Month: February 2021

Read MoreResearchers found that more than 8 million people died in 2018 due to fossil fuel emissions.Researchers found that more than 8 million people died in 2018 due to fossil fuel emissions.

Read More The Senate affirmed the constitutionality of holding an impeachment trial for a former president on Tuesday, paving the way for the final showdown over Donald Trump’s extraordinary presidency. By a vote of 56 to 44, the Senate voted that it has the jurisdiction to try a president once he has left office. The…

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Read More A Texas lawyer was forced to assure a judge “I’m here live, I’m not a cat” following an unfortunate mishap with a Zoom filter during a virtual hearing. A Texas lawyer was forced to assure a judge “I’m here live, I’m not a cat” following an unfortunate mishap with a Zoom filter during…

Read More Genetic testing company with 10 million customers’ data has ‘huge cybersecurity implications’ The genetic testing company 23andMe will go public through a partnership with a firm backed by the billionaire Richard Branson, in a deal that has raised fresh privacy questions about the information of millions of customers. Launched in 2006, 23andMe sells…

Read MoreA disproportionate number of Black people have been sentenced to death and are on death row, the groups say.A disproportionate number of Black people have been sentenced to death and are on death row, the groups say.

Read More Company revealed struggle to serve Ms Powell in reply to request for extension on response to suit Company revealed struggle to serve Ms Powell in reply to request for extension on response to suit

Read More Anyone who worked or stayed at the hotel between 27 January and 9 February are now considered close contacts. Follow all the latest news and updates, live Follow the global Covid live blog Victoria Covid hotspots; NSW Covid hotspots WHO team says theory Covid began in Wuhan lab ‘extremely unlikely’ AstraZeneca vaccine: why…

Read More At least one in every 10 Americans have now received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, based on data tracked by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At least one in every 10 Americans have now received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, based on data tracked by the…

Read More Mr Houck accused of posting numerous threatening messages on Parler in lead up to and after Capitol riot on 6 January Mr Houck accused of posting numerous threatening messages on Parler in lead up to and after Capitol riot on 6 January

Read More Emergency dispatch reports say four homemade bombs went off after gunfire erupted at the Allina Health Clinic in Buffalo Emergency dispatch reports say four homemade bombs went off after gunfire erupted at the Allina Health Clinic in Buffalo

Read More The flight heralds a modern space race between new powers, writes Diplomatic Editor Kim Sengupta The flight heralds a modern space race between new powers, writes Diplomatic Editor Kim Sengupta

Read More The pilot of the helicopter flew into low visibility conditions just before the crash The pilot of the helicopter flew into low visibility conditions just before the crash

Read More Local love for legacy of drug kingpin’s private zoo risks wiping out native species, scientists warn Local love for legacy of drug kingpin’s private zoo risks wiping out native species, scientists warn

Read MoreAbout 170 people were still missing, including dozens who rescuers are racing to reach in hopes they could still be alive in a mud-choked tunnel.About 170 people were still missing, including dozens who rescuers are racing to reach in hopes they could still be alive in a mud-choked tunnel.

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Read MoreA new study from the United Kingdom says a single dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine can protect for months — and even more importantly, can slow transmission. Meg Oliver reports.A new study from the United Kingdom says a single dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine can protect for months — and even more…

Read More Realism in foreign policy reflects a messy, dangerous world where too little can be distilled into clear-cut moral absolutes, and thus national interest takes precedence over universal values. Nevertheless, a world ravaged by war, migration, refugee flows, and a demand for dignity across ethnic, religious, and racial lines requires a morally sustainable foreign…

Read MoreA semiconductor chip shortage has forced GM to extend cuts at its plants in the US, Canada and Mexico until mid-March.A semiconductor chip shortage has forced GM to extend cuts at its plants in the US, Canada and Mexico until mid-March.

Read More The Indian military has recruited scent-sensitive dog noses to fight the pandemic by training several of the animals to sniff out Covid-19 in troops. Those on-the-spot canine tests are 95 percent effective, it said. A cocker spaniel and a dog of the indigenous Chippiparai breed have been trained to identify the virus, which…

Read More French nun Sister Andrée tested positive in her retirement home in Toulon but had no symptoms Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A French nun who is Europe’s oldest person has recovered from Covid-19 after it swept through a nursing home in the south of France, and will celebrate her…

Read MoreUAE’s Hope will be followed by China’s Tianwen-1 and NASA’s Perseverance rover.UAE’s Hope will be followed by China’s Tianwen-1 and NASA’s Perseverance rover.

Read More A year ago, the World Health Organization declared war on misinformation by partnering with Big Tech, from Facebook to Twitter to … Uber. They’re sending out public health messages. Who’s tuning in? (Image credit: Michele Abercrombie/NPR) A year ago, the World Health Organization declared war on misinformation by partnering with Big Tech, from…

Read More Private equity groups signal interest as brands mixing comfort, heritage and durability soar during Covid pandemic Birkenstocks continue to run and run German sandal maker Birkenstock is at the centre of a €4bn (£3.5bn) takeover battle as the trend for casual footwear steps up during the pandemic. Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners,…

Read More Health secretary sets out new measures as Scottish government announces even stricter plans Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Passengers who conceal travel to the UK from coronavirus hotspots face a 10-year jail sentence, Matt Hancock announced today as the Scottish government went further by unveiling plans for all visitors…

Read More Nutri-Score system fails to take account of health benefits of jamón ibérico, say farmers Spain’s Iberian pork producers are hoping their famous meats will follow in the wake of olive oil and be excused from a new traffic-light food labelling scheme, arguing it fails to take account of what they claim are the…

Read More The Council of Paris voted to prohibit the sale of birds and other live animals, as the French capital’s famous bird market near Notre-Dame Cathedral faces closure over animal welfare concerns. Paris City Hall made the decision as officials felt that the birds were being held in crowded conditions, and that the animals’…

Read More Analysts say the military takeover threatens an internationally backed peace process aimed at ending ethnic insurgencies. Analysts say the military takeover threatens an internationally backed peace process aimed at ending ethnic insurgencies.

Read More Ageing dog was carried five miles through snow and ice by rescue pair Ageing dog was carried five miles through snow and ice by rescue pair

Read More The move appears to be a show of strength meant to signal the new administration’s determination to stand firm against China’s steady encroachment in the strategic waterway. (Image credit: Seaman Deirdre Marsac/USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)) The move appears to be a show of strength meant to signal the new administration’s determination to…

Read MoreWarning by top EU official, who recently visited Moscow to plead for Navalny’s release, heightens West-Russia tensions.Warning by top EU official, who recently visited Moscow to plead for Navalny’s release, heightens West-Russia tensions.

Read MoreThe new bottles will cut the company’s use of new plastic by over 20 percent in North America compared to 2018, it said.The new bottles will cut the company’s use of new plastic by over 20 percent in North America compared to 2018, it said.

Read More Some people said the water reminded them of blood Some people said the water reminded them of blood

Read MoreOne woman is in a critical condition amid unverified reports that live ammunition has been fired.One woman is in a critical condition amid unverified reports that live ammunition has been fired.

Read More Sheriff’s office said ‘vehicle travelled up snowbank, proceeded over barrier wall, and descended 70 feet down onto westbound I-94 distress lane’ Sheriff’s office said ‘vehicle travelled up snowbank, proceeded over barrier wall, and descended 70 feet down onto westbound I-94 distress lane’