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COVID vaccines: countries have a history of acting selfishly – and when they do, everyone loses out
According to one recent estimate, more than half of all vaccines against COVID-19 have been reserved for one-seventh of the world’s population. At the time of writing, the UK alone has reportedly secured enough vaccines to give each of its citizens five doses. If orders are met, the EU andContinue Reading
Is your mask effective against COVID-19? Three questions you should ask yourself
Check your mask for fit, filtration and breathability. Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock The emergence of new, potentially more infectious, coronavirus variants has led many people to worry about the effectiveness of their masks in protecting themselves and other people from catching COVID-19. Some experts are recommending people wear two masks in orderContinue Reading
Curious Kids: We have been trying to contact aliens – but do they want to contact us?
Yuriy Mazur/Shutterstock Humans have been trying to contact aliens for many years, but do the aliens want to contact us? – Sai, aged eight, London, UK This is a great question – and the truth is that we don’t know the answer. For starters, we haven’t found any aliens yet,Continue Reading
Paul Arriola nets the USMNT’s fourth goal of the first half against Trinidad and Tobago
The United States nets four goals against Trinidad and Tobago as Paul Arriola scores his second and team’s fourth before halftime.Continue Reading
COVID vaccines: is it legal for the EU to restrict exports?
The European Commission has temporarily restricted exports of vaccines produced in the EU following a dispute with AstraZeneca about supplies to member states. It says that it has invested in the development process and is concerned about the way some manufacturers are handling orders. This comes after AstraZeneca told theContinue Reading
News UK TV and GB News: new channels stoke fears of more partisan journalism
The imminent arrival of two new current affairs channels is fuelling heated debate about the future direction of broadcast journalism in the UK. GB News is chaired by former newspaper editor and BBC presenter Andrew Neil, and funded by a range of investors including Discovery, Inc. News UK TV isContinue Reading
Why being resilient won’t necessarily make you happy – new research
Happiness is complex. Rido/Shutterstock We’re living in difficult and uncertain times, and are constantly reminded to stay resilient in the face of adversity. In fact, tips on how to stay strong and handle unexpected setbacks by recovering – and even growing as a person – are being thrown at usContinue Reading
Indian Cricket Team Gets 16 Million Followers On Instagram, Thanks Fans | Cricket News
The Indian cricket team celebrate after winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.© AFP Currently in fine form after retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Indian cricket team thanked its fans for their support after reaching 16 million followers on social media platform Instagram. The Instagram page caters to both men’s and women’s cricketContinue Reading
Miles Robinson’s goal pads USMNT’s lead over Trinidad & Tobago to 5-0
Watch Miles Robinson of the US Men’s National team score on a header to put the USMNT up 5-0 on Trinidad & Tobago.Continue Reading
Plymouth High School for Girls joins Thinking Schools Academy Trust
One of Plymouth’s oversubscribed secondary schools has joined the high-performing Thinking Schools Academy Trust. Plymouth High School for Girls and Thinking Schools have been in discussions and sharing practice in recent months, leading to the transfer of the school to the trust formally taking place today following approval by theContinue Reading