Beware of rodents attacking precious straw stocks
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2020-11-30
Donald Trump: how COVID-19 killed his hope of re-election – new research
When Donald Trump tested positive for COVID-19 on October 2 and was hospitalised a day later it was widely assumed this would put a major crimp in his re-election campaign. In the event, the US president recovered quite quickly and returned to the campaign trail with gusto after a typicallyContinue Reading
2020-11-30
Police should prioritise negotiation over routine force to win back trust
Riot police block a road entrance during a rally in London in 2011. Shutterstock/1000 words As a young researcher in 1979, I was out on patrol with two Strathclyde constables in a rough Glasgow housing estate. We drew up alongside half-a-dozen teenagers, who were sitting chatting on a wall –Continue Reading
2020-11-30
Time spent on smartphones not linked to mental health problems – new research
We found no link between smartphone use and mental health. Rawpixel.com/ Shutterstock Smartphones have become an essential part of daily life. On the other hand, there’s no shortage of research pointing towards supposed negative effects of smartphone use, with some even claiming that the more time you spend using yourContinue Reading
2020-11-30
Don’t Want To Feel Like Laughing Stocks, Says Kieron Pollard After Being Outplayed By New Zealand In T20I Series | Cricket News
Kieron Pollard scored 75 from 37 balls for West Indies in the first T20I.© AFP West Indies white-ball skipper Kieron Pollard on Monday admitted that he did not expect his side to be completely outplayed by the hosts in the T20I series. Pollard’s remark came as the third and finalContinue Reading
2020-11-30
Why an antidepressant could be used to treat COVID-19
Volodymyr TVERDOKHLIB/Shutterstock A commonly used drug called fluvoxamine was recently tested as a treatment for COVID-19 in the United States. The 152 patients enrolled in the trial had been confirmed to have COVID-19 using a PCR test, and had seen symptoms appear within the past seven days. Patients who alreadyContinue Reading
2020-11-30
Bahrain GP: Romain Grosjean’s Car Crashes Into Barrier, Bursts Into Flames. Watch | Formula 1 News
Romain Grosjean escaped from a horrific first-lap crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday when his car split in two and burst into flames. The French driver’s Haas collided with Daniil Kyvat’s Alpha Tauri on turn three, skewing into a barrier. Grosjean, 34, was lodged in the front halfContinue Reading
2020-11-30
ISL: Odisha FC Score Last-Minute Equaliser To Hold Jamshedpur FC In Thriller | Football News
Super-sub Diego Mauricio’s double strike helped Odisha FC stage a stunning comeback as they held Jamshedpur FC to a 2-2 draw in the Indian Super League encounter, on Sunday. Jamshedpur’s Nerijus Valskis dominated the first half, scoring twice (12′, 27′) and putting his team in a commanding position at theContinue Reading
2020-11-30
Lewis Hamilton Wins Bahrain GP As Romain Grosjean Survives Fireball Crash | Formula 1 News
Lewis Hamilton won his 95th Formula 1 race.© AFP Lewis Hamilton powered to victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday in a race overshadowed by a horrific crash for French driver Romain Grosjean. Briton Hamilton, crowned world champion for a record-equalling seventh time last time out in Turkey, heldContinue Reading
2020-11-29
LIVE India vs Australia 2nd ODI Series Match Score Updates: Steve Smith Hits Half-Century To Put Australia Back In Charge | Cricket News
Australia vs India Score Update: Steve Smith is looking impressive so far in the 2nd ODI.© AFP Steve Smith is looking quite confident in the middle alongside Marnus Labuschagne, following the dismissals of David Warner and Aaron Finch. Earlier, David Warner and Aaron Finch delivered a strong start after Australia wonContinue Reading
2020-11-29