Coronavirus: Northern Ireland faces circuit breaker lockdown month

Northern Ireland could see a month-long circuit breaker as the country’s politicians debate how to tackle soaring case numbers. The country’s Health Minister Robin Swann has warned that infection rates will continue rising if both schools and the hospitality sector remain open. The weekly meeting of the powersharing administration, scheduled for Thursday, was brought forward in an indication … Read more

Scottish newspapers say Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘draconian’ circuit breaker lockdown is ‘necessary’

Scottish media have largely rowed in behind Nicola Sturgeon‘s coronavirus crackdown despite it striking a ‘cataclysmic’ blow to the country’s pub trade. News stands north of the border today displayed a clean sweep of front pages reporting on the tightening of restrictions to wrestle down a surge in infections. The First Minister has ordered all … Read more

Two-thirds of the public would back Scottish-style ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown

Two-thirds of the public would back Scottish-style ‘circuit breaker’ nationwide lockdown for a fortnight as Boris Johnson prepares to shut pubs and restaurants in the North By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 11:46 BST, 8 October 2020 | Updated: 11:46 BST, 8 October 2020 Nearly two-thirds of the public would back a Scottish-style … Read more

Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit: First look at new Nintendo Switch game

Nintendo will be releasing Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit for Nintendo Switch on October 16, 2020, and it’s a completely new and creative way to experience the classic racing game. The latest Mario Kart game allows you to drive a real-life kart with the Nintendo Switch console. From ocean depths to a sandy desert, the … Read more

Scientists discover ‘master circuit’ that controls how cells age

California scientists are paving the way to extending human life span after discovering the cellular command center for aging, according to a new study.  By studying yeast, the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) scientists discovered that cells take one of two paths as they age.  One of the two paths leads to healthy aging, … Read more