Best Street Style at Milan Fashion Week Fall 2021

The street style at Milan’s mostly digital shows will certainly look different this week, but it’s hardly disappearing.

Covid-19: Nearly 20 million people in UK have first vaccine dose

Covid-19: Nearly 20 million people in UK have first vaccine dose

Nearly 20 million people in the UK have now had their first dose of coronavirus vaccine, according to the government's latest figures.

Biden said undocumented immigrants should have access to the COVID-19 vaccine without fear of being arrested by ICE

Biden said undocumented immigrants should have access to the COVID-19 vaccine without fear of being arrested by ICE

The Department of Homeland Security earlier this month said ICE would not be conducting enforcement near vaccination sites.

Budget 2021: Mortgage guarantee to help buyers with 5% deposit

Budget 2021: Mortgage guarantee to help buyers with 5% deposit

A mortgage guarantee scheme to help people with small deposits get on the property ladder is set to be announced at next week's Budget.

3 money management CEOs overseeing $150 billion break down why bitcoin will flourish despite regulatory uncertainty — and explain how the digital currency will continue to mature into the $200k-$400k range

3 money management CEOs overseeing $150 billion break down why bitcoin will flourish despite regulatory uncertainty — and explain how the digital currency will continue to mature into the $200k-$400k range

As bitcoin slumps from record highs, 3 CEOs of billion-dollar money managers share why they are still bullish amid regulatory risks and volatility.

Tributes paid by Captain Sir Tom's family at funeral

Tributes paid by Captain Sir Tom's family at funeral

Tributes have been paid to Captain Sir Tom Moore by his family at his funeral.

Justin Trudeau looks forward to working with President Biden: 'It's great to see America re-engage'

Justin Trudeau looks forward to working with President Biden: 'It's great to see America re-engage'

"That need to work closely as neighbors continues," Trudeau said. "But now it continues with an administration with whom we have a little more in common."

Police boss wants cannabis trial for prisoners

Police boss wants cannabis trial for prisoners

A police and crime commissioner wants prisoners to be given cannabis behind bars in a bid to tackle addiction and curb violence.

Quote of the Day

The government was set to protect man from criminals, and the Constitution was written to protect man from the government.
Ayn Rand

'We salute you': A poem for Captain Sir Tom Moore

'We salute you': A poem for Captain Sir Tom Moore

Four young performers have written a poem in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore, whose funeral takes place this Saturday.

Brilliant Storage Tricks for Small Bedrooms

Brilliant Storage Tricks for Small Bedrooms

All hope is not lost, we swear.

‘Propaganda arm of the British regime?’ BBC reporter hounded for misquoting former Scottish premier

‘Propaganda arm of the British regime?’ BBC reporter hounded for misquoting former Scottish premier

Scots are demanding the BBC’s Sarah Smith be held accountable after she claimed that former First Minister Alex Salmond said that current leader Nicola Sturgeon “should resign.” The only problem: Salmond said no such thing.

U.S. regulators probe Robinhood over trading curbs

U.S. regulators probe Robinhood over trading curbs

Retail brokerage Robinhood said on Friday U.S. regulators were looking into its temporary trading curbs on so-called meme stocks earlier this year as shares of companies like GameStop Corp soared during a social media-fueled short-squeeze.

Brexit: Why Irish freight trade is avoiding Britain

Brexit: Why Irish freight trade is avoiding Britain

Nearly two months after Great Britain (GB) left the EU single market and customs union, the volume of freight being shipped across the Irish Sea from the Republic of Ireland to GB is still down significantly, raising further questions ab...

SoftBank reaches settlement with former WeWork CEO Neumann

SoftBank reaches settlement with former WeWork CEO Neumann

SoftBank Group Corp said on Friday it has reached a settlement with WeWork’s special committee and the company’s co-founder and former chief executive, Adam Neumann, putting to rest a legal battle dating back to 2019.

Paris Hilton says Britney Spears is 'treated like a child' amid conservatorship

Paris Hilton says Britney Spears is 'treated like a child' amid conservatorship

Paris Hilton has spoken out about Britney Spears’ conservatorship, saying she’s ‘treated like a child’.

New York Times Columnist David Brooks Wrote A Blog Post For Facebook’s Corporate Website

New York Times Columnist David Brooks Wrote A Blog Post For Facebook’s Corporate Website

Brooks also appeared in a Facebook-produced video panel used to promote an NYU study of Facebook Groups funded by the social media giant.

Laundry Room Ideas That Make Folding a Lot Less Tedious

Laundry Room Ideas That Make Folding a Lot Less Tedious

If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the laundry room is the kidneys (not the sexiest analogy, sure)-totally crucial when it comes to keeping things clean.

This Week, the Best Dressed Stars Kept Things Professional

This Week, the Best Dressed Stars Kept Things Professional

Thanks to social media and the 24-hour news cycle, a celebrity’s work is never done. Last week as they were busy plugging their new projects and heading to business meetings, stars put their best, most professional foot forward. As perfo...

The 10 Best British Shows to Watch If You Loved Bridgerton

The 10 Best British Shows to Watch If You Loved Bridgerton

Bridgerton’s first season may have only made its Netflix debut back in December, but it’s already become the streaming giant’s most-watched original series ever, reaching 82 million households around the world during its first 28 days on...

11 Striking Rooms That Prove the Transformative Power of Skylights

11 Striking Rooms That Prove the Transformative Power of Skylights

There are so many reasons to invest in skylights, from the architectural intrigue they present to all that natural light they allow to pour into your space from above.

How will covid-19 change travel?

How will covid-19 change travel?

The covid-19 pandemic has devastated the travel industry. But as vaccines are rolled out and global travel slowly picks up, how will the industry evolve, and will holidays ever be the same again?

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla On Covid Vaccine: Extended Interview

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla On Covid Vaccine: Extended Interview

In an exclusive interview with Lester Holt, Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla discusses the company’s Covid-19 vaccine — including the potential for a booster shot, vaccine trials for children and more.

Biden will follow Trump’s policy to support Saudi Mohammed bin Salman for Jamal Khashoggi’s killing

Biden will follow Trump’s policy to support Saudi Mohammed bin Salman for Jamal Khashoggi’s killing

President Biden won’t risk ties to Saudi Arabia by punishing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for Jamal Khashoggi’s killing, administration officials said, despite intelligence that shows the crown prince approved the plot to kill and di...

Saudi Says It "Completely Rejects" US Assessment On Khashoggi Murder

Saudi Says It "Completely Rejects" US Assessment On Khashoggi Murder

Saudi Arabia has previously said the murder was a rogue operation and has vehemently denied the crown prince was involved.

Judge In Google Case Disturbed That Even "Incognito" Users Are Tracked

Judge In Google Case Disturbed That Even "Incognito" Users Are Tracked

The Alphabet Inc. unit says activating the stealth mode in Chrome, or "private browsing" in other browsers, means the company won't "remember your activity."

Customers are reporting credit-card payment crashes at restaurants and stores across the US, including Chick-fil-A and Ikea

Customers are reporting credit-card payment crashes at restaurants and stores across the US, including Chick-fil-A and Ikea

Customers are reporting they can't purchase food or products at some places because they're not accepting credit cards.

Pfizer Covid Vaccine Reduces Transmission After One Dose

Pfizer Covid Vaccine Reduces Transmission After One Dose

Researchers analysed results from thousands of COVID-19 tests carried out each week as part of hospital screenings of healthcare staff in Cambridge, eastern England.

Harry: We did not walk way... I did what any husband would do

Harry: We did not walk way... I did what any husband would do

Harry: We did not walk way... I did what any husband would do

Harry: We did not walk way... I did what any husband would do

Harry: We did not walk way... I did what any husband would do

Harry: We did not walk way... I did what any husband would do

Harry: We did not walk way... I did what any husband would do

Harry: We did not walk way... I did what any husband would do

Harry: We did not walk way... I did what any husband would do

Harry: We did not walk way... I did what any husband would do

The Duke of Sussex says life is in public service - but he left UK because his mental health was being destroyed

BitCoin blackmailer who threatened to blow up NHS hospital sentenced

BitCoin blackmailer who threatened to blow up NHS hospital sentenced

A Dark Web blackmailer who threatened to blow up a British hospital at the start of the pandemic if a £10 million BitCoin ransom was not paid has been sentenced to three years in prison.

Could Facebook's news row in Australia replicate itself in Europe?

Could Facebook's news row in Australia replicate itself in Europe?

Facebook's move to ban news sites from its platform in Australia was a chilling warning for those who fear the same censorship and democracy blackout could happen in Europe.

Former Spanish king pays €4.4 million in bid to settle tax situation

Former Spanish king pays €4.4 million in bid to settle tax situation

The payment marks Juan Carlos I's second attempt to regularise past undeclared income.

Opinion: Australia's Big Tech crackdown is no model to emulate

Opinion: Australia's Big Tech crackdown is no model to emulate

Australia's decision to make Google and Facebook pay for news has been hailed by many as a triumph for journalism. The reality is a bit more complicated, though, says Kate Ferguson.

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