Instagram insiders reveal its growing TikTok turmoil
As TikTok goes from strength to strength, Instagram is suffering from an identity crisis under the ever-closer control of FacebookContinue Reading
2021-09-14
Afghanistan: women are at the forefront of protests against the Taliban
Despite what they insisted as they swept through Afghanistan, the Taliban appear to have remained largely the same since the days they ruled the roost in the 1990s. But Afghan society has changed tremendously since they were ousted by the US-led invasion in 2001. This is shown by the levelContinue Reading
2021-09-14
Pet theft: criminalisation isn’t the animal welfare boon the government promises
Christin Lola/Shutterstock From local parks to celebrity neighbourhoods, “pet theft” is on the rise. The violent abduction of Lady Gaga’s French bulldogs, Koji and Gustav, brought this problem further into the spotlight. The UK government announced plans to criminalise pet theft, which has grown during the pandemic as more peopleContinue Reading
2021-09-13
Jeremy Kyle vows to tell all on axed ITV programme as he launches talkRadio show
J eremy Kyle said he remains “very proud” of his controversial ITV show as he made a return to broadcasting with a new programme on talkRadio. He began his new drivetime show by addressing his departure directly, but told listeners he could not go into detail due to “legal reasons”.Continue Reading
2021-09-13
COVID-19: why infection rates among double-vaccinated older adults look worse than they are
Recently, ITV journalist Robert Peston caught COVID, despite being double vaccinated. This set Peston wondering how common it is for the fully vaccinated to get the disease. His analysis is now complete. The headline is fairly alarming: “Data shows infections high among double vaxxed for those aged 40 to 79.”Continue Reading
2021-09-13
It’s still not fully understood how placebos work – but an alternative theory of consciousness could hold some clues
Shutterstock If you’ve had both of your COVID vaccinations, you may have suffered some side-effects – perhaps headaches, fatigue, fever or a sore arm. These effects are mainly caused by your immune system’s reaction to the vaccine. But most scientists agree that there is another cause: the human mind. TheContinue Reading
2021-09-13
I’ve been talking to Afghans stuck on the Bosnian border – their predicament is horrifying
Alessandra Fuccillo, CC BY-ND As the Taliban closed in on Afghanistan, the European Union co-signed a joint statement with dozens of nations agreeing that “the Afghan people deserve to live in safety, security and dignity” and that the international community was “ready to assist them”. As someone who has beenContinue Reading
2021-09-13
German election: what to expect in the race to replace Angela Merkel
Germany is shortly to hold its first ever federal election in which the sitting chancellor is not running. The departure of Angela Merkel means that, for the first time since 1949, change is inevitable. For most of the past four years, the most likely outcome of this vote appeared toContinue Reading
2021-09-13
Both Exmouth RNLI lifeboats launched to persons calling for help
Exmouth RNLI volunteers were tasked this evening following a report of persons heard calling for help on the eastern side of Straight Point Range. At 5.59pm today Wednesday 8 September 2021, H.M. Coastguard tasked both Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II and all weather lifeboat 13-03 R &Continue Reading
2021-09-13
Cruise Ambassadors Return to Falmouth
A&P is delighted to welcome back Falmouth Cruise Ship Ambassadors to the dockside after 18 months. The team is made up of a fantastic group of dedicated volunteers with detailed knowledge and a passion for the local area which is appreciated by passengers as they step ashore. A&P Falmouth hasContinue Reading
2021-09-13