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COVID vaccines: many people have had two doses but not their boosters – here’s why that might be
There are a variety of reasons why some people may have not come forward for their booster vaccines. Pormezz/Shutterstock In England, the current pandemic strategy relies on vaccine protection to minimise the impacts of COVID infections. But vaccine uptake is not as good as it could be. As of OctoberContinue Reading
Now TV is finally available on Android TV, Google TV and Chromecast
The rollout brings the streamer to some of the most popular Android TV sets on the market, from brands such as Sharp, Phillips, and Panasonic. Plus, you can get the service on Nvidia Shield, a more powerful streaming media device for serious binge-watchers and entertainment junkies. But how can IContinue Reading
Floyd Mayweather vs Deji undercard – who is fighting on HUGE Dubai show?
FLOYD MAYWEATHER takes on YouTube star Deji this weekend in his latest exhibition clash in the Middle East. The 50-0 fighter is coming off a round two stoppage win over Japanese MMA influencer Mikuru Asakura. 2 Floyd Mayweather will face Deji in an exhibition clash on November 13Credit: Getty ImagesContinue Reading
US midterms: 42 new voting laws since 2021 risk undermining confidence in American democracy
Soon after the first results had been declared in the 2020 US midterm elections it became clear that the “red wave” of Republican victories many pundits had thought would hand them control of both houses of Congress was not materialising as expected. And what was especially marked was that candidatesContinue Reading
A bad night for Trump? Four takeaways from the US midterm elections so far
Democrats were enjoying a stronger-than-expected showing in the US midterm elections early on Wednesday, as it appeared the party was limiting its losses in the US House of Representatives and capturing important governors’ races. But as votes were still being counted in several states, there remained the possibility that RepublicansContinue Reading
Matt Hancock’s trip to the jungle: ill defined job descriptions enable MPs to abandon their constituents
Former health secretary Matt Hancock’s constituents in West Suffolk have been vocally expressing their ire over his decision to take part in reality TV show I’m a Celebrity Get me Out of Here. The prime minister has called Hancock’s departure from the UK while parliament is sitting “very disappointing”. TheContinue Reading
What’s it like being a young person with long COVID? You might feel like a failure (but you’re not)
Bogdan Sonjachnyj/Shutterstock Imagine you’re young, healthy and active. Then, one day, the rug is pulled out from under you. You initially have symptoms akin to a cold, so you take a lateral flow test, which shows you have COVID. But it’s nothing that stops you from getting on with things,Continue Reading
Four common misconceptions about quantum physics
Shrödinger's cat is world famous, but what does it really mean? Robert Couse-Baker/Flickr, CC BY-SA Quantum mechanics, the theory which rules the microworld of atoms and particles, certainly has the X factor. Unlike many other areas of physics, it is bizarre and counter-intuitive, which makes it dazzling and intriguing. WhenContinue Reading
US midterms: why gambling markets often predict elections more accurately than polls
Polls Vs betting on who will win control of Congress. Andychi/Shutterstock This year’s US midterms are on a razor’s edge. In the summer it appeared the US supreme court’s ruling on abortion and some legislative successes – most notably Build Back Better, a post-COVID infrastructure and social policy package –Continue Reading
Download Festival announces 2023 lineup: Ticket prices, presale info and more
In celebration of the rock and metal festival’s 20th year, event organisers have extended it to four days (June 8-11) with four headline slots. The US band Metallica will perform a unique double headline set on Thursday and Saturday at the festival, which starts at Donington Park in Leicestershire onContinue Reading