A phased return of pupils to classrooms in Scotland will begin on Monday, the first minister has announced. Nicola Sturgeon revealed the news in a statement to the Scottish parliament this afternoon, as she said the country’s lockdown would continue until at least the beginning of March. “The core stay at home requirement will remain
Bitcoin has crossed the $50,000 (£36,000) barrier for the first time on the back of surging demand for the so-called crypto king among mainstream investors. The cryptocurrency, which has endured wild swings in its value during a chequered 12-year history, struck a record high above $50,100 on Tuesday, according to the CEX.IO exchange. The milestone
A missing Dubai princess says she is a “hostage” in secret videos released to Sky News. For three years, the world has heard nothing from Princess Latifa, a daughter of one of the world’s richest men, Dubai’s billionaire ruler Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum. She attempted to escape her family in March 2018, but was
It has been a long time since The CW last aired a new The Flash episode, but the wait is almost over. Unfortunately, The Flash Season 6 did not get to have the ending that the writers planned for it, which means that the Mirrorverse storyline will have to conclude during the first few episodes
Rare frigid weather in America’s southern states has been caused by a polar vortex. Five people have died after ice storms, plummeting temperatures and heavy snowfall swept across a number of states not used to dealing with such conditions. Two people were killed in Texas and two more in Kentucky – both in crashes on
Monday night’s ‘Bachelor’ had all the usual stuff — cocktail party, a group date, and a couple rose ceremonies — but there was NO reference to the fact host Chris Harrison is stepping away. ‘Bachelor’ Matt James went about his reality dating show biz as usual, and there was no statement — from producers, ABC
An unmanned Russian cargo ship launched successfully Monday with a load of supplies for the International Space Station (ISS). The Progress MS-16 cargo ship blasted off as scheduled at 9:45am local time (9:15am IST) from the Russia-leased Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan and reached a designated orbit en route to the station. Пуск ракеты-носителя «Союз-2.1а»,
Acorn Computers co-founder Hermann Hauser. Getty LONDON — The European Innovation Council has encountered some early setbacks but is now headed in the right direction, according to a vice chair of the advisory board Hermann Hauser, who became a venture capitalist after helping to set up chip designer Arm. The EIC has been given 10
The government is battling a “tsunami of disinformation” when it comes to coronavirus jabs, the vaccines minister has told Sky News. Nadhim Zahawi said that while overall COVID-19 “vaccine positivity” was high, those who are “vaccine hesitant” tend to “skew heavily” towards black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities. “There is a tsunami of disinformation,
Chancellor Rishi Sunak should ensure next month’s budget secures the economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis to date rather than try to start fixing the public finances, according to a report. Analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) and Citi Research warns of a hit to lower-income households ahead, in particular, if the furlough
Myanmar police have filed a second charge against deposed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The military seized power in Myanmar in a coup on 1 February, forcing Ms Suu Kyi into detention. She was initially charged with importing walkie-talkies but lawyer Khin Maung Zaw told local media she was now facing asecond charge –
Five people have died after rare ice storms, frigid temperatures and heavy snowfall swept across the southern US. Two people were killed in Texas and two more in Kentucky – both in crashes on treacherous roads, which local officials believe were likely caused by the weather. Another died in the unusually cold conditions in Louisiana,
New surveillance video released as evidence during the impeachment trial of Donald Trump appears to show Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer charging toward officers during the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The new security footage was shared by CNN on Monday (February 15th), and one of the videos depicts a white-goateed man sporting
Whether you’re a huge fan of all things horror or are ready to dip your toes into the world of horror, the Summer Scares list is an excellent way to experience the incredible depths of these books. This year’s slate of 2021 Summer Scares winners is especially exciting, as it was open to international authors
Edward BerthelotGetty Images Presidents Day sales are here, giving us a not-so-needed reason to shop. Again. I love any excuse to online window shop, but now that there are deals actually worth investing in, it’s finally time to whip out your credit card. For all my fellow shopping athletes, you know the drill. Much like
Mahalo is consistently bringing us some of the best dance-centric house music, collaborating with the likes of Lipless, DLMT, MŌZ, and more. His latest single, “Got That Love,” dropped right before Valentine’s Day, is the perfect mix of club vibes and romance. Featuring some wonderful vocals and an incredibly catchy rhythm and melody, “Got That