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Social media site eyes politicians after ‘quite the influx’ of UK accounts
Chiefs at social media site Bluesky have suggested they are eyeing politicians for their platform after X owner Elon Musk’s commentary on UK current affairs. A spokesperson for the fledgling company said they had seen “quite the influx of UK accounts over the last two weeks, including many members ofContinue Reading
Here’s why Covid cases are spiking again and how it could affect you
As Americans prepare to go back to school, for the start of the NFL season, and the beginning of fall, Covid cases are spiking across the nation. Hotspots include California, Utah, North Carolina, and Maine, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting “very high” viral activity. But,Continue Reading
New virus discovered in US that can kill pet cats and those in the wild
A disease which can kill cats, both domestic and wild, has been discovered for the first time in the US. A variant of the rustrela virus — related to the wider-known rubella virus which causes a skin rash in humans — called RusV was discovered in a female mountain lionContinue Reading
Novak Djokovic suffers US Open injury scare as Serb ‘couldn’t continue’ training
Novak Djokovic has suffered an injury scare just days before the start of his US Open defence, which forced him to cut a training session with Holger Rune short on Friday. The Serb is said to have felt some discomfort while practising at Flushing Meadows and was unable to continueContinue Reading
Zach Galifianakis warns Kamala Harris celebrity endorsements could backfire
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Zach Galifianakis has cautioned the Kamala Harris – Tim Walz presidential campaign against relying tooContinue Reading
Football stadium evacuated after huge fire with smoke pouring over pitch
French football fans were forced to evacuate Stade de la Source on Friday evening when a huge fire broke out. The threat of toxic fumes saw supporters stream out of the stadium as the match between US Orleans and Valenciennes was abandoned. Video footage posted to social media shows smokeContinue Reading
Roger Cook, This Old House star, dies after long illness aged 70
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Roger Cook, the landscaper who brought his expert problem-solving skills to PBS’s popular home renovationContinue Reading
Met drops investigation into general election gambling allegations ‘as bar for misconduct not met’
The Metropolitan Police has dropped its investigation into betting on the date of the general election, saying the bar for misconduct in public office had not been met. The probe was launched after it emerged senior Tory officials and one of Rishi Sunak’s aides had placed bets shortly before theContinue Reading
Union advises college lecturers to accept ‘hard-won’ improved pay offer
A college lecturers’ union has advised its members to accept an improved pay offer from colleges, raising hopes a “long and painful campaign” of industrial action may soon be coming to an end. The Educational Institute of Scotland’s Further Education Lecturers’ Association (EIS-FELA) said the proposed pay rise of 4.14% inContinue Reading
Fact check: Labour’s pledge to cap energy bills expired in April 2023
Claims have circulated that the Labour Party promised to freeze energy bills over the winter. It follows the announcement on Friday August 23 that bills for gas and electric will rise by around 10% from October 1 for the typical household. Posting a screenshot of a Labour document, one socialContinue Reading