po This day in Sports: Fernandomania makes its Broadway debut By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:00:46 -0400 A look at some of the biggest moments in sports history to have occurred on May 8. Full Article
po How are major sports leagues adjusting to the new normal of coronavirus? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:17:06 -0400 A series examining the challenges major sports leagues, teams and athletes are facing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
po Top UCLA aide Josh Rebholz is not a finalist for the athletic director position By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:18:02 -0400 Josh Rebholz, who helped with UCLA's fundraising efforts and was a point man on recent coaching hires, is not a finalist for the athletic director job. Full Article
po This day in sports: Don Sutton earns 209th win, moving into tie atop Dodgers' list By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 08:00:40 -0400 Taking a look at memorable sports moments that occurred on May 9, including Don Sutton notching a franchise record-tying 209th win as a Dodger in 1979. Full Article
po 16 explosive Corrie spoilers - from coronavirus storylines to murders exposed By www.mirror.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:18:05 +0000 From Geoff Metcalfe's comeuppance to David and Shona trying to fall back in love with one another, there's a lot that Corrie fans can get excited about... Full Article TV News
po Gogglebox June Bernicoff made poignant change after beloved husband Leon's death By www.mirror.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:53:44 +0000 June Bernicoff passed away on May 5 following a short illness, her husband, Leon died in December 2017 and June never appeared on the show again Full Article TV News
po Corrie's Geoff quizzed on violent past by police as Sally becomes suspicious By www.mirror.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 18:46:43 +0000 Corrie's Geoff's violent past with women was brought to light at last by a suspicious police officer, as Alya raised Sally's concerns Full Article TV News
po Corrie's Yasmeen tells police her version of events - but has worrying request By www.mirror.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 18:57:47 +0000 Corrie's Yasmeen recalled her memory of the bottle attack on Geoff to the police, but was she telling the truth? Full Article TV News
po Emmerdale viewers spot worrying sign the soap is about to run out of episodes By www.mirror.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 20:18:32 +0000 Emmerdale viewers took to Twitter to share their concerns that the ITV soap would not be on our screens for much longer after noticing something on Friday's episode Full Article TV News
po Britain's Got Talent choir D Day Juniors honours war heroes with powerful song By www.mirror.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 21:12:09 +0000 Britain's Got Talent's choir D Day Juniors sang a moving original song to thank WWII veterans for giving their lives Full Article TV News
po Musk's SpaceX to make satellites 'invisible' after light pollution complaints By news.sky.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:20:00 +0100 SpaceX plans to make its satellites "generally invisible to the naked eye within a week of launch" following complaints about light pollution. Full Article
po Cityscapes as you've never seen them - with light pollution removed By news.sky.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:10:00 +0100 Starry night skies are near impossible to admire if you're living in a city heavily polluted by light. Full Article
po Canadian Music Week cancels postponed 2020 event, citing too many obstacles By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 13:18:30 EDT Canadian Music Week has abandoned plans for a 2020 festival after initially postponing the spring event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article News/Entertainment
po Daniel Radcliffe, David Beckham to read first Harry Potter fantasy book By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 16:30:42 EDT Celebrities including Daniel Radcliffe, David Beckham and Dakota Fanning will take part in chapter-by-chapter readings of J.K. Rowling's first Harry Potter book. Full Article News/Entertainment
po Nurse portrayed as superhero in new Banksy artwork By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 16:22:57 EDT A young boy chooses a nurse as the superhero he wants to play with over Batman and Spiderman in a new artwork by Banksy that encapsulates the gratitude Britons have felt toward the country's National Health Service during the coronavirus crisis. Full Article News/Entertainment
po Deadpool 2 production company fined nearly $290K by B.C. agency after stuntwoman's death By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 23:54:52 EDT The production company behind the megahit Deadpool 2 has been fined nearly $290,000 for violating multiple safety rules leading to the death of a stuntwoman on a set in Vancouver in 2017. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
po Heritage minister outlines distribution of $500M of arts and culture COVID-19 support By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:13:24 EDT Canada's arts and culture organizations are getting a clearer picture of how the federal government plans to divide $500 million of COVID-19 support. Full Article News/Entertainment
po Huge police presence and forensics at scene of incident in Chorlton - latest By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:07:17 +0000 A large police cordon is in place on Mersey Bank Avenue, Winterburn Avenue and Brandwood Avenue Full Article Greater Manchester News
po The doorstep portraits making a difference in Salford By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:22:15 +0000 Kirstine Doherty, 40, is a children’s photographer who has been taking doorstep portraits of Swinton, Worsley, Walkden and Monton residents Full Article News
po Manchester United have a fully fit squad for possible Premier League restart By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:27:23 +0000 Man United are fifth in the Premier League, in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and all but in the last eight of the Europa League and have Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford fit again. Full Article Football News
po More than 200 homes and businesses hit by power cut in Wythenshawe By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:47:40 +0000 Electricity North West said the power might not be restored until 6pm tonight Full Article Greater Manchester News
po Man United fans praise Brandon Williams for taunting Liverpool FC By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 14:26:26 +0000 Man Utd defender Brandon Williams liked a post on social media which referenced Liverpool's wait to win the Premier League. Full Article Football News
po Key failings in government's approach to COVID-19 preparations and emergency response By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT The UK government made key failings in their strategic preparations and emergency response to coronavirus and this, in turn, undermined the NHS's ability to cope with the crisis.These are the findings recently published in a research paper for the Journal of Risk Research by academics from Cass Business School, Glasgow Caledonian University, Vlerick Business School, and Nottingham University Business School. Full Article
po Traffic pollution drops in lockdown -- but other risks revealed by Manchester experts By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Traffic pollution for most parts of the UK is plummeting thanks to the COVID-19 lockdown but more urban ozone -- a dangerous air pollutant which can cause airway inflammation in humans -- is probably being generated, say experts from The University of Manchester. Observations in cities across the UK show marked decreases in nitrogen oxides but with corresponding increases in ozone during lockdown. Full Article
po Ancient DNA paints genetic portrait of Andes civilizations By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT An international team of researchers including the University of Adelaide, has completed the first large-scale study of DNA belonging to ancient humans of the central Andes in South America and found early genetic differences between groups of nearby regions, and surprising genetic continuity over thousands of years. Full Article
po How herpes simplex virus can evade the immune response to infect the brain By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A research team has discovered a molecular mechanism that helps Herpes simplex virus (HSV1) evade the innate immune system and infect the brain causing a rare disease with high mortality. The study from Aarhus University, University of Oxford, and University of Gothenburg, led by first author Chiranjeevi Bodda in Søren Paludan's lab, will be published May 8 in the Journal of Experimental Medicine (JEM). Full Article
po Pangolins may possess evolutionary advantage against coronavirus By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Pangolins lack two genes that function to sound the alarm when a virus enters the body, triggering an immune response in most other mammals. The findings from the Medical University of Vienna, Austria, are significant because, while the exotic animals can be carriers of coronavirus, they appear able to tolerate it through some other unknown mechanism. Understanding how pangolins are able to survive coronavirus may point to possible treatment options for humans. Full Article
po Potentially fatal combinations of humidity and heat are emerging across the globe By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A new study has identified thousands of incidents of previously rare or unprecedented extreme heat/humidity combinations in parts of Asia, Africa, Australia, South America and North America, including in the US Gulf Coast region. Full Article
po Disproportionate burden of COVID-19 for immigrants in the Bronx, New York By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT The authors explain why COVID-19 presents a greater burden for immigrant communities and this article advocates for a more equitable health care system. Full Article
po Scientists have created new nanocomposite from gold and titanium oxide By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT ITMO University researchers together with their colleagues from France and the USA have demonstrated how a femtosecond laser can be used to tune the structure and nanocomposite properties for titanium dioxide films filled with gold nanoparticles. Full Article
po Newly discovered cell type plays crucial role in immune response to respiratory infections By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT With a discovery that could rewrite the immunology textbooks, an international group of scientists, including the teams of Bart Lambrecht, Martin Guilliams, Hamida Hammad, and Charlotte Scott (all from the VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research) identified a new type of antigen-presenting immune cell. Full Article
po NTU Singapore scientists develop sustainable way to extract chitin from prawn shells By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a green way to create chitin, by using two forms of food waste - prawn shells and discarded fruit - and fermenting them. Full Article
po Perspective: Rapid repurposing of drugs for COVID-19 By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Given the rapid spread of COVID-19 and its relatively high mortality, filling the gap for coronavirus-specific drugs is urgent. Full Article
po USF researchers find human-driven pollution alters the environment even underground By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT The Monte Conca cave system in Sicily is showing signs of being altered by pollution from above. Full Article
po Transporting energy through a single molecular nanowire By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Photosynthetic systems in nature transport energy very efficiently towards a reaction center, where it is converted into a useful form for the organism. Scientists have been using this as inspiration to learn how to transport energy efficiently in, for example, molecular electronics. Physicist Richard Hildner from the University of Groningen and colleagues have investigated energy transport in an artificial system made from nanofibres. The results were published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. Full Article
po Epithelial GPS: Position of RNAi machinery is associated with epithelial identity By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina show in a new report that the RNA interference machinery, normally thought to reside in the nucleus or cytoplasm, predominantly localizes to these apical junctions and influences cell biology in the colon. Interestingly, in colon tumors, this localization is dysregulated and may shift the balance of RNAs to promote tumorigenesis. Full Article
po Plasma medicine research highlights antibacterial effects and potential uses By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT As interest in the application of plasma medicine -- the use of low-temperature plasma (LTP) created by an electrical discharge to address medical problems -- continues to grow, so does the need for research advancements proving its capabilities and potential impacts on the health care industry. Across the world, many research groups are investigating plasma medicine for applications including cancer treatment and the accelerated healing of chronic wounds, among others. Full Article
po The role of European policy for improving power plant fuel efficiency By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A new study published in the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists investigates the impact of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), the largest international cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emissions in the world, on power plant fuel efficiency. Full Article
po Debenhams accused of 'stealing' as retailer demands 90% discount on clothes from suppliers already at UK ports By www.itv.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:00:13 +0100 ITV News has seen correspondence from Debenhams’ administrator to Bangladeshi suppliers demanding a 90% discount on garments orders. Full Article
po Care company launch own We Care badge to support workers during coronavirus pandemic By www.itv.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:48:04 +0100 A North East based care provider, Wellburn Care Homes, has launched their own We Care badge aiming to show support for care workers. Full Article
po Man arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder police officer By www.itv.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:32:20 +0100 The officer’s injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. Full Article
po People want to see green spaces prioritised after lockdown – poll By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:03:16 +0100 Survey finds people are appreciating their local parks, countryside and green belt more. Full Article
po Portrait of Dame Vera Lynn unveiled to mark VE Day By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:03:16 +0100 The oil on canvas painting is entitled The Enduring Sweetheart. Full Article
po Many parents of young children will be in greater debt after pandemic – report By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:03:17 +0100 Half of parents with young children will struggle to make ends meet in the next three months, study suggests. Full Article
po 'He spat at me and said have some of my corona': Policing Britain during the coronavirus lockdown By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 06:00:23 +0100 ITV Tonight is out with Merseyside Police to investigate the extraordinary impact the pandemic is having on their ability to combat crime. Full Article
po Report appears to show link between Covid-19 and a rare inflammatory syndrome seen in children By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:25:30 +0100 A report published in The Lancet appeared to show there was a link between Covid-19 and a deadly syndrome that affects some children. Full Article
po Passengers told to wear face coverings and gloves at some of UK's busiest airports By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:11:39 +0100 Limited temperature screening will also be trialled at the airports in coming weeks. Full Article
po Police chief calls on Premier League clubs objecting to neutral venues to 'get a grip' By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:28:12 +0100 Mark Roberts believes those who say the proposal compromises the integrity of the league need to look at the broader context. Full Article
po Fart leads police to hiding man By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:27:22 +0100 Officers heard a noise ‘believed to be the sound of someone breaking wind from a nearby bush’. Full Article
po VE Day celebrations and potential lockdown easing lead the papers By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:13:24 +0100 Saturday’s papers are dominated by the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Full Article