UK may debate allowing ‘big wave’ of Covid once over-50s vaccinated

No10’s scientific advisers claim there may need to be a debate on whether to allow coronavirus to rip through the country once the most vulnerable Britons have been vaccinated.  Boris Johnson will reveal his roadmap out of lockdown on February 22, which could allow aspects of life and the economy to resume by the summer. … Read more

Coronavirus: Government scientific advisers call for a debate on allowing a ‘big wave of infection’

No10’s scientific advisers claim there may need to be a debate on whether to allow coronavirus to rip through the country once the most vulnerable Britons have been vaccinated.  Boris Johnson will reveal his roadmap out of lockdown on February 22, which could allow aspects of life and the economy to resume by the summer. … Read more

SpaceX opens pre-orders for Starlink satellite internet allowing the public to place a $99 deposit

SpaceX is accepting pre-orders from the public for its Starlink satellite internet. The Elon Musk-owned firm announced potential customers can enter their service address on its website and place a $99 deposit, which covers the first month of usage. Users opting in have received messages saying SpaceX is ‘targeting coverage in your area in mid to … Read more

US agency considers allowing fishermen to fire paintballs at endangered seals stealing their fish 

Commercial fishers in Hawaii have had enough of monk seals stealing their catches, damaging their gear and even threatening their crew. But the hefty marine mammals are an endangered species, leading federal officials to look for non-lethal deterrents. The National Marine Fisheries is proposing fisherman shoot the endangered seals with paintballs and sponge grenades. However, … Read more

‘Swampy’ branded ‘reckless’ for allowing his son, 16, to stay with him in makeshift tunnels

‘Swampy’ is branded ‘reckless and irresponsible,’ for allowing his son, 16, to stay with him in makeshift tunnels underneath Euston Square Gardens High Speed 2 protesters have constructed tunnels under Euston Square Gardens Veteran eco-warrior Dan ‘Swampy’ Hooper, is one of five people below ground Swampy has been branded ‘reckless’ for bringing his son Rory, … Read more

Cambridge trial allowing electric cars to use a bus lane criticised by campaign groups

The trial launched on 14 December 2020 and could run for 18 months while Cambridgeshire Country Council reviews whether to extend the scheme Cambridge has become one of the first UK locations to allow electric vehicles to use bus and cycle lanes in a trial that – if deemed successful – may be extended across … Read more

Smart cannabis vape device promises the ‘perfect high’ by allowing users to customizes doses

Smart cannabis vape device promises the ‘perfect high’ by allowing users to customizes doses via an app and notifying them through vibrations when they should stop inhaling Mode showcased its flagship product at the Consumer Electronics Show It is a smart cannabis dosing system to help regulate cannabis intake The vape has sensors to know … Read more

Leech keepers offer themselves as food to their ‘pets’ by allowing parasites to suck their blood

A growing number of people are keeping giant leeches as pets, and letting the bloodsucking parasites feed on their blood for sustenance. The breed of choice is the buffalo leech (Hirudinaria manillensis), which hails from southeast Asia and can grow up to two feet long. Breeders recommend the creatures feed every three to six months, … Read more

Sir Elton John, 73, credits Zoom for allowing him to stay connected with Alcoholics Anonymous

‘It’s been a lifesaver’: Sir Elton John, 73, credits Zoom for helping him stay connected with the Alcoholics Anonymous as musician appears on Meghan and Harry’s first podcast By Jason Chester for MailOnline Published: 17:02 GMT, 29 December 2020 | Updated: 17:04 GMT, 29 December 2020 Sir Elton John has credited Zoom for preserving his … Read more

Sir Philip Green’s retail empire Arcadia Group appears in court accused of allowing death of boy

The troubled Arcadia Group and Topshop/Topman appeared before a judge today accused of allowing the death of a 10-year-old boy in one of their stores through unsafe practices. The court heard how the retail empire owned by Sir Philip Green and its child company, which plunged into administration at the end of last month, could … Read more