America’s new President-Elect, Joe Biden, has a framed cartoon strip on his desk. It features Hagar the Horrible, the red-bearded Viking character created by American cartoonist Dik Browne, stranded on a rock in a violent storm as his ship sinks, lashed by thunder and lightning. ‘Why me?’ he shouts up at God. And God replies … Read more
The Bachelorette is treading water by recycling dates and casting uninspiring leads – and viewers have had enough. During Thursday’s finale, Elly Miles enjoyed a bathtub date with Frazer Neate while her sister, Becky, went skydiving with Pete Mann – but we’d seen it all before. Fans of the dating show are now begging producers … Read more
A doomsday climate change prediction stating half of the world’s beaches will vanish by the end of the 21st century has been rubbished by new research. The findings claim global warming will not spell the end of the world’s beaches, which are economically and ecologically vital to coastal communities. Instead of rising sea levels submerging coastlines and spelling … Read more
Doctors say heart inflammation in American athletes who survived COVID-19 is not a major concern. Recent reports have found increased rates of the condition, known as myocarditis, in young athletes infected with coronavirus. Now, a team of cardiologists led by Massachusetts General Hospital, have suggested this is no need to due wide-based screening or to cancel … Read more
The coronavirus can survive on frozen food packaging, Chinese officials have said after discovering a city outbreak linked to frozen fish. The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) detected and isolated a living sample of the coronavirus on the outer packaging of frozen cod. Only traces of the pathogen had been found on frozen … Read more
The world’s largest cinema chain is offering the chance to rent an entire movie theater for just $99, as it struggles to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. AMC, which owns or operates approximately 1,000 theaters and 11,000 screens in 15 countries, publicized the offer on its Twitter feed on October 12, inviting people to … Read more
Naturalist Steve Backshall has predicted what the animals of the future might look like if nothing is done to tackle climate change. The TV adventurer, 47, in collaboration with UK energy provider Bulb, explained how wildlife might be forced to adapt and evolve to cope with melting ice caps, warmer oceans and drier deserts. Among … Read more
Coronavirus can survive for a MONTH on surfaces including banknotes, mobile phone screens and stainless steel, researchers find CSIRO, Australia’s science agency, found that Covid can survive up to 28 days Research found that the virus survived better in colder temperatures Results could improve risk mitigation procedures to prevent the disease spread By Nicole Conner … Read more
Robert Powell has been branded an ‘elitist snob’ for saying bigger cinemas that serve junk food have ‘only got themselves to blame’ if they are forced to close during the pandemic. The actor, 76, who is best known for his roles in Jesus of Naxareth and The 39 Steps, appeared on Good Morning Britain today … Read more
Businesses across Scotland face ruin today in the wake of Nicola Sturgeon’s draconian two-week alcohol ban. The First Minister yesterday announced a ban on pubs and restaurants from serving alcohol indoors in Scotland for at least 16 days from Friday. Hospitality venues will only be allowed to open from 6am to 6pm and in five ‘hotspot’ … Read more