TikTok says it will stop its app from working in Hong Kong following ‘recent events’

TikTok says it will stop its app from working in Hong Kong following ‘recent events’ after insisting it does not share users’ information with Beijing TikTok said last night it would be stopping operations in Hong Kong within days  Beijing last week imposed a sweeping new national security law on Hong Kong Facebook, Google and … Read more

Police struggle to disperse thousands of illegal ravers at two events in London

Police are struggling to disperse thousands of ravers at two events in London tonight as 1,000 riot officers remain ready to crack down on illegal parties. Officers are responding to ‘unlicensed’ raves on Clapham Common and Tooting Bec Common tonight after a week of violence and disorder. Video footage shows ravers dancing to loud music … Read more

Horse, greyhound and pigeon racing returns today – but with events held behind-closed-doors

Jockeys will be wearing face masks today as horse racing returns behind closed doors in light of the government’s easing of coronavirus lockdown measures. With the racing industry worth £4billion, Newcastle will be the location for the first meet – with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) taking hefty precautions to ensure the safety of everyone. … Read more

Facebook ‘Venue’ app acts as a ‘second screen’ for commentary and content about live events

Facebook’s rolls out ‘Venue’ app that acts as a ‘second screen’ where users can get commentary and content about live events in real-time The app will act as a hub for commentary and content around live events Users can tune into different venues curated by analysts, journalists and others Venue is partnering with NASCAR to … Read more

Hay Festival booms online as fans from more than 60 nations around the world tune in to events

Hay Festival booms online as fans from more than 60 nations around the world tune in to events after it was axed amid coronavirus crisis The Hay Festival of literature was cancelled for the first time due to coronavirus The 33-year-old annual event normally takes place in Hay-on-Wye in Wales The festival did appear in a … Read more

Should you invest in collectables for events that won’t take place?

New balls please… They could be a collector’s item! So too could all the other souvenirs for this summer’s big events that now won’t take place By Toby Walne for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:31 BST, 23 May 2020 | Updated: 22:31 BST, 23 May 2020 All the big sporting and music festivals may … Read more

Human brains use dreams to replay recent events and help form memories, study finds 

Human brains use dreams to replay recent events and help form memories — and experts have gotten the first glimpse of this process in action, a study has reported.  When we sleep, our brains replay the firing patterns our neurons underwent while awake — a process that experts refer to as ‘offline replay’.  It is … Read more

From Rufus Sewell in The Pale Horse on TV to Milton Jones on tour and Kunene And The King, 7 Events

7 Events: From Rufus Sewell in The Pale Horse on TV to Milton Jones’ new tour and Kunene And The King, Event picks the top things to do this week By Keeba Roy for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:01 BST, 8 February 2020 | Updated: 11:41 BST, 11 February 2020 The TV Show: The … Read more

Facebook cancels all major events until June 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic

Facebook cancels all events for 50 attendees or more until June 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic and employees will work from home through the summer Facebook is cancelling major in-person events due to coronavirus The company says they will go online-only through July 2021 It will also allow employees to work from home until … Read more

From Jennifer Saunders in Blithe Spirit to McDonald & Dodds and British Surrealism, 7 Events

7 Events: From Jennifer Saunders in Blithe Spirit on stage to McDonald & Dodds and British Surrealism, Event picks the top things to do this week By Keeba Roy for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:00 BST, 29 February 2020 | Updated: 23:19 BST, 29 February 2020 The Play: Blithe Spirit A London transfer for … Read more