MPs call for Ofcom review of BBC Sounds app’s new 24/7 dance music channel over concerns broadcaster is trying to compete with commercial radio and streaming services BBC Sounds will deliver a mixture of specialist shows and archive guest mixes Beeb claims it will give young audiences flexibility to listen to their fave content But Andy Carter … Read more
A photo circulating of two young California girls relying on Taco Bell’s free Wi-Fi to complete their homework assignments has concerned local residents and reignited worry about the ‘digital divide’ during the COVID-19 pandemic. In August, many schools across the country kicked off the year with virtual lessons that involved children having their first day of … Read more
Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli has confirmed he won’t be appearing on the judging panel this series. Bosses confirmed on Friday that the judge, 64, will make remote appearances from his home for the Sunday night results shows at the beginning of this series, as he is unable to travel due to the COVID-19 … Read more
England is to get at least seven new smart motorways as part of a £27billilon package of improvements to the country’s roads, according to reports today. Highways England is to set out its five year plan of major road improvements later today, according to The Times. The plans, which were partly released back in March, … Read more
Rafael Nadal WILL NOT defend his US Open title this year as he says he would ‘rather not travel’ amid Covid-19 pandemic and calls the revised tennis calendar ‘barbaric’… but Novak Djokovic is set to play at Grand Slam Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the US Open due to concerns over coronavirus The Spaniard … Read more
‘Something is going on there’: The Project hosts express concerns for Britney Spears as fans claim the singer is ‘being held hostage’ By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:15 BST, 18 July 2020 | Updated: 09:45 BST, 18 July 2020 The Project hosts Rachel Corbett and Jan Fran have expressed concerns for Britney Spears … Read more
US Democratic and Republican National Committees warn staffers against using TikTok over privacy concerns and ties to Chinese government The DNC and RNC have warned party members and staffers against using TikTok Both parties are citing privacy concerns as their reason TikTok is owned by the China-based ByteDance and has come under scrutiny for sending … Read more
A waterways charity has issued concerns that personal protective equipment (PPE) is rapidly becoming a new litter scourge during the coronavirus pandemic. The huge increase in the use of single-use plastic gloves and masks being used by non-healthcare professionals will negatively impact the environment, Thames21 says. The public health crisis has already meant dropped and … Read more
The Australian Government is facing calls to ban TikTok amid concerns the social media platform poses a national security threat and users’ data may be being shared with China. The popular video app, owned by Chinese company Bytedance, is used by more than 1.6 million Australians. A federal MP has revealed plans to put TikTok … Read more
GPS are facing calls to resume face-to-face appointments amid concerns they are using the pandemic as a ‘stealthy’ way of changing how they deal with patients. Since March, surgeries have dealt with patients at arm’s length to reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19. Many have asked patients to fill in online forms before granting an … Read more