A fascinating new book has revealed how punctuation and symbols have developed over thousands of years. Claire Cock-Starkey’s new non-fiction Hyphens & Hashtags explores how punctuation such as full-stops, commas and exclamation marks have come to be part of our day-to-day writings. While the question mark is believed to come from Ancient Egypt, where they … Read more
While other manufacturers are fast-tracking the demise of the combustion engine with the release of electric car after electric car, Toyota is making the most of petrol power while it still can by adding another performance model to its ranks that will get enthusiasts’ pulses racing when it goes on sale next year. Called the … Read more
The Hummer was the epitome of gas-guzzling excess before retiring in 2010, but General Motors (GM) has revived the iconic vehicle with an eco-friendly design. The carmaker unveiled its new five-seat Hummer EV SUV, which can go 300 miles before it needs a recharge. Retailing for $105,595. the top-line Edition 1 offers 830 horsepower, 82 … Read more
What did Boris Johnson announce at today’s press conference? The next step of easing lockdown will go ahead as planned: The PM confirmed that non-essential shops, gyms, hairdressers and libraries in England will reopen from April 12 while pubs and restaurants will be allowed to serve customers outdoors. A mass-testing scheme: Everyone in England will … Read more
Lucasfilm unveils first action-packed trailer for Disney+ Clone Wars spin-off Star Wars: The Bad Batch By Cassie Carpenter For Dailymail.com Published: 18:32 BST, 30 March 2021 | Updated: 18:32 BST, 30 March 2021 On Tuesday, Lucasfilm unveiled the first trailer for its animated Clone Wars spin-off Star Wars: The Bad Batch, which premieres May 4 … Read more
Virgin Galactic has unveiled a new mirrored spaceship called VSS Imagine that is designed to ‘reflect the environment around it’ as it moves through clouds and out to space. The new spaceplane is the third generation craft developed by the New Mexico-based Virgin Galactic and will be more modular, allowing for more rapid development as … Read more
Jessica Simpson reveals she had COVID-19 as she unveils cover art for new essay: ‘This past year has been especially intense’ By Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com Published: 23:24 BST, 29 March 2021 | Updated: 23:26 BST, 29 March 2021 Jessica Simpson revealed she contracted coronavirus this past year as she unveiled the cover for her … Read more
She famously showed off her gym-honed figure in a sheer jumpsuit during her final dinner party on Married At First Sight. But Coco Stedman, 30, wasn’t always so proud of her physique. Posting to Instagram on Tuesday, the pilates instructor uploaded before-and-after photos showing her dramatic 18-month body transformation, alongside a heartfelt caption about her … Read more
No10 today unveiled the fat-fighting quango that will take over from Public Health England when the ailing agency is finally disbanded. The Office for Health Promotion is tasked with tackling the root causes of illness, stamping out obesity and smoking and improving mental health. Boris Johnson — once a vocal critic of nanny-state interventions — … Read more
Wagamama unveils plans to reopen 72 restaurants for outdoor dining on April 12 as lockdown eases.. so is YOUR local restaurant on the list? Wagamama confirmed 72 restaurants will open next month for outdoor dining Pubs and restaurants set to reopen as lockdown restrictions ease from April 12 Restaurants in Scotland will open for outdoor dining … Read more