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Wednesday, Oct 28, 2020

Covid rules: Confusion as social clubs serve alcohol in tier 3 areas

Covid rules: Confusion as social clubs serve alcohol in tier 3 areas

An apparent loophole in government rules has caused confusion over whether social clubs are subject to tier three Covid restrictions on serving alcohol.

Contact tracing: British apps plan to share data

Contact tracing: British apps plan to share data

Good news today for users of the contact tracing apps in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Jersey.

Mother and son found dead sitting on sofas in Bracknell

Mother and son found dead sitting on sofas in Bracknell

A reclusive mother and son were found dead sitting on sofas in their home, an inquest has heard.

Essex lorry deaths: PC saw 'trailer full' of half-naked bodies

Essex lorry deaths: PC saw 'trailer full' of half-naked bodies

A police officer has described seeing a trailer full of the half-naked dead bodies of 39 Vietnamese migrants in a lorry container.

Covid-19: 'Too early to say' what Christmas rules will be says minister

Covid-19: 'Too early to say' what Christmas rules will be says minister

"It's too early to say" what Covid rules will be in place by Christmas, the environment secretary has said.

Pope Francis sparks criticism as he goes maskless at public event day after staff promise they are ‘working on it’

Pope Francis sparks criticism as he goes maskless at public event day after staff promise they are ‘working on it’

Social media users have criticized Pope Francis, as he refused to wear a mask while holding a general audience at the Vatican, with people urging him to do so in public for “their safety and yours.”

London’s Tower Bridge closed briefly by police after person spotted climbing landmark

London’s Tower Bridge closed briefly by police after person spotted climbing landmark

City of London police closed off the area around the capital’s Tower Bridge after a person was spotted climbing the structure late on Wednesday morning.

Female prisoner suing UK govt after claiming sexual assault by transgender inmate

Female prisoner suing UK govt after claiming sexual assault by transgender inmate

A female prisoner is suing the UK government in an effort to ban some trans women from all-female prisons, after claiming she was sexually assaulted by a biologically male inmate who had not undergone gender reassignment surgery.

England and Wales record HUGE drop in theft, robbery during Covid-19 lockdown, but domestic crimes rise

England and Wales record HUGE drop in theft, robbery during Covid-19 lockdown, but domestic crimes rise

Theft offenses and robbery fell by over 40 percent in England and Wales during the early months of the UK’s coronavirus lockdown, while domestic violence has surged, new official figures have revealed.

Is ‘Grease’ sexist? ‘Good Morning Britain’ viewers tell show to ‘get a life’ over debate on classic 70s romcom

Is ‘Grease’ sexist? ‘Good Morning Britain’ viewers tell show to ‘get a life’ over debate on classic 70s romcom

UK news show ‘Good Morning Britain’ is facing an exasperated backlash online for tackling the ever-important issue of whether the 1978 musical ‘Grease’ was sexist, as the female protagonist transformed herself to appeal to a man.

Decorate and Brighten Up Your Home with Indoor Plants

Decorate and Brighten Up Your Home with Indoor Plants

If you’re looking for a new way to decorate your home, give indoor plants a try. This luscious greenery is a great way to enhance any room, and they’ve also shown to offer a variety of health benefits, too.

Experts say Amy Coney Barrett's nomination could threaten IVF. Here's why.

Experts say Amy Coney Barrett's nomination could threaten IVF. Here's why.

The judge has a history of supporting anti-choice groups that believe life begins at fertilization and seek to criminalize aspects of IVF.

‘Shops refusing cash left me unable to buy basics’

‘Shops refusing cash left me unable to buy basics’

Stores refusing to accept cash have left consumers unable to buy basics such as groceries and medicine, according to Which?

Covid: Post-furlough unemployment 'hits young and ethnic minorities'

Covid: Post-furlough unemployment 'hits young and ethnic minorities'

Young and ethnic minority workers were more likely to be made unemployed post-furlough, according to a new report.

Euphoria's Makeup Artist Is Here To Teach You How To Master All The Beauty Looks

Euphoria's Makeup Artist Is Here To Teach You How To Master All The Beauty Looks

When HBO's popular teen drama Euphoria premiered last summer, it depicted the dark underbelly of suburban teen lives dominated by drugs, booze, and sex. Like Skins, but with more sexting.

Quote of the Day

Asked what he thought of Western civilization, Mahatma Gandhi famously replied, “I think that would be a good idea.”

Channel migrants: Deaths should be 'a wake-up call' for those in power

Channel migrants: Deaths should be 'a wake-up call' for those in power

The deaths of two children and two adults after a migrant boat sank off the coast of northern France should serve as a "wake-up call" to those in power, charities have said.

Looters ransack stores in Philadelphia as protesters face off with riot cops over police shooting (VIDEOS)

Looters ransack stores in Philadelphia as protesters face off with riot cops over police shooting (VIDEOS)

Looters have taken to the streets of Philadelphia for the second night in a row as unrest and demonstrations continue after the fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace. Multiple businesses have already been ransacked.

Dozens arrested as anti-police protesters march through Brooklyn vandalizing NYPD squad cars & storefronts (VIDEOS)

Dozens arrested as anti-police protesters march through Brooklyn vandalizing NYPD squad cars & storefronts (VIDEOS)

Unrest has erupted on the streets of New York City as protesters demand justice for a Philadelphia man shot dead by police, some torching NYPD squad vehicles and burning flags after authorities declared an unlawful assembly.

Police chief killed by fighting cock during raid on illegal venue in Philippines

Police chief killed by fighting cock during raid on illegal venue in Philippines

A Filipino police officer bled to death after a fighting cock slashed his femoral artery during a raid on an illegal event on the island of Northern Samar. Like other sports, cockfights have been officially banned due to Covid-19.

Halloween cancelled! Trick or treating banned in England’s high-risk coronavirus areas

Halloween cancelled! Trick or treating banned in England’s high-risk coronavirus areas

Coronavirus has cancelled Halloween for thousands of people in England, as those in areas with Tier 3 restrictions won’t be able to go trick or treating or mix with other households indoors or in private outdoor spaces.

Leaked papers appear to show UK ran secret training & PR op for Syrian militants costing millions, despite knowing the risks

Leaked papers appear to show UK ran secret training & PR op for Syrian militants costing millions, despite knowing the risks

A swath of what appear to be secret Foreign & Commonwealth Office documents outline a multimillion-pound British effort to train rebel fighters in Syria via private companies, knowing but brushing off the risk of jihadist hijack.

UK Covid death toll passes 60,000 for the first time

UK Covid death toll passes 60,000 for the first time

The total number of deaths across the UK linked to the novel coronavirus has now hit 61,116, according to figures reported by the three main health agencies in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

All of England 'could be placed under tier three restrictions by Christmas'

All of England 'could be placed under tier three restrictions by Christmas'

All of England could be placed under tier three coronavirus restrictions by mid-December, according to a report.

Nasa moon discovery: What does finding water on the moon actually mean?

Nasa moon discovery: What does finding water on the moon actually mean?

Water has been discovered on the sunlit surface of the Moon for the first time.

Pornbots are taking over Instagram - but how do they work?

Pornbots are taking over Instagram - but how do they work?

Where there is the internet, historically, there is also porn.

McDonald's staffer moves wedding reception to her work after venue cancellation

McDonald's staffer moves wedding reception to her work after venue cancellation

Melissa Russell and Shannon McKenna will have their wedding reception at a McDonald's restaurant in Motherwell, near Glasgow, Scotland, after their original venue was cancelled twice because of coronavirus

Young influencers get billions of views peddling junk food to kids, study says

Young influencers get billions of views peddling junk food to kids, study says

Young ‘influencers’ are being used to peddle unhealthy junk food to other kids via YouTube – racking up a ‘staggering’ one billion views, warns a new study.

UK ticket holder wins £79,000,000 Euromillions jackpot

UK ticket holder wins £79,000,000 Euromillions jackpot

A lucky UK ticket-holder has scooped a £79 million EuroMillions jackpot, the National Lottery has said.

Americans refuse to give up their land for Donald Trump's Mexico border wall

Americans refuse to give up their land for Donald Trump's Mexico border wall

President Donald Trump wants landowners 'bullied' into handing over their properties so he can fulfil his election promise of building a 'big, beautiful wall' along the US border with Mexico

HACKED Trump campaign website proclaims US president ‘involved in origin of coronavirus’ in apparent cryptocurrency scam

HACKED Trump campaign website proclaims US president ‘involved in origin of coronavirus’ in apparent cryptocurrency scam

US President Donald Trump’s website has been taken offline after a fake ‘seizure’ notice was posted on multiple pages, claiming the president had ‘spreaded’ fake news and was ‘involved in the origin’ of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Twitter's Jack Dorsey to warn 'eroding' Section 230 could 'collapse' Internet communication

Twitter's Jack Dorsey to warn 'eroding' Section 230 could 'collapse' Internet communication

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and other leading tech executives will warn lawmakers that efforts to change a federal provision known as Section 230 could have lasting consequences for free speech on the Internet, according to a report Wednesday.

Melania Trump hits the campaign trail and delivers remarks in Pennsylvania ahead of Election day

Melania Trump hits the campaign trail and delivers remarks in Pennsylvania ahead of Election day

Melania lashes out at ex-best friend and the media in fiery campaign speech

Jack Ma is making history again with the Ant IPO, and getting even more wealthy while doing it

Jack Ma is making history again with the Ant IPO, and getting even more wealthy while doing it

Billionaire tech tycoon Jack Ma is raising more than $34 billion in yet another record breaking IPO, further cementing his place in history as one of the world's great tech entrepreneurs.

Huawei Mate 40 Pro: incredible hardware, no Google services

Huawei Mate 40 Pro: incredible hardware, no Google services

Huawei has produced an amazing smartphone despite US sanctions. Its hardware is first class, and includes a camera that beats the iPhone 12’s, but the lack of Google services is a problem for some, but advantage for privacy lovers.

What is Jack Ma’s Ant Group and how does it make money?

What is Jack Ma’s Ant Group and how does it make money?

In this explainer, we take a look at the growth potential of Ant’s key businesses and why the company could soon be worth more than the world’s largest bank, JPMorgan Chase.

Hong Kong has unique role in boosting China’s fintech prowess

Hong Kong has unique role in boosting China’s fintech prowess

Hong Kong, as the gateway to China and a rising regional fintech power, has much to offer and is poised to reap the rewards, says Paul Chan, ignoring the fact that Hong Kong business model was never really a finance center, but a bureauc...

Fake News Spread On Whatsapp To Indian Americans Plays Stealth Role In US Election

Fake News Spread On Whatsapp To Indian Americans Plays Stealth Role In US Election

Two billion users rely on WhatsApp's free app to chat with individuals and groups of up to 256 people.

Coronavirus means less sex – for Chinese, Americans, British and now Turkish

Coronavirus means less sex – for Chinese, Americans, British and now Turkish

Survey in Turkey suggests people are having sex less often – consistent with findings elsewhere – and are concerned about spreading Covid-19, researchers say.

Estudio apunta que el 82% de pacientes con COVID-19 tiene falta de vitamina D

Study indicates that 82% of patients with COVID-19 have a lack of vitamin D

The researchers observed that 82.2% of the 216 covid-19 patients at the Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital had vitamin D deficiency, and that men had lower levels than women.

Why we are spending billions to go to Mars instead of using it to rebuild-earth?

Why we are spending billions to go to Mars instead of using it to rebuild-earth?

Luxury E-commerce Startup ShopWorn Enters Asia with Hong Kong Satellite

Luxury E-commerce Startup ShopWorn Enters Asia with Hong Kong Satellite

Luxury E-commerce Startup ShopWorn Enters Asia with Hong Kong Satellite

Luxury E-commerce Startup ShopWorn Enters Asia with Hong Kong Satellite

The fast-growing ecommerce destination for well-priced, guaranteed authentic luxury brands opens a Hong Kong satellite to service the Asia Pacific region.

Hong Kong’s Weaker Financial Hub Appeal is Japan’s Opportunity, Aso Says

Hong Kong’s Weaker Financial Hub Appeal is Japan’s Opportunity, Aso Says

Japan should consider setting up a special economic zone for global banking businesses now that Hong Kong is losing its appeal as a financial hub amid China’s crackdown, according to Japanese finance minister Taro Aso.

Pride of Britain Award winner: 'Life after abuse does exist'

Pride of Britain Award winner: 'Life after abuse does exist'

Rebecca Beattie was a victim of domestic and financial abuse for five years.

Britain to stop mobile operators selling 'locked' handsets

Britain to stop mobile operators selling 'locked' handsets

British mobile operators will be barred from selling smartphones locked to their networks, regulator Ofcom said on Tuesday, a change designed to remove a barrier to switching networks for some customers.

UPDATE 1-EU tells UK to say how long it will align with EU financial rules

UPDATE 1-EU tells UK to say how long it will align with EU financial rules

Britain must spell out how far it wants to diverge from European Union rules if it wants access to the bloc’s financial market from January, a top European Commission official said on Tuesday.

Where do Bank of England officials stand on negative rates?

Where do Bank of England officials stand on negative rates?

The Bank of England is weighing up how it could bring negative interest rates to Britain if needed, and there are differing views among its nine monetary policymakers.

Brexit chaos: UK-US special relationship threatened unless Boris champions Global Britain

Brexit chaos: UK-US special relationship threatened unless Boris champions Global Britain

BORIS JOHNSON has been warned to quickly make a success of Brexit to maintain the best relationship with the US post-election.

Brexit makes Britain ‘less useful to the US,’ says former top diplomat

Brexit makes Britain ‘less useful to the US,’ says former top diplomat

Peter Ricketts warns Paris and Berlin will overtake London in importance for the US - especially if Joe Biden becomes president.

Hospital capacity running out in multiple European countries

Hospital capacity running out in multiple European countries

Ambulances 'driving in circles' in the Hague, unable to discharge patients. Belgium asks NL to take in some patients, but Dutch hospitals are already airlifting patients to Germany, as they have no room.

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