Premier League clubs fear social distancing make return of away fans ‘more trouble than it’s worth’

Premier League clubs fear social distancing makes return of away fans at end of this season ‘more TROUBLE than it’s worth’… and believe encouraging supporters to travel outside local area sends wrong message in pandemic Premier League clubs say more time is needed to prepare for away fans to return  Sources revealed the clubs’ views … Read more

Covid US: Just 35% afraid of catching infection as survey shows fear at all-time low

Fears of catching COVID-19 have fallen to an all-time low with just 35 percent of Americans now very or somewhat worried about contracting the virus as the vaccine rollout continues to ramp up nationwide. New data from Gallup shows just over a third of people were still fearful in March, down from a record high … Read more

Shoppers fear personal details could be stolen as hundreds of ‘lost’ parcels are auctioned on eBay

Online shoppers fear their personal details could be stolen as hundreds of ‘lost’ Royal Mail and Hermes parcels are being auctioned off by mystery sellers on eBay. Sellers have been making up to £140 per bundle of undelivered items which include electrical items and jewellery. The listings have photos of the parcels saying customer receipts … Read more

Most people can’t tell the difference between screams of joy and fear because they sound similar

Hearing a scream can be pretty scary, especially if you don’t know why it was made. Psychologists at Emory University asked subjects to listen to Hollywood movie clips and determine the emotion behind 30 different cinematic shrieks.  They found humans are actually pretty good at differentiating the causes of different kinds of screams—like anger, pain … Read more

Doctors fear ethnic groups may start to see higher Covid infection and death rates

Doctors fear ethnic groups that shun vaccinations may start to see higher Covid infection and death rates than the country at large Lower up take rates among Pakistani, Bangladeshi and black Britons have left experts concerned about large numbers in communities vulnerable to the virus  Office of National Statistics is examining the situation with Oxford … Read more

Shareholder fear as firms may shun ‘physical’ AGMs

Investors voice concerns over future of AGMs as corporate giants scramble to decide whether to hold physical shareholder events for a second year By Alex Lawson And Emma Dunkley, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:50 BST, 3 April 2021 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 3 April 2021 Investors have voiced concerns over the future of annual … Read more

Fear of tanking job prospects for under 25s: Young people say skills have declined in Covid pandemic

Fear of tanking job prospects for under 25s: Young people face employment nightmare as almost say their skills have declined during Covid pandemic The UCL Institute of Education surveyed 1,000 youngers aged between 16 to 25 It found 44% feel their abilities slipped due to school and workplace closures As result, 53% of those polled in … Read more

Doctor warns patients with serious illnesses are avoiding going to the hospital due to fear of COVID

Dr Joseph Alpert (pictured), a professor of medicine at the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center, wrote that, last year, one-third of non-COVID patients were being consulted about hospice care compared to the usual one patient A doctor is warning that Americans with serious illnesses are dying due to fear of contracting COVID-19. Dr Joseph … Read more

Super-strong weeds pose greatest threat to humanity in history, scientists fear 

Super-strong weeds pose greatest threat to humanity in history, scientists fear Scientists in Hertfordshire  found weeds are stronger and more abundant  Resistance to herbicides, warmer temperatures and shorter crops are to blame Experts said the issue poses ‘an unprecedented threat to our food security’  By Colin Fernandez Environment Correspondent For The Daily Mail Published: 00:14 … Read more