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US election: why democratic legitimacy remains at stake
Even as millions of votes in key battlegrounds were being counted, Donald Trump incorrectly declared victory in the US presidential race. The US will sit in limbo until the results from swing states are in. The Trump campaign has committed to pushing this political battle into the courts should heContinue Reading
‘Smartphone pinky’ and other injuries caused by excessive phone use
'Smartphone pinky' is just the latest injury caused by excessive smartphone use. Farknot Architect/ Shutterstock We use our phones three hours and 15 minutes a day on average. So perhaps it’s hardly surprising people are reporting a “new” injury on social media and in the news – “smartphone pinky”. PeopleContinue Reading
Depression, anxiety, and heart disease risk all linked to single brain region
Over-activity in the brain's subgenual anterior cingulate cortex is likely to be one cause of depression and anxiety. ESB Professional/ Shutterstock Although depression and anxiety affect millions of people worldwide, there’s still much we don’t know about them. In fact, we still don’t fully understand which brain regions are involvedContinue Reading
Indian Premier League 2020: Scott Styris, Brett Lee, Commentators Pay Glowing Tribute To Late Dean Jones After IPL Group Stage | Cricket News
Scott Styris, Brett Lee, Graeme Swann paid tributes to the late Dean Jones.© Scott Styris/Twitter Scott Styris, Brett Lee, Graeme Swann and their fellow commentators paid a glowing tribute to the late Dean Jones, their partner in the commentary box, as the group stages of the Indian Premier League 2020Continue Reading
Donald Trump takes leaf out of autocrat playbook by falsely declaring victory before all votes counted
In the months leading up to US election day, it was predicted that Donald Trump would not accept the results if he lost, would cast doubt over the legitimacy of mail-in voting and would try to declare a victory before all votes had been counted. So far, he has doneContinue Reading
Why was Ireland the first European country to go back into lockdown – and will it work?
At midnight on October 21, Ireland introduced its highest level of national restrictions as part of a lockdown that will last six weeks. In the days that followed, many other European countries did the same, from France to Germany, Wales and Belgium. England will shortly follow suit. As is theContinue Reading
US election latest: presidency in the balance
As US election night turned into morning, the result of the 2020 US election remained unclear, with some of the key battleground states yet to be called and full results not expected for hours, if not days. However, the race is tighter than many pollsters predicted. As America counted, theContinue Reading
Indian Premier League, DC vs RCB, Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Fantasy Team Predictions | Cricket News
Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), after dominating the initial phase of the tournament, have stuttered towards the back-end of their campaigns, losing four and three matches respectively in succession. Both teams have same 14 points from 13 matches but are separated by their Net Run Rate (NRR).Continue Reading
Walking downhill increases risk of falls in older adults
Eccentric exercises (such as walking downhill) cause our muscles to lengthen under the load in order to slow the body down. FS Stock/Shutterstock Falls are a common cause of injury in older adults and can lead to disability. Luckily, the risk of falls can be reduced with regular exercise– butContinue Reading
IPL 2020 Points Table Update: Orange Cap Holder And Purple Cap Holder List After SRH vs MI | Cricket News
IPL Points Table: SunRisers Hyderabad finished third on the points table.© BCCI/IPL SunRisers Hyderabad marched to a commanding 10-wicket win against table-toppers Mumbai Indians to finish third in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 points table and qualify for the playoffs. SRH’s win means that Kolkata Knight Riders, who wereContinue Reading