Britain’s coronavirus vaccine drive is working, with the first published real-world data showing both jabs currently being deployed cut the risk of being hospitalised by the illness by up to 95 per cent. Researchers examined coronavirus hospital admissions in Scotland among people who had had their first jab and compared them with those who had … Read more
Scientists in Australia have uncovered the first archaeological evidence of insects being used as a food source by ancient Australian Aboriginal groups. Particles on a grindstone discovered in the foothills of the Australian Alps were determined to be from a Bogong moth, which migrates to the area every summer. The tool, small to be carried … Read more
Explosive evidence which could lead to Nicola Sturgeon‘s resignation is to be published by the Alex Salmond inquiry. The former SNP leader’s bombshell submission to the inquiry will accuse the First Minister of misleading parliament which, if true, could force her to quit. The Holyrood committee is examining the Government’s botched probe into the handling of … Read more
Is the emergence of ‘pump and dump’ trading groups on social media evidence the US stock market is topping out or can the gains keep coming? asks ALEX SEBASTIAN By Alex Sebastian for This is Money Published: 10:37 GMT, 18 February 2021 | Updated: 10:37 GMT, 18 February 2021 The recent rise to prominence of … Read more
Families of the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing believe a convicted Islamic extremist – suspected of having radicalised terrorist Salman Abedi – should be forced to give evidence to a public inquiry. Lawyers representing the families of the 22 victims of the 2017 attack say Abdalraouf Abdallah is an ‘important witness’ in understanding how … Read more
The fossilised tooth of a Neanderthal child found in a cave near Jerusalem could be proof our cousins made it into Africa as Cairo is just 400km away, study claims. Archaeologists from the Max Planck Institute re-examined the fossil record from Shuqba Cave – 28km northwest of Jerusalem – including a child’s tooth. The tooth was … Read more
There is no evidence that having schools open drives the spread of coronavirus in the wider community in the UK, SAGE scientists have found. In a study of pupil and teacher absences caused by positive Covid tests, researchers said confirmed infections in schools did not lead to bigger outbreaks. Instead, they said there were small … Read more
The first day of arguments at President Donald Trump‘s second impeachment trial ended in chaos when Sen. Mike Lee tried to object to evidence that referenced him. ‘Statements were attributed to me moments ago by the House impeachment managers, statements related to the content of conversations between – a phone call involving President Trump and … Read more
TIMETABLE FOR THE TRUMP TRIAL Here is how the Trump impeachment will unfold: Tuesday 1pm: Senate comes to order with president pro tempore Patrick Leahy (D-VT) presiding over four hours of presentation – two from each side – on whether the trial is constitutional Tuesday 5pm: Senate votes on whether it is constitutional to move … Read more
TIMETABLE FOR THE TRUMP TRIAL Here is how the Trump impeachment will unfold: Tuesday 1pm: Senate comes to order with president pro tempore Patrick Leahy (D-VT) presiding over four hours of presentation – two from each side – on whether the trial is constitutional Tuesday 5pm: Senate votes on whether it is constitutional to move … Read more