Plant-Based Burgers Aren’t Denting Our Beef Addiction
Alternative proteins were meant to reduce the carbon footprint of our diets. But it doesn’t look like people are switching … yet.Continue Reading
2022-08-05
Another new high for drug deaths in England and Wales – here’s what needs to change
Stokkete/Shutterstock Drug-related deaths in England and Wales have been rising year on year for the past decade. The latest data shows another distressing increase. Drug-related deaths rose more than 6% to a new record of 4,859 deaths in 2021. Some 3,060 of these deaths were related to “drug misuse”. ThisContinue Reading
2022-08-05
DNA test kits are changing donor-conceived families
DNA testing is becoming more popular Shutterstock A law passed on April 1 2005 will have life-changing consequences for families across the UK from next year. Anyone conceived from a donated sperm, egg or embryo from that day onward can find out the identity of their donor parents once theyContinue Reading
2022-08-05
Taiwan: Beijing reacts to Pelosi’s visit with live-fire exercises prompting fears of escalation
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has reportedly fired several DF-15B ballistic missiles into the seas around Taiwan as part of large scale military drills announced in response to the visit this week by the speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi. The areas chosen for these exercisesContinue Reading
2022-08-05
Calvin Harris – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 review: superstar DJ is back for more on smooth and smart sequel
Review at a glance C alvin Harris’ 2017 album Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 was a defining moment in the career of the superstar DJ. After starting out as an electro-pop dork in the late ‘00s, the Scot then turned himself into an EDM titan across the following decade, makingContinue Reading
2022-08-05
Taiwan dominates the world’s supply of computer chips – no wonder the US is worried
One aspect of Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan that has been largely overlooked is her meeting with Mark Lui, chairman of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC). Pelosi’s trip coincided with US efforts to convince TSMC – the world’s largest chip manufacturer, on which the US is heavily dependent –Continue Reading
2022-08-05
Amazon Workers in the UK Walk Out in a Cost-of-Living Rebellion
After news of a “pointless” pay increase spread, workers at three warehouses stopped work to demand higher wages as inflation and interest rates surge.Continue Reading
2022-08-04
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Premier League opener
ALL eyes will be on Arsenal as they begin the Premier League season against Crystal Palace – and they won’t want a repeat of the last year. The Gunners were humiliated by Brentford on the opening day of the 2021/22 campaign. 2 Arsenal were beaten on the opening day ofContinue Reading
2022-08-04
Girls should get the chance to play football at school – but PE needs a major rehaul for all students
Girls are often denied the chance of playing football as part of their physical education. Rob Marmion/Shutterstock After England’s win at Euro 2022, many women, including the Lionesses themselves, have commented on the lack of football in their time at school. In fact, England Football, part of the Football Association,Continue Reading
2022-08-04
Man and woman die in drowning incident in Kerry
Two people have died in a drowning accident in Ballybunion, Co Kerry this evening, Valentia Coastguard has confirmed. A man and a woman, believed to be in their 40s, were taken from the water shortly after 6pm. It is believed they were not local, and may have been on holidayContinue Reading
2022-08-04